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Jodi Foster helps keep SETI program going

Jodie Foster is among the thousands of donors who have contributed to the SETI program, which will relaunch its hunt for intelligent alien life in September.

Don’t watch TV! It’s killing you 22 minutes at a time

A new study points to sitting in front of television as one of the leading causes of premature death. Watching an hour of television is worse than smoking two cigarettes, says the study.

HP wants to take webOS everywhere: appliances, cars, you name it

Undeterred by weak sales of the TouchPad, HP is moving ahead with webOS. The PC maker is now in talks to license the OS for use in smart appliances, cars, and other gadgets.

Motorola Droid HD spotted, may have 1280×720 px resolution

Images of the Motorola Droid Bionic and Droid HD have leaked. We've got pictures of the devices side by side and a few specs.

Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will hit shelves Nov. 20

Nintendo has finally given The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword a proper release date: November 20.
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Back to basics: How smartphones and tablets are shaping your next PC

The bloated computers you know and love aren’t dying, they’re just evolving into something a little sleeker. Here’s why your next computer may look more like the phone in your pocket.

Buying Motorola means Google will inherit all of these patent lawsuits

Google is buying Motorola to protect Android from litigation, but it's also inheriting a fairly large number of lawsuits from the company. This infographic shows a few of the many patent lawsuits that will now be on Google's shoulders.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine demo coming August 23

With its release only a few weeks away, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine will soon get a PS3, Xbox 360, and PC demo, courtesy of THQ.

Leaked AT&T document shows the carrier’s 4G LTE plans, $3.8 billion cost

A leaked document sent by AT&T to the FCC shows the company pleading its case for a merger with T-Mobile. It claims such a merger would enable it to justify spending $3.8 billion to roll out 4G LTE service to 97 percent of the population instead of 80 percent.

HTC Ruby and Samsung Galaxy S II may hit T-Mobile Oct. 26

A leaked T-Mobile document shows that the Samsung Hercules (Galaxy S II) and HTC Ruby may hit shelves Oct. 26.

Nintendo 3DS sales explode to 215,000 following Japanese price drop

Japanese sales of the Nintendo 3DS rose dramatically in the first week after Nintendo's scheduled 40 percent price drop took effect, but will the numbers hold?
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5 fun ways Google could improve Motorola products

Google's purchase of Motorola will change the industry. In light of this, we've decided to list five ways we think the two companies could work together to improve Android and Motorola products.

Android and WP7 app revenues disappoint, even for Mortal Kombat

An experiment shows Windows Phone 7 app revenue outpacing Android for a Mortal Kombat game guide, but the celebration will be cheap. The guide only brought in $16 in combined revenue from both platforms.
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Device leaks: HTC Ruby, Samsung Celox, and HTC Holiday

We've got leaked pictures and info on two HTC devices, the 1.5GHz dual-core 'Ruby' and the 4.5-inch HTC Holiday, as well as some shots and specs of the Samsung Celox.
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Verizon 4G comparison: HTC ThunderBolt vs. LG Revolution vs. Samsung Droid Charge

Who makes the best Verizon 4G smartphone? We pit the HTC ThunderBolt vs. the LG Revolution vs. the Samsung Droid Charge to find out.

HP TouchPad $100 off this weekend, $380 on woot, (Update: $100 Staples coupon also)

HP continues its move to more aggressively price the TouchPad, offering $100 off the tablet this weekend and putting it up on woot.com.

Thanks to the 3DS cut, pressure mounts for Sony to drop PS Vita price

After Nintendo drastically cut the price of its 3DS, many are calling on Sony to lower the price of its upcoming PlayStation Vita handheld before it actually hits the market in 2012.

Apple hogging all the laptop aluminum, competitors turn to fiberglass

Apple is causing a fuss yet again as Ultrabook makers have a tough time securing aluminum for their upcoming laptop designs. Thanks to its successful MacBooks and other products, Apple currently hogs most of the world's production capacity for metal chassis.

First image of Henry Cavill as Superman in ‘Man of Steel’

Warner Bros. has released the first image of Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel. We have to say, he looks a bit mean.

Samsung updates Galaxy Tab 10.1 with TouchWiz UI

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 owners will soon get an update that adds the TouchWiz interface to Samsung's tablet. We've got a full list of changes to the tablet operating system.
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It’s begun: Leaked screenshots show Sony is modifying Android Honeycomb

New leaked screenshots show that Sony is heavily modifying the look and design of Android Honeycomb. We've got pics of the new look and how they compare to Google's design.

Nintendo 3DS Japanese sales drop 50 percent after price cut

In the week following the 3DS price cut, a move done to spur sales, Japanese sales of the Nintendo 3DS fell by half.
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Motorola Droid 3 Review

The Motorola Droid 3 offers excellent battery life, speed and one of the best Android keyboards ever, but its lack of 4G and poor screen prevent it from steamrolling the competition.

Kids love multitasking on multiple screens, study finds

A new study shows that kids are already well adapted to multitasking and paying attention to multiple screens at the same time.

Asus quad-core keyboard tablets coming this year?

Bucking the trend of manufacturers disappointed with tablet sales, Asus is excited about the tablet market and plans to introduce several more tablets by the end of the year, including a new Eee Pad Transformer that may run on Nvidia's quad-core Kal-El processor.
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RIM debuts 3 new BlackBerry touch phones to compete with the iPhone (pictures and specs)

In another attempt to better compete with fierce competitors, Android and iOS, RIM today unveiled three new touchscreen phones, including a new torch that has no QWERTY keyboard at all, looking more like an Android phone than a BlackBerry. The new devices all run on BlackBerry 7, RIM's new phone OS.

Viral video: snake slithers across a car at 65 mph

This viral YouTube video shows a snake that crawls across a windshield as the car barrels down a highway at 65 mph. A second video shows a bird that won't let go of window wipers, even as they move.

It’s happening: Robot orders rise 41 percent in 2011

Let the age of robotics begin...again. Robot orders are up 41 percent in the first six months of 2011 thanks to a growing automotive industry and economy.

Droid X2 owners get needed Android 2.3 update

We're not sure why the Droid X2 didn't launch with Android 2.3, but owners can now get the much-needed update on their phones.

Scientists build a battery thinner than a human hair

Scientists at Rice University have developed a new lithium ion battery that's 1 billionth of a meter thick and as tall as the thickness of a human hair. It's so small that the naked eye can hardly make it out.

Nokia slips to third in smartphone sales as Apple takes the lead

Nokia's fall continues as both Apple and Samsung march past the struggling phone maker in 2011 smartphone marketshare.

AT&T to choke heavy data users with ‘unlimited’ plans

On Oct. 1, AT&T will begin strangling the top five percent of its data users, slowing down their data speeds each month until they switch to a costlier tiered data plan.
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Toshiba Thrive vs. Acer Iconia Tab: Battle of the PC imposters

We compare the Toshiba Thrive to the Acer Iconia Tab A500, two 10.1-inch Android tablets that dare to be different, if only a little. Both of these tablets have full-size USB ports and a PC feel.
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Five reasons why the Nintendo 3DS is Bob-ombing with gamers

Nintendo is taking drastic measures to save the 3DS, including an $80 price cut. But will it be enough? Here's why the Nintendo 3DS has failed to connect with gamers so far, and why a lower $170 price tag won't be enough to save it.