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Doctor Who? Could Be You

Fri October 21, 2011 10:10 AM
Dress like the 11th Doctor with this jacket from ThinkGeek. Be warned, though: It won't come cheap.


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Siri's Security Hole: The Passcode Is the Problem

Thu October 20, 2011 12:50 PM
For Apple's Siri voice recognition to be both secure and useful when locked, we need ways to access the phone other than a passcode.


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Lego Kits Get Crowdsourced With Cuusoo; Your Inner 12-Year-Old Squeals With Glee

Thu October 20, 2011 12:25 PM
Crowdsourced Lego? You Bet! Your Lego creation could become a real kit with Lego Cuusoo.


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How Does a Google Self-Driving Car Drive?

Thu October 20, 2011 10:38 AM
Google reveals how its self-driving cars work, see the road, and deal with jerks on the road.


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Sony Expands Music, Game Streaming Services to Tablets

Thu October 20, 2011 12:10 AM
Sony has expanded its streaming music and on-demand gaming services to its new tablet, a spokeswoman said Thursday.


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OmniTouch Turns Everything Into a Touchscreen

Wed October 19, 2011 3:54 PM
From table tops to the tips of your shoes, Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University want you to be able to touch them all.


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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Smartphone and Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS: 6 Questions

Wed October 19, 2011 2:20 PM
All you want to know about the hot new Galaxy Nexus, its beefy Android operating system, and what it means to older Android phones.


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Router Tips to Make Your Wireless Faster

Tue October 18, 2011 6:00 PM
Most everyone has a router, but not everyone knows how to make it work better. Here are some tips and tricks to get a little extra oomph out of the least sexy piece of tech you own.


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First Impressions of Motorola's Sexy New Droid Razr

Tue October 18, 2011 12:27 PM
A quick hands-on with the new Droid Razr announced Tuesday shows a thin, light smartphone with a beautiful screen and zippy performance.


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RIM Announces BBX Operating System: A Unified OS for Tablets and Phones

Tue October 18, 2011 11:54 AM
At BlackBerry DevCon in San Francisco, RIM says that future tablets and BlackBerry phones will have the same operating system.


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Microsoft PocketTouch Lets You Use Your Phone Through Fabric

Tue October 18, 2011 7:36 AM
Microsoft says its prototype allows people to perform multitouch gestures on their smartphone while it's still in their pocket.


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Biomimicry Robots Run Amok at Berkeley, Show How Insects Evolved to Fly

Mon October 17, 2011 5:01 PM
Engineers at UC Berkeley created a menagerie of running robots with wings to help them run, jump, climb, and even glide.


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Turn That Dog Poop to Ash With the Ashpoopie

Mon October 17, 2011 12:08 PM
The AshPoopie is the less-icky way to dispose of your pet's, um, waste.


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DNA Art Brings a Whole New Meaning to Personal Portrait

Mon October 17, 2011 9:55 AM
DNA 11 makes art out of your DNA sequence, fingerprint, or kiss imprint, taking the idea of a personal portrait to a whole different level.


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Have You Cleaned Your Cell Phone Today?

Mon October 17, 2011 9:30 AM
Research reveals that mobile phones are frequently filthy with bacteria and even fecal matter.


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Samsung Files to Stop Japan, Australia IPhone 4S Sales

Mon October 17, 2011 2:10 AM
Samsung launched another volley in its global legal battle with Apple on Monday, filing claims to block the sale of the iPhone 4S in Australia and Japan.


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Is Your Car Tweeting? -- What's Next for Connected Devices

Sun October 16, 2011 10:18 AM
Our gadgets are getting smarter and chattier, and it's sure going to be fun if we can push standards to promote communication.


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Apple's Success is Also Google's Gain as Mobile Advertising Balloons

Sun October 16, 2011 8:48 AM
Now that the holiday shopping season is approaching, no doubt people will see more ads via smartphones.


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Wear the Doctor's Coat (Doctor...Who?)

Fri October 14, 2011 2:14 PM
You too can dress like the Doctor with this trenchcoat from ThinkGeek.


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