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About Andre Infante

A writer and journalist based in the Southwest, Andre is guaranteed to remain functional up to 50 degrees Celcius, and is waterproof to a depth of twelve feet.

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Biohackers Create "Riddick"-Style Night Vision Treatment

Sometimes, science is about doing patient, deliberate research over many years. And, sometimes, science is about squirting dangerous research chemicals into your eyes to let you see in the dark.

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What's New About the New Space Race?

It's 2015, and space is cool for the first time in decades. What happened after the moon landing? Where did it all go so wrong?

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Going "Hands On" at the US Army Virtual Reality Game Studio

Most game studios are pretty tight-lipped. This is the first time the Army Game Studio has provided an inside view, and I'm pleased to be able to share it with you.

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History is Bunk: The Future of Transportation Will Be Like Nothing You've Seen Before

In a few decades, the phrase 'driverless car' is going to sound an awful lot like 'horseless carriage,' and the idea of owning your own car will sound as quaint as digging your own well.

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The uTorrent Mining Scandal: Charity or Cash Grab?

Is µTorrent distributing Litecoin mining malware?

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Touchscreen Controls for Your TV: Meet ZRRO, the Device That Will Change Your TV Experience

This Android-based set-top box comes with a controller that not only functions as a touchscreen for your TV, but also knows when your fingers hover over it. Say hello to the future.

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4 Technologies That Are Bringing One-Hour Shipping to Life

Amazon recently rolled out its new 'Prime Now' shipping service to some Manhattan neighborhoods. Scaling this service up to the rest of the world is a huge task that will leverage the most advanced technologies.

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Five Questions About Microsoft's "Project HoloLens"

Microsoft's new Augmented Reality headset is very exciting -- but can they solve the fundamental problems of AR?

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Hands On: How Haptic Technologies Will Bring Touch to VR

The field of haptic technology in virtual reality is still young. We’re going to explore some technologies in development today which can provide some sense of touch to VR users.

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Netflix Vs Cable Companies - Who Is More Likely To Win?

Netflix is a growing force in the entertainment world, but broadcast and cable television have been around for a long time, and they didn’t achieve that success by playing fair.

Comprehensive Virus Protection For PC, Mac, and Android Through Bitdefender Total Security Multi-Device [10 x Licenses + Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 Laptop Giveaway]

Now, more than ever, anti-virus software is necessary to function safely in the modern world. The question is -- which one?

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VR Is About to Change Filmmaking Forever: Here's How

Virtual reality is a new way of communicating with your viewer, and many people with a background in traditional filmmaking find the possibilities exciting.

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5 Disruptive Technology Breakthroughs That Will Shock The World

Disruptive technologies, like the Internet, industrial agriculture, and aeronautics, have profoundly shaped the world and our daily lives. Here are five technologies that are on the cusp of having a disruptive impact in coming years.

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Quantum Computers: The End of Cryptography?

Quantum computing as an idea has been around for a while - the theoretical possibility was originally introduced in 1982. Over the last few years, the field has been edging closer to practicality.

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Brain Control With Light: It's Possible With Optogenetics

Over just the last few years, a new technique called "optogenetics" is emerging, which may help scientists to unravel the brain's secrets (and treat its disorders) in an entirely new way.

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New Battery Technology Recharges in Two Minutes, Lasts Twenty Years

There's a new battery technology on the horizon, and there's a good chance it's going to change the way you use your devices

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Biohacking: The Creepy but Exciting Trend in Body Modification

"Sorry about the mess," says Steve Haworth, as we walk down the stairs to the surgical theater, where he merges consumer technology and the human body to produce uniquely functional body modifications.

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Your Brain On Ice: Is Cryonics Crazy?

Do you want to live forever? It's not a trick question: a technology called cryonics claims to offer a way to cheat death -- but does the idea hold water?

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