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Technology NASA mission to lasso an asteroid moves forward NASA mission to lasso an asteroid moves forward
By ALICIA CHANG AP Science Writer Published: May 24, 2013 at 8:09 AM PDT
Surrounded by engineers, NASA chief Charles Bolden inspected a prototype spacecraft engine that could power an audacious mission to lasso an asteroid and tow it closer to Earth for astronauts to explore.
Technology Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View
By JASON DEAREN, Associated Press Published: May 23, 2013 at 9:54 AM PDT
Mountain View, Calif.,-based Google sent hikers to the Galapagos with Street View gear called "trekkers," 42-pound computer backpacks with large, soccer ball-like cameras mounted on a tower.
Technology With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely
By MARTHA MENDOZA AP National Writer Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT
A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved - and disable it remotely.
Technology First Look: New Xbox elegant, but much unknown First Look: New Xbox elegant, but much unknown
By DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:02 AM PDT
Based on limited time with the device, the Xbox One feels like an improvement over its predecessor. But it fails to include features some fans have demanded, including the ability to play games bought for the existing Xbox 360 system.
Technology Tumblr CEO's mom gushes over billion-dollar baby Tumblr CEO's mom gushes over billion-dollar baby
By MEGHAN BARR Associated Press Published: May 21, 2013 at 8:32 AM PDT
"There were a few tears and lots of hugs, and a lot of excitement," said his mother, Barbara Ackerman. "This is something that he built — it's his baby — and it's emotional."