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Star Wars saga to go 3-D in new release

George Lucas' cult sci-fi saga Star Wars is being reworked for re-release in three dimensions starting in 2012, Lucas Films announced Wednesday.

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created Sep 30, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Robot cat Doraemon's gadgets come to life in Japan show

For four decades Doraemon, a blue robot cat from the 22nd century, has been an icon of Japan's manga comic world -- but now some of its coolest sci-fi gadgets exist in the real world.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 11, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

The 'sci' behind the 'fi'

As the voyagers of the Starship Enterprise boldly went to explore new worlds week after week on Star Trek, they used a host of futuristic technologies — including tricorders, holodecks, teleportation systems ...

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created Dec 11, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (10) | comments 1

'Avatar' trailer debuts online amid buzz

(AP) -- Social networking sites were abuzz Thursday over an online trailer for "Avatar," just as extended previews of the 3D sci-fi adventure were hitting screens at theaters down under.

Technology / Internet

created Aug 21, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Mobile devices star in prime time at home

His kids might commandeer the TV before bedtime, but online game designer John Comes still gets his prime-time fix. Just on a smaller screen.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Wii U, sequels take another swing at E3

(AP) — Is the Wii U right for you?

Technology / Software

created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sci-fi no longer, NREL engineers smart homes

Thanks to TV shows such as The Jetsons and Star Trek, many Americans grew up dreaming that homes of the future would be equipped with fantastic high-tech features. From automatic food dispensers to sliding do ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Aliens don't want to eat us, says former SETI director

Alien life probably isn’t interested in having us for dinner, enslaving us or laying eggs in our bellies, according to a recent statement by former SETI director Jill Tarter.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 25, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (19) | comments 54

In Canada, 'Star Wars' exhibit asks who we are

A new exhibit exploring human identity through the "Star Wars" universe and the epic sci-fi saga's quirky characters kicks off a multi-city world tour in Montreal on Thursday.

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created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 6

Futuristic cars are coming faster than you think

Cars that drive themselves are not just the stuff of sci-fi movies. The technology is real, the cars can now drive legally and the debate is starting on whether society is better off when software is behind the wheel.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 13, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (30) | comments 26

'Portal 2,' 'Skyrim' win at Game Developers Choice

(AP) -- "Portal 2" leapt over the competition to win the most trophies at the Game Developers Choice Awards.

Technology / Software

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Weird and wonderful gadgets wow world's top IT fair

Water-powered clocks, eye-controlled arcade games and pole-dancing robots: this year's CeBIT tech fair, the world's biggest, showcased gadgets ranging from the useful to the downright nerdy.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 07, 2012 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (6) | comments 5

Thomas Edison inspires the oscar awards you don't see

Thomas Edison's invention of the first motion picture camera in 1891 inspired scientific and technological advances that he never could have imagined.

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created Feb 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Review: Netflix and Hulu's new scripted originals

Within just over a week, Netflix and Hulu are both debuting their first stabs at original scripted programming.

Technology / Business

created Feb 10, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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