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Dec 13, 2013

Game in the works at Schilling’s firm doesn’t sell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The flagship game under development by Curt Schilling‘s defunct video game company failed to sell at auction because no “acceptable” offers were made, and only two pieces […]

Dec 6, 2013

3D printing takes shape in Howard Co.

Howard County officials unveiled a new economic development venture Friday, called 3D Maryland, focusing on potential opportunities presented by 3D printing.

Can Baltimore handle a virtual currency?
Nov 26, 2013

Can Baltimore handle a virtual currency?

Tzadik Vanderhoof is desperate for a place to spend his Bitcoin. So far the only taker he’s found is a friend he’s persuaded to take Bitcoin in payment for a bar tab. But that could change.

Nov 26, 2013

Md. tech thrives on ‘problems that need solving’

WASHINGTON — One recent Saturday morning, Greg Merril watched a lacrosse practice with team coach Ray Megill in Potomac. But Merril was not there to scout standout players or to […]

Oct 30, 2013

iPads face toughest holiday competition yet

NEW YORK — Apple CEO Tim Cook believes Santa’s sleigh will be loaded with iPads this Christmas, but a variety of competing tablets are sure to be along for the […]

Oct 22, 2013

Apple floats iPad Air, cuts price on Mac computers

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. is refreshing its iPad lineup and slashing the price of its Mac computers ahead of the holiday shopping season, as it faces an eroding tablet […]

Oct 8, 2013

Yahoo remakes email again, taking on more of Gmail look

SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo’s free email service is becoming a bit more like Google’s Gmail as part of its second makeover in less than a year. The similarities to Gmail […]

Oct 7, 2013

Lockheed Martin furloughing 20 pct fewer workers

NEW YORK — Lockheed Martin Corp. said Monday that it is furloughing about 2,400 workers due to the government shutdown — 20 percent less than the defense contractor had initially […]

Oct 3, 2013

Md. launches pilot program against cyberbullying

Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler is announcing a new initiative against cyberbullying in a partnership with Facebook. Gansler made the announcement Thursday. The initiative will give educators a direct connection […]

Oct 1, 2013

Strap on your computer, wearable tech taking off

SAN FRANCISCO — The digital domain is creeping off our desktops and onto our bodies, from music players that match your tunes to your heart beat, to mood sweaters that […]

Startup Maryland wants to keep entrepreneurs home
Sep 29, 2013

Startup Maryland wants to keep entrepreneurs home

As Jaclyn Paris made her way to the back of the Pitch Across Maryland bus on Friday, she carried with her a colorful box, as well as the confidence she gained in a year of refining the product inside — Funny Mix — a game for teaching reading and phonics to children.

Sep 26, 2013

Maryland lagging on entrepreneurial activity

Despite a state economy ranked high for innovation, Maryland’s entrepreneurial activity is lacking, according to speakers at the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Economic Outlook Conference on Thursday morning.