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Our geek finds out the hard way that backing up contacts is often easier said than done.

But is that enough to justify a sick day?

The author of SF classics such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Rendezvous With Rama left behind a mighty legacy of technology both real and fantastical.

A run-in with Apple’s movie rental service leaves The Grouse longing for cable

The increase of SMS loan services has Swedish officials concerned

A study identifies potential health benefits of the Himalayan treat

A group of crafty developers thinks so

An intrepid editor pits Benz's new entry-level luxury car against the elements. Find out which wins

Is the Internet's prime audience worth enfranchising?

The superstore caves to demand for Windows; but did the alternative OS fail for the right reasons?

The iPhone will soon be compatible with Enterprise email. Breathe, people

Cheap, power-sipping sensors do everything from tracking global warming to keeping your house warm

Ever wonder why December through March is the high season for cold and flu germs? Scientists at NIH may have the answer

Scientists uncover the secret to faster plane boarding--but it turns out nearly anything would be speedier than the current system

Marrying a Wii and Microsoft Surface could prove one of the most promising new technologies of tomorrow

Skiing and Wii's Balance Board prove a perfect match

We might not have yet found evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence, but SETI has more than proven its worth with its success in distributed computing

Take a ride on a lunar lander to the rim of the Shackleton Crater

Faint at the sight of blood? Blame it on evolution

Don't blame it on the weather--an especially dusty West isn't caused by climate