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The Christmas Island annual crab migration is coming to Google Street View

The spectacular annual crab migration across Christmas Island will be captured by the Google Trekker and available on Street View next year.
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Smash-hit quiz game HQ Trivia is coming to Android for Christmas

Launched as an iPhone exclusive, the viral hit HQ Trivia will soon be available for Android users, who are expected to join in on the action.
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These unique watches are made from the remains of ’60s-era Ford Mustangs

The Danish company REC has released a unique line of watches created from salvaged muscle cars from the 1960s.

Scientists create unpowered 3D-printed objects that can communicate via Wi-Fi

Researchers have devised a way for mechanical unpowered 3D-printed plastic devices to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
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A.I. bots just dropped a black metal album that will make your head explode

An artificial intelligence algorithm has created an original black metal album without using a single guitar, drum, or even a vocalist.
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The entertainment industry already has big plans for self-driving cars

Your commute may be the perfect time to enjoy a movie or the latest TV show if you're in an autonomous vehicle.
Neil Young

Listen to Neil Young’s entire back catalog for free in HD audio

Keep on rocking with the Neil Young Archives, a new site that offers free streaming of the legendary singer-songwriter's entire catalog.
Microsoft Redmond Expansion

Microsoft reveals plans for massive new expansion of its flagship campus

Not to be outdone by Apple, Facebook, or Google, Microsoft has announced an ambitious plan to renovate its flagship campus in Redmond.
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This Star Wars OnePlus 5T can make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs

At the Bengaluru Comic Con festival in India, a br5ief teaser announced an upcoming special edition of the OnePlus5T phone.
CryptoKitties

CryptoKitties lets you buy, sell, breed virtual cats using real digital currency

What would happen if you crossed Pokémon with Bitcoin? You’d probably end up with something like CryptoKitties on the Ethereum blockchain.
Voyager 1

After 37 years, NASA fires up engines on the Voyager 1 space explorer

Four decades after its launch. NASA has ignited the secondary engines on the Voyager 1 spacecraft to orient its antenna towards Earth.
Weta Workshop

Watch Weta Workshop create the cool weapons and armor for ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

See how the cool weapons and armor for Thor: Ragnarock were created by the wizards at New Zealand's Weta Workshop.
Steam Link App

Steam hits 17 million concurrent users, with nearly 7 million playing in-game

Valve's PC gaming service Steam set a new record with 17 million users simultaneously signed in, and nearly 7 million playing onine games.
RememBear

Popular VPN provider TunnelBear jumps into password management with RememBear

The security-conscious VPN app maker TunnelBear has released an accessible new password management service called RememBear.
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‘Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return’ gets another season on Netflix

The cult classic Mystery Science Theater 3000, set aboard the Satellite of Love, will come back for a second season on Netflix.
OK Go Obsession

The new amazing video from OK Go features lots and lots of printers

OK Go is well-known for their music videos, and the video for Obsession is no exception, with a wall of printers spewing out paper.
War Room

Veteran game designer creates ‘War Room,’ the ultimate WWII tabletop game

Step into the War Room as the supreme commander of your forces during WWII in this massive new game from the creator of Axis & Allies.
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‘Need for Speed Payback’ accelerates in-game car progression

In a recent update, EA has increased the rewards for Need for Speed Payback events, making it easier to unlock new items and upgrades.
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Watch NASA test the supersonic parachute for the 2020 Mars mission

In preparation for the next journey to the red planet, NASA tested a supersonic parachute deploying at nearly twice the speed of sound.
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Try these accessible tech teaching tools on your next dream golf vacation

Golfers have always loved gadgets, but now you can use the latest tech used by tour pros to help improve your game.
Luke Arm

High-tech neuroprosthetic ‘Luke’ arm lets amputee touch and feel again

Researchers at the University of Utah attached a prosthetic hand and arm to an amputee, which he can control with his own nerve impulses.
METI

Scientists hope their latest alien invitation won’t trigger an invasion of Earth

Researchers at METI have sent an invitation to a red dwarf system that could support life. They will be looking for a response in 25 years.
Orbital Reflector

The Orbital Reflector, launching in 2018, is the world’s first space sculpture

Launching in 2018 and created by artist Trevor Paglen, the Orbital Reflector is the "first satellite to exist purely as an artistic gesture."
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‘Slaughterbots’ video is a real plea from scientists to ban killer A.I. bots

The chilling video, Slaughterbots, was presented at the UN conference discussing fully autonomous weapons systems.
Elusive Target

The Elusive Targets of ‘Hitman’ will return for an encore performance

If you missed out on a chance for the Elusive Targets the first time around, here's your opportunity to unlock the extra suits in Hitman.
Exoplanets

Visualize thousands of distant worlds in the Periodic Table of Exoplanets

Astronomers have created a useful tool to categorize the thousands of distant exoplanets we've discovered so far.
Dream Chaser

Dream Chaser passes a big milestone with a successful glide test landing

After an earlier test resulted in a crash four years ago, the Dream Chaser prototype completed a successful landing in the California desert.
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This swarm of robots can fill your grocery delivery order in no time at all

The London-based grocery delivery company Ocado employs a swarm of shopping robots to complete your order in just a few minutes.
Ohio State

Ohio State University fans troll Apple over its infamous autocorrect glitch

Fans in the end zone section at Ohio State University didn't miss the chance to have a little fun at Apple's expense during a recent game.
Overwatch movie

Blizzard’s animated short films could lead to a full-length ‘Overwatch’ movie

The origin stories told by Blizzard's animated series of Overwatch short films could pave the way for a full-length theatrical release.
Money Pools

Join friends and family for a group purchase with PayPal’s new Money Pools

When you need to collect from friends or family members for a group purchase, Money Pools help you coordinate and track contributions.
Hesla

Meet the ‘Hesla,’ a modded Tesla Model S that runs on hydrogen fuel

A company in the Netherlands has added hydrogen fuel cells to a Model S. The "Hesla" modification nearly doubles the range of the luxury SUV.
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Did you download this fake ad-infected WhatsApp from the Google Play Store?

Cyberscammers used a trick to place an ad-infested fake WhatsApp download on the Google Play Store, fooling more than a million people.
Chill mode

Chill out with the Tesla update that dampens the car's acceleration

For those times you don't need the instant acceloleration that your Tesla provides, switch to "Chill" mode for a more sedate journey.