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Here’s the high-end PC you’ll need to run the Oculus Rift

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First Look: Microsoft Surface 3

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This is Nifty: Volkswagen developing Car-Net app for iOS devices

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Solar Impulse is gearing up for five-day solar-powered flight across the Pacific Ocean

House Republicans seek to slash millions in funding for NASA’s study of climate change

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Microsoft brings Android, iOS apps to Windows 10

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Some Tattoos Found to Interfere With Apple Watch’s Sensors

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Astronomers discover 11 ‘runaway’ galaxies that are fleeing into intergalactic space

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Is This Justice? Charging an Eighth Grader with a Felony for “Hacking”

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The Worst Voting Machine in America

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Researchers able to crash iOS devices through Wi-Fi router exploit

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Oldest fossils controversy resolved

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Griffin Debuts Cove Recharging Center for Charging Five iOS Devices at Once

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A Scan Of 100,000 Galaxies Shows No Sign Of Alien Mega-Civilizations

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NY Cops Used ‘Stingray’ Spy Tool 46 Times Without Warrant

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Apple Watch reservations to be limited to one unit per customer, limited stock expected

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Tesla’s new entry-level sedan is the faster, all-wheel drive Model S 70D

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Up against laws of physics, Bell Labs pushes network performance

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The Deconstruction of the K-12 Teacher
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Rumor: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and 4-Inch iPhone 6c Rumored for 2015 Release

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Microsoft unveils the Surface 3: Mostly ARMless, a whole lot x86ier

Amazon wants you to place product buttons around your home

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