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"That thing's operational!" is one of the more famous quotes upon discovering that the Death Star might not look completed, and yet it is already more than capable of swatting aside the MC-80 cruises aside like flies. Ha...

OS X supports encrypting files from the command line, if you need to do so by logging in remotely.

These lenses won't augment your phone's camera so much as they'll replace it.

Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment. You can ask Dana which phone she...

20 bucks for a great mouse is an easy recommendation in our book. Grab the Logitech M510 for half off its MSRP today from Amazon. [Amazon]

20 people were injured at what was supposed to be a delightful if dopey promotional event for the new LG G2 in Korea. The plan had LG release balloons filled with 100 vouchers for free phones. Apparently no one thought i...

Inventor-entrepreneur-mad-scientist, Elon Musk just released an alpha design of his vision for the future of high-speed transit. This is our first look at the Hyperloop. After teasing the concept for months, we're finall...

The full-size iPad has long been expected to get an iPad mini-style makeover.

The world of technology has certainly advanced to a point where it has proliferated to include fitness buffs as part of the equation. Check out this particular pair of O2 Magnetic Dumbbells that happen to be a concept, a...

This post is sponsored by LG. As a promotional post, it reflects the views of the writer, not ReadWrite's editors. More and more people seem to be spending time in their man-caves enjoying the fruits of video on-demand a...

It's been two and a half years since I last paid for cable television. The other week I decided to get back on the wagon.

Voice control of our home electronics was promised long ago, but it's still one of those things that most of us don't have. If you want to add little voice control to your home on the cheap, blogger Chipos81 shows off ho...

Virtuix's omnidirectional gaming treadmill, which funded up a Kickstarter storm, is now available for preorder for those who didn't get a chance to contribute.

Korean balloon frenzy turns shooty Video LG has cancelled a series of publicity stunts promoting its new G2 smartphone after 20 Korean consumers were hurt as they attempted to get a free handset....

Ideally, when it comes time to clean your car, you'll have access to proper car wash supplies. If none are handy, however, try coca-cola and a damp cloth.

Olivier Morin, photographer for Agence France-Presse

City officials call for a halt to the program used to track people's movements.

A lot has been said about the virtues of Microsoft's next-generation console -- some good, some bad. One thing that's been met with near-universal acclaim, at least from first impressions, is the console's new controller...

In its most daring effort yet to stay in league with Apple and Samsung, HTC announced a massive marketing campaign Monday starring "Iron Man" actor Robert Downey Jr.

Iranians can now access 'ayatollahsucks.com'*. Oh S$%t, actually... The Pirate Bay has released a bundle of add-ons to help people search for and access bits of the internet that governments and ISPs have locked away. Th...

'Arirang' handset produced using 'indigenous technology,' says state media Funny thing about an open-source operating system -- it can show up in the most unexpected of places. North Korea has unveiled its own Android sm...

Bunch of bankers set out 'strategic alternatives' for RIM pieces Troubled mobe-maker BlackBerry has confirmed it is "exploring strategic alternatives" to remaining as one enormous company - confirming wire reports last w...