This Week in Tech
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Finally — An Airbag for Your iPhone
We spend a fortune buying the latest smartphone, only to drop it and watch helplessly as its glass shatters. So a clever college student decided to invent an “airbag” for cellphones. Now this is cool »
Chinese AK-47 Can Set You on Fire from a Mile Away
China has developed a deadly new weapon. The “Laser AK-47” literally fires lasers. And it can set you on fire from more than a mile away. Read more here »
How a Drone Led to a Prison Break
A notorious French gangster just pulled off a made-for-Hollywood escape from jail. All it took was the help of three friends, a hijacked helicopter — and a drone. See how it went down right here »
Win Any Argument with Your Spouse
Whether you’re running for President, or just aiming to win an argument with your spouse, debating skills are critical. Thankfully, some new Artificial Intelligence is here to help »
Careful: Google Is Reading Your Emails…
A year ago, Google said it would stop scanning the mail of Gmail users. But as it turns out, hundreds of Google’s software partners are still reading them. Why is this happening, and how can you make it stop? Find out here »