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Scientists build motion-tracking radar that detects breathing

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Scientists build motion-tracking radar that detects breathing

Ever get the feeling that scientists are just deliberately trying to create a totalitarian police state sometimes? No? Let me help with that: a bunch of Brits have invented a radar device the size of a suitcase that can track moving objects and even pick up your breathing.

Samsung really wants your old phone

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Samsung really wants your old phone

Once you buy a new phone, you have a problem: Your old phone. I tend to donate mine to charity, because charities will take anything provided it works. But maybe you hate tax paperwork. In that case, Samsung has a deal for you: cash up front, no questions asked.

The Solowheel: All the dorkiness of unicycling without the skill

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The Solowheel: All the dorkiness of unicycling without the skill

I used to be able to ride a unicycle. I’ve lost the ability to do so since I have done it in a decade and was never very good at it, but I know enough about it to know the Solowheel is a bad idea. At least riding a unicycle

Hanson Robokind will haunt your nightmares

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Hanson Robokind will haunt your nightmares

I love robots. I have a perfectly reasonable fear of them, because they’re probably going to start killing us eventually, but until then, robots are awesome.

Amazon brings Instant Video to iPad
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Amazon brings Instant Video to iPad

One of the more annoying things about the Kindle Fire is how tight-assed Amazon has been about content. I have Amazon Prime, like most people who live in a city, and I buy a lot of stuff off of Amazon Instant Video.

Google Wallet will finally work with any credit card
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Google Wallet will finally work with any credit card

I’ve been and remain skeptical about mobile payments. I simply don’t think people want to pay for their stuff with their phones. Yes, the Japanese do it, but the Japanese also listen to J-pop.