Burger King's Mascot Speaks -- in Sign Language. Start Up Your Day RoundupPlus: A robot in Japan has enrolled in high school.

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He speaks.Burger King's mysterious mascot spoke for the first time this week -through sign language-- to ask fans to dream up a Whopper sign.

Thinking big. A Google exec who'd shaped some of that company's 'moonshot' projects was hired to run anew research and technology division at Facebook.

Holding back.Retail sales dipped slightly last month-- a sign some experts tie to consumer caution.

A dip. Venture activity slowed last quarter, according to a reportCB Insights released yesterday.The research firm says it could be a sign of skepticism for high valuations and a non-existent IPO market.

The new kid. A Japanese robot hasenrolled in high school. He promises to try his best.

So money.Thecutest robot phone evermade goes on sale next month -- for $1,800.

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