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Jul 9, 2015, 11:01 AM

Your future might be paved with solar roads

Forget the yellow brick road. Hopefully in the near future the most awesome paths will be paved with solar panels.… Read More

Jul 9, 2015, 9:39 AM

With 15 handy, high-tech features, this is the only travel jacket you will ever need

Whether you’re a jet-setter on a mission or just trying to master your daily commute, this jacket is for you.… Read More

Jul 9, 2015, 9:23 AM

Taco Bell starts delivering in nearly 100 cities thanks to DoorDash partnership

Taco Bell now delivers. The fast food giant launched a delivery service on Wednesday in more than 90 cities across… Read More

Jul 9, 2015, 9:01 AM

This course will turn any ‘Star Trek’ fan into a Starfleet officer in 60 minutes

“Do you have what it takes to be a Starfleet officer?” That’s the question posed by this new camp for… Read More

Jul 9, 2015, 8:18 AM

Super Mario leaves his cartoon world behind and gets real in this video by 3D artist

What exactly would it look like if you took Super Mario out of his cartoon-like world and plopped him into… Read More

Jul 9, 2015, 7:38 AM

Team Coco takes to Fury Road: Conan and Andy head to Comic-Con ‘Mad Max’ style

It’s perhaps the biggest geek week of the year — Comic-Con in San Diego. And what better way to get… Read More

Jul 8, 2015, 12:56 PM

Paramount movies to hit on-demand streaming services just two weeks after release

The wait between a film’s release in theaters and via streaming services like Netflix and Hulu can seem excruciatingly long.… Read More

Jul 8, 2015, 10:33 AM

You can now text ‘911’ in Snohomish and Kitsap Counties

Snohomish County joins Kitsap County as the two places in Washington State where you can now text 911 for help.… Read More

Jul 8, 2015, 9:50 AM

The Swiss have started testing mail delivery by drone

Big companies like Amazon aren’t the only ones experimenting with drone delivery. As AFP reports via Business Insider, this week… Read More

Jul 8, 2015, 8:57 AM

‘Lego Movie’ guys to bring you ‘Star Wars’ spinoff on Han Solo’s early years

Wow, this the movie we’ve been waiting for — Han Solo, the early years. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the… Read More

Jul 8, 2015, 8:26 AM

Treehouse makes an awesome case for the 32-hour workweek in this video

What if every weekend could be a three-day weekend? That’s the concept behind this incredible video featuring Portland, Ore.-based online… Read More

Jul 7, 2015, 12:09 PM

Planes, trains and automobiles, this video is a fun, brief look at the history of transportation

The Atlantic has a series of animated videos out, and today’s is simply delightful if you are interested in such… Read More

Jul 7, 2015, 11:06 AM

From Russia with love: A guide to taking selfies

Apparently, accidents from ill-advised selfie-taking positions have become such a problem in Russia that the government has issued a campaign about… Read More

Jul 7, 2015, 11:06 AM

Netflix announces premiere dates for its first four original films

Netflix’s initial push into original programming quickly established it as a worthy competitor for established content creators, thanks to hit shows like… Read More

Jul 7, 2015, 10:39 AM

Now you can own a real ‘Star Trek’ Communicator

One company has likely made many a Star Trek fan’s dream come true — the Communicator is now a reality.… Read More

Jul 7, 2015, 9:58 AM

Paul Allen’s Smart Catch will make it easier to eat sustainable seafood

With ocean fish populations on the serious decline, it’s tough to figure out if you are eating responsibly or are basically… Read More

Jul 7, 2015, 9:33 AM

All this Seattle man wanted for his birthday was an Apple Watch, and here’s what he got

Terry Casey wanted an Apple Watch ever since the trendy wristwatch arrived on the scene a few months ago. But the retired… Read More

Jul 7, 2015, 9:24 AM

The U.S. vs. Japan match of the century just might be this giant robot duel

A new battle between the U.S. and Japan is brewing, and it has absolutely nothing to do with women’s soccer.… Read More

Jul 7, 2015, 8:28 AM

Every week is shark week for Paul Allen: Microsoft co-founder to support global shark data survey

He travels around the world via the Octopus, partying and recovering wrecked warships, but Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen will support a new… Read More

Jul 6, 2015, 12:45 PM

NASA image shows massive plume of wildfire smoke headed toward Seattle

Vancouver, B.C. drew the eyes of a record 20 million viewers yesterday, as the U.S. Women’s Soccer team won the FIFA Women’s… Read More

Jul 6, 2015, 11:56 AM

Nikola Tesla predicted smartphones in 1926 like a boss

Dang, did he go there? Yep. According to a quote found by Big Think, Nikola Tesla basically describes the modern-day… Read More

Jul 6, 2015, 11:02 AM

This wearable tech claims to keep you calm, cool and collected by controlling your mood

Wearable tech promises to do many things — track your health and workouts, and even change color to match your… Read More

Jul 6, 2015, 9:59 AM

Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’ aims to put its ‘sketchy’ scientific past behind

The Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” has become a staple that thrill-seeking audiences look forward to every summer, but in recent years,… Read More

Jul 6, 2015, 9:03 AM

Solar Impulse lands in Hawaii, sets record for longest solar-powered flight

On Friday, as most Americans were getting into their Fourth of July celebrations, the Solar Impulse 2 touched down in… Read More

Jul 2, 2015, 12:17 PM

Washed up by 38? New study says it’s the ideal age to find funding for your startup

This is interesting news for those facing middle age: A new study is finding that the typical startup founder most likely to… Read More

Jul 2, 2015, 11:27 AM

In countdown to New Horizons flyby, NASA releases incredible photos of Pluto

The New Horizons probe that launched in 2006 is about to reach its destination: Pluto. In the countdown to the… Read More

Jul 2, 2015, 10:27 AM

The sneakers of the future will switch colors with a tap on your smartphone

Smart clothing and gear is one of the next great frontiers in wearable tech — and these sneakers that change color with… Read More

Jul 2, 2015, 9:47 AM

Prince takes on the Internet, pulls his music from Spotify and other streaming services

If you were powering up a bunch of your holiday weekend jams with Prince songs, you might want to check… Read More

Jul 2, 2015, 8:23 AM

Everyone older, dirtier, funnier in Netflix’s new trailer for ‘Wet Hot American Summer’

In its continued quest for worldwide domination, Netflix picked up the 2001 cult classic Wet Hot American Summer quite a… Read More

Jul 1, 2015, 12:09 PM

United Airlines to test biofuel on L.A. to San Francisco route

United Airlines will become the first domestic airline to fly a regular U.S. route using alternative fuel this summer. According to the… Read More