First, way back in 2002, we reported on this crazy new kind of movie-making, called â€machinima,†that uses videogames and virtual worlds as platforms for creating animated films.

Popular Science is partnering with Sunset in the creation of an â€idea home†near San Francisco. The project´s focus is future home technology, including design elements, construction materials and cool consumer-tech products. The house, designed by the Dahlin Group, is under construction now and will be open for tours for 10 weeks this fall. The house and the products featured in it will appear in magazines, on TV, on the Web and in various other media outlets.