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Team USA's long-track speed skaters will take the ice in Sochi wearing some of the most high-tech racing apparel the Olympics has ever seen. Danielle Elliot reports. Team USA's long-track speed skaters will take the ice in Sochi wearing some of the most high-tech racing apparel the Olympics has ever seen. Danielle Elliot reports.« less

Leading into the the Olympics in Sochi, the U.S. two-man bobsled, luge and skeleton teams worked with world-renowned engineers to overhaul their equipment, hoping the high-tech tune ups will help snap more » Leading into the the Olympics in Sochi, the U.S. two-man bobsled, luge and skeleton teams worked with world-renowned engineers to overhaul their equipment, hoping the high-tech tune ups will help snap long losing streaks. Danielle Elliot reports.« less

Before engineers could overhaul Team USA's luge, skeleton and two-man bobsled, they had to understand the unique challenges that come with driving on ice. Danielle Elliot reports. Before engineers could overhaul Team USA's luge, skeleton and two-man bobsled, they had to understand the unique challenges that come with driving on ice. Danielle Elliot reports.« less

If you don’t have a front-row seat to the Winter Olympics, mobile apps can keep you in the loop. CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up some great apps for following the Games. If you don’t have a front-row seat to the Winter Olympics, mobile apps can keep you in the loop. CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak rounds up some great apps for following the Games.« less

A Russian Soyuz rocket boosts the Progress M-22M/p-54 spacecraft on its way to a four-orbit rendezvous with the International Space Station. The supply ship is loaded with 2.8 tons of equipment and su more » A Russian Soyuz rocket boosts the Progress M-22M/p-54 spacecraft on its way to a four-orbit rendezvous with the International Space Station. The supply ship is loaded with 2.8 tons of equipment and supplies.« less

Inventors say robots could soon replace people at grocery stores, airports and sports stadiums. Lucy McDonald came face to face with one in Southwest England. Inventors say robots could soon replace people at grocery stores, airports and sports stadiums. Lucy McDonald came face to face with one in Southwest England.« less

The company that turned the word "friend" into a verb and popularized the "like button" is turning 10 years old. As Facebook celebrates this birthday, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on what the social net more » The company that turned the word "friend" into a verb and popularized the "like button" is turning 10 years old. As Facebook celebrates this birthday, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on what the social network has accomplished in a decade and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's plans for the next 10 years.« less

Recent solar flare activity has produced stunning light shows in Sweden. Videographer and tour guide Chad Blakley captured one of them in Abisko National Park describing it as “one of the most powerfu more » Recent solar flare activity has produced stunning light shows in Sweden. Videographer and tour guide Chad Blakley captured one of them in Abisko National Park describing it as “one of the most powerful displays of natural beauty that I have ever seen."« less

Match.com and OK Cupid aren’t the only dating apps around. CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak discovers some lesser-known apps for finding love and planning dates. Match.com and OK Cupid aren’t the only dating apps around. CBSNews.com’s technology editor Chenda Ngak discovers some lesser-known apps for finding love and planning dates.« less

Nike used 3D printed prototypes to speed up the design process for its latest football cleat Nike used 3D printed prototypes to speed up the design process for its latest football cleat« less