Deathforecast.com may be a grim-sounding name, but at least it's accurate. This page lists a couple dozen questions or so to estimate how long you'll live, supposedly based on "scientific data obtained from dozens of health studies."
There were plenty of e-book readers on display at CES 2010, but many question whether the market for such dedicated devices can support all the new entrants.
• Photos: E-readers at CES
Vintage computer historians have long revered the Altair 8800. As it turns out, an unknown computer project at Sacramento State beat the Altair by three years.
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Prototype Motorola tablet runs AndroidAt CES in Las Vegas, graphics chipmaker Nvidia shows off a prototype of a Motorola-Verizon tablet that runs Google's mobile operating system.
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The first microcomputers (images)
Technically Incorrect
Has satellite technology located El Dorado?Archaeologists using satellite imagery believe they may have found what could be the mythical El Dorado. However, they want Google Earth to offer better coverage.
Beyond Binary
Microsoft seeks another hearing in I4i caseThe software maker says it will comply with Word injunction, but asks full appeals court to hear its case.
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Highlights from the Microsoft keynote
The Digital Home
Judge: Subway system can't ban violent-game adsThe Entertainment Software Association earns a preliminary injunction to lift a Chicago Transit Authority ban on ads for "mature" and "adult" video games.
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Floor-cleaning robot gets those tight spots
The Social
Facebook turns to the ivory towerA fellowship program for computer science and engineering Ph.D. students will give five participants a $30,000 stipend and the opportunity to apply for an internship.
Cutting Edge
Starry, starry 'first light' from NASA's WISE missionThe new Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer kicks off its mission to scan and capture a view of the entire sky with a look at the constellation Carina.
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Intel touts 3D, apps for Netbooks at CES (photos)
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QNAP debuts Atom dual-core-based NAS serversQNAP shows off its first Intel Atom dual-core-based NAS servers at CES 2010.
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Control4 readies networked home energy systemControl4's home energy management system uses a home wireless network and tough-screen display to monitor electricity and let consumers participate in energy efficiency programs.
