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<cite>Star Trek 365</cite> Book Sets Phasers on Stunning

Tue, 07/09/2010 - 12:00
Packed with beautiful images and behind-the-scenes details, this rich tribute to the classic '60s sci-fi show is a must-have for any Trekker. Get a first look at the book and enter to win a copy.


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Nike+ App Ditches Dongle, Gains GPS

Tue, 07/09/2010 - 05:38
Nike has quietly released a new Nike+ app that costs $2 and doesn't require the use of an external sensor. Instead, the app is GPS- and accelerometer-based, meaning anyone with two bucks and an iOS device can now enjoy full Nike+ functionality.


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Procrastination Pit: 8 Cutest and Weirdest Live Animal Cams

Tue, 07/09/2010 - 05:00
Whether you're into cute furry mammals, hairless rodents or menacing reptiles, live webcams are the ultimate way to get your fix from the comfort of your desk. Here we've put together some of our favorite live animal feeds.


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Apple, Google To Clash In Music Space By Christmas

Mon, 06/09/2010 - 15:35
Google is in talks with music labels on plans for a download store and a digital song locker that would allow its mobile users to play songs wherever they are as it steps up its rivalry with Apple, according to people familiar with the matter.


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Top 10 Greentech IPO Candidates

Sun, 05/09/2010 - 15:35
Recent greentech IPOs have had mixed and less than stellar results. Here are some wild prognostications of ten potential greentech IPOs coming in late 2010 through 2012. These companies have real products, serious revenue and the prospect of profits in high-growth markets.


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The Ink of War: Afghanistan Air Base's Best Tattoos

Sat, 04/09/2010 - 16:50
Tattooing, an aggressive and intimidating mixture of endurance and art, is as old as warfare itself. But each generation, and each war, yields its own warrior body art. In Afghanistan, America's longest war, troop tats have matured alongside the culture's growing acceptance of ink.


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Take Heed, Tech Giants: Edison's Failed Plot to Hijack Hollywood

Sat, 04/09/2010 - 15:35
Take heed, tech giants of today. Some of your companies or services aren’t much older than the Edison Trust Studios was when it collapsed. How much of your current business strategy is based on offering new and original products, and how much of it is based on laws, courts, and the fact that you got there first?


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In Defense of Google, Or Why Consumer Watchdog is Full of It

Sat, 04/09/2010 - 05:52
While there’s plenty of reasons to keep a critical eye focused on Google, Consumer Watchdog’s ad is a dishonest, factually inaccurate joke that shamefully got plenty of uncritical media attention. In the simplest terms possible, Consumer Watchdog is just wrong.


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Censored! Craigslist Adult Services Blocked in U.S.

Sat, 04/09/2010 - 05:32
The “Adult Services” listing on Craiglist was removed late Friday on its U.S.-based sites and replaced with the word 'censored.' The change comes as the service faces growing pressure in the U.S. over sex services advertised on its classifieds network, as well as allegations that it abets in human sex trafficking.


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NASA Footage Sets Scene for <cite>Quantum Quest</cite> Movie

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 21:15
Footage from seven ongoing NASA space missions provide hyper-realistic scenery for the 3-D animated film, while the voices of multiple Captain Kirks and Darth Vaders play the parts of space explorers.


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'Earth-like' Exoplanet Could Have a Comet's Tail

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 21:15
When the super-Earth COROT-7b was discovered in 2009, it was heralded as the rockiest, most truly Earth-like exoplanet yet. But a new study suggests it's more like a comet.


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<cite>Duke Nukem Forever</cite> Lives Again at PAX

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 20:31
The presumed-dead videogame makes a splash appearance at Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle.


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Hands-On With HDR Photos in the Next iPhone Update

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 20:13
A first look at iOS 4.1 Gold Master, the latest release of Apple's mobile operating system due out next week. A developer sent me a copy and I have it installed on my iPhone 4. Major new features are the HDR photo mode and Game Center.


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Very Few Bones to Pick With Samsung's Big, Beautiful Phone

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 20:00
Just say "no" to be being an iClone. Get a device with an open OS, lightning-fast data connectivity and a network that won't drop calls every five minutes.


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Smart Gear for the School Year

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 20:00
Don't hit the books without getting the right gear. We've got all the kit you need from taking scrupulous notes, to working off campus, to being the most popular kid in your dorm.


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Hot Helping of Rapid Wi-Fi Anywhere You Go? Yes, Please

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 20:00
If you're even thinking of working off-campus without taking this Wi-Fi-spewing wonder card, you'll need to be fitted for a straight jacket.


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Glint of Starlight Could Reveal Liquid Oceans on Exoplanets

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 20:00
The sparkle of starlight off water could be the clincher for finding oceans on extrasolar planets. And it could be observable with the tech that will be deployed in the next generation of space telescopes.


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Digital Pen Gives Boring Note-Taking a Modern Kick

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 20:00
Don't you wish there was a way to take notes with a pen and upload them to your computer? And don't you wish that pen had an infrared camera, a built-in speaker and mic? There is such a thing, and it's called the Livescribe Echo Smartpen.


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Cruising Across Campus? Get This Cozy Commuter

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 20:00
Unless you're majoring in spandex and minoring in too-cool-for-school at Steephill State, you may not need a road, fixed-gear or a mountain bike. Consider REI's Novara Fusion commuter. Sure this hybrid 8-speed won't get you anywhere in a mega-hurry, but you'll likely enjoy getting there.


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Behind the Scenes at IndyCar

Fri, 03/09/2010 - 20:00
As we go backstage at the IndyCar Grand Prix of Sonoma, we ponder what's more important to fans -- the drivers' skill, or the cars' technology?


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