App blends social network and virtual reality

Software company hopes to bring social interaction to the growing virtual reality industry. Sharon Reich has more.

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Growing vegetables via smartphone

A fully automated indoor farming system that its developers say is capable of growing pesticide free vegetables via your smartphone is unveiled at CES 2016. Ben Gruber reports.

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Insect oil could make roach dressing for salads

Insect oil is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and could be used in cooking, from salad dressings to the fats in pastry, according to a Mexican scientist working in a Dutch laboratory. Liane Wimhurst has more.

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A toy Star Wars robot controlled by ‘The Force’

Toy makers Sphero hope to cash in on the Star Wars buzz with a wearable device that enables users to use 'The Force' to control a robot. Ben Gruber reports.

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China's 'Google' gets a slapdown

China's search engine Baidu is under fire for selling online forums to the highest bidder. Reuters' Anita Li explains how it's putting thousands of vulnerable people at risk for fraud.

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A flying robot to push around

A Belgian tech company has developed a sphere-shaped robot capable of autonomous flight. Ben Gruber reports.

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Detroit auto show showcases technology

Technology, design, and safety were highlighted at the North American International Auto Show as Mercedes and Buick rolled out new cars. Fred Katayama reports.

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