World's Largest Optical Telescope Approved For Construction Atop Hawaiian Volcano

The immense device will be capable of observations over distances of 13 billion light years.

The immense device will be capable of observations over distances of 13 billion light years.



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DARPA Shows Off Robot That Changes Tires On Its Own, Promises More Advances

DARPA's new program aims to deliver a robot that can act without a human operator.

DARPA's new program aims to deliver a robot that can act without a human operator.



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Review: Bioshock Infinite

The spiritual successor to Bioshock delivers a paragon of video game storytelling.

The spiritual successor to Bioshock delivers a paragon of video game storytelling.



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Mars Probes Will Pause Exploration As Sun Blocks NASA's Signals

Satellites and rovers like Curiosity will have to take a break as the Sun disrupts radio transmissions to the red planet.

Satellites and rovers stop as Sun disrupts radio.



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Google's Hacked Shoes At SXSW Yet Another Experiment In Augmented Reality

The talking shoes could be a sign Google is hedging their bets with wearable tech.

The talking shoes could be a sign Google is hedging their bets with wearable tech.



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UK Hackathon Produces Game To Help Fight Cancer

The marathon session of programming and design is part of an increasingly popular movement.

The marathon session of programming and design is part of an increasingly popular movement.



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GM, AT&T Announce 4G LTE Cars

GM ditches Verizon in its bid to stay ahead in the tech-enabled car race.

GM ditches Verizon in its bid to stay ahead in the tech-enabled car race.



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Saltwater Intrusion In L.A. Under Control But Requires Careful Balance

Injection wells protect LA's underground water, but an expected rise in sea level could put costly strain on the program.

Injection wells protect L.A.'s underground water.



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Apple, Adobe Facing Pressure To Explain Inflated Australian Prices

Summoned for an inquiry in March, companies like Adobe are scrambling to explain why Aussies pay so much more for digital goods.

Summoned for an inquiry in March, companies like Adobe are scrambling to explain why Aussies pay so much more for digital goods.



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Amazon Coins Aimed At Changing How Kindle Fire Users Spend Money

Worth one cent per Coin, the digital currency will be used to purchase apps and games.

Worth one cent per Coin, the digital currency will be used to purchase apps and games.



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Twitter's Vine App Has Potential Despite Porn Problems

The video-sharing app brings even more cats, food, and porn to the internet.

The video-sharing app brings even more cats, food, and porn to the internet.



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World's First Terabyte USB Is A Good Sign For Future Flash Storage

The flash drive continues the march toward high-capacity storage that's smaller and faster.

The flash drive continues the march toward high-capacity storage that's smaller and faster.



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Smartwatches Are Coming, But Will Anyone Care?

Smartwatches are hitting the market in 2013, but they could face some challenges.

Smartwatches are hitting the market in 2013, but they could face some challenges.



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Staples In-Store 3D Printing: The Path To Mainstream

Staples's move places 3D printing in the spotlight.

Staples's latest move places 3D printing in the spotlight.



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Facebook Pushing Employees To Give Up iPhones For Androids To Improve Apps

Will "Droidfooding," improve Facebook's Android app?

Will "Droidfooding," improve Facebook's Android app?



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Super-Earth May Support Life But Needs More Study

Without better telescopes scientists won't know for sure, but this "super-Earth" has the most promise to support life so far.

Scientists say the so-called super-Earth could be habitable if all the conditions are right.



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Kim Dotcom Announces Successor to MegaUpload but Loses Domain Name

Kim Dotcom is planning a successor to MegaUpload, but it's already running into problems.

Kim Dotcom is planning a successor to MegaUpload, but is already running into problems.



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Amazon and Apple Report Disappointing Earnings But Still Optimistic

Amazon lost money and Apple sales slowed, both are banking on the holidays.

Amazon lost money and Apple sales slowed, both are banking on the holidays.



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Obama and Romney Campaigns Using Personal Info To Target Voters

Presidential campaigns are gathering personal data to influence voters.

Presidential campaigns are gathering personal data to influence voters.



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Curiosity Finds Bright Object In First Scoop Of Martian Soil

Curiosity make's NASA proud by taking its first scoop of Mars.

Curiosity make's NASA proud by taking its first scoop of Mars.



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Tokyo Game Show 2012: Scaled Back Expo Focuses on Mobile Gaming

Japanese game developers move toward mobile gaming at this year's Tokyo Game Show.

Japanese game developers move toward mobile gaming at this year's Tokyo Game Show.



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Samsung Asks for Lift on Galaxy Tablet Ban while Apple Wants $3 Billion in Damages

Apple continues to drill Samsung while they fight to keep their phones on sale.

Apple continues to drill Samsung while they fight to keep their phones on sale.



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Apple vs. Samsung: The Case So Far

The verdict put Samsung a billion dollars in the hole, and now they are facing a ban on the infringing phones.

The verdict put Samsung a billion dollars in the hole, and now they are facing a ban on the infringing phones.



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Big Picture Mode Beta for Steam Shows Big Potential

Big Picture makes browsing Steam with a gamepad easy, but is it for everyone?

Valve's first step into the living room is well designed, but needs some work.



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Valve's "Big Picture Mode" For Steam Begins Beta

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The new interface for the game-download service is designed for televisions, and emphasizes gamepads.



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Review: Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Shea Huffman
Staff Reporter

Another massive city awaits fans of Ubisoft's action-adventure series.

Storytelling and gameplay improvements make this one of the best Assassin's Creed games.



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New OPERA Experiment Confirms Faster-Than-Light Neutrinos

OPERA used CERN's labs to send shorter bursts of particles than the previous experiment, eliminating some uncertainty.

Scientists use improved methods to recreate the controversial neutrino findings.



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Amazon Kindle Fire To Get Hulu+ Streaming

Amazon is set to release their new tablet next week with announcements of news apps and services like Hulu+.

Amazon adds yet another source of content for the new tablet.



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Large Asteroid To Come Closer Than Moon

The close encounter could give scientists a preview of future asteroid missions in the next decade.

The massive space rock will miss Earth, but could provide valuable research.



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Review: Rocksmith

Ubisoft's Rocksmith is ambitious and entertaining, but may not appeal to everyone.

Ubisoft's new music game uses a real guitar to teach gamers how to play.



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UC Berkeley Study: Global Warming Is Real

The new study confirms decades of research and consensus among scientists on the existence of global warming.

The largest study of its kind seeks to settle debate on Global Warming.



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Amazon Kindle Fire Aimed At Creating New Market

The Kindle Fire could carve out its own place in the market, separate from e-readers and high-end tablets.

Amazon may not be trying to compete with Apple's iPad 2.



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CERN's Faster-Than-Light Neutrinos Explained By Special Relativity, Claims Physicist

A physicist thinks CERN overlooked measuring relativistic movement of its GPS satellites.

CERN's faster-than-light neutrinos might not be so fast.



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Apple Sells Nearly All Of iPhone 4S First Stock

Apple received over 200,000 iPhone 4S purchases on the first day of pre-orders, depleting early supplies.

Customers may have to wait weeks for iPhone 4S availability.



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Tevatron Particle Accelerator Powered Down

The Tevatron particle accelerator, the largest in the US, was powered down permanently Friday.

Fermilab's Tevatron particle accelerator has been powered down after decades of research.



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Gamestop's Tablet Part Of Strategy To Create Content Ecosystem

Will Gamestop's content ecosystem appeal to gamers and casual customers?

Gamestop's actions suggest they want to create an iTunes of gaming.



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Survey Finds Students See Internet As Important As Food And Water

How long could you last without internet?

Many students say internet access is just as necessary as breathing air.



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Sony Changes PSN Terms To Waive Class-Action Rights

Sony has changed their Terms of Service for PSN, leaving users without rights to join class-action suits.

Gamers signing into PSN may unknowingly be signing away their rights to sue Sony.



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NASA GRAIL Satellites To Reveal Interior Of The Moon

The GRAIL satellites launch aboard a Delta II rocket.

NASA's twin satellites launched Saturday to research the formation of the moon.



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Amazon's New Tablet Friendly Facelift

Amazon's new website design

Amazon's new tablet-friendly face is expected to launch in the fall. Take a peek now. 



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