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Do you know how time travel works? Unless you're some master scientist in the theories of special and general relativity and law of physics, probably not. So why not let Hollywood explain it to you. Here's how time trave...

We've sort of known that Kim Dotcom was launching Megabox from the remains of Megaupload but we didn't know exactly what it was. Now that Dotcom has leaked a video about the service, we have an idea: a music service that...

The Internet retail giant argues that the moniker has become generic and claims there is no risk of customer confusion. [Read more]

In Mac systems prior to 2011, you can uncover the Mac's firmware password using the Calculator's ability to manipulate binary numbers. [Read more]

A team of researchers has created a form of electronics that can be implanted in a patient's body then forgotten about — because the implants will dissolve within a week or two. Such safe and hassle-free electroni...

Apple took maps in a new direction over a voice-navigation spat, Facebook partners with Dropbox, and the networks want you to use Zeebox. [Read more]

We knew about the Chengdu J-20—China's fifth generation stealth fighter. As it turns out, it's not the only one. According to China Defense Blog, this is the J-21/J31. It looks even more like the F-22 Raptor than t...

In an ad on Google+, Google's Motorola Mobility pointed out that Apple Maps couldn't even find a simple address in Manhattan. The only problem is that that particular address doesn't exist. [Read more]

In his new book, Nate Silver writes that a glitch in IBM's chess terminator may have spooked Garry Kasparov in his famous 1997 loss. But he was more likely psyched out by its surprising brilliance. [Read more]

Breaking up is hard to do -- especially when you're dating Overly Attached Girlfriend. Laina Walker, the bug-eyed YouTube sensation who inspired the meme, makes a creepy cameo in fellow YouTuber Jimmy Tatro's latest vide...

This new app prompts users to snap pictures and feed them to their Photogotchi, a digital creature inspired by the Tamagotchi. More About: Startups, bizspark, games

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Researchers find that even science professors seem to be biased toward men when it comes to judging scientific competence. Now the big question is what to do about it.

In case Facebook Poking wasn't addictive enough, the Pokes page recently began updating in real time. That means you can leave your finger on the trigger and poke back the instant a friend pokes you. I've heard from a...

Files were affected during compromise, says company that makes software used in the "smart" electric grid. [Read more]

U.S. Bank and PNC reported problems with their customer websites Wednesday after a financial services security group warned about possible cyberattacks.Meanwhile, SecurityNewsDaily reported that on Tuesday, Wells Fargo m...

There's been plenty of complaining from consumers about the often-inaccurate new maps in iOS 6, and it sounds like Uber isn't too happy about the update either. Uber drivers tell us that the company sent out a text messa...

Google has an internal meme generator for all the inside jokes that Google employees have with each other. Which makes total complete sense. Of course Google would! The memes are pretty hilarious too—good guy Eric ...

A ground-based telescope has snapped the sharpest image yet of Pluto and its moon Charon taken in visible light from Earth.

A mouse that escapes predators by shedding patches of its skin may shed light on regeneration and could lead to research that one day helps people heal from wounds and disease, scientists say.

According to a new report, Apple is shouldering the blame for any inaccuracies with its new maps app and says more than 99 percent of the data is solid. [Read more]

Your makeup, hair, and clothing look fabulous, and the lighting is just right. But that neatly planned headshot or cute self-pic may ignore an important factor in how people judge trustworthiness, attractiveness, and com...

The real-world value of a coin from Mario's world has been determined, and it's worth more than an entire gold mine. [Read more]