The James Bond craze of the 1960s produced a host of spy heroes eager to cash in on the popularity of 007. Some were slavish imitations, but others reflected a willingness to poke fun at the genre. One of the most successful satires, created by Mel...

Get Smart was an American comedy television series that satirized the secret agent genre. Originally sponsored by Lever Brothers (makers of Lifebuoy Soap) and R. J. Reynolds (makers of Salem cigarettes), it aired on the NBC television network from...

Smart cards ape growing to fit the future of financial transactions, The future of financial transactions may well be made of plastic, and credit union members are already holding its predecessor in the palms of their hands. It's a credit card with brighter...

A NEW GOVERNMENT PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS WHO ARE PURSUING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CAREERS PAY FOR THEIR EDUCATION. * * * JENNIFER LOPEZ'S first two years at the University of California, Davis, were something of a struggle. Not because of the coursework. The Sacramento...

Steve Carell knows how to use a shoe phone. Not only did he grow up watching "Get Smart," but he's made calls with the device as secret agent Maxwell Smart in the movie remake of the 1960s TV show.Carell told a crowd of Comic-Con fans...

Apple Inc.'s iPhone has shaken up the "smart phone" business and set other manufacturers scrambling to add features and make it easier to get e-mail, surf the Web and enjoy music and movies on a cell phone.Prices also have come down to the point where...