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Boeing working on ‘Star Wars’-like force fields

It appears that Boeing is working on a shockwave-repelling force field, much like the ones seen in movies like Star… Read More

Rent the Winklevoss Twins’ pad in L.A. for a mere $150K per month

Now you too can party like a jilted social media magnate. Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have put their house in… Read More

Amazon’s Twitch adding Discovery’s ‘Super Panic Frenzy’ gaming platform Monday

Amazon’s video platform Twitch will get a boost Monday with Discovery’s new gaming-focused platform “Super Panic Frenzy.” Also launching on YouTube,… Read More

Twitter turns 9 and posts history of epic tweets

Holy cow, has it been that long already? Twitter is 9 years old today. And to celebrate, the social media giant… Read More

Great for socializing, bad for morality: How emerging and developing nations see the Internet

While we wake up and tap away on our devices in a near-constant state of connectivity, it’s hard to imagine… Read More

You will want this self-driving Mercedes-Benz after watching this test drive

If there’s one piece of technology I can wholeheartedly get behind, it’s self-driving cars. Most people are incredibly bad drivers… Read More

Here are some rad pictures of today’s solar eclipse in Europe

Here in North America we’re missing out on one of the coolest solar eclipses in recent history, but our friends… Read More

Expedia, Starbucks, Xbox and T-Mobile are Shorty Award finalists for social campaigns

Forward-thinking brands have long-ago realized that social media is one of the most powerful marketing tools they have at their… Read More

Through a Twitter tip, Seattle police bust bike thieves

Bike thieves are some of the worst people in the world, like those who won’t give up their seats on… Read More

First Lady Michelle Obama taking a YouTube star with her to Japan

Wow, being a YouTube star can net you a lot these days: millions of adoring fans, free products, money. And… Read More

Watch this cool video of where computers go to die

What to do with your old laptop, external drives, gaming consoles and more? E-waste is a huge a problem in… Read More

Several U.S. government websites now offer real-time analytics

This week the U.S. government unveiled a website that allows you to see the analytics of several government sites at… Read More

Rumor has it that J.J. Abrams may direct a second ‘Star Wars’ film

The much-anticipated J.J. Abrams’ directed The Force Awakens is still months away, but rumors are already surfacing that he may… Read More

Meet PocketLab, the little science lab that goes anywhere

Imagine being able to take real-time data almost effortlessly. That’s the idea behind PocketLab, a wireless sensor for anyone who… Read More

Bill Gates joins Michael Bloomberg’s global fight against Big Tobacco

It’s no secret that former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg hates cigarettes. He passed some of the most aggressive laws… Read More

Get matched: Overdog to help you meet likeminded players on Xbox

Like the thrill of match-ups via your Xbox, but wish you could connect with players who had more similar interests?… Read More

What moths, bats and butterflies can teach us: New center to study their flight to develop better drones

There is probably no better engineer on earth to take tips from than nature — and that’s exactly what a… Read More

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s new Nat Geo show debuts April 20

Go ahead and insert your 4/20 jokes here: Neil deGrasse Tyson’s new late-night series StarTalk debuts on the National Geographic channel… Read More

Microsoft’s Clippy finds a new gig in erotic short fiction

Ah, Clippy. That annoying little Microsoft Office helper has found a new job. Starring in his very own erotic short… Read More

Google doubling street art collection

If you are a fan of graffiti and street art, the Google Art Project delivered some great news: They are… Read More

Video: New Mariners commercials feature selfies, heavy metal, and invisible arrows

It’s nearly April and that means one thing — a new set of Mariners commercials are here. In what’s become an… Read More

The rich get richer in Seattle, while the poor stay about the same

Are you rich? If you live in Seattle, there’s a good chance you are freshly minted New Money. A report by… Read More

NASA posts gorgeous Aurora shots from International Space Station on Twitter

Happy morning after St. Patty’s Day! Are you hungover, a bit slow on the uptake? It’s OK. Sit back with… Read More

Trapeze artists and stilts: Check out the scene at this startup’s high-flying launch party

Fast-growing Seattle startup Qumulo is looking to transform how companies manage data, with what the company calls the first “data-aware… Read More

Sotheby’s to start live art auctions on eBay April 1

Like collecting art and wish you had access to more of the world’s finest offerings? The Internet is here to make… Read More

David Lynch says new ‘Twin Peaks’ may not happen, but EW source says it’s right on track

Uh oh. There are some rumors out there that everyone’s favorite cult-creepy TV series based in our beloved Pacific Northwest… Read More

Bill Nye takes on creationism and climate change at National Science Teachers Conference

Science guy Bill Nye pulled no punches on creationism last week when he took to the stage to talk about… Read More

Kindle Cover Disasters is the Tumblr about horrible ebook covers you’ve been waiting for

Someone has finally pulled all the nightmarish ebook covers from Kindle into one awesome blog. Kindle Cover Disasters pays tribute… Read More

Forget wearable tech: This doc at SXSW talks the future of implantables

Wearables, especially with the new Apple Watch staring us down, are all the rage. But one doctor at South By… Read More

SAP opens coffee shop for those ‘who share a passion for technology’ in Silicon Valley

If the tech world is fueled by anything, it’s caffeine and ideas. So it was only a matter of time… Read More