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Technology Tracks Teams on Iditarod Race Trail

For the first time ever, some Iditarod teams will have tracking devices on their sleds. This is so people at home can follow them along the 1,100 mile race trail -- but it won't give mushers any type of unfair advantage.


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How Pendulum Clocks Work

How Pendulum Clocks Work (1:18)

The technology behind a pendulum clock has been around for centuries. Watch how the inside of a pendulum clock works in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How GPS Works

How GPS Works (1:11)

Have you ever wondered how a global positioning system receiver can pinpoint your location? See how GPS works in this HowStuffWorks video.

Researcher developing video technology for surveillance

Researcher developing video technology for surveillance (1:30)

An Ohio State University professor is developing an advanced video surveillance system that uses computers equipped with video cameras to not only detect the presence of people, but also to identify their activities. The research has broad... More »

Keep Your Electronics Safe

Keep Your Electronics Safe (1:56)

Watch this video about popular electronics purchases on HowStuffWorks. Hot tech buys continue to be high-definition televisions and MP3 players. In fact, prices for flat screen TVs are expected to fall 30% in 2007 according to Sony. So the more... More »

Casinos Track Players

Casinos Track Players (1:44)

Watch this video about casinos tracking players on HowStuffWorks. A casino patron walks from a blackjack to a roulette table - it's a simple move, but an important one to the people who run the casino floor. On their computers, casino managers see... More »

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Discovery Tech: GPS Shoe Hotfoots Your Location

Discovery Tech: GPS Shoe Hotfoots Your Location (4:10)

A new GPS sneaker can track your every move, as Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out firsthand in this "Discovery Tech" video.

NextWorld: Living in a Virtual World

NextWorld: Living in a Virtual World (1:47)

Alternate reality games like Sim City appeal to the human need to play. See the virtual reality yourself in this video from Discovery Channel's "NextWorld" series.

MythBusters Raw: Stun Gun

MythBusters Raw: Stun Gun (2:38)

Watch as Tory and Eric see if using a stun gun on their tongues will hurt in this video from Discovery Channel's "MythBusters."

MythBusters Clips: Electromagnetic Watch

MythBusters Clips: Electromagnetic Watch (4:44)

In this clip from Discovery Channel's "MythBusters," Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage test out a James Bond movie myth: Can an electromagnetic watch deflect bullets?

Wired NextFest: The Future of Communication

Wired NextFest: The Future of Communication (2:41)

On The Science Channel's "Wired NextFest," learn how the latest technology will help make language translation and communication easier.

Wired NextFest: Future of Design Art

Wired NextFest: Future of Design Art (2:54)

On The Science Channel's "Wired NextFest," learn about the I/O Brush and how this new technology will innovate the future of art design.

One Step Beyond: The Hug Shirt

One Step Beyond: The Hug Shirt (2:16)

In the future, when one is longing for a physical touch from a loved one, all it may take is a simple text message. The Hug Shirt recreates the sensation of being hugged over a distance. See how it works on Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond."

One Step Beyond: Mixed Reality

One Step Beyond: Mixed Reality (2:10)

On Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond," the physical and digital worlds merge in this real time virtual reality video game called Mixed Reality.

One Step Beyond: Future of Language Translation

One Step Beyond: Future of Language Translation (2:35)

In the future, spoken word will be able to be translated in various forms with possibly a lag time of only a sentence. Learn about the new technology that makes this possible on Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond."

One Step Beyond: Digital Pocket Translator

One Step Beyond: Digital Pocket Translator (2:16)

On Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond," learn about the digital pocket translator which can translate speech and writing in seconds. This amazing gadget will make language barriers a thing of the past.