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Andy Smith

Are aliens on our sun? (gallery)

It’s a twister – and other amazing photos from Mars

Asteroid of doom – or maybe not

IBM takes quantum computing to the next level

New Windows 8 logo – and more

Voyager’s past and new life in space

Planets cover our galaxy – we are not alone

Products that made a splash at CES (photos)

The best of CES 2012 (photos)

Intel celebrates 40 years of chipmaking (photos)

Industrial Internet of Things: Software comparison tool

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Quick glossary: Industrial Internet of Things

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