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See NASA's crazy 3D video from inside a ball of water in space
11/4/2014 9:02:58 PM

Pull out those old red and blue shades to see what it's like to live in orbit at zero gravity, and to watch astronauts grow a floating water ball.

Boost Mobile extends discounted double-data offer
11/4/2014 8:36:10 PM

Originally set to end Monday, the promotion from the Sprint prepaid wireless business will now run until early January.

Drones set to take off in Europe before US -- no thanks to Amazon
11/4/2014 8:05:18 PM

Experts in autonomous aerial vehicles suggest Amazon and Google won't be the ones to pilot the industry to new heights.

C-3PO thinks 'Episode 7' will be better than 'Empire Strikes Back'
11/4/2014 8:01:04 PM

Anthony Daniels, the definitive voice behind the lovable "Star Wars" droid C-3PO, thinks that the forthcoming "Episode 7" could be better than "The Empire Strikes Back."

This contraption turns Coca-Cola into pure drinking water
11/4/2014 7:45:24 PM

Launched during Dutch Design Week, "The Real Thing" wants you to think about a world where it can be easier to get a coke than clean water.

Peq Watchdog's bark is bigger than its bite (pictures)
11/4/2014 7:38:56 PM

The Peq Watchdog home security kit isn't as advanced as it should be but has the power to plug into a larger smart home platform.

Amazon reviewers rip 'sexy' Ph.D. costume
11/4/2014 7:37:45 PM

With a product name like "Delicious Women's PhD Darling Sexy Costume," you just know you're in for some schooling.

Orfos creates a force field of light around your bike
11/4/2014 7:01:54 PM

Using neodymium magnets and a unique process that embeds LEDs in silicone, the Orfos lights bring the power of flares to your bike.

McDonald's reveals McRib secrets to former MythBuster
11/4/2014 6:50:29 PM

Is it pork? Is it made from plastic yoga mats? Former "MythBusters" host Grant Imahara joins a McDonald's skeptic to find out what exactly goes inside a McRib patty.

Windows Phone owners can now make mobile payments, via Softcard
11/4/2014 6:19:36 PM

The new Softcard app from AT&T allows for tap-to-pay transactions -- assuming you have an NFC-enabled Windows Phone handset and meet other requirements.

Intel invests $62M in virtual reality, drones, mobile
11/4/2014 5:44:22 PM

The chipmaker's investment arm expects to invest about $355 million altogether this year.

Get Paragon Migrate OS to SSD 4.0 for $15.96
11/4/2014 5:33:47 PM

Planning to make the move to a solid-state drive? You should, and here's the software you need to go with it. Plus: three bonus deals!

Internet ad spending to overtake TV in '16, research firm predicts
11/4/2014 5:23:15 PM

Forrester Research also predicts that annual spending on online ads in the US will top $100 billion in 2019, as advertisers follow consumer habits.

Apple delivers bug-fixing iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers
11/4/2014 5:19:15 PM

The new beta also offers performance enhancements and one change that affects the iOS 8 Health app, says AppleInsider.

KitKat nibbles at 30% of Android devices
11/4/2014 5:17:03 PM

But Jelly Bean remains the top flavor of Google's mobile OS with a dominant 51 percent of all devices seen on Google Play.

Get ready for a 'Mystery Science Theater' streaming marathon
11/4/2014 5:08:19 PM

Football schmootball. Instead of watching NFL teams throw the pigskin around this Thanksgiving, why not watch a "Mystery Science Theater 3000" marathon with new intros by the series creator?

Astronaut's zero-g rendition of Bowie makes triumphant return
11/4/2014 4:55:33 PM

Chris Hadfield's hit rendition of David Bowie's famous space song is once again available for all to enjoy.

Xiaomi to invest $1B in Internet TV content
11/4/2014 4:27:39 PM

The Chinese company hopes its successful smartphone strategy will translate to the television industry.

Microsoft, Dropbox team up in mobile move
11/4/2014 4:21:00 PM

The aim is to improve integration between Dropbox and Microsoft Office. New capabilities will roll out to Dropbox users on iOS and Android "in the next few weeks."

HomeAway sues San Francisco to block new 'Airbnb law'
11/4/2014 4:17:26 PM

A vacation rental site contends that newly signed ordinance violates the US Constitution and discriminates against non-permanent SF residents.

VC: Businesses must spend big like Facebook -- or die
11/4/2014 4:16:44 PM

Venture capitalist Saul Klein says big companies shouldn't jeer when Google buys Nest for $3.2 billion or Facebook buys WhatsApp for $22 billion. Of course, he's a salesman with a job to do.

Evernote to tweak price for premium service in early 2015
11/4/2014 3:54:06 PM

The company charges $5 per month, but according to its chief executive, it was the "wrong" price all along.

Amazon aims to lure Prime members with unlimited photo storage
11/4/2014 3:35:49 PM

CEO Jeff Bezos, hoping to lock consumers into its store through services, adds a new cloud service perk for all Prime service subscribers. Up until now, the free storage deal had only been available to owners of Amazon's Fire devices.