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10 Future Inventions Everyone's Been Waiting For

C'mon future, hurry up. We've been daydreaming about yanking on our trusty invisibility suits and stepping out on handy hoverboards for decades. Here are five more inventions that we really hope materialize -- and soon.
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How 3-D Printing Works

People are used to printing out all sorts of two-dimensional documents and photos on their home printers, but imagine if you could do the same with 3-D items like toys or even furniture. Find out how 3-D printing is making that scenario a reality.
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The Ultimate 3-D Printing Quiz

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How Holograms Work

If you want to see a hologram, you don't have to look much farther than your wallet. But the most impressive holograms are large scale and illuminated with lasers or displayed in a darkened room with carefully directed lighting. Learn how a hologram, light and your brain work together make clear, 3-D images.
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How Holographic Environments Will Work

How Holographic Memory Will Work
TechStuff: What about (Microsoft) Bob?

What was Microsoft Bob? What was the major security flaw in Bob? Why did Bob flop? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the rise and fall of Microsoft Bob.
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Top 5 Myths About Bill Gates

If you're one of the most well-known and well-off individuals in the world, people are bound to make up stories about you. Why are there so many crazy stories about the co-founder of Microsoft?

How to Surf the Web Anonymously

It's easy to assume that no one knows who you really are online, but that's never been the case. However, surfing the Web anonymously has become so simple that anyone can conceal his or her identity with little trouble.