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Wal-Mart takes a kitchen-sink approach to its comeback

by Lewis Wallace
Jun 3, 2016
The retailer addressed shareholders in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this week with a big yellow smile.
Wal-Mart is bringing back its low-cost icon, the yellow smiley face.
Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images
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ESPN takes a flyer on drone racing

by Sally Herships
Apr 14, 2016
The sports network is out to turn the fledgling sport into a NASCAR of the sky
A drone racing at an IDRA competition.
Courtesy of IDRA
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The Dispatch, Ep 9: Silicon Prairie

by Molly Wood
Mar 31, 2016
Drones over North Dakota, plus some thoughts on Waze.
Open space and state funding are just a few of the reasons North Dakota is becoming a hotbed of development for the drone industry.
Photo via Good Free Photos
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How soon will it be a drone world?

by Andy Uhler
Feb 29, 2016
The FAA may reverse itself and allow commercial drone flights over populated area.
A DJI employee demonstrates flying a drone at CES 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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New gadgets try to stay relevant beyond the holiday

by Molly Wood
Dec 25, 2015
Smart watches and drones are hot right now, and hoping to stay hot for much longer
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Drone registration begins

by Kimberly Adams
Dec 21, 2015
Parents will be responsible for signing up kids under 13 and for safe operation.
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FAA working towards drone rules ahead of holidays

by Kimberly Adams
Nov 25, 2015
Recommendations would require registration for recreational drone owners.
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You won't need help registering your drone, the FAA says

by Tony Wagner
Nov 17, 2015
As we get closer to clear rules, the agency warns of paying up too soon.
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Wal-Mart testing drones for delivery

by Kai Ryssdal
Oct 26, 2015
Nothing will go wrong, right? Right?
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Flying a drone for fun? Get ready to register it

by Kai Ryssdal and Ben Johnson
Oct 19, 2015
Pilot sightings of the devices have tripled, and the US has been slow to respond.
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