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This $9 computer already has more than $1M in funding on Kickstarter

The game these days seems to be who can make the lightest, smallest, cheapest computer out there. We like this… Read More

Beloved roots music mag ‘No Depression’ launches Kickstarter to bring back its print version

Who says print is dead? The iconic roots music magazine, No Depression, known for its thoughtful articles, reviews and gorgeous… Read More

Headed to London? Be sure to check out the ‘Star Wars’ exhibit at Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds, the museum that immortalizes celebrities in wax form, has taken on a most ambitious project: Star Wars. The… Read More

Toss it and forget it, this drone drives itself

Drones seem to be everywhere these days, but most models are still, shall we say, fairly beta? Forget all that.… Read More

Dial-up, discs and the ’90s: This Verizon and AOL deal has Twitter on fire

Wowser. In crazy merger news, you’ve probably heard by now that Verizon is buying AOL for $4.4 billion dollars. The… Read More

Maker of 3D-printed action figures lands $100,000 investment from Mark Cuban on ‘Shark Tank’

Dive into the shark tank, and you might just emerge with $100,000 and Mark Cuban as your new best friend.… Read More

1.7M miles and 11 accidents later, Google releases report on self-driving cars

If you’ve ever wondered how safe those Google self-driving cars are, this piece by the director of the program on… Read More

The season 3 trailer for Netflix’s ‘Orange is the New Black’ is bringing it

So, you love Netflix’s original series Orange is the New Black? Good news. The season three trailer is up today. Last… Read More

This tiny gaming device lets you play and code

What if you could play, edit and even code simple games on a device the size of a credit card… Read More

‘The X-Files’ is back on in January 2016

The good news for X-Files fans was that the show was returning. That much we knew. The so-so news? Fox… Read More

The New Yorker profiles the big, bold life of Marc Andreessen

Speaking of great profile pieces today, The New Yorker‘s May 18 edition features a super-lengthy profile piece on Marc Andreessen. You… Read More

Inside the frightening, delightful world of Elon Musk

The book about Tesla and SpaceX’s Elon Musk is due out May 19, but a few choice quotes are already giving… Read More

Streaming 4 U: Tidal to show Prince’s ‘Rally 4 Peace’ concert for free this Sunday

Jay Z’s premium music-streaming service Tidal has had a shaky start at best, but this Sunday, the site will stream Prince’s Rally 4 Peace… Read More

Add a little ‘Game of Thrones’ style to your pad with this Google Maps-like print of Westeros

Ever wanted a giant print of Westeros from Game of Thrones? Etsy store MongoLife has re-created the fictional land into one… Read More

Awesome solar plane journey prepares for hardest leg yet over the Pacific

Remember those guys who are flying a solar plane around the world? Well, they’re about to embark on the most… Read More

Tesla gets into Michigan by buying tool company, still can’t sell cars there

One way or another, Tesla was bound to get into Michigan. And even though you can’t directly buy a Tesla… Read More

‘Minecraft Malfunction,’ a funny YouTube channel where kids teach adults how to play

The world of Minecraft can be a dark and terrifying place…for adults. Welcome to Minecraft Malfunction, a new YouTube channel… Read More

PAX Prime prices hit a record high as organizers eliminate all-weekend passes

Many hopeful PAX attendees were surprised by a missing option today when they made it through the virtual queue to purchase their tickets today: No all-weekend passes were made available.

For PAX fans that do want to attend all weekend long this year, the change means a big spike in the ticket price Read More

Idris Elba, in talks for ‘Star Trek 3,’ sets new land-speed record in a Bentley

Is it possible for actor Idris Elba to get any cooler? Not only is he in talks to play a… Read More

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ will be shot exclusively on IMAX cameras

Avengers: Age of Ultron just came out — 75 percent fresh, according to Rotten Tomatoes — but the makers are already talking… Read More

Gates Foundation announces disease surveillance centers in Asia and Africa to help prevent outbreaks

This week the fight against infectious diseases got a big boost from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The organization… Read More

Unbelievably cool ‘Star Wars’ watches coming soon to a galaxy near you

May the Fourth may be but a bit of cosmic dust in your eye, but watchmaker Nixon announced this week… Read More

Zulily features ‘Shark Tank’s’ Mark Cuban and his vendors now through Saturday

Everything seems to be coming up Shark Tank today. Despite some less-than-stellar news on Zulily’s earnings this week, as we… Read More

You Kick Ass, the company that turns you into a superhero, dives into ‘Shark Tank’

The Seattle company that lets anyone turn themselves into a superhero is about to dive into shark-infested waters this Friday.… Read More

NASA crowdsourcing ideas and offering cold, hard cash to help out with Mars’ challenges

Radiation in space. It’s a big problem. Especially if you’re trying to get astronauts safely to the Red Planet. What’s… Read More

NASA radar helps save four men under debris in Nepal by detecting their heartbeats

This is simply amazing evidence of how the best technology can help us in the most desperate of times. A… Read More

Kickstarter project will let you play with your pet from anywhere in the world

A company that developed a remote-controlled play system for shelter animals now wants to make that technology available for pet… Read More

‘Star Wars’ edition coming to Disney Infinity 3.0

Here’s some great news for those still celebrating May the Fourth — Disney Infinity’s 3.0 edition will feature Star Wars characters… Read More

This ‘Mom Leaderboard’ video from The Onion is priceless

If there’s one thing the lady, who also happens to be a mother, in your life might bitch about, it’s… Read More

North Carolina cop suing Starbucks for $50K over hot coffee that scalded his lap

Whoa, talk about a blast from the past. In a new lawsuit that takes us back to one of the… Read More