'Star Wars 1313' marks games comeback attempt by George Lucas

After virtually disappearing from sight since late 2010, George Lucas' video game company is attempting a comeback by plunging back�into the Star Wars universe.

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Companies asking to change fixed-rate contracts

Several retail electric providers are asking whether changes to wholesale power prices could allow them to break current fixed-rate contracts with consumers.

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Manned DIY Parachute Jump Test Sunday

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The Olympics and the rise of the humble, ubiquitous ball

This universal object of play has become so integral to our very notion of sport that it would be unthinkable to host the Games without it. But the elevation of ball play to Olympic status is an entirely modern phenomenon.

When the caldron is lit in London this summer and the XXX Olympiad begins, one familiar participant will play a more active role than any other, taking center stage at 23 individual events. To the delight of billions, and without concern for its own well-being, it will be thrown, kicked, punched, slapped and struck with no fewer than three different instruments of torture. That abused but beloved participant is, of course, the humble, ubiquitous ball.

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The Pandora's Box of Stuxnet, Duqu, and Flame

The United States and Israel developed Stuxnet for a specific purpose, but Pandora's Box is open now and the consequences impact us all.

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Engadget's summer gear guide 2012: desktops

In the interest of keeping cool this summer, we've put together a list of the hottest products out right now. From smartphones to e-readers and everything in between, there's no time like the present to re-up that post-spring-cleaning stash. So grab a popsicle or a cold one and dive in -- the water's just right.

Desktops are amazing. They deliver serious, expandable computing power to the places where you need it most, and with much better bang-for-the-buck than laptops. Moreover, they're constantly evolving: low-power PCs can now do more with fewer watts, regular gaming PCs can achieve 3D effects that would have required extreme setups just a year ago, and all-rounder desktops have become, well, even more rounded. Which brings us to the recommendations: three PCs that range from $799 to $1,199 and beyond, and that represent each of these three categories. If you're going cheaper, don't be afraid to build your own -- that way you'll only spend money on specs you actually need. Ready to see our selections? Head on past the break to read 'em.

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Graduation message: Dear Digital Son ...

As you prepare to graduate, I hope you'll remember there's more to life than the Kardashians, 46-pound cats and texting in incomplete sentences.

Graduation season is upon us, and words of wisdom will be flowing to the class of 2012 in commencement speeches from boldface personalities such as Michelle Obama, Steve Wozniak and Steve Carell.

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