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GPS makers must move quickly to transform dumb map readers into intelligent devices. Full story
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Amid all the doom and gloom of an extinction crisis, a bit of fleeting good news appears every now and again, when a species thought gone for good surprisingly reappears. Full story
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Video: "Avatar The Game," "Rogue Warrior," "The Devil's Tuning Fork" and "The Saboteur" are ones you should look out for. Msnbc.com's Todd Kenreck previews them.
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8 ‘extinct’ species found alive and kicking
Amid all the doom and gloom of an extinction crisis, a bit of fleeting good news appears every now and again, when a species thought gone for good surprisingly reappears.
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Meteorite study revives life-on-Mars debate
New analysis of a 13,000-year-old Mars meteorite, retrieved from Antarctica, has rekindled the debate about whether the ancient rock holds signs of past microbial Martian life.
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When spouses collide: His and hers gadgets
Your tech dream may be your significant other's nightmare. Here are the items our married tech experts drool over (while belittling one another's choices).
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Internet activists push for greater democracy
The Internet can be a powerful medium for politicians to get their message across but it is also a vital means for civilians to have a say in what politicians do, participants in a political conference say.
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GPS cell phone apps challenge standalone devices
The growth of cell phones with global-positioning technology is making life uncertain for the makers of personal navigational devices that help drivers figure out where they are and where to go.
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'Assassin's Creed 2' a big step forward
Sharpen your hidden blade and get ready to stab some people in the back. It’s time for Assassin’s Creed 2. Msnbc.com reviewer Robert Gonsalves takes a look at the game.
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Paper-thin batteries made from algae
Scientists worldwide are striving to develop thin, flexible, lightweight, inexpensive, environmentally friendly batteries made entirely from nonmetal parts.
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