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Synchronized Robots Dance to ‘Thriller’

These robots aren't just some animatronic dance troupe from an amusement park; no, these machines can actually judge if they're a step or two behind the rest of the dancers and catch up.

WebOS: Dead? Oh, Sure, Almost Certainly — But Not Definitely

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It’s hard to imagine a future for the once-promising operating system. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have one.

Microsoft Hounds Google for Piracy Takedowns, but Some Bing Results Remain

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If you’re trying to search the web for pirated copies of Xbox games, Microsoft’s Bing is apparently the way to go.

Delay Diablo III's Real Money Auction House 'Until It's Ready' Blizzard

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Diablo III’s real money auction house, which in case you’re just joining us refers to a place you can use actual cash to buy and sell in-game equipment, has been delayed again, and this time Blizzard isn’t saying when it’ll be ready.

8 Ways Microsoft Will Tweak Windows 8

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For those who haven’t been keeping a close eye on Windows 8′s development, here’s a rundown of how Microsoft will tweak Windows 8 before launch.

Facebook Releases New Instagram-Style Photo App for iPhone

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Hey, remember when Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion? Well apparently buying the number one mobile photo app on the market isn’t stopping the freshly IPO-ed Facebook team from releasing a similar app of its own.

Most Necessary Invention Ever: DIY Commodore 64 Bass Keytar

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Last weekend at Maker Faire Bay Area, electrical engineer Jeri Ellsworth unveiled the next revolutionary piece of technology: the Commodore 64 bass keytar.

Report: Microsoft Office Coming to iPad and Android Tablets This Year

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Once again, the rumor of a Microsoft Office tablet app has reared its head, and this time, the app is reportedly coming to Android as well.

The Best Social Networks for Kids Under 13

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We researched kid-friendly sites and then talked to kids to get a feel for the fun factor to collect four kid-approved sites.

SketchBook Ink: iPad Art at Retina Resolution, and Way, Way Beyond

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First shown at Apple’s iPad event, Autodesk’s new drawing program permits jaggy-free sketching at super-high resolutions.

Bump’s Newest Trick: Phone-to-PC Photo Sharing

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The smartphone app now lets you bump photos onto a computer — no configuration or accounts required.