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• Coming soon: A 12-foot-tall robot you can ride and steer

  By Kevin Lee | 15 May, 2012 07:17

  Here at GeekTech, we cover a lot of advanced robots, but what we really want to see is progress in the exoskeleton front (think Iron Man suit). Meet Vaudeville (sometimes called Kuratasu), a 12-foot-tall, five-ton mech that you can get inside of and control like a real Mobile Suit.

• Researchers build a robot you can’t knock down; Robot apocalypse begins

  By Kevin Lee | 09 May, 2012 03:09

  After all of our advancements in walking robots, we still have yet to see one that can pick itself back up. Current automatons either need to be helped back up or specifically designed to do so.

• IN PICTURES: Parrot's AR.Drone 2.0 swoops in

  By Patrick Budmar | 19 April, 2012 10:30

  After the introduction of the original AR.Drone last year, Parrot has released a vastly improved 2.0 upgrade to its its flying gadget, such as a higher resolution camera and and impoved maneuverability.

• In Pictures: 17 brand-new business gadgets

  By PC World Staff | 07 March, 2012 09:20

  Need a few tools to improve your productivity? Blow your company's tech budget on new gadgets that let you print from a pocket, spin an iPad in your hand, find your keys, and more.

• Microsoft's 3D transparent interface makes us feel like we're living in the future

  By Joshua Schnell | 03 March, 2012 10:20

  Windows 8 may seem like a radical change from what came before it, but some of the stuff Microsoft has cooking in its research labs makes Windows 8 look boring by comparison.

• The world's first cupcake ATM: The best new tech product of the year?

  By David Daw | 02 March, 2012 09:26

  Have you ever found yourself wandering around at 2am wishing you could buy a cupcake without having to go into a supermarket? Of course you have. We all have. But if you're in the Los Angeles area, you now have the world's first 24-hour cupcake ATM at your disposal.

• In pictures: Cool gear and gadgets for smartphones and tablets

  By PC World Staff | 23 February, 2012 08:54

  These enhancements include exotic skins, clever devices for transferring files, great ways to game with your phone or tablet, and more.

• Court snubs Apple, okays Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N, Nexus smartphone sales

  By Matt Peckham | 03 February, 2012 04:07

  You win some, you lose some: Apple's attempt to secure a preliminary ban on Samsung's Galaxy 10.1N and Galaxy Nexus in Germany has apparently failed. A regional court in Munich gave Apple's motion to block sales of Samsung's tablet and smartphone the big thumbs down. The reason, says the court: Apple patents for touch screen tablet and smartphone tech aren't long for this world.

• IN PICTURES: CES 2012 top picks - Just the best gear, gadgets, and tech

  By PC World Staff | 18 January, 2012 11:15

  Here is a collection of the the best of CES: The products, the themes, and some quirky meditations.

• Hopefully these robotic farmers will harvest more than our organs

  By Joshua Schnell | 09 January, 2012 09:43

  The Japanese government is planning to develop a farm where all labor is carried out by robots, according to AFP. The initiative, dubbed the Dream Project, will use robotic tractors to plant and harvest the crops, and other robots for tasks such as packaging the produce for shipping.

• 6 tech bargains for 2012

  By John P. Mello Jr. | 08 January, 2012 09:36

  Procrastination is not often a virtue but when it comes to electronics, it often is.

• IN PICTURES: 20 Most Anticipated Tech Products of 2012

  By Jeff Bertolucci | 12 December, 2011 14:00

  From Apple's iPhone 5 to next-gen thermostats to OLED TVs, here are 20 tech products we're looking forward to seeing in 2012.

• IN PICTURES: CES 2012 Gadget Preview

  By Melanie Pinola | 29 November, 2011 10:00

  2012 Consumer Electronics Show: From high-definition video calling via your HDTV to practically indestructible SD cards for your camera, here's a look at 20 gadgets and services that will be making a splash at the Las Vegas Convention Center in January. All prices mentioned are in $US.

• GeekBytes: Go go gadget... gadgets!

  By Elizabeth Fish | 22 November, 2011 12:01

  GeekBytes is back for November 21, 2011, and to get the week started, we're looking at some great, geeky gadgets. So if you're looking to buy or make a Christmas gift for a loved one or just fancy something nice for yourself, read on!

• Robot helps you get dressed, will not provide fashion sense

  By Elizabeth Fish | 03 November, 2011 10:30

  Folks with limited arm movement, either through accidents, old age or disability, can often find it particularly hard to put on clothes. With this in mind, researchers created a robot capable of putting clothing on to a person. The robot has two arms, and is designed to lift clothing over your head and body. The bot even practices on itself (after being shown by a human) to get the technique just right.