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                                                                                                                                              New browsers might be hatched almost every day, but new browsers that sound like a sandwich one might find in Philadelphia—and that everybody seems to be talking about—don't. What is RockMelt?            More »             

What Is the RockMelt Browser? [Video]

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                                                                                                                                              Sometimes, reality beats science fiction. This is one of them: The heart of the Soviet missile defense system looks like a building designed by Industrial Light & Magic. It's believed to be the most precise orbital tracking system in the world.            More »             

The Heart of the Soviet Missile Defense System Seems Out of This World [Video]

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                                                                                                                                             Numerical combination locks have kept our stuff safe for hundreds of years. (Thanks, numerical combination locks!) But why not mix things up a little bit? How about a lock with a cheat code, instead of a passcode?            More »             

Lightning Review: Master Lock Speed Dial [Video]

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                                                                                        At the rate we're going, chocolate is going to be a rare—and extremely pricey—commodity within the next twenty years. Somebody needs to light a fire under those Oompa-Loompas, stat.            More »             

We're Running Out of Chocolate [Chocolate]

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                                                                                        November is here, and along with it the soul-crushing responsibility of buying thoughtful gifts for every loved one in your life. But don't worry, we're gonna make it easy: Here are some perfect gifts for the 21st Century Hippie.            More »             

Guaranteed Awesome Gifts for the 21st Century Hippie [Giftguide]

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                                                                                                                                             This is it. The Galaxy Tab is the first Android tablet meant for humans. But is it actually fit for humans? No.            More »             

Samsung Galaxy Tab Review: A Pocketable Train Wreck [Video]

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                                                                                        Reading news on a smartphone is a pain in the ass, unless you have a good RSS app. Here are the best.            More »             

The Best RSS Reader Apps [Appbattle]

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                                                                                                                                             Windows Phone 7 is out, so we're going to review as many awesome and essential apps as we can, live, updating throughout the day. If you're curious about what Windows Phone, this is the place to really check it out.            More »             

Windows Phone 7 Essential Apps, Reviewed [Video]

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                                                                                                                                              Six days. That's how long it took to build this level 9 Earthquake-resistant, sound-proofed, thermal-insulated 15-story hotel in Changsha, complete with everything, from the cabling to three-pane windows. The foundations were already built, but it's just impressive.            More »             

Chinese Build 15-Story Hotel In Just Six Days, Rest On Seventh [Video]

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                                                                                                                                             Landing a well-aimed rubber band—in the coffee, in the hair bun, in the ear—is one of the great pleasures of working in an office. So, how about about 100 of them?            More »             

Lightning Review: The $500 Rubber Band Gatling Gun [Video]