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The Fascinating Evolution of the Surfboard
Excerpts from Jim Heimann’s Surfing, a new book from Taschen that chronicles “the sport of kings” in vivid detail. The…
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Advertisers on Facebook really, really want to know how you feel. The post Advertisers Don’t Like Facebook’s Reactions. They Love…
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Virtual reality will dramatically transform movies and gaming, but some see an even loftier goal for the burgeoning technology. The…
Photos: The Californians Who Braved the Huge Porter Ranch Gas Leak
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Instagram’s Cracking Down on Weed, But These Apps Love Pot
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Yahoo may not be known as much for its technological prowess these days. But its new open source AI comes…
Microsoft Buys Xamarin to Expand Its Empire Beyond Windows
Microsoft wants its software to run everywhere, not just Windows, and its latest acquisition is another step towards that goal.…
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Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson latest soundtrack demonstrates why he could be a major player in film music for years to come.…