I'm not saying don't make hardcore records, but let's get a balance.

NPR: Queen Latifah on 'Trav'lin' Light'

"Dude, it's a band, don't you know anything about hardcore, " someone else said.

NPR: Excerpt: 'Estrellas y Rascacielos'

This isn't exactly a return to hardcore chemistry sets of the past (you'll find no radioactive materials or poisons in here), but it's certainly a step in the right direction for an America whose love affair with science is on the rocks.

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Unfortunately, the integrated GPU was -- again -- not awesome for hardcore gaming, and the questionable pricing didn't exactly thrill some critics.

ENGADGET: Intel's Arrandale and Clarkdale CPUs get benchmarked for your enjoyment

We took a look at the new headset line, and we've got to give Nokia some credit here -- they're serving pretty much every possible segment of the Bluetooth headset-wearing public, from the budget shopper to the occasional user to the hardcore, I-feel-naked-if-I-don't-have-it-on types.

ENGADGET: Nokia's fall accessories: Bluetooth headsets for every budget... and some colorful spheres