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Death by iPhone? Why Spore Means the End of the PSP: Analysis @ E3 2008

Our testers found the upcoming iPhone/iPod Touch version of Spore Origins demoed at E3 to be completely addictive. Here's why that could be bad news for Sony's PSP and its loyal fans.

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Test Drive: 420-HP Super Coupe Delivers the Posh Fun

The 2009 V8 Vantage is sharpened, making it a more focused and capable two-seater. This new Aston delivers a classic British elegance that will lure driving enthusiasts toward this boutique brand.

Tool Modder Sells to Sears, Eyes Doctor’s Office

Craftsman Mario Salazar has built everything from hearing aids to space shuttle hardware, but when he decided to create a line of furniture, he couldn’t find a tool that would make precisely angled cuts as quickly as he wanted. So, he invented one.

17 Classic Motorcycles From the Harley-Davidson Museum Grand Opening

One hundred and five years after creating a legendary motorcycle brand, Harley-Davidson has finally opened the doors to its much anticipated museum. And after spending the day at the grand opening, we can say it’s been worth the wait.

Wii Music: Just How Easy Will It Be to Rock? Instant Analysis @ E3 2008

Nintendo this morning announced a new addition to the Wii family: Wii Music, which uses the Wii Remote, Nunchuck and Balance Board to let the user play more than 60 different instruments.

Mini Reactors Show Promise for Clean Nuclear Power's Future

If new portable reactors get the green light this month, nuclear energy could be rolled out in the furthest reaches of the United States.

As Diseases Make Comeback, Why Aren't All Kids Vaccinated?

The measles, whooping cough and even polio have returned. Why? Because of a new breed of vaccine deniers who are ignoring campaigns for awareness, and ultimately might live shorter—not longer—lives.

iPhone 3G Comparison Lab Test: Out-of-the-Box Review (With Video)

Apple's new 3G iPhone has promised to be more powerful, faster and better. But is it really? And how does it compare with alternatives to the iPhone 3G? We match it up against the original iPhone and the Samsung Instinct.

At Dawn of Yankee Stadium, Scientists Studied Bionic Babe Ruth: Time Machine (March 1928)

In an interview with PM 80 years ago, Babe Ruth predicted he'd hit 100 home runs in a year. "The only thing that will prevent me from slamming out a century-fold of homeruns will be un-obliging pitchers..."

B-2 Stealth Bomber Crash Scene Photos: Exclusive First Look

After taking you inside the Air Force’s investigation into the crash of a B-2 stealth bomber, PopularMechanics.com has obtained the first still photos of the February accident—and they’re pretty stunning.

Top 5 High-Tech Guns for Next-Gen Infantry

The current theater of urban environments and guerilla enemies makes the development of new weapons for troops on the ground a pressing need. Here are the most innovative systems currently in development—or already on the battlefield.

Top 10 Coolest Backyard Inventions of 2008: DIY Rally

When we asked readers to submit their coolest, craziest DIY projects, we knew we'd see some off-the-chart innovation. After all, who does it better than Popular Mechanics readers?

iPhone 3G Roundtable With Top Mac Bloggers & Behind the iPod Accessory 'Tax': Apple-holics PODCAST

iPhone 3G has arrived. So what? We let top bloggers from Gizmodo, Cult of Mac and MacRumors break down the big picture. Plus, Joel Johnson takes us behind his investigation into Apple's secretive "Made for iPod" and authentication chip programs.

2008 Electrorides Zero Truck Test Drive: All-Electric Heavy Hauler’s 100-mile Range Costs $3 to Recharge

Since delivery trucks run similar routes every day and return to the same spot after all the work is done, they can charge overnight. Electrorides will be offering the Zero truck to customers in September, but we got behind the wheel of a prototype for a drive.

Best Water Guns: Middle Schooler-Approved Abusive Lab Test

Long dominant in the water gun arms race, Super Soaker now faces some tough competition. We enlisted a Connecticut middle school class to screen some new weapons in the lab.

New Military Robots to Face Off in Two Summer Contests

Following the lead of DARPA's high-profile contests, both Singapore and the United Kingdom are staging robotics competitions this August to develop their own autonomous war machines.

Explosion Savages Massive Sugar Mill: What Went Wrong

When two blasts rocked a Georgia sugar refinery, the culprit turned out to be an innocuous and ubiquitous industrial hazard—dust.

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Live Gaming @ E3

PM and PopMech TV are hands-on at the year's biggest video-game extravaganza.

Wii War 2: PS3-Xbox 360

The death of one format war (winner: Nintendo) might lead to the end of another.
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