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Social media battle augments Iraq bloodshed
As we're seeing with ISIS in Iraq, bullets and bombs in the digital age often are augmented by tweets.What Clinton says, Clinton memes
The Internet has taken advantage of every opportunity to turn Hillary Clinton's words and actions into memes.Virtual reality: The next frontier in gaming
Makers of virtual-reality headsets such as Oculus Rift say that games, not consoles, will drive the VR experience.Can Amazon help 3-D finally catch on?
Despite a long history of 3-D entertainment failures, Amazon is rumored to be unveiling a 3-D phone.Share your feelings! How emotion maps will transform your daily journey
We're often told that sharing our feelings could save us from emotional breakdowns -- perhaps talking it out could also shield us from the traveling blues too.Shrimp-based invention new step in plastic
Harvard researchers combined material from shrimp shells and silk at nano level. Result: strong form of plastic.Navy's stealth destroyer designed for the video gamer generation
The super high-tech operations center aboard the Navy's new stealth destroyer was designed for the video-game generation.Apparently This Matters: Service dog has his day in school yearbook
A service dog named Taxi has been honored with a class picture in a San Antonio middle-school yearbook.Solar storms! Full moon! Must be Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is bringing a full moon and solar storms that could disrupt Earth's atmosphere.World Cup survival glass tells you when to stop drinking
"Survival cup" Vessyl can tell what you're drinking, and display selected nutritional information such as alcohol content on the side of your cup.Inside Virgin Galactic's newest passenger spaceship
Virgin Galactic allowed CNN unprecedented access to its spacecraft at a secretive facility in the high desert north of Los Angeles.Vanishing spray makes World Cup debut
Now you see it, now you don't. That's the logic behind the vanishing spray being used at this year's World Cup in Brazil.What an Enterprise! NASA physicist, artist unveil warp-speed craft design
Thanks to a NASA physicist, the idea of "warp-speed" might just travel out of sci-fi and into the real world.E3 2014: The top 9 games to watch
The top video games from E3 2014, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, include "Destiny," "Assassin's Creed: Unity" and "Super Smash Bros."New technology aims to rid World Cup of 'ghost goals'
In 1966, British soccer legend Geoff Hurst booted a right-foot shot against Germany in the World Cup championship game. The ball struck the top crossbar and rifled down near the goal line before spinning out.10 gadget gifts for Father's Day
Here are 10 gadget-gift suggestions for tech-savvy dads, from phone chargers to fitness bands.NASA: Space Station crew never in danger during smoke incident
The crew of the International Space Station was not in danger while a small amount of smoke came from a vent Tuesday in a service module, NASA saidAirbus electric aircraft takes to the skies
The Airbus E-Fan is quiet, and it doesn't belch emissions into the sky.NASA cameras capture huge solar flares
NASA cameras captured images Tuesday of what the agency is calling at least two "significant" solar flares.Sony presses console lead with exclusives, extras
Sony looked to capitalize on its early sales lead in the console wars at its Electronic Entertainment Expo media briefing on Monday, repeating the mantras of "first," "better" and "only on" as selling points for its PlayStation 4.At E3, all games, no Kinect for Microsoft
At Microsoft's E3 presentation, it was all about games like "Halo 5: Guardians," with no talk of the Kinect.Facebook pressed to return money from ads promoting Syrian president
Facebook is facing pressure to return money it accepted to run ads promoting its page for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's presidential campaign.'Smart' football helmet may help detect concussions
"Smart" football helmet can send alerts to the sidelines when a player sustains a hard hit to help detect concussions.Apparently This Matters: Vincent van Gogh's 3-D printed ear
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at a 3D printed re-growth of Vincent van Gogh's legendary severed ear.Meet Pepper, the emotional robot
Pepper, a humanoid robot from Japan's Softbank, can read your emotions.The CIA sends its first tweet (or not)
They're late to the party, but the spooks at the CIA have finally joined Twitter. And -- who knew? -- they have a sense of humor.At E3 2014, the games are the thing
E3 2014 promises new games for Playstation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo's Wii U as well as PC gaming innovations.Ghoulish stabbing raises question: Who is Slenderman?
Who is the "Slenderman" character that allegedly inspired 12-year-old girls to stab a classmate near Milwaukee?Can 'Mario Kart 8' save the Wii U?
Nintendo hopes strong early sales of "Mario Kart 8" will help spur sales of the floundering Wii U gaming console.Bitcoin ATMs coming to the U.S.
Bitcoin, the emerging if still somewhat mysterious digital currency, may be coming soon to a high-tech ATM near you.Hollywood to feds: Let us use drones
It's almost entirely illegal to use drones for money-making purposes in the United States. But a little Hollywood magic could change that.One month under the sea with a Cousteau
Could we one day live underwater? Ask Fabien Cousteau -- a month from now.Apparently This Matters: Weed Fairy leaves free pot
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini profiles the self-proclaimed Weed Fairy who shares free marijuana.Big changes coming to iPhone messaging
It didn't get a ton of attention Monday, but Apple's next mobile operating system means big changes for how iPhone users send and receive messages.Eight key features of iOS 8
Apple previewed iOS 8, the newest version of its mobile operating system, on Monday.Tool can plug gunshot wounds in seconds
XStat, a technology company's idea for plugging wounds, was inspired by seeing sponges at Williams-Sonoma.Report: Amazon adding music streaming to Prime
Amazon Prime may get music streaming similar to Pandora and Spotify, Buzzfeed reports.Snapchat CEO 'mortified' by leaked e-mails
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel is apologizing after filthy e-mails he wrote several years ago in college were leaked.Facebook is cutting back on spammy auto-posts
For the second time in just over a week, Facebook has done an about-face on a feature that has bothered some users for a while.How to crowdsource your wedding photos
A batch of new apps will collect your wedding guests' photos in one place where you can enjoy them.Bone conduction: Get used to the voices in your head
Long established as the premier portal for sound, your ears are facing increased competition from emerging techniques for transmission through your skeleton.Discover the solar-powered helicopter that flies itself
Forget crammed buses and delayed trains -- fly to work in your personal helicopter.At Harvard, swarming robots that mimic termites
Harvard researchers create a group of "swarm robots" that could be used for dangerous construction jobs.Skype to break language barriers with translator tool
Skype Translator, from Microsoft, is a tool that will translate languages from people using the video call app.Google's new self-driving car has no steering wheel or brake
Google has unveiled its first prototype of a self-driving car that has no gas pedal, brake or steering wheel.Stealing from nature: Incredible new tech inspired by biology
When the body comes under attack by flu, dendritic cells rush to the site of infection and identify the alien forms attacking it. Millions raise the alarm and the immune system is fired into action.Hackers locking iPhones, demanding ransoms
A large number of people are reporting they have come under an unexplained attack that holds their iPhones and iPads hostage and demands they pay a $100 ransom.Tech exec fired for comments about California killer
Rap Genius co-founder Mahbod Moghadam fired after comments on California shooter Elliot Rodger's manifesto.Robot cops rule! Humanoids take over streets of Kinshasa to tackle traffic chaos
Two talking robots have been installed in the DRC capital Kinshasa to help regulate traffic.Report: Apple to unveil 'smart home' system
Apple is planning to introduce a smart home concept at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, according to a report.Police embracing tech that predicts crimes
For something that predicts the future, the software is deceptively simple looking.Data surveillance centers: Crime fighters or 'spy machines?'
City of Tomorrow: Oakland, California, officials proposed a central surveillance facility to monitor for terrorism. Many residents opposed it.How oceans can solve our freshwater crisis
By 2025, two-thirds of the population will suffer water shortages, the U.N. says. San Diego is getting ready.Hey Internet, where's my talking city?
Unfulfilled promises of super-wired smart cities have sparked a dubious backlash, say experts.Forget Godzilla: Facebook rolls out its own dinosaur
It's been a big week for dinosaurs. With "Godzilla" still rampaging at the box office, Facebook on Thursday rolled out some privacy changes.Apparently This Matters: Mice actually like the wheel
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at a new study proving mice really do enjoy running on a wheel.Would you live in a house made of sand and bacteria? It's a surprisingly good idea
Peter Trimble, a design student at the University of Edinburgh, invented 'Dupe', a living alternative to concrete.The smog-guzzling buildings fighting deadly pollution
Pollution kills millions. These high-tech solutions could save lives.Apple acknowledges iMessage problems
Apple is acknowledging problems and rolling out bug fixes to make Apple-to-Android messaging less of a nightmare.Facebook privacy now defaults to friends only
Facebook privacy just got a little more private. Privacy settings will default to "Friends" for new users.How to shoot amazing video from drones
"It is the closest thing to flying like a bird," said Ostermann, a drone photography hobbyist. Here's how you can make breathtaking aerial videos too.New app helps you find lookalike for Fido
New app PetMatch aims to help you find a lookalike for your departed or dream pet by using photo-matching software to find the closest match in your area.Astronaut tells kid, 'You'd love it' up here
CNN held its first iReport interview from outer space with astronaut Steve Swanson of NASA.Study: Google leapfrogs Apple as world's most valuable brand
Well, guess that argument's settled for now. Google is a more valuable brand than Apple.Facebook adds new way to tag updates about music, TV
Facebook is rolling out an audio-recognition feature that lets you automatically tag music or TV shows in posts.Facebook wants to know if you're dating anyone
The "Ask" button for Facebook's relationship status lets users check on, or flirt, with friends.App lets you customize sneakers with Instagram pics
In case your social feeds aren't enough of a platform, you can now take a selfie and print it -- on your sneakers.5 things you didn't know about Cisco's Warrior
Could Padmasree Warrior be the next chief of Cisco Systems?Why Google may be buying Twitch
Google owned YouTube is on the verge of buying game-streaming website Twitch.40 years later, 'Dungeons & Dragons' still inspiring gamers
As "Dungeons & Dragons" turns 40, its fantasy world is still inspiring gamers.A father-son chat leads to first-of-its-kind NASA spacecraft
A simple father-and-son chat led to Morpheus, a lower-cost NASA prototype spacecraft for landing on other planets.Mars hopefuls ponder life without families, favorite foods
If your romantic partner pointed you to an application for a one-way trip to Mars, would you be upset -- or thrilled?Apparently This Matters: World's oldest sperm is huge
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at the world's oldest sperm.Hyperlocal apps help residents fight crime
Neighborhood watch groups are adding smartphones and social networking to crime-fighting arsenal.Meet Mr. Robin, grandma's robot buddy
Robot carers are helping elderly people, watching their health and keeping them company.Teen breaks record for fastest text
A 16-year-old from Brazil can dash off a complicated, text message in the time most of us can thumb "Where R U?" And Guinness World Records has noticed.Will Elon Musk fund a Nikola Tesla museum?
Inventor Nikola Tesla may have died alone and broke, but he has powerful friends who want to preserve his legacy.Prince Harry joins Twitter
Prince Harry has become the latest member of the British royal family to join Twitter.Do you want the moon? Auction features artifacts from Apollo missions
Hundreds of rare space-related artifacts, including items that went to the moon, are going on the auction block.Music 'hackers' unleash new generation of cool and bizarre instruments
Music Hackspace and over 1,000 workshops can turn everyday objects into musical instruments. Some respond to physical movement, some are activated by light.Microsoft to sell $399 Xbox One without Kinect
Microsoft has slashed the price of its Xbox One console and is offering the device without the accompanying Kinect motion-control system.FDA approves 'Star Wars' bionic arm
Amputees will soon get help from a groundbreaking bionic arm, thanks to the inventor of the Segway and a little inspiration from "Star Wars."Twitter to roll out 'mute' feature
Twitter is rolling out a new "mute" feature that will let you silence certain users, although they won't know it.NASA's bold plan: Landing people on asteroids
NASA says it's working on plans to send astronauts into space to land on an asteroid.Custom-built robot to probe Fukushima leaks
A U.S.-built robot will be sent to search for leaks from one of the Fukushima nuclear plant's crippled reactors.Think 3-D printing is cool? Try 4-D
What is 4-D printing, and is it next?'Fundawear' offers long-distance foreplay
Producer's note: CNN Ideas has covered everything from mapping the human brain to 4-D printing. We've even looked at cool robots because, well, they're cool robots.Solar-powered roads: Coming to a highway near you?
What if you could power your car with the road? A pair of Idaho natives have prototyped a solar-powered roadway made of durable textured glass.Meet the BAT, an airborne wind turbine
Companies such as Google race to invent flying wind turbines to bring life-changing electricity to isolated areas worldwide.Drones banned from Yosemite, other parks
If you're planning to enjoy this spring or summer at a national park near you, you'd better leave your drone at home.What Beats by Apple would mean for music, and you
It's an odd pairing. But Apple's reported plans to buy Beats Electronics could lead to new products like "smart headphones" and high-definition downloads.Nintendo apologizes for games' same-sex slight
#Miiquality seeks same-sex relationships in "Tomodachi Life," a game for the Nintendo 3DS.Apparently This Matters: America invades virtual Denmark
CNN humor columnist Jarrett Bellini looks at a virtual war between America and Denmark.How our universe grew up
Scientists are using computer algorithms to come up with a detailed representation of how our universe evolved.New cassette tape could hold 47 million songs
Sony has created a cassette tape with massive data storage. It hold 180 terabytes, more than 1,100 iPod Classics.Meet the 'NeRD,' the Navy's new e-reader
The U.S. Navy has announced the "NeRD," a customized e-reader for its sailors.Oculus chief wants 1 billion people in virtual reality
When Oculus, makers of a virtual-reality headset, agreed to a buyout by Facebook, it wasn't the success of "FarmVille" they were looking at.
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