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freewrite smart typewriter

This distraction-free smart typewriter will make sure you actually get some work done

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Make your own espresso via Bluetooth on Nespresso’s Prodigio machine

Nespresso unveiled a new espresso machine called the "Prodigio," that allows users to brew coffee right away, and more through their smartphone or tablet.
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SpaceX ‘not expected’ to successfully land its upgraded Falcon 9 at sea Wednesday

Despite typical optimism from Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX says it does not expect to successfully land its Falcon 9 on a barge Wednesday.
Avegant Glyph

We tried out this portable home theater for one, and we’re already hooked

The portable Glyph personal home theater device is one of the coolest headsets we've seen at MWC, and it's coming to a store near you in weeks.
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NASA is hoping to resurrect its experimental ‘X-Planes’ program in 2017

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The Aerocool Dream Box is only limited by your imagination

Aerocool's new Dream Box isn't the only PC case you have to build yourself, but it might be the only one that lets you build it however you like.
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New Oral-B toothbrush uses location tracking to check your brushing technique

The new Oral-B Genius toothbrush uses location tracking through motion and acceleration sensors and a face-recognition algorithm through its mobile app.
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Denmark’s smart traffic signals prioritize buses and bicycles to promote sustainability

Copenhagen's smart traffic signals prioritize buses and bicycles to promote sustainability by making environmentally-friendly commuting easier than ever.
Drone English Channel

This drone just made a record setting 72-minute flight across the English Channel

One British pilot has upended the drone world, guiding a custom quadcopter across the English Channel in a stunning 72-minute flight.
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Motorola unveils fully wireless earbuds at MWC with the new Verve Ones

Motorola showed off its take on the burgeoning world of fully wireless earbuds here at MWC 2016 with the new Verve Ones.
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Airbus’s ‘bench-style’ seating may not be as horrendous as it sounds

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GMA wants to take you on a VR safari with help from IM360

If the mark of great television is the ability to truly transport its audience, then Good Morning America may have something spectacular up its sleeve.
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Meet the Ardumower: a 3D-printed robotic lawn mower you can build for under $300

The Ardumower is a DIY robotic lawn mower that you can print and assemble yourself for about $250-$300.
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Hasbro has resurrected the classic memory game ‘Simon’ with 21st century tech

Meet the Simon Air, the touch-free version of the classic game that is selling for just $20.
sony xperia projector

Sony’s interactive Xperia Projector concept puts the future within reach

We checked out Sony's futuristic new interactive projector at MWC 2016, the Xperia Projector concept.
FDL-1 foam launcher/turret Kickstarter

The FDL-1 is a programmable dart gun and turret that you can 3D print

The FDL-1 is a 3D-printed dart gun that is programmable and controllable from a mobile device when in turret form. It can launch darts at custom speeds.
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NASA plans its next giant space telescope, and it’s so much cooler than Hubble

The Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) will be every bit as precise and powerful as the Hubble, but will have 100 times the field of view.
hoverboard

Feds to consumers: there’s literally no safe hoverboard

According to a new letter from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there is no such thing as a safe hoverboard
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The FitPal promises to be the most comprehensive heart rate wearable yet

FitPal is a patch that adheres directly to your skin, giving you the potential to unlock the most precise and comprehensive heart rate data on the market.
swagway hoverboard safety

Swagway says stop using its hoverboards until further notice

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Forward to the Future: The world's first hoverboard is now on Kickstarter

Want to feel like you're part of something bigger than yourself? Taking part in ArcaBoard's new Kickstarter campaign may be just the medicine for you.
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Going under: Iceberg basements let the super-rich build multiple stories below ground

Iceberg basements are the way to go when land is very expensive but you want a big house for your Uncle Scrooge-style money pit.
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A 19-year-old kid built this free robo-lawyer, and it has already appealed over $3M in parking tickets

This free robotic lawyer has appealed more than $3 million in parking tickets, and was built by a 19-year-old British programmer named Joshua Browder.
smart medical devices injectable radio

This tiny new radio module can wirelessly broadcast data from inside the human body

pew human enhancement bionic arm

Mind-controlled robotic arm lets users wiggle individual fingers with just a thought

A new prototype of a mind-controlled prosthetic arm can wiggle individual fingers with just a thought thanks to brain mapping and programming technology
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Virgin Galactic unveils its new and improved SpaceShipTwo

After publishing a press release revealing an imminent unveil, Virgin Galactic officially shared photos of its new and improved SpaceShipTwo.
Google Chrome Battery

Google’s plan to speed up the mobile Web could start on February 24

Google has introduced its own platform for publishers, named Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP). It is an open source project to build a faster mobile Web.
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China is displacing over 9,000 people to build the world’s largest radio telescope

According to new reports, over 9,000 residents of Guizhou’s Pingtang and Luodian counties are being "evacuated" to make way for a giant radio telescope.
three armed drummer georgia tech robotic drumming arm

This cool robotic appendage turns you into a three-armed drummer

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Future Motion withdraws patent infringement action against Changzhou

After filing a legal action to get Changzhou and its Trotter hoverboard banned from CES 2016, OneWheel maker Future Motion has withdrawn its patent lawsuit.
rewalk exoskeleton

Health insurer required to cover exoskeleton for mobility-challenged patient

In a landmark decision, a medical review board has ruled that a health insurance company must extend coverage for a patient's ReWalk exoskeleton.
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Burdened by blemishes? This smart mirror diagnoses your skin conditions and offer tips  

LG U+'s LTE Magic Mirror uses high-def cameras to analyze every pore and wrinkle, then give you beauty tips. Unfortunately, it's only available in Korea.
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A railgun may grace the turret of the Navy’s next-generation Zumwalt destroyer

Railguns are such a promising technology that a Navy admiral wants to skip the time-consuming prototype stage and begin deploying the weapon.
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Peter Diamandis’ XPRIZE to award the brightest advancement in AI with $5 million

Speaking at a TED conference in Vancouver, XPRIZE CEO and founder Peter Diamandis announced a new $5 million award for innovative advancements in AI.