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NY Auto Show: Mazda Minagi stands out among compact SUVs

Mazda showed off its Minagi concept (unveiled earlier this year) at the New York International Auto Show. Our impressions and insight into its fuel efficient design below.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class concept: so sexy it could kill, quite literally

Mercedes-Benz shows off its Concept A-Class at the New York International Auto Show. We've got pics and several hundred reasons why this car could kill you.

Great deal: Amazon selling HTC ThunderBolt for $129.99 thru April 25

Looking to join Verizon? Amazon is selling the HTC ThunderBolt at nearly half-price until April 25.

NY Auto Show pics: Nissan Leaf

Nissan has its Leaf electric car on display at the New York International Auto Show so we took the time to learn more about the unit.

NY Auto Show pics: Smart Car Electric Drive Passion Coupe

Smart Car showed off its new 100 percent electric Passion Coupe at the New York International Auto Show. We've got the pics.

Verizon sells a half million 4G devices

Verizon's first quarter iPhone sales were impressive, but its 4G devices racked up 500,000 in sales despite the HTC ThunderBolt, Verizon's first 4G phone, not releasing until the last two weeks of the quarter.

NY Auto Show pics: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Pictures of Porsche's new Panamera S Hybrid from the show floor of the 2011 New York International Auto Show

China becomes Apple’s fastest growing iPhone market

The iPhone 4 is a hit in China, which we've learned is now Apple's fastest growing phone market in the world.

Sonos launches Android controller app and Airplay support for wireless speakers

Today, Sonos, known for smart wireless speaker systems, has launched a new Android controller app and firmware update that supports Apple AirPlay instant streaming from Mac and iOS devices.

Kohler Numi: a ‘smart toilet’ with speakers and a touchscreen remote

Kohler recently unveiled the Numi, the fanciest toilet we've ever seen, complete with motion activation, foot warmer, retractable bidet, rear speakers, and an MP3 player hookup. We take you on a tour of its features.

Volkswagen unveils the new Beetle

Yesterday, Volkswagen unveiled a completely new version of its iconic Beetle. Details, pictures, and video of the new car is inside.

60 Minutes compares Paul Allen’s reclusive lifestyle to Howard Hughes

Over the weekend, 60 Minutes aired an expansive interview with Paul Allen where they toured the billionaire cofounder of Microsoft's estate and asked him about Bill Gates and his extravagant lifestyle.
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Awesome: The future according to Google search results

xkcd has done some digging and learned exactly what will happen in the next 91 years, according to Google search results. Read on to learn exactly when cars will be driven by dogs, Atlantis will reappear, and when HTML5 will actually be completed.

Windows 8 gets a new task manager and USB booting

Windows 8 leaked builds are all over the Web. The newest discoveries: the OS will have a revamped Task Manager and a way to boot Windows from USB.

Scientists plan to clone a woolly mammoth

Japanese scientists believe they have the technology and know-how to create a living woolly mammoth, a clone of a species that died thousands of years ago.

LG and China Mobile may adopt MeeGo, the platform Nokia abandoned

LG, China Mobile, ZTE, and others have been in talks to develop smartphones and tablets based on the open source MeeGo operating system. The same OS that Nokia recently left in favor of Windows Phone.
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RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook NYC launch party, a business affair?

RIM held its official BlackBerry PlayBook coming out party in New York City last night. Pictures of the event and our thoughts on the tiny appetizers below.

Frontier jacks up cable installations to $500, threatens 46 percent price hike

Regulators are upset with Oregon's Frontier cable TV service, which has threatened to jack up prices 46 percent and is now charging $500 installation fees. And subscribers aren't being let out of their contracts.

Video shows the panic Fukushima’s radiation cloud caused as it spread across the globe

This interactive graphic shows the number of Fukushima radiation tweets made by each country in the days since the reactor blew. It also shows the movement of the radiation cloud around the world.
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Microsoft teases Mango: Our complete list of upcoming Windows Phone features

Microsoft gave us our first glimpse at some of the features in its upcoming Mango update for Windows Phone 7, due out before the end of the year. Angry Birds, new deep linking Live Agents, augmented reality, and actual multitasking are among the enhancements.

Sega explains take down of fan-made ‘Streets of Rage’ remake

Sega explains why it requested that Bomber Games, who asked permission to remake 'Streets of Rage,' was forced to pull their new game after eight years of development.

Maine schools to spend $200,000 on iPads for Kindergartners

Crayons are so 2010. The Auburn school board in Maine has just approved a $200,000 plan to equip more than 300 incoming Kindergarten students with iPad 2s.

Nokia unveils the X7 and E6, new Symbian handsets

Nokia has announced two new handsets: the X7 and the E6. Both devices are running an enhanced version of Symbian 3.0 called "Anna"

Samsung sells Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab 7.0 for $349.99

Samsung has begun selling a Wi-Fi only version of its Galaxy Tab 7.0 for $349.99 in preparation for its upcoming tablet launches.

Opera 11.10 released, loaded with ‘Turbo’ mode

Opera has released the newest version of its OS, Opera 11.10, which features a new turbo mode for faster browsing on slow connections. The company also poked fun at the big budgets of its competitors.

HP EliteBook laptops get sleek, Apple-like redesign

Today, HP has announced a redesigned, more durable line of EliteBook laptop computers. The new notebooks also use the electronics maker's new DreamColor screen technology, allowing more vivid color.

Microsoft releases platform preview of Internet Explorer 10

Microsoft demoed its first platform preview of Internet Explorer 10 today, which is now available for download. The company showed the new browser's extensive HTML5 and CSS support and had some harsh words for Google Chrome.

Taking lyrics (too) literally: 5 ridiculously impractical love songs

What would you do for love? We list and examine five famously over-the-top love songs and explain just how desperately impractical and poorly planned they are.

The U.S. Navy destroys a boat with new high-energy laser

The U.S. Navy recently performed its first test of its new HEL system, destroying a small boat in a matter of moments. We've got the video below.

BlackBerry leaks: four new touchscreen devices shown

A flurry of new videos, information, and leaked images show four new touchscreen BlackBerry devices: the Torch 2, Bold Touch, Touch Monza, and Orlando. We've got a full recap of the new devices.

Apple rejects PopCap’s Unpleasant Horse due to excessive pony meat grinding

PopCap's deranged new studio, 4th & Battery, has already encountered its first setback. Apple has rejected Unpleasant Horse from its App Store. The rejection hasn't slowed 4th & Battery down though.
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Michael Jackson game sells 3 million units, Xbox and PS3 versions coming

Ubisoft announced today that Michael Jackson: The Experience has sold more than 3 million units since its debut late last year.
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5 awesome ways augmented reality could improve your life

Augmented reality, the process of inserting computer-generated graphics in the real world, is about to start popping up on smartphones around the world thanks to technology advances and 4G. Not sold yet? Here are five useful ways AR could revolutionize the way we do everything from play board games to assemble furniture in the next few years.

HTC reports record sales and strong demand for ThunderBolt, Android

HTC has beaten all estimates and posted record profits and revenue for the first quarter of 2011, doubling sales last year. Sales of the ThunderBolt and other Android handsets has been high.

Samsung teams with John Legend, donates $1 million worth of tech to schools

Earlier today, Samsung was joined by John Legend to announce the winners of a $1 million contest that will provide needed technology to a number of schools across the country. Our event coverage, pictures, and a bit of video are below.

3D smartphone showdown: LG Optimus 3D vs. HTC EVO 3D

Forget 3D glasses. Both LG's Optimus 3D (AT&T Thrill 4G) and HTC's EVO 3D have thrown their hats into the ring with the Nintendo 3DS, offering a full 3D effect without any eye wear needed. Which one is best? Find out here.
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Go Spartans! Steve Wozniak to speak at Michigan State University commencement

Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak will speak at Michigan State University's spring graduation ceremony on May 6.

HTC is now worth $33.9 billion, more than Nokia and RIM

HTC has a market cap of $33.9 billion, more than both Nokia and RIM, two companies that were dozens of times larger than it just a few years ago.