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How "Molecular Legos" Open Door to True Nanotechnology

Robots are cool. Robots that operate at a molecular level? Those are even cooler -- and there's no limit to what they could accomplish.

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The 5 Best News Curation Apps to Fight Information Overload

You've got so much vying for your attention -- news articles, Reddit posts, tweets, Facebook posts -- but what if you could get it all curated in one place?

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The Bizarre History of Webdings

Where did Webdings come from? How is it different from Wingdings and Zapf Dingbats? Why were these weird typefaces created in the first place?

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OS X El Capitan is Here! Upgrade For A Smoother Mac Experience

Mac OS X El Capitan is a subtle release: its biggest changes aren't visible — but you'll probably notice them anyway.

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9 Facebook Games You Can Kill 10 Minutes On

Not everyone has time for epic quests. These Facebook games can give you a quick fix of fun in just a few minutes.

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Target Is Replacing Human Workers With Robots

Not long ago, Target announced plans to experiment with replacing human workers with automated robots. It sounds ominous, but is it something we should actually fear?

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Here's How the New Internet Might Finally Kill Comcast

Many Americans want to see Comcast crash, burn, and receive a comeuppance for their bad service and worse support. But is such a fate even possible for a monopoly as big as Comcast?

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GCHQ's Been Spying On You: Meet KARMA POLICE and MUTANT BROTH

Previously-unknown spy program "KARMA POLICE" records the browsing habits of every user on the Internet, anywhere in the world. Thought the NSA were bad? They're still in the nursery compared to GCHQ.

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Home Network Tip: How to Share Files & Folders Between Windows User Accounts

Sometimes computer can be physically very close together, but seem miles apart when you try transfer a file. Use this guide to help you fling files from PC to PC with the greatest of ease.

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New Solid State Battery Will Double Electric Car Range

A new technology stands to double the density of electric car batteries, while cutting the cost. How do they work?

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How Do Wi-Fi Extenders Work? Wi-Fi Boosters, Explained

Wi-Fi extenders (also called Wi-Fi boosters or Wi-Fi repeaters) can boost your wireless router's Wi-Fi signal.

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Read El Capitan Reviews, Facebook Will Always Be Free... [Tech News Digest]

El Capitan gets reviewed, a reminder that Facebook is free, Google launches its iPad Pro competitor, Twitter considers offering more than 140 characters, and the dangers of time travel are revealed.

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14 Effective Home & Self Defense Gadgets For Women Living Alone

Statistics show men are more at risk, but women are typically disadvantaged by the size and strength of intruders. Here are gadgets which can help women who live alone tip the odds in their favor.

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Have an Android Device? Chromebooks Are the Perfect Companion

Android phones and tablets play really well with Chromebooks -- this is why you'll want both.

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The Chinese Government Has A New Linux Distro: Is It Any Good?

Ubuntu Kylin is a heavily customized spin of Ubuntu Linux, built by the Chinese government, aimed at Chinese users. Unlike other government-based Linux projects, Ubuntu Kylin is actually pretty good!

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Disney Invests Millions into VR Movies

Google, Samsung and Facebook are in the process of releasing their VR ecosystems, and content creators are flocking back to it. Among them Disney, who recently invested $66 million USD in VR camera manufacturer Jaunt.

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Improve the Functionality of Android's Power Button

You've got a power button on your Android phone or tablet, so you might as well use it to its fullest potential.

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China's Security Demands on US Tech Companies Should Have You Worried

China flexed its bargaining muscles recently by distributing a "pledge of compliance" to a number of large American tech firms, and the terms of that pledge are worrying.

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DIY
7 Great Steampunk Projects Built With an Arduino

Great steampunk style includes blinking lights, moving parts, and gauges—all perfect candidates for automation with an Arduino! Here are seven that you can use for inspiration.

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