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Which of These Insane Stunt Crews Will Be the Jackass of the Future?
The trio of films from the Jackass crew has grossed more than $334 million globally (emphasis on grossed). But they haven't cornered the global market on smart-stupid stunts. There are plenty of insane clown posses eager for fame. Who's got the goods?


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A Google-a-Day Puzzle for May 19
Google's daily brainteaser helps hone your search skills.


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Microsoft to Launch Amazon EC2 Rival. Again
The rumor du jour is that Microsoft is just two weeks away from launching a competitor to Amazon's massively popular EC2 service. This seems like big news, until you consider that Microsoft already offers a competitor to Amazon EC2.


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Kickstarter of the Week: A Portable Scanner for Smartphones
Using your smartphone to take a photo of a document is one of those things that seems like it should be easy, but just isn't. First you have to futz with the angle and the distance. Then there's the flash: on, it's too bright and washed out; off, it's dark and blurry.


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Full Coverage, Including Livestream: Historic SpaceX Launch to the ISS
Check out Wired's full coverage of the historic SpaceX launch on our new commercial-space portal, Open Space. A live feed will begin an hour before the scheduled launch, which is at 1:55 a.m. PDT on Saturday, May 19.


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ITC Awards Microsoft an Import Ban on Motorola Phones, Tablets
The ITC decided on Friday that Motorola's phones and tablets should be banned from sale in 60 days due to a violation of a Microsoft patent. President Obama could possibly overturn the sale ban.


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Dear Google: AT&T Locked Down the Best Android Handset Ever, and It's Your Fault
Android phones are meant to be open, but unfortunately the best Android phone on the market is locked down, thanks to AT&T. It's time Google started to change that, by walking its talk on Android openness.


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The Launch Pad: SpaceX Falcon 9 Ready for Liftoff
Take a tour of the launch pad where SpaceX will attempt to make history May 19 by launching its Dragon capsule for a rendezvous with the International Space Station.


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7 Most Intriguing TV Shows Coming This Fall
What will fill television's black hole after Fringe ends next season? The rash of new shows announced by networks over the past week include a few prime-time contenders that will offer an alternative to the usual doctor/lawyer/cop and sniggling singles/smug family fodder. Which ones will nail their fantastical high-concept premises when they air this fall? Hard to say at this point, but here's our short list of the most tantalizing shows set to debut during the 2012-2013 TV season, with teaser videos to give you a taste.


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Amazon Pitching Kindle Fire Welcome-Screen Ads for $600K
Amazon is reportedly pitching Kindle Fire welcome-screen ads. If they can pull it off, it could lead to an even cheaper Kindle Fire.


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