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A call to recall talking – and listening – dolls

Dec 21, 2016
The interactive dolls can be listened in on while children play with them.
Jayla, aged 4, plays with a 'My Friend Cayla' doll at Hamleys toy shop in London, England. The doll connects to smart devices using Bluetooth and can interact with users.
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Wally Lamb's new novel is like a super enhanced e-book

Nov 21, 2016
Lamb's new novel “I’ll Take You There” is out as a digital app by Metabook.
Wally Lamb in the recording studio, laying down some Voice Overs for the "I'll Take You There" Metabook.
Kyle Makrauer

Wash your hands...or your shirt will tell on you

Mar 14, 2016
Aside from tacos and barbecue, Austin has cutting edge technology, too.
Eric Schneider in Chaotic Moon's lab space. 
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Looking at the future of the TV

Jan 6, 2014
Higher definition? Interactive programming? More movies at home? We look at what's next for TV.

Could you live off of $438 a week?

Oct 5, 2012
The poverty threshold for a family of four was $22,811 last year according to Census data. Do you think you could survive on just $1,900 per month? Try our interactive poverty simulation to find out.