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Online course travels into timey-wimey world of 'Doctor Who'
11/5/2014 6:30:28 PM

A new MOOC, short for massive open online course, from a Syracuse University professor will take "Doctor Who" fans on an epic journey.

As Xbox One turns 1, Microsoft touts hundreds of added features
11/5/2014 6:20:17 PM

The console has received lots of new features since it debuted almost a year ago. But have those updates helped boost sales?

Newly discovered amphibious ichthyosaur is the dinosaur missing link
11/5/2014 6:00:09 PM

A new ichthyosaur discovered in China is the missing link between the aquatic reptiles of the Mesozoic era and their terrestrial ancestors.

The messy claims behind 'Alex from Target'
11/5/2014 5:51:01 PM

Breakr, a company that wants to bring fans and fandom together, says it's behind the latest overnight viral sensation. Its CEO is stunned by the reaction.

Fitness trackers shaping up for strong holiday sales
11/5/2014 5:47:35 PM

According to new data from research firm NPD, ownership of wearable fitness devices has doubled in the last year.

Sexy molecules! Comedian Megan Amram talks 'Science... for Her!' (Q&A)
11/5/2014 5:31:13 PM

"Parks and Recreation" writer Megan Amram offers up a "raunchy, crazy" textbook full of carbon dating, physics as nail art and kale.

PS4 gets a Rest Mode bug fix
11/5/2014 5:19:32 PM

Sony's newest update aims to fix a problem from a previous update that prevented the PlayStation 4 from coming out of Rest Mode.

Get a 240GB Optima solid-state drive for $79.99 shipped
11/5/2014 5:15:25 PM

Finally, a big SSD for well under $100. But there is a small catch.

How Urthecast lets you film your party from space -- and save the rainforests too
11/5/2014 5:12:48 PM

Urthecast will tell you when the International Space Statio and its cameras are passing overhead to film your event.

Swype iOS keyboard adds more languages, suggests emojis
11/5/2014 4:53:19 PM

The third-party keyboard app now offers 21 languages, emojis based on what you're typing, and new iPad keyboard themes.

Every car is a bit mad here at the 2014 SEMA Show (pictures)
11/5/2014 4:50:13 PM

The 2014 SEMA Show is the only place in the world where an 850 horsepower Toyota Camry doesn't seem out of place. Watch as automakers show the wild sides of their most popular models.

What's your bid? Landfilled Atari games now on eBay
11/5/2014 4:48:14 PM

Some of the spoils from an Atari excavation of a New Mexico landfill (yep, even E.T.) are now up for auction, but don't expect to be able to play the games.

Trent Reznor talks Beats Music and Apple's secret project
11/5/2014 4:30:03 PM

The Nine Inch Nails frontman explains why he's "on side of streaming music" and how he's taking a creative bite out of Apple.

How soggy french fries help Twitter make money
11/5/2014 4:29:17 PM

Twitter is trying to diversify its revenue sources beyond advertising, and one way is to license its data to businesses that might find it useful -- like deep-fryer makers.

Marketing company claims responsibility for 'Alex from Target'
11/5/2014 3:59:04 PM

Breakr, a company that wants to bring fans and fandom together, says it's behind the latest overnight viral sensation. Its CEO is stunned by the reaction.

Final Pirate Bay co-founder to soon be behind bars in Sweden
11/5/2014 3:58:21 PM

After avoiding incarceration for five years for an illegal file-sharing conviction, Fredrik Neij will soon be handed over to Swedish authorities.

Nest's new sales tack: Free thermostats
11/5/2014 2:45:44 PM

A deal with Electric Ireland opens a new channel for the Google-owned company's networked thermostats. Nest's CEO expects that it's the first of many such partnerships.