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Barbie Gets Internet Connection, Will Talk To Kids

Barbie Gets Internet Connection, Will Talk To Kids

Mattel is to release an Internet-connected Barbie that can remember and repeat a child's comments. And, yeah, I think we…

9 years ago

New Drone Rules Make Amazon Delivery A No-Go

The Federal Aviation Authority has published draft rules to allow the routine commercial use of unmanned drones. But a key…

9 years ago

We Are Closer Than Ever to Birth Control for Men

You knew it was just a matter of time. Women have to carry the babies and give birth and take…

9 years ago

Another ‘Game of Thrones’ Mix CD Coming Out (This Time Featuring Snoop!)

Not sure if any of you recall, but last year, HBO worked out a deal with some rappers and had…

9 years ago

Facebook Adds Post-Death Options

Facebook is adding a new option to let you nominate somebody to manage your account after you die. It's designed…

9 years ago

“Smartphone Killswitches Work” Officials Insist

Officials in three major cities say phone thefts have dropped dramatically since the introduction of "kill switches" to remotely disable…

9 years ago

Raspberry Pi 2 Is Camera Shy

If you've got the new Raspberry Pi 2, be careful about photographing it. Unfortunately it appears exposure to a xenon…

9 years ago

Relocated Chimps May Have Adopted Local Dialect

Headlines suggest Dutch chimpanzees have learned to grunt with a Scottish accent. But the findings don't quite back that out,…

9 years ago

The Truth as to Whether or Not You Can Die From Sleep Deprivation

Many have wondered, many have spoken about it, but few know. Can sleep deprivation get so bad that it actually…

9 years ago

Ubuntu Smartphone Finally On Sale

The first Ubuntu smartphone goes on sale next week. But it's more of a publicity drive than a serious launch.…

9 years ago