Has 'Apocalypse' messed up the first 'X-Men' movie? Yes and no - CNET

As we meet younger versions of Storm, Cyclops and Jean Grey, we investigate whether "Apocalypse" hangs together with the chronology of "X-Men" and "X2". Spoilers!

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Hoping for a happy adulhood for Harry Potter? Think again - CNET

Accio Kleenex! Fans are going to do some sobbing if they see the new play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," J.K. Rowling promises.

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Alaska can't spell Hawaii, and another state can't spell itself - CNET

In honor of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Google Trends releases a map showing which word each state struggles to spell.

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The 404 Show 1663: Xbox Scorpio, Gawker fiasco, Justin Yu (podcast) - CNET

Justin Yu returns to help us unpack the new Xbox One rumors, break down the Peter Thiel/Gawker situation and give us some much-needed social advice on when to go in for the hug or kiss on the cheek.

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Meet the X-Men who haven't been in a movie yet (pictures) - CNET

"X-Men: Apocalypse" stars a host of superpowered mutant characters. But which X-Men haven't yet made the leap from comics to the big screen?

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The X-Men who've yet to hit the silver screen - CNET

Yes, the deluge of Marvel movies has thrust many X-Men into the Hollywood limelight. Some mutants, though, are still awaiting their close-up.

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Wonder Woman Barbie will land at San Diego Comic-Con ready for battle - CNET

Get this geektastic version of Barbie based on actor Gal Gadot's character in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."

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7 geeky questions for 'Warcraft' director Duncan Jones video - CNET

Where are the Tauren? And what's the plan for the Warcraft sequels? We put our nerdy questions to director Duncan Jones.

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'Game of Thrones' star details challenges of speaking Dothraki - CNET

Emilia Clarke, who plays the Mother of Dragons, also translates Hanson's hit song "Mmmbop" into Dothraki on "Late Night With Seth Meyers."

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'Crowd Control,' part 12: It's a small world, even in a different one - CNET

In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced novel, one of our heroes tours an alternate Earth. And we learn that there are no coincidences in the new quantum reality.

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Ultra-realistic dino survival game chomps through Kickstarter goal - CNET

"Saurian" for PC and Mac promises an open-world survival experience on the "cutting edge of scientific knowledge," and has raised nearly $75,000 to date.

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Crave giveaway: Motionize virtual coach for kayakers - CNET

Win a sensor-based system worth $499 that keeps tracks of your kayaking performance in real time and tells you how to make it better.

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'Power Rangers' reboot might be the first of seven films, says studio exec - CNET

Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer is excited about the prospects of the budding Power Rangers franchise set to hit theatres in 2017.

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Want to prove you're not scared of heights? Check out the world's highest glass bridge - CNET

Opening soon at Zhangjiajie Canyon in China, the bridge is 300 metres high and will have three swings for thrillseekers.

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Researchers teaching robots to feel pain - CNET

The robot version of "pain" will work much like the biological version, teaching robots to avoid hazards.

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#TakeMeAnywhere: Shia LaBeouf hitches a ride via Twitter - CNET

The actor is using social media to take a month-long road trip around America.

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6 moderators we want to see helm a Trump vs. Sanders debate - CNET

The prospect of Donald Trump taking on Bernie Sanders one-on-one is setting the Internet on fire. CNET's Eric Mack submits his own nominees to host such a spectacle.

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Ice-cream bars as a hangover cure? Thank you, South Korea - CNET

Ice, ice baby: Forget the hair of the dog, this sweet treat is a much better day-after drinking solution.

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Gillian Anderson is totally up for being the next James Bond - CNET

Anderson, Gillian Anderson is having fun with an Internet push nominating her to take over the man's-man role of super-spy James Bond.

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This giant roach trap is so sticky it can catch a sumo wrestler - CNET

Humans are usually too big to check in to a roach motel, unless it's a giant person-sized trap full of goo.

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Ice on Mars: The Red Planet is going through an Ice Age - CNET

Data collected by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter suggests the Red Planet is going through an ice age.

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X-Men: Apocalypse: Down the pub spoiler-chat video - CNET

Spoiler alert! CNET's Luke Westaway and Rich Trenholm vent their spleens on the most important moments from the new X-Men movie, and what Apocalypse means for the franchise.

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Watch this Star Wars fan film shot using drones - CNET

Drone TIE fighters chase R2-D2 as the plucky droid pilots X-Wing in this fan-made movie complete with special effects and iconic Star Wars music.

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Dubai unveils world's first 3D-printed office building - CNET

After nearly a year in development, Dubai has unveiled an open-plan office constructed using an industrial 3D printer.

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Hodor door stopper coming to a door near you, Ep. 234 (SPOILERS) video - CNET

If you saw the last episode of "Game of Thrones" and can see through your tears, you'll know why this product exists.

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'Game of Thrones' creators are super-sorry, but not for that - CNET

Show's producers apologize on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for creating a new annoying door behavior.

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10,000 bees swarm car after queen reportedly trapped in trunk - CNET

Swarm was finally shooed into a cardboard box, but we're giving up now. The bees can have this planet.

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Astronaut celebrates Towel Day on the space station exactly like he should - CNET

Astronaut Tim Peake unveils a unique towel in space in honor of author Douglas Adams.

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Hodor door stops, if you can quit bawling long enough to use them - CNET

Product inspired by the latest big "Game of Thrones" plotline is practical, but probably can't hold back the White Walkers.

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See gorgeous lightning strikes blaze in super slo-mo - CNET

Witness the power of lightning slowed way, way down in a video that shows every slash of electricity as it cuts through the sky.

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Behold this amazing Lego pop-up Japanese castle - CNET

Fan pays tribute to the iconic Himeji Castle by transforming a flat pack of Lego into a 3D homage, all without using any glue.

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NASA reveals details on experimental space habitat during Reddit AMA - CNET

Experts behind the first human-rated expandable space habitat answer questions on Reddit to promote the start of its 2-year test mission.

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Neil Gaiman and Jarvis Cocker reveal the secrets of their 'Likely Stories' - CNET

This new adaptation of Gaiman's short stories explores the unsettling places at the edges of the world we know.

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Get an HP multifunction printer for $19.99 - CNET

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Channeling Mark Twain: How I edited a crowdsourced novel (once) - CNET

The lead writer of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel echoes one of his favorite authors to recall the inspiration for the project and how it came to be.

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4 lessons I learned crowdsourcing a science fiction novel - CNET

CNET's Eric Mack spent more than half a year crowdsourcing a novel. He managed to maintain his sanity, and even came away with some insights into human nature -- and the entire Internet.

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'Crowd Control,' part 11: Going through hell to get to heaven - CNET

In this installment of CNET's crowdsourced science fiction novel, we pass through a border checkpoint on the way into a parallel universe.

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Fujitsu is developing a robot that can judge gymnastics for Tokyo's 2020 Olympics - CNET

The system uses powerful lasers to create a 3D model of the athlete in real time, quite literally analysing their every move.

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Swallow this: I made a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster for Towel Day - CNET

Don't panic. It is possible to make a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster from "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" right here on your home planet. Just follow our recipe.

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Don't panic! 'Hitchhiker's Guide' tech jumps off the page into reality - CNET

As Douglas Adams fans the world over celebrate Towel Day, it's become clear that once-futuristic items from the author's beloved book series are now part of our everyday lives.

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The CraveCast searches for season finales and summer blockbusters worth watching (CraveCast Podcast, Ep. 25) - CNET

A "Star Trek" movie is coming, and there's that "Ghostbusters" reboot, but what else? Maybe the Hollywood version of CNET's crowdsourced sci-fi novel?

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For Towel Day, whip up a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (pictures) - CNET

Celebrate Towel Day, author Douglas Adams and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" with a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster cocktail made with ingredients available here on Earth.

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Comixology launches 'unlimited' subscription service, creators unpleasantly surprised - CNET

The new service will come in at $5.99 per month and is only available to customers in the US.

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The CraveCast asks: Is this the lamest summer for Hollywood blockbusters in years?, Ep. 25 video - CNET

The CraveCast crew looks to a Google Doc and CNET's crowdsourced sci-fi novel to save a summer that's more lackluster than blockbuster.

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VR the champions: Queen legend Brian May has made a rival to Google Cardboard - CNET

The rock god and astrophysicist has a long-standing fascination with 3D imagery, leading him to create the wallet-friendly Owl viewer.

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I mew, I mew: 1,000 cats are only guests at couple's wedding - CNET

Off to a purrfect start? A Canadian couple ties the knot at a cat charity in California, with just felines in attendance.

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Can you use an iPhone as a fishing lure? - CNET

Fish might not have the most discerning palates, but will they bite for a not-so-delicious-looking broken iPhone?

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Choose the best music streaming service for your family - CNET

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VR zombies aren't virtual enough for terrified gamer in heart-pounding video - CNET

So many viewers show concern for panicked woman playing a zombie-fighting game that co-worker has to assure them she's OK.

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Here's that rare Stegosaurus skeleton you've always wanted - CNET

Start your own Jurassic Park with a piece of dinosaur history from 150 million years ago as a well-preserved Stegosaurus goes up for auction.

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CraveCast: Creating whole new worlds on screen and in a Google Doc - CNET

Summer is coming, which means season finales and big blockbusters are too. The CraveCast crew discusses what they're looking forward to and how to crowdsource a science fiction novel.

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Chewbacca Mask Mom carpools with J.J. Abrams - CNET

Viral superstar Candace Payne dons her growly "Star Wars" Wookiee mask and hops in the car with the film director, as well TV host James Corden. Plus a surprise from Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew.

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Get House of Marley on-ear headphones for $24.99 - CNET

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Wear a baby 'Game of Thrones' dragon on your shoulder - CNET

Foes will think twice about messing with you when you show up with baby Drogon as your bodyguard.

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10 crazy versions of the Iron Throne from 'Game of Thrones' (pictures) - CNET

The Iron Throne rules the restroom, makes a hole-in-one, classes up a party and conquers your lawn with these wacky versions of the Westeros ruler's infamous chair.

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Finally, a gadget for beer lovers who can't pour beer - CNET

Japanese company Takara-Tomy's "Beer Hour Stadium Foamy Head Dispenser" aims to pour beer with a perfect head of foam.

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Weaponised plastic: A history of Lego violence - CNET

A study that examines the inclusion of weapons in Lego kits has found that the toy's violence is increasing.

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Herschel captures the chaotic beauty of newborn stars - CNET

The European Space Agency's Herschel Observatory has captured snapshot of space that looks like an impressionist painting.

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Squids, octopuses and cuttlefish are on the rise - CNET

While other areas of the ocean are languishing, populations of cephalopods have risen thanks to their adaptability.

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Animal-inspired robot uses whiskers to sense the world - CNET

An odd-looking robot uses an array of whiskers to sense obstacles to avoid them.

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Ancient beer recipe found in China - CNET

A recipe found in China is one of the world's oldest for beer, coming in at around 5,000 years.

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Flexible patch performs like a wearable Tricorder - CNET

It attaches to the wearer's chest and monitors vital signs, and could be used for athletes and patients with heart problems.

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AI-powered Watch-Bot reminds you to turn off the TV - CNET

Watch-Bot learns your household routine and reminds you when you've forgotten to put the milk away or turn the TV off.

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Blueberry comes packed with spider nest in most horrifying breakfast ever - CNET

Most Reddit users find these photos to be berry disgusting, but blueberry farmer claims buggy fruit likely wasn't dangerous.

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President Obama's at the next table, but Hanoi diners don't give a pho - CNET

During a weeklong trip to Asia, the president dined with chef Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam for an episode of "Parts Unknown" that will air in September.

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'Beauty and the Beast' teaser trailer puts emphasis on the 'tease' - CNET

Hermione, is that you? Emma Watson makes a brief appearance, but the live-action preview tantalizes more than it tells.

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'Game of Molds' intro replaces Westeros with fungi growth - CNET

The "Game of Thrones" title sequence goes to the science side when King's Landing, Winterfell and Mereen get replaced with beautiful time-lapse footage of mold growing.

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CBS, Paramount to beam away lawsuit against Star Trek fan-made film - CNET

The network and studio are also working on guidelines for fan-made Star Trek movies so they don't infringe on copyrights.

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How to fry an egg and fix your floors with an iron - CNET

Laminate documents, fix dents in wood floors, remove candle wax and cook breakfast with these handy iron hacks.

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See what happens when guy dumps 30 pounds of dry ice into a pool - CNET

Tossing a bunch of dry ice into a swimming pool makes for a spooky and viral YouTube video. Watch the sublimation in action.

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'Game of Thrones' fan guessed meaning of Hodor's name in 2008 - CNET

Enigmatic character Hodor, a man of only one word, finally got his backstory filled in, and a fan predicted the answer years ago.

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Enter for your chance to win* a drone! - CNET

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