Oct 20th, 2008 · Both presidential candidates are using automated phone calls, or robo calls, to reach voters. John McCain's robocalls have been called highly negative. Studies show, however, that while robo calls are cheap, they don't really work.
Aug 19th, 2008 · Europe's space agency reached two milestones earlier this year. A European-built lab was installed at the International Space Station. Europe launched a robotic cargo vehicle that successfully docked with the station. The European Space Agency will be building more of those automated delivery trucks. And it's also thinking about converting the cargo vehicle into a crew vehicle that could take astronauts into orbit.
Aug 14th, 2008 · Every day, millions of people around the world are given a squiggly word to retype so that Web sites know they're not automated spammers. A scientist has figured out how to harness that manpower to digitize old books.
Jul 21st, 2008 · There aren't many parts of Wall Street that aren't automated. But one backroom operation, stock lending, still depends on personal relationships and family connections. The FBI says fraud in stock lending industry may be the next big Wall Street scandal.
Jan 30th, 2008 · A medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles has taken a new approach to convenience for its customers. It has installed a high-security marijuana vending machine. People with doctor's "recommendations" can now use an ATM-like card to purchase medical weed, anytime of day or night.
Nov 19th, 2007 · Politico.com editor Jim VandeHei reports on why being married is hard but "Caucusing Is Easy" for the Clinton campaign, Karl Rove's first ink as a contributor for Newsweek and a mysterious automated anti-Romney message hitting telephones in Iowa.
Jun 26th, 2007 · The ATM celebrates its 40th anniversary this week. John Shepherd-Barron is the Briton generally credited with installing the first automated teller machine. He says the idea first came to him in the bathtub. He said: "It struck me that there must be a way that I can get my own money when I want it."
May 8th, 2007 · In the most recent election, the widespread use of automated phone calls known as "robo-calls" -- often in negative campaigning -- led to many voter complaints. Florida is among some 20 U.S. states that are now considering restricting their use.