Awesome! 'Lego Dimensions' combining bricks and franchises
The creators of the "Lego" video games are building their own rendition of a toys-to-life franchise.
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News tagged with harry potter
Researchers name new insect for 'Harry Potter' creature
The series of "Harry Potter" fantasy books was the inspiration for the naming of a new insect discovered by NDSU researchers. The species of stink bug was named "Thestral incognitus," after the imaginary thestrals created ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 20, 2014
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'Cloaking' device uses ordinary lenses to hide objects across continuous range of angles
Inspired perhaps by Harry Potter's invisibility cloak, scientists have recently developed several ways—some simple and some involving new technologies—to hide objects from view. The latest effort, developed at the University ...
Optics & Photonics
Nov 19, 2014
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Transmedia storytelling with apps could expand but also exploit children's stories
The app market is estimated to generate US$77 billion (£47.2 billion) in revenue each year – and the segment of children's apps has grown particularly strongly. However, given that developing an app costs between $10,000-70,000 ...
Software
Sep 18, 2014
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Fox bid for Time Warner sparks content merger race (Update)
Even though Rupert Murdoch's $76 billion bid for rival media giant Time Warner Inc. has been rejected, that doesn't mean how you watch TV shows and movies will stop changing any time soon.
Business
Jul 16, 2014
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Review: Value in Amazon Prime goes beyond shipping (Update)
Spending $99 a year for an Amazon Prime membership to get free shipping hardly seems like a deal. After all, I can usually get free shipping by spending at least $35 on a single order.
Other
Jun 18, 2014
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Centre of 'Gravity': Effects studio that put the stars in space
In a London basement, cutting-edge technology is being used to make a computerised Sandra Bullock climb into her rocket. But the team who put her there in "Gravity" have spent the morning working with more basic tools of ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Feb 9, 2014
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New book reveals political impact of 'Harry Potter' series on millennials
(Phys.org) —To what extent do stories we read and watch for fun have an impact on our political views and thinking? A new book by a political science professor at the University of Vermont, based on a national survey of ...
Social Sciences
Jun 14, 2013
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Emma Watson named most 'dangerous' cyber celebrity
(AP)—Emma Watson is the favorite celebrity bait for cyber criminals trying to lure Internet users.
Internet
Sep 10, 2012
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Review: More adventures, insights with Potter site
(AP) — Shortly before the Harry Potter saga came to an end on movie screens a year ago, we were teased with more adventures about the young wizard through a website called Pottermore.
Internet
Jul 12, 2012
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