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Virtual Reality Contact Lenses Offer 3D Panorama

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:01 AM ET | 0

The eyewear connect to mobile devices and deliver panoramic, augmented-reality experiences. Read more

Mind-Reading May Be Reality Soon

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Feb 1, 2012 07:09 AM ET | 0

By linking sounds to patterns of brain activity, scientists may be on the way to helping us hear the thoughts of other people. Read more

10 Double Duty iPhone Cases

Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:31 AM ET | 0

How about a case that also works as projector or a stand or a keyboard or a bottle opener? Read more

Ship of the Future to Battle Pirates

Posted Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:17 PM ET | 0

A French military vessel equipped with a variety of non-lethal defense technology could provide security in waters where pirates abound. Read more

7 Booming Wireless Speakers

Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 07:59 AM ET | 0

Here are some of the most versatile and portable wireless speakers available today. Read more

Apple Co-Founder Prefers Android to iPhone

Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 02:37 PM ET | 0

Steve Wosniak likes Android's voice commands and GPS better than those on the iPhone. Read more

With LED Keyboards, Every Key Is A Screen

Posted Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:19 AM ET | 0

With the Optimus line of keyboards, each key is its own separate, customizable LED screen. Read more

Dropped Your Phone in the Toilet? No Problem!

Posted Mon Jan 9, 2012 12:49 PM ET | 0

Micro-thin coatings encase your device and keep the water out. Read more

Ultra-Thin Wires Could Revolutionize Computers

Posted Fri Jan 6, 2012 12:14 PM ET | 0

Atom-sized wires could lead to extremely small electronics and quantum computers. Read more

E-Reader Lets You Physically Turn the Page

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Jan 6, 2012 07:40 AM ET | 0

A new device gives you the best of both worlds -- an e-reader that's a page turner. Read more

Electronics In Flight? Absolutely

Posted Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:14 PM ET | 0

Pilots are increasingly using electronic gadgets in flight and there's little reason why passengers shouldn't. Read more

Meet Prospero: Robo-Farmer on Six Legs

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed Dec 21, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

A new autonomous robot is inspired by the swarming skills of insects, birds and fish. Read more

Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Gadget-Lovers

Posted Thu Dec 15, 2011 03:00 PM ET | 0

Sometimes the best thing to give your gadget guru isn't an electronic device at all. Read more

What Data Lurks on Your Old Smart Phone?

Posted Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:18 AM ET | 0

You might want to delete those old text messages before you replace your phone with a new one. Read more

Device Guides Firefighters Lost in Smoke

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Dec 9, 2011 05:55 PM ET | 0

A new tracking device could help first responders save fire victims. Read more

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