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Taking Facebook Quizzes Could Put You at Risk for Identity Theft

Birth cities and names of first pets are common security questions—and common quiz queries.

7 Things We Learned From Bob Burns, the TSA's Hilarious Social Media Guru

A life-sized fake corpse and a deli slicer are just two of the odd items that the security screener-turned-social media star has seen in his career.

Mapping Tool Tells You How Much Choice You Really Have When It Comes to Internet Service Providers

Shop around.

Design Firm Envisions the Driverless School Bus of the Future

One design firm says loading children onto a bus with no driver isn't as crazy as it sounds.

Google Home Is Finally Able to Multitask

The home assistant can now handle two jobs at once.

Your Apple Watch Can Now Be Paired With an FDA-Approved EKG Monitor

People with heart conditions can now perform their own EKGs at home—no ER visit required.

The Most Common "Why Do" Questions People Are Asking In Your State, According to Google

Sadly, many Floridians want an explanation for why they "feel so alone."

22 Emojis That Look Completely Different on Different Phones

Different platforms sometimes display the same emoji specification in different ways. An eye roll might come across as petulant or cheerful. A snake might look threatening or adorable.

How a Wall of Lava Lamps Makes the Web a Safer Place

They're not just a groovy decoration.

This Ceramic 'Smart' Mug Is Designed to Always Keep Your Beverage at the Perfect Temperature

Lukewarm coffee is so pre-digital age.

12 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Your Streaming Devices

From unlocking secret channels to enabling instant replays, you may not be getting the most out of your tech devices.

Cockatoos Destroy Australia's Broadband Network

So far, the wild birds have caused $61,500 worth of damage, according to officials.

This Soft Artificial Heart May One Day Shorten the Heart Transplant List

Its developers hope it sparks the next generation of total artificial hearts.

Zillow to Introduce 3D Tours of Houses and Apartments

Slated for release in 2018, a new app will let realtors transform 360-degree pictures of rooms into virtual tours.

The iMac Was Almost Called the MacMan

Steve Jobs's first choice for naming Apple's 1998 line of desktop computers was so bad, it made his ad team wince.

6 Ways Technology Can Help Mental Health Disorders

Today is World Mental Health Day.

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This Virtual Recipe Could Be the Future of Cooking

The recipe lets you view every step in three dimensions before you make it.

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Aibo, Sony’s Failed Robot Dog, Is Returning as a Smart Home Device

The robotic companion was discontinued in 2006.

Snapchat and Jeff Koons Have Created an Augmented-Reality Art Treasure Hunt

You'll need to look through a special lens on the app to see Koons's hidden artwork.

Beware of This New Phishing Scam Targeting Netflix Customers

Falling victim to credit card or identity theft can lead to the kind of stress that even the best TV binge can't cure.

ABBA Is Going on Tour—As Holograms

The four living band members will be sitting these gigs out.

This VR Headset Promises a Movie-Viewing Experience That Rivals Theaters

There's even an arm to do the heavy lifting for you.

6 Great (and Not-So-Great) Works of Art Made by Robots

Roboticists are working hard to engineer the next Picasso.

Wireless Recording Device Captures Studio-Quality Songs on the Go

You don't need a fancy recording studio to sound like a professional.

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