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Take-Two's Grand Theft Auto Online becoming bigger part of business
10/29/2014 8:34:11 PM

Ahead of the re-release of Grand Theft Auto 5 for newer consoles next month, Take-Two's fiscal second quarter earnings shed light on its growing online business.

The 404 Show 1,572: Marvel phase 3, cancellation bear (podcast)
10/29/2014 8:30:58 PM

Today Jeff and Iyaz discuss Marvel's phase 3 movie ambitions, the legalities of Spider-man, cancellation bear and the Google VP that now holds the skydiving world record.

Watch Mike Tyson try to punch out video game Mike Tyson
10/29/2014 8:10:56 PM

Jimmy Fallon convinces Mike Tyson to pick up an NES controller and try to knock out Mike Tyson in the legendary video game "Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!"

'Star Wars' characters invade life on Earth (pictures)
10/29/2014 8:09:29 PM

Ewoks at the zoo? In photographer Thomas Dagg's compelling images, symbols from "Star Wars" are superimposed onto real-life situations.

What's Darth Vader doing riding a bus?
10/29/2014 8:05:30 PM

Photographer Thomas Dagg superimposes characters and symbols from the "Star Wars" universe onto everyday images from life here on Earth. The results will whisk you to a galaxy not so far, far away.

HP dives into 3D printing with Multi Jet Fusion
10/29/2014 7:15:24 PM

The tech giant makes its long-awaited move into 3D printing -- but machines using its technology won't be widely available until 2016.

Retail group MCX says it's not telling merchants to block Apple Pay
10/29/2014 7:02:14 PM

The Walmart-led group prepping a rival mobile-payments system finally speaks out after coming under fire for merchant actions. Plus: It warns of a hack.

A 'smart' deodorant applicator: Armpits, meet the future
10/29/2014 7:00:43 PM

Two actual rocket scientists have designed the next-generation deodorant application system, and it's not as ridiculous as it sounds.

New payments terminal aims to be Switzerland of in-store payments
10/29/2014 6:58:32 PM

Coming soon to a merchant near you: Poynt will let you decide how to pay for in-store purchases.

Amazon Fire TV Stick ship date pushed back to January
10/29/2014 6:43:32 PM

Amazon's new HDMI streaming stick aims to take on competing devices like the Google Chromecast and Roku Streaming Stick.

New app blocks your work email when you go home
10/29/2014 5:59:04 PM

Enforced Vacation has humanity at its core. Its makers claim their app will "give people back their personal time."

BlackBerry: We're still in the phone business
10/29/2014 5:52:42 PM

CEO John Chen says the company is committed to earning back your business with its next phone -- the BlackBerry Classic.

Watch the Avengers try to pick up Thor's hammer
10/29/2014 5:40:21 PM

In the full trailer for the upcoming "Avengers: Age of Ultron," the gang doesn't understand why they can't lift the fabled Mjolnir.

Why the Verizon-exclusive Droid Turbo is actually good for you
10/29/2014 5:10:25 PM

The Droid franchise stands out as a carrier exclusive that works, thanks to the work put in on both sides.

What's 'Star Wars' about in a word? George Lucas explains
10/29/2014 4:46:50 PM

In an interview with Charlie Rose, George Lucas opens up about the real meaning behind "Star Wars," and how mythology, religion, and storytelling helped shape his vision of the films.

Which 'Game of Thrones' house drinks the most? Find out here
10/29/2014 4:21:09 PM

Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen -- which house in "Game of Thrones" consumes the most alcohol? This fan-made video montage has answers. Drink, your king commands it!

Get a BACtrack Vio keychain breathalyzer for $39.99
10/29/2014 4:13:24 PM

Normally $49.99, this compact lifesaver pairs with your smartphone to help you determine when you're past the legal limit.

Pandora, Spotify top ranking of music apps -- so where's Beats?
10/29/2014 3:43:31 PM

What are the first apps that pop into your head when you think music? If Apple's Beats Music is among them, you may be scanning farther down new App Annie standings than you might expect.

iPad Air 2 models cost Apple $275 to $358, teardowns reveal
10/29/2014 3:40:13 PM

A 16GB, Wi-Fi-only model costs $275 to make, compared with its $499 retail price, according to IHS. The 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular option costs $358, versus its $929 price tag.

With Galaxy Note 4 Developer Edition, you get to tinker
10/29/2014 2:18:34 PM

Priced at $700, the device is geared toward people who want an unlocked version of the phone that they can customize without any of the extra stuff thrown in by the carrier.

iOS 8 adoption rate inches up to 52 percent
10/29/2014 1:11:27 PM

The new figure shows steady but slow growth from the 46 percent reported by Apple more than a month ago.

Tomorrow Daily 076: Marvel's Phase 3 plans, holographic keyboard, and more
10/29/2014 12:42:23 PM

On today's show, we geek out over Marvel's official plans for the third act of its cinematic universe, and check out new tech that includes a holographic keyboard with haptic feedback and a 3D printer that's been converted into a tattoo machine.

For Gorilla Glass testers, life is a daily grind (and scratch and drop...)
10/29/2014 12:20:58 PM

At Corning's Gorilla Glass testing labs, the glassmaker that fronts Apple's iPhone tried to show that rival sapphire crystal isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Simple paper 'litmus' test detects disease, infection
10/29/2014 12:07:39 PM

Researchers at the Harvard Wyss Institute have developed a simple, printed paper test that could be used for pathogen detection, including cases of ebola.

Nintendo makes surprise profit, pins holiday hopes on Smash Bros
10/29/2014 11:24:08 AM

The Japanese game-maker says that weaker local currency helped it post the unexpected profit, but hopes new games and products will make for a successful Christmas period.