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It's September, so it's Apple Event time, what are you looking forward to?

It's finally here! The big Apple event, and the unveiling of the iPhone X. Time to check the trade-in price on your beat-up iPhone 7.
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Self-assembling nanoparticles turn this window into a mirror and back

Researchershave developed a smart window which transitions between being transparent and mirrored with the press of a button.
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TP-Link Kasa Cam KC120 is an affordable smart camera with Amazon Echo Show

TP-Link’s new smart home camera, the Kasa Cam KC120, is a small, simple, and affordable device that still packs a punch.
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Sprint-Vivint partnership lets consumers get smart home devices in stores

The Sprint-Vivint partnership means that consumers can buy an array of Vivint items in Sprint's brick-and-mortar stores.
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Dash's Rapid Cold Brew System can brew coffee in as little as 5 minutes

With the rapid cold brew system, coffee drinkers can enjoy a fresh cup of cold brew coffee in as little as 5 minutes.
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Like IKEA, but way easier: ‘Campaign Furniture’ perfects fancy flat-pack furniture

Campaign Furniture is crafting high-end, flat-pack furniture solutions that can be sent overnight and perfects the art of no-assembly.
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High-tech, tricked-out tiny homes bring new meaning to the simple life

Many tiny homes are showing up with built-in technology. From smart light bulbs to retractable awnings, bringing the bling is the new name of the game.
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These smart outdoor living products make it easier to grill and chill

Companion Group's smart outdoor living products bring the technology you love inside your home to the backyard.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Aquarium robots and LED globes

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
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The Miimo Type R smart lawnmower takes after the hottest version of the Civic

Honda unveiled a Miimo Type R smart mower concept to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Type R brand as well as the birth of the Fireblade.
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When waters rise, these flood-proof houses rise right with them

With rising oceans and stronger storms, flooding is only going to increase in the coming years. Could these flood-proof houses be the short-term solution?
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OdaKitchen's Smoothie Pro blender will pulverize just about anything

Really, there's no need to shell out oodles of money on macerated fruit, and it's all thanks to the OdaKitchen Smoothie Pro blender.
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802.11ax is Wi-Fi built for tomorrow’s hyper-connected home

Here’s everything you need to know about 802.11ax Wi-Fi, a faster, more reliable standard said to deliver four times the bandwidth of current wireless internet.
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Weekly Rewind: Apple’s new campus, Lilium’s flying cars, Lowe’s comic books

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
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Beautyrest Sleeptracker review

Highly accurate? No. But the Beautyrest Sleeptracker is still a good way to improve your sleep.
The Bread Lab

The Bread Lab and La Brea Bakery are working together to bring us delicious carbs

The carbs coming out of The Bread Lab at Washington State University and La Brea are a combination of taste and technology.
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A clever new analog clock doesn’t tell time — it tells you people’s location

Much like the Weasley's magic clock from Harry Potter, the Eta Clock will tell you where your loved ones are at any time of the day.
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Save the Earth (and yourself from restaurants) with Terra’s Kitchen

Meet Terra's Kitchen, a new solution for home cooks that differentiates itself with its environmentally friendly delivery.
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Store your beer and charge your phone with Sobro — a high-tech coffee table

Sobro is a coffee table that pairs with your phone to play music and keeps your drinks cold in its refrigerated drawer.
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Tired of how the Amazon Echo looks? Try this smart alarm clock from iHome

Meet the iAVS16 from iHome, a new bedside clock system that will not only render the rooster obsolete, but Amazon's own smart speakers, too.
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Control4 didn’t think outside the box for its invisible speaker, it invented one

Control4 and Triad reinvented the speaker box to deliver the Triad Designer Series speaker, a virtually invisible marvel of sound.
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Explore what Iron Man’s home might look like in real life with a 3D model

In a new 3D exercise from Archilogic, fan-fiction fanatics everywhere can explore what Iron Man's house might look like in real life.
CEDIA 2017 What We Expect

From Alexa to massive OLED TVs, CEDIA 2017 blueprints the future of home theater

CEDIA is where the homes of the future are born. Here's a rundown on the trends we expect to see on the floor at CEDIA 2017.
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Make laundry less of a chore with GE's new top-load washing machines

GE Appliances has debuted a new top-load laundry line that boasts three essential technologies aimed at tackling spills and splatters.
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AI robot Musio may not have a pulse, but it has the ability to understand users

Musio is a communication robot that is claimed to be "capable of interacting socially with people of all ages."
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Could a graphene filter be the key to helping us drink seawater?

Per a new study, we may soon be able to desalinate and purify water more easily than ever before with a graphene filter.
Kelvin K2 Smart Wine Monitor

Wine taste bad? The temperature may be to blame, but this gadget can help

With the Kelvin K2 Smart Wine Monitor you can find the right temperature for your bottle and get an alert on your phone when it's ready.
MOAI

Moai is like a Roomba for your fish tank that also live-streams underwater video

Moai is a camera-toting, glass-cleaning robot that will autonomously propel itself around your fish tank, scouring algae as it goes.
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Augmented reality bottle labels could change the way you view beer

This Washington-based brewery is using augmented reality bottle labels on its beer to draw more attention to consumers.
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Sharp home appliance lineup at IFA includes washer that auto-dispenses detergent

The lineup of Sharp home appliances at IFA 2017 includes an auto-dispensing laundry detergent washing machine and a dishwasher that can finish a load in less than 20 minutes
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No room for a dishwasher? Streamline Hoods may have a solution for you

Meet the new dishwasher and sink combination from Streamline Hoods. It's a countertop dishwasher with just as much power as big models.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Self-healing gear bags and 3D-printed jewelry

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
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With the Anthouse Pet Companion Robot, your dog will never be alone

This robot is the Roomba version of a dog's best friend. With a companion app, owners can control their Pet Companion Robot over Wi-Fi.
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New, more durable solar cells inspired by honeycomb design of insect eyes

Investigators from Stanford University have developed an innovative new solar cell design that's inspired by the eyes of insects.
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