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More things to get excited about from Apple's WWDC

Jun 7, 2010
Tech enthusiasts, rejoice! Today is Apple's World Wide Developers Conference, where Steve Jobs delivers his annual keynote address. Although the...

Poker champ sets 115-hour world gaming record

Jun 7, 2010
UPDATE: Phil Laak has finally ended his game, 115 hours after he began. He left 4.8 days of nonstop game play with a net of $6766. Despite the...

EasyJet tests radar detecting volcanic ash

Jun 4, 2010
Call it the Iceland addition. Low-cost, European airline EasyJet said it will team up with an investor to test a radar that can detect volcanic ash...

Study: Jobless are happier when friends are jobless, too

Jun 4, 2010
From the Department of Misery Loves Company: The World Bank released a study that says the unemployed feel better when their friends are in the...

Kazaa founders try hand at another music venture

Jun 3, 2010
Remember Kazaa? One of the first file-sharing programs on the Web? It was sued by record companies for settled for millions of dollars. But it's...

Researchers: July is worst month to check into teaching hospital

Jun 3, 2010
Checking in to a teaching hospital any time next month? Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but July might not be the best month to do so....

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Abu Dhabi unveils sneak peak at Ferrari World

Jun 3, 2010
Just to let you know there is still bukoos of money in Dubai, Ferrari World got a sneak preview this week. A park that pays homage to the...

Nokia bike charger powers cell phone for $20

Jun 3, 2010
Nokia has unveiled a cell phone charger kit for bikes aimed at developing countries with limited access to electricity. The kit costs about $20,...

Michael Jackson museum would bring $150 million a year to Gary, Ind.

Jun 3, 2010
Finally, a real reason to visit Gary: Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson and Gary mayor Rudy Clay have endorsed plans to build an official...