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Farrell is a technology reporter for the Business section. He previously served as both editor and reporter for The Christian Science Monitor, and has reported from Asia, the Middle East and throughout the U.S. He is married with two children and lives in Roslindale.
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Nuance leads way in voice recognition
By Michael B. Farrell , Globe staff
The Burlington company’s software lends an ear to users of the latest high-tech gadgets.
Media
Many households cutting cable, but not their favorite TV shows
By Michael B. Farrell , Globe Staff
There is a growing number of families who are using Internet-based services to watch TV, thus reducing or bypassing cable altogether.
Boston drops Microsoft for Gmail
By Michael B. Farrell , Globe Staff
Boston has dropped its e-mail system, Microsoft Exchange, for Google Apps, following a growing number of big cities.
Lured by talent in Boston, Altisource will open a lab
By Michael B. Farrell , Globe Staff
Altisource Portfolio Solutions is opening an innovation lab and plans to hire 100 software engineers and developers.