Backed by Kleiner Perkins, start-up Hara is fielding software to help businesses track use of energy and other resources. Will it take hold without national carbon regulations? Read more …

With growing concern over the lack of U.S. car battery manufacturing, Boston Power says a proposed auto and laptop battery plant in Massachusetts is “shovel ready.” Read more …

Qualcomm says it is adding new Snapdragon silicon to its series of chips for Netbooks and other small devices. Read more …

Last week, we ran an op-ed from Charles Nesson, the Harvard Law professor waging war on the RIAA “Goliath” and its army of lawyers. Here to respond to Nesson’s accusations is Steven Marks, general counsel for the RIAA. To Marks, Nesson is playing the part of a circus ringmaster, not a downtrodden “David.” The views [...]

Qualcomm says it is adding new Snapdragon silicon to its series of chips for Netbooks and other small devices. Read more …

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