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What happens when you combine 3D printing and augmented reality? Magic

3D printing and augmented reality are very different technologies, but, combined, they can pull off some very interesting things.

Nokia’s new Lumia 925 is thinner, lighter, and built with aluminum

Nokia's latest Lumia is ditching the polycarbonate frame for the smoother, lighter world of aluminum.

The latest plan to ban 3D printed guns makes about as much sense as the last one

3D printers are here to stay, and California Senator Leland Yee says he wants to regulate them.

Make anything: Why 3D printed guns fulfill the promise of 3D printing

3D printed guns may be dangerous and controversial, but they also get to the heart of why 3D printing is such a powerful technology.

Congress finally introduces a smartphone unlocking bill that doesn’t stink

After a number of so-called "Band-Aid" solutions, Congress has introduced the smartphone legalization bill of activists' dreams.

Nokia latest device is cheap, colorful, and not running Windows Phone

Nokia's latest phone shows that it's not eager to give up on the developing market for low-end smartphones.

This 3D printed prosthetic ‘Robohand’ will restore your faith in humanity

While some have taken the "make anything" power of 3D printing and created firearms, others are using the technology to help people in a major way.

Foursquare’s new Windows Phone 8 app is slick, clean, and exactly what Microsoft needs

Foursquare is updating its Windows 8 app to focus on one of the operating system's greatest strengths -- it's interface.

How 3D scanning helped create the face of Bioshock Infinite’s Elizabeth

As 3D scanner maker Artec explains, 3D scanning was core to the creation of Bioshock Infinite's Elizabeth, one of the most believable characters ever created for a video game.

The first 3D printed gun is here — and politicians really want to outlaw it

The first 3D printed gun may only be days old, but it's already attracted the attention of politicians looking to ban it.

Acer’s bizarre new Aspire R7 PC looks a whole lot like the Starship Enterprise

Acer is going off the rails and into the world of Star Trek with its Aspire R7 all-in-one computer.

Google Glass is creepy, but augmented reality doesn’t have to be

For all the press that Glass is getting, you might get the impression that just Google is exploring the space. Unsurprisingly, that's not actually the case.