Recent Discoveries and Breakthroughs

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10 Ig Nobel Prizes For 2012: Recognition Of Funny, Obscure Research

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'iSteve' Movie Examines An Unexamined Life From The Great iBeyond

by Ron Callari

The just released movie "iSteve" is a creative spoof satirizing the life and times of Steve Jobs, in a way that not only takes liberty with the historical facts but also ironically casts in the title role the actor that helped make "Mac" a household name. That's right, while Ashton Kuthcher's portrayal of Jobs is still a way's off, Justin Long of "I'm a Mac" fame has assumed the role of iSteve in this online mockumentary, available to any and all, on a computer near you!

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Windows Phone 8X By HTC Makes Microsoft More Attractive

by Cornelius Fortune

The Windows Phone 8X By HTC is a sleek, high-performing device that might be one of the best Windows phones on the market.

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Technologies Come To The Help Of Boston Blast Victims

by dendory

While first respondents were on the scene after the Boston blasts, individuals, companies and organizations used technology to try and assist those in need.

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Experience “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination” At The Tech

Enjoy Star Wars features at The Tech museum

by Arnold Carreiro

Get ready to play with the sci-fi technology that’s fascinated audiences for decades when the “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination” exhibit lands at The Tech Museum of Innovation starting October 19th in San Jose, California. You don’t want to miss out on hanging out with R2-D2, Chewbacca and Yoda!

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Power Utilities Scared Of Solar Panels

by dendory

As solar panels become cheaper, installation fees lowered, and the effectiveness of this technology goes up, the power utilities describe a frightening scenario where they could become nothing more than a backup grid for many people who will end up producing their own power.

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Robots: How Close is Too Close?

by Katie Gatto

It looks like some people are willing to get really, really close to their robots. A new survey that was out by Huffington Post and YouGov, shows that a number of people who are going to have a robot would be wlling to have sex with it. The number is not that high yet, but the feelings on cheating are mixed.

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What's The Least Expensive Way to Get A Smart Home?

by Katie Gatto

A look at the least expensive way, for now, to start on your path to smart home. We will take a look both at the least expensive of the custom system options that are out there and how you might want to hookup with your wi-fi carrier in your area to get the best deal on the start to a smart house. Just be ready for some DIY steps if you do.

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IRS Can Access Your Email To Verify Your Tax Report

by dendory

The ACLU obtained documents that show the IRS may not be getting warrants in order to read your email. Even though the documents do not specify either way, questions remain on what the agency does when it wants to read your private communications.

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Calling All Inventors: Submit Your Best Healthcare, Education, Or Sustainability Ideas

by Cornelius Fortune

Got an idea to change the world? Verizon wants to hear it, and it might even get you a cool $10 million.

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ESAF Seeks Minority, Women Developers For Video Games

by Cornelius Fortune

The Entertainment Software Association (ESAF) is currently accepting applications for its 2013-2014 scholarship program for video game-related degrees. The program is targeting women and minority developers.

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