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Things aren't going well for John McAfee right now. He's been hospitalized with an unconfirmed condition, and his request for asylum was turned down by Guatemala. But let's take a moment to look back at the bizarre path ...

When you first look at this geometric blob of furniture, you might think "Holy crap that's ugly," or, "Oh man, I want to punch that thing." But give it a minute. It's pretty cool, really. More »

Oscar Niemeyer, the famed Brazilian architect who created some of the world's most famous modernist buildings, has passed away at the age of 104. In his life, he became one of Modernism's most celebrated architects and t...

T-Mobile's CEO John Legere just confirmed that it will be ending phone subsidies next year. So while it's finally getting the iPhone, you're looking at a $650 entry level iPhone, instead of the typical $200 price for it ...

Christmas decorations are so tacky. And not wonderfully tacky. Terrible. I hate them. There must be a place to get better ones. Or do I have to make them myself? Whatever, I'm open to anything. Help! More »

Nintendo's Wii Mini has been a bit more elusive than we thought, but we've at last snagged the entry-level console ahead of its official release and given it a quick shakedown. While it does what it says on the tin -- we...

Reports are coming in that John McAfee has been taken to the hospital after suffering what his lawyer called "convulsions." There are conflicting reports about what the specific medical condition is, but we'll keep you u...

We already knew that the universe had a distinct starting point, and now researchers at MIT have actually seen the very first stars born from that beginning. More »

The Chinese smartphone market is a tough nut to crack given its sensitivity to prices and a slew of strong domestic brands. IDC estimates suggest Apple may have learned this the hard way during the third quarter of this ...

Brian's off on a top secret mission involving the US government, so some guy named Tim is calling the shots this week. He's new, sure, but he seems to know his stuff. But just in case, he's brought Dana and Ben in for ba...

Why, hello there!-I was just appraising some rare PDFs in the back room when I heard you come in. Feel free to peruse our inventory, and if you have any questions, please allow me-one of the world's foremost authorities ...

Just because it's winter doesn't mean the sun has gone away. In a few months it will be summer and sunglass season again. That's a certainty. Also a certainty: right now is an excellent time to purchase sunglasses. While...

Most of the drone-related news these days may focus on military or police use, but those are far from the only applications for the unmanned aerial vehicles. Case in point: the World Wildlife Fund, which has now received...

If funding is successful, you'll be able to wave hello to DoorBot -- an app-enabled, WiFi-connected video doorbell. Sure, it's not exactly the first time we've seen such an idea, but the "weather-resistant," aluminium en...

The GIF turned 25 years old this year. But how has it evolved through the last quarter-century? This little claymation ditty tells the tale of everyone's favorite part of the internet. More »

Nobody thinks about batteries—until they've run out of juice, of course. But this humble and surprisingly ancient technology has done far more for human civilization than most people realize. More »

BBQ devotees come in all forms: Those who meticulously craft the most delectable fire-cooked treats, and those who just wanna live the life. Fortunately, this means that grillmasters are hellafied easy to shop for. More�...

The shock! The horror! The genuine nightmare of losing two more valuable character spaces per tweet! Such a scenario is indeed going to play out, as Twitter has just announced a subtle change in its t.co wrapper that'll ...

Sure, your iPhone already keeps track of your work schedules, lunch meetings and Lego creations -- isn't it about time you let it tell you when to go to bed, too? It can, if you're so inclined -- at least when paired wit...

At this point, expecting Amazon to actually divulge genuine numbers surrounding its Kindle business would be akin to expecting that so-called "fiscal cliff" to just vanish overnight. That said, the company's playing a li...

By now it's almost impossible to find a winter glove that doesn't work with touchscreen devices. But if you've got a favorite pair that predates the iPhone, this AnyGlove potion will let you use them with a touchscreen d...

You've waited long enough, haven't you? The low-cost PMP leader has kept the mantra alive with its GamePad, which is now shipping to those interested for £129.99. Put simply, it's a widescreen gaming handheld that run...