Saturday, September 3, 2016

Make Time Lord treats with this 'Doctor Who' cookbook - CNET

The official "Doctor Who: The Official Cookbook" features "Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey recipes" fit for any fans craving fish fingers and custard.

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Disguise your voice with this Star Wars Death Trooper mask - CNET

Frighten your friends and creep out the neighbors by altering your voice and looking like an Imperial Death Trooper straight from "Rogue One: A Story Wars Story."

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​Pay what you want for this Mad Magazine Humble Bundle - CNET

This bundle of magazines delivers Mad's satirical takes on "South Park," Justin Bieber and Dane Cook, to name a few, while raising money for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

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Star Trek stars spill insider tales of epic ad-libs, favorite captains - CNET

It's been 50 years since Star Trek debuted. During the next week, a dozen former cast members reveal which Trek tech they most want to see in real life and why they think the world's still captivated by the beloved franchise.

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How Star Trek's Worf wasn't a wuss thanks to Michael Dorn - CNET

The star of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" talks about his first years on the show, how he turned Worf into a lovable character and why he loves his Tesla Model S.

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Parody video pokes fun at the perils of Pokemon Go - CNET

This fan-made Pokemon Go commercial mirrors real-life dangers faced by clueless players who end up drowning, falling off cliffs and walking into traffic while trying to capture digital creatures.

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Friday, September 2, 2016

The science behind bare hand bottle-busting - CNET

Mark Rober and The Backyard Scientist test everything from air pressure waves to carbonation to determine the best method for breaking a glass bottle with their bare hands.

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Juno captures eerie 'voice' of Jupiter's auroras - CNET

Having made its first laps around the gas giant with instruments on, NASA's spacecraft sends back one of the planet's creepy soundtracks.

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'Rogue One' toys star in stop-motion video to kick off Star Wars contest - CNET

New action figures grab the spotlight in an impressive fan video that uses elaborate sets to promote the "Go Rogue" fan film campaign sponsored by Lucasfilm and Disney.

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The 404 Show 1674: Iceland, skinny dudes, Gene Wilder (podcast) - CNET

2014's Podcaster of the Year Justin Yu is back with us to welcome home Russ Frushtick, who recently returned from a honeymoon in Iceland. We'll discuss his adventures there, what it's like to be a skinny dude, the Note 7 recall, and the death of Gene Wilder.

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Lego 'Rogue One' sets give hints for the upcoming Star Wars film - CNET

The new sets include characters like K-2SO driod and Jyn Erso, as well as an Imperial Assault Hovertank, AT-ST Walker and more.

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First look at 'Rogue One' Lego sets - CNET

The first wave of Lego toys based on the new Star Wars movie are set to hit store shelves this month.

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Superman's disguise might not be so ridiculous - CNET

Can dressing as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent really fool humans in search of Superman? Prosopagnosia may be the answer.

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Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka commemorated in candy - CNET

Artist Jason Mecier immortalizes the late Willy Wonka actor Gene Wilder using jelly beans, gumballs and red hots. No snozzberries were used, just colorful candy and pure imagination.

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Samsung's VR bungee jump, like most VR, is more effective than you'd think - CNET

Our frail human brains are so easily fooled. In this case, fooled into thinking you're falling into a volcano. Cheers Samsung.

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Star Trek at 50 mega-quiz: Test your knowledge of the Trek universe - CNET

Star Trek hits the big 5-0 this year, and the whole galaxy is celebrating. Find out how well you know your funky space sweaters, starships and captains.

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Gotta protect your phone: It's a waterproof case specially for Pokemon Go - CNET

Guide your Pokeballs to their destination with a case specifically designed for the hit game.

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CNET Giveaway: Star Trek swag from ThinkGeek - CNET

You need all of these. Then you can go into your next sci-fi-themed board game party ready to communicate, analyze, fight and eat raw fish. Here's how to win ThinkGeek's bundle of joy.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

See watermelon survive a 14-story fall thanks to spray-on coating - CNET

Let it ripen on the vine, coat with the same stuff that goes on truck beds and then abuse it. It's the most extreme fruit salad recipe you've ever seen.

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Boldly go into the playroom with this Star Trek Enterprise rocker - CNET

Someday, Starfleet Academy, but for now, your little captain needs to train. This toy is a sci-fi fan's twist on the traditional rocking horse.

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First trailer for Christopher Guest's 'Mascots' scores big - CNET

Brilliant mockumentarian Christopher Guest gets his band of comic players back together to tackle those fuzzy cheerleaders in a movie for Netflix.

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S-s-s-sham! Viral video of hawk dropping snake on family barbecue was a hoax - CNET

Alert your friends who shared it on Facebook. The popular video was all a stunt by an Australian sports team.

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Star Trek exhibit takes fans on a voyage through the iconic sci-fi universe - CNET

Gawk at Capt. Kirk's chair, scream like you've suffered the wrath of Khan, and get beamed up to the Enterprise at EMP Museum's ode to all things Star Trek.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

​It was earth all along: Alien signal was actually just terrestrial - CNET

"I don't mean to alarm you Mrs Thompson, but the call is coming from *inside* your house."

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More mystery and monsters in 'Stranger Things' season 2? - CNET

Netflix has renewed the '80s-inspired horror series. Read our theories on Eleven's fate, those creepy pollywogs and Chief Hopper's new gig.

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Holmes and Watson look extra pensive in 'Sherlock' season 4 image - CNET

Actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman appear to be in a brooding mood in the latest image released for the upcoming season.

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Tarantula being eaten alive fights its way out of a toad's mouth - CNET

If you need a lesson in why you should never give up, take it from this western desert tarantula escaping from the mouth of a hungry toad.

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Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte will chat with you, but mostly about its cat - CNET

The famed fall coffee drink has a chat bot on Facebook Messenger, but it should probably lay off the sugar and caffeine.

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Natalie Portman isn't keen to show her son the Star Wars prequels - CNET

The Star Wars actress doesn't want to show her 5-year-old son the prequels for a rather good reason. And no, it's not Jar Jar Binks.

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Behold a giant black sea slug as big as a chihuahua - CNET

Wildlife expert Coyote Peterson searches for the largest slug in the world -- the giant Black Sea Hare in Southern California.

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Space station orbits over three hurricanes in epic time-lapse video - CNET

Astronauts on the International Space Station gaze down at three powerful hurricanes churning on Earth.

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'Science Guy,' take two: Netflix announces Bill Nye talk show - CNET

Nye says he wants to "change the world" with the new show, where he'll conduct experiments and chat with special guests about topics like vaccinations and climate change.

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'Doctor Strange' villain teased in new video - CNET

In a sneak peek from Marvel, fans get a glimpse of three characters: Karl Mordo, the Ancient One and Kaecilius, the movie's villain.

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Flickfit scans your feet to rid you of new-shoe pain forever - CNET

"Cinderella" might have been a much shorter story if the prince had this tech around.

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Get an unlocked Asus ZenFone Zoom, Asus smartwatch and more for $364 - CNET


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It's official: Netflix greenlights 'Stranger Things' season two - CNET

"Stranger Things" fans, prepare for goosebumps: Netflix has officially renewed the hit paranormal thriller with a YouTube video set to the show's retro theme music.

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Mountain Dew vs Coca-Cola: Which soda is worse for your teeth? - CNET

Watch a young scientist test which soda dissolves his sister's molars faster.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Ancient bones help reconstruct sixth century plague - CNET

Skeletons dating back 1,500 years have yielded secrets about the mysterious plague that wiped out 50 million people during the time of the Byzantine Empire.

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Astronomers detect a strange radio signal from deep space video - CNET

Russian astronomers intercepted a faint radio signal from a faraway solar system last year and failed to alert the SETI project of their findings. SETI announced after hearing about the signal that they are now officially investigating its source.

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Giant cockroach inflatable crawls across your pool: Kill it with fire - CNET

When pool noodles and water wings aren't exciting enough for you, turn to a massive floating cockroach to make your swimming adventures a little more terrifying.

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Star Wars fans, recognize anyone in this unused Stormtrooper concept art? - CNET

Those cheekbones! When the official Star Wars Twitter account shared a concept photo, sharp-eyed viewers made a connection.

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Want to walk like a dinosaur? Strap-on dino tails mystify internet - CNET

Spread some Jurassic joy with these bizarre belts that are even showing up in some people's Facebook feeds.

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'Alien' signal likely isn't, but if it is, they're way smarter than us - CNET

There's something strange coming from a distant star once again. It's probably nothing, unless it's something...something really big.

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Mark Hamill trims his beard, teases fans about 'Episode IX' - CNET

Mark Hamill loses his bushy beard and sparks fan speculation about the fate of Luke Skywalker in the "Force Awakens" sequel.

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Arya actress: It'd be cool to kill off this character on 'Game of Thrones' - CNET

Maisie Williams says she'd like to have her character cross another major name off her list before the hit show ends.

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This is what morning looks like on the International Space Station - CNET

Living in space has its perks, including mind-blowing views of the sunrise shining on Earth below.

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You crawl into this 13-foot robot's chest and control it from inside - CNET

The Hajime Research Institute shows off a prototype, which it hopes will one day stand nearly 60 feet tall.

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No really, 'Star Trek V: The Final Frontier' isn't the worst Trek movie - CNET

An intrepid fan boldly faces her past by rewatching "The Final Frontier." Does it deserve its reputation at the bottom of the Star Trek movie pile?

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Get a refurbished 42mm Apple Watch for $199.99 - CNET


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See 'Avengers' reimagined as the TV sitcom 'Full House' - CNET

Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Bruce Banner, Hawkeye, and Scarlet Witch get recast as various members of the Tanner household in this cleverly-edited parody video.

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A new human-led epoch: Scientists recommend officially declaring 'a new age of man' - CNET

The impact the human race has had on the Earth is so intense that scientists are recommending we move on from the Holocene and into a new epoch.

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Monday, August 29, 2016

Your dog understands what you say and how you say it - CNET

Thought you could trick your dog by saying mean things in a nice tone? Think again.

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Lightning storm kills over 300 deer in Norway - CNET

It's the biggest group of deer that has ever been killed by lightning in a single storm.

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Pokemon's Eevee coming to Build-a-Bear - CNET

Build-a-Bear used Eevee! It's super effective!

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How to film the perfect burger drop, the robot way - CNET

If you've ever wondered how burger commercials achieve the perfect bounce, one director has given us a glance behind the scenes.

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The Juno probe has completed its first Jupiter flyby - CNET

The spacecraft entered Jovian orbit in July, and has now completed the first of 36 flybys of the solar system's giant.

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It took 1,000 hours to 3D print and build this awesome life-size Stargate - CNET

This impressive replica took over 2,000 parts and 1,000 hours to create, without any help from distant aliens.

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Gene Wilder, comedian and meme star, dies at 83 - CNET

The comedian dazzled on screen in the 1960s and 70s and continued to play a starring role in viral memes online in recent years.

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See what's inside those shrieking rubber chickens from hell - CNET

There's a secret hidden inside every squawking chicken toy, and the team behind YouTube channel What's Inside is determined to find it.

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Can a Galaxy Note 7 frozen in ice survive a 100-foot drop? - CNET

Watch as Samsung's large-screen phone gets the ultimate durability test with only ice to protect it from an impressive height.

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Smashing a mirror with a hammer in slo-mo brings dazzling destruction - CNET

In this YouTube video of a hammer smashing a looking glass, it's as if Thor got mad at his own face while shaving.

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Barb from 'Stranger Things' gets a toy tribute - CNET

Toy maker Funko crafts a Barb figure from "Stranger Things" in its signature Pop Vinyl style, complete with eyeglasses, pink ruffled blouse and a purple Trapper Keeper.

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New 'Westworld' trailer rides into town with a sense of dread - CNET

Something bad is happening in a futuristic theme park filled with robotic cowboys in the full-length trailer for the HBO series "Westworld."

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This might be the worst 'Bigfoot' sighting video of all time - CNET

Prepare yourself for a good laugh when you see this awful footage of something that might be the legendary Bigfoot.

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Try this, Thor! Spider-Man star flips through air like a real gymnast - CNET

British actor Tom Holland, who'll play the web-crawler in the 2017 movie, shared an Instagram shot of an impressive-looking flip on a half-constructed set.

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Get a Microsoft Lumia 640 smartphone for $26.99 - CNET


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Cosplayers dress to impress at Russia's Starcon - CNET

Dedicated fans wear elaborately-made costumes to show their love for "Game of Thrones", Fallout, "Godzilla", Star Wars, comic book superheroes and more.

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Sunday, August 28, 2016

After seeing what he was up to during 'Civil War', we're definitely Team Thor - CNET

Send ravens to everyone you know, because "Team Thor", the short film that debuted at Comic-Con, is now available online.

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