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Jun 18, 2015, 9:45 AM

What company has the biggest revenue in Washington? This map will surprise you

What are the biggest revenue-producing companies in each state? A cool map from Broadview Networks let’s us know. If you guessed… Read More

Jun 18, 2015, 9:26 AM

More than 12,000 Marvel comics are now available on Amazon’s Kindle

Amazon’s Kindle just got a whole lot cooler — more than 12,000 issues of Marvel comics are now available on… Read More

Jun 18, 2015, 8:56 AM

U.S. airlines reject IATA proposal: You’ll probably get to keep your carry-on after all

Here’s some good news if you love your carry-on bag — the proposal for everyone to officially carry a smaller… Read More

Jun 17, 2015, 12:05 PM

High-speed Wi-Fi on international flights might be coming soon

If you fly internationally often, and are one of the many who could really use Wi-Fi over the Pacific, you’ll… Read More

Jun 17, 2015, 11:34 AM

Lego gets virtual, launches ‘Lego Dimensions’ at E3

Your favorite Lego figures will soon be able to visit the virtual world. At E3, Lego unveiled its plans for… Read More

Jun 17, 2015, 9:00 AM

This company plans to 3D print a bridge in Amsterdam

The world of 3D printing continues to become more amazing every single day. Today’s example? A company that plans to… Read More

Jun 17, 2015, 8:43 AM

Pedal power: This $130 gadget charges your smartphone as you ride your bike

The gear and gadgets being developed and introduced for cyclists keep getting better and better. Now there’s a device that… Read More

Jun 16, 2015, 11:41 AM

NASA’s views from space are about to get a lot more awesome with 4K UHD video

Last week, when we welcomed the astronauts home, I kind of sat and marveled that we can now get updates… Read More

Jun 16, 2015, 10:53 AM

Play Nintendo’s new ‘Mario Maker’ on the Wii U at select Best Buys this week

Nintendo is having one heck of a week and wants to let you in on some of the fun. Tomorrow… Read More

Jun 16, 2015, 9:41 AM

Can a selfie help land you a job? These recruiters say yes

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player In this report from Orlando’s WKMG’s Local 6 news, they look at how candidates are… Read More

Jun 16, 2015, 8:55 AM

Watch Team Coco take on Silicon Valley in this epic ‘Halo 5’ battle for the ages

OK, sometimes watching people play video games is pretty boring. Except when it’s not. Watch Team Coco, Conan, Andy and… Read More

Jun 16, 2015, 8:35 AM

Apple hiring real humans to power its news app

In this ever-automated world of ours, here’s a twist: Apple is actually seeking humans to work on its Apple News… Read More

Jun 15, 2015, 11:46 AM

This photo book wants to ‘debunk the myth of the female geek’

Interested in geek girl culture? The Unicorn Files might be for you. In a Kickstarter launched today, Seattle-area “geeks” Terra Clarke Olsen… Read More

Jun 15, 2015, 11:14 AM

New York Times blocking its own homepage to drive home importance of mobile first

If you work for the New York Times and try to view the site on a desktop this week, you’ll… Read More

Jun 15, 2015, 10:46 AM

Enter SpaceX’s Hyperloop pod design contest for fame, glory, bragging rights

If you dream of perfecting Hyperloops, this contest is for you. SpaceX announced a competition to design and build a… Read More

Jun 15, 2015, 9:59 AM

Nobel Prize scientist talks about his resignation for sexist remarks

The Nobel Prize winning scientist who was skewered on the Internets last week gave an exclusive interview to the Guardian about… Read More

Jun 15, 2015, 9:11 AM

Let the Terminator tell you how to drive with Waze

What if your daily commute could turn into an adventure voiced by Arnold Schwarzenegger? It can, at least for a… Read More

Jun 12, 2015, 9:58 AM

Lucasfilm launches new lab to bring virtual reality to ‘Star Wars’

Yes! Like peanut butter and chocolate, Lucasfilm and virtual reality needed to come together as one. Variety reports today that… Read More

Jun 12, 2015, 9:28 AM

Boeing shows off wicked 787 Dreamliner maneuvers in practice flight for Paris Air Show

Boeing has posted a dress rehearsal, so to speak, of its 787 Dreamliner doing some jumbo jet tricks in advance of the… Read More

Jun 12, 2015, 8:55 AM

Baidu and BMW might beat Google to the road with self-driving cars

While Google rolls out its small fleet of little bubbles this summer for some test drives, news from across the… Read More

Jun 12, 2015, 8:15 AM

Apple’s WWDC pre-event video with Bill Hader now online

Coffee-delivering drones, “angel investors” or Matt Walsh with wings, and dancing apps. It’s all here in this video Apple just… Read More

Jun 11, 2015, 12:16 PM

This fascinating video series on robots will mesmerize and frighten you

Apologies if you get nothing else done today. The New York Times Bits “Robotica” series might just suck you in.… Read More

Jun 11, 2015, 11:35 AM

ISS astronauts land with Cristoforetti setting a new record for women in space

If you haven’t watched the NASA video of today’s landing from the International Space Station yet, you probably should. Earlier… Read More

Jun 11, 2015, 10:28 AM

Meet the high-tech oven that claims to cook food perfectly every time

If you hate cooking as much as I do, you’ll be stoked to hear about June — a high-tech oven… Read More

Jun 11, 2015, 9:17 AM

Microsoft gets patent for technology that scans objects and makes 3D models

This week, Microsoft was granted a patent for technology that can quickly make 3D models of real objects after simply being scanned.… Read More

Jun 11, 2015, 8:48 AM

Lost film that premiered before ‘Empire Strikes Back’ in 1980 now online

Here’s one from the vaults. Literally. Star Wars fans take note: Apparently, George Lucas commissioned a short film to be… Read More

Jun 10, 2015, 12:06 PM

Littlecodr is the card game that teaches young kids to code

Teaching kids the basics of coding early on is all the rage, and why not? As this Kickstarter points out,… Read More

Jun 10, 2015, 10:58 AM

Hillary Clinton — and her pantsuits — join Instagram

Can we just take a moment and look at some of Hillary Clinton’s digital campaign efforts so far? Today, she joined… Read More

Jun 10, 2015, 10:22 AM

Nobel scientist makes incredibly sexist comments in front of science journalists

Whoa, you read something like this and think, “Is this guy for real?” According to the Guardian, Nobel Prize-winning English… Read More

Jun 10, 2015, 9:16 AM

NASA unveils video of its deep-space rocket in true Hollywood style

If you feel the need for some speed, perhaps you should fire this up. NASA posted a promo video for… Read More