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9 futuristic inventions we were promised but never got

We’re tired of Hollywood’s empty promises.

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Oct 26th 2013, 9:30 AM

After much speculation, Samsung finally unveils smartwatch

The phone can make calls, take photos, receive notifications – basically everything a smartphone can do. But there’s a few catches…

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Sep 4th 2013, 10:55 PM

George Orwell warned us about more than just Big Brother

Countryside overrun by housing developments, commercialism and greed – the 1984 author is one to re-read.

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Jun 29th 2013, 8:30 PM