Minibuilders: An experiment in builder bots
The race is on to create a robotic team capable of creating structures far bigger than themselves — such as buildings.
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Apple settles state AGs’ e-book antitrust lawsuit
Settlement comes less than a month before the scheduled beginning of the trial, in which $840 million in damages was sought from Apple.
A one-percenter from Facebook: Status quo needs to change (Q&A)
Former Facebook exec Chamath Palihapitiya grew up on welfare but caught a lucky break. He has an idea how the tech industry can help people — and profit everyone concerned.
Inside the 3D-printed rocket car that travels 1,000 mph (pictures)
Take a close look at the rocket-powered car that’s set to achieve speeds of 1,000mph, including components built by 3D printers.
Malwarebytes unveils exploit killer
The anti-malware software maker offers free and paid versions of Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit, an exploit blocker that heals security gaps in browsers, PDF readers, and productivity suites.
Sony touts streaming, Nintendo reveals Amiibo
At E3 2014, Sony shows off new PlayStation hardware and services for streaming, and Nintendo demos Amiibo toy figurines that work with Wii U and 3DS games.
Synology adds hardware video transcoding and more to consumer NAS
At Computex, Synology previewed a number of updates to its consumer Network Attached Storage line up, with three key new models on show.
Verizon vs. Netflix: What’s this really about? (Q&A)
Verizon’s top policy wonk explains why Netflix should stop blaming Verizon’s Fios service for poor streaming-video quality.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 goes horizontal in first ad
The Surface Pro 3 is a tablet that can transition from bed to office without skipping a beat — that seems to be one of Microsoft’s new messages.
Sony says goodbye to its PlayStation Portable
After 10 years, the company ends sales of its handheld gaming device in North America, Europe, and Japan.