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Plastic boat to set sail with environmental message

 What do you get when you cross thousands of plastic water bottles with an adventure-loving entrepreneur? A boat, of course, designed to carry a team of scientists, adventurers and artists halfway around the world.

At conference, iPhone games break out

 This week's Game Developers Conference reinforces the iPhone's status as a top gaming platform. For the first time, the GDC advisory board is devoting an entire summit to Apple's smartphone.

Driver: My Prius took me for a scary ride

 The driver of a Toyota Prius says he was taken on a wild ride Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck, reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph on a winding, hilly portion of a southern California interstate.

Social media at work -- ban or boon?

 Social media are, by definition, supposed to be a social experience. Make a profile and start connecting. Reach out to friends, old and new. Post a profile picture, and while you're at it upload a photo album of your trip to Greece so others can see and comment.

Residents use social media to fight crime in Mexico

 Renewed violence in Mexican cities bordering Texas has ignited fear among nearby residents, some of whom have turned to social media despite cartels' efforts to limit information.

Green living with Ed Begley Jr.

 Actor Ed Begley Jr., best known for his roles in "St. Elsewhere", "The West Wing", "Best in Show" (he's also twice appeared on "The Simpsons") is the star of "Living with Ed".

Police: Couple raised virtual child, ignored real one

 Police have arrested a South Korean couple whose toddler starved to death while they were raising a virtual child online, authorities said.

Time-lapse photos: Old trick is new again

 Time was, if you wanted to make a time-lapse film, first you had to build a machine.

Apple's iPad to be released April 3

 Apple's eagerly anticipated iPad will be available in the United States on April 3, the company said Friday.

Why I'm banking on Facebook

 We already connect with friends on Facebook to share photos, videos, text updates and Web links, but might we also use the service to exchange money?