What a Country!: Playing World of Warcraft for College Credit at Arizona State

Can you get college credit for playing World of Warcraft? Yes, as a video game class is currently being offered at Arizona State University.�Watch below and comment here on the blog:

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Southeastern Louisiana University

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Want to See the Future of Driving?: Volvo Has Developed a New Way to Think About What It Means to be "Behind the Wheel"

OK, big news for all of you who like to talk, text, eat, put on make-up, watch MTV, etc. while driving! Volvo has developed self-driving cars that can wirelessly link together like a train, allowing their drivers to sit back and enjoy the ride. Watch the story from Fox News and comment on the blog below:



Cool, scary, or both?

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3D Gaming: The Nintendo 3DS Presents a Unique Value Proposition That Might Bring 3D to the Masses

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Want to have a 3D experience without having to wear the hokey glasses (and/or getting violently ill)! Nintendo's 3DS gaming system may be the breakthrough consumer item that will make 3D a reality in the consumer market. Watch this story from Fox News from their Personal Tech series to see if this is for you - and maybe even your son or daughter! See:

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Jetsetter.com, in which CEO Drew Patterson explains how his site is changing the online travel site model. Watch below and comment here on the blog:

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