TechBits – March 30

Half of U.S. Households Own at Least One Apple Product [SURVEY] (Mashable)

Apple has taken firm root in America. Just over half of all households in the country own at least one Apple product, a new survey says, showing just how far the reach of the company has come in the last decade.

New U.S. Research Will Aim at Flood of Digital Data (NY Times)

The federal government is beginning a major research initiative in big data computing. The effort, which will be announced on Thursday, involves several government agencies and departments, and commitments for the programs total $200 million.

LG Develops Flexible E-Paper Display (Mobiledia)

LG is launching a flexible, paper-like electronic reader, a new device that may revolutionize the tablet industry.

Copps Joins Public Knowledge Board (National Journal)

Former Federal Communications Commission member Michael Copps has joined the board of Public Knowledge, the public interest group said Wednesday.

Mobile Phone Buyback and Recycling Company e-Cycle Presented with GreenSpotLight Award (TechColumbus)

Mayor Michael B. Coleman presented the GreenSpotLight Award to TechColumbus member e-Cycle (medium-sized business category) and two additional central Ohio businesses as part of an annual GreenSpot celebration at the Franklin Park Conservatory.

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