Facebook dishes out millions for NFL star's reality show

Facebook plucked down millions of dollars to land a reality show featuring Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, a source told Reuters, in a clear sign the world’s biggest social network is ready to pay big for content for its newly launched video service.

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Glow-in-the-dark jacket that's charged by sunlight

Twin brothers Steve and Nick Tidball have created a solar-powered glow-in-the-dark, waterproof jacket that they hope will allow late-night runners and cyclists to safely exercise for up to twelve hours in the pitch black. Jim Drury reports.

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Space-grade rover aimed at the public

The Turtle Rover puts space-grade technology into the hands of consumers. Angela Moore reports.

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Apple to showcase costly new iPhone

Apple is expected to reveal new iPhones, Apple Watches and possibly more at their event in the so-called Spaceship Campus’ Steve Jobs theater. These new phones could see the price total over $1000.

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Passive polygraph takes lie detection into 21st Century

Seattle-based SilverLogic Labs have developed what they call a 'passive polygraph', basically a hi-tech version of the lie detector test. Francis Maguire has more.

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Finger-worn swimming tech makes waves

A ring-style fitness tracker for swimmers uses force and motion sensors collect data on the hands' movement as they push through the water. Matthew Stock reports.

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The submarine of the future?

Britain's Royal Navy has released a series of futuristic submarine concepts which mimic real marine life forms and radically change the way underwater warfare could look in 50 years. Stuart McDill reports.

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