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Connectify Switchboard ditches original server plans, is available now for $90

Remember that Connectify Switchboard Insert Coin we featured just over a week ago? Well, we'd like to say we're sorry to hear it's been canceled -- but we're not. Why? Because a high amount of interest from people preferring to use their own computers as servers, has resulted in a change of plan.

Alt-week 5.25.13: regenerating limbs, robo-politans and science's playground

We think it's fair to say that, we all aspire to a future where robots do the hard work, lost limbs self-regenerate, and kids love science. That's not too much to ask now is it? This is alt-week.

Functional Apple 1 auctioned off for $671.4K, sets new Sotheby's record

With $671,400, you could buy roughly 2,040,7 base-model iPad minis before taxes.

One unnamed buyer, however, just laid that amount out for a single Apple 1 from 1976.

Mercedes-Benz plan will put QR codes on cars to speed up rescues

We joke that most people don't like QR codes, but those codes link to a lot of information through one snapshot -- and Mercedes-Benz may just use that efficiency to save lives.

Glass Nest lets users control their homes from their heads

Those who already own Google Glass are more likely than most to embrace new technologies like Nest's thermostat, so it only makes sense that an especially eager adopter would find a way to combine the two.

iPhone biosensor cradle brings us one step closer to having tricorders (video)

It seems like every day we're getting a little bit closer to having tricorders, and today's no exception.

Hipstamatic's photo filter app Oggl now open for everyone

Hipstamatic's subscription-based photo filter app is now publicly available on iTunes, a few weeks after its invite-only launch.

Report: Xbox One has remote play between consoles so a friend can help

Unnamed sources speaking with Polygon say the Xbox One has a remote play feature between consoles, both hardwired and online, allowing friends to take over gameplay remotely.

Meet Magura's eLECT, an electronic suspension fork for tech-savvy cyclists

If you're looking to trick out your bike, Magura's eLECT might be the electronic suspension system you crave -- if you're willing to sacrifice optimal reaction time.

Using a 3D accelerometer, the eLECT analyzes terrain with a 0,2 second window to adjust to how bumpy or smooth your ride is.

LG may bring Google TVs to Korea, China soon; seeing 'good returns' in the US

While Eric Schmidt's proclamation that "most" new TVs would have Google TV embedded last year didn't come true, LG stated today that it's bringing the platform to more regions soon.