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Groundbreaking adhesive tape will repel any liquid you can think of

Researchers at Colorado State University have created a Scotch Tape-style adhesive which is able to repel virtually any liquid you can think of.
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Create a smart home on the cheap during Samsung’s SmartThings sale

Give your home a massive tech upgrade during Samsung's SmartThings sale.
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Machine learning for all: Works with Nest gets new abilities

Nest's "Works with Nest" program now takes advantage of parent company Alphabet's research in machine learning, letting third parties get in on the fun.
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San Francisco’s most expensive home just sold for a staggering $21.8 million

Located near Pacific Heights in San Francisco, a gorgeous $21.8 million mansion just sold making it the most expensive home sold in the city this year.
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The Swon smart shower tracker will save you money and help the environment

Swon is a smart Wi-Fi-connected device which attaches to your existing shower head and tells your phone how much water and energy you’re using.
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The Plum wine dispenser preserves opened bottles for up to 90 days

The Plum wine dispenser, a temperature-controlled, internet-connected wine dispenser from entrepreneur David Koretz, preserves your wine by the bottle.
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Want to go solar? SolarCity to pay $1,000 to any Airbnb host who makes the switch

To help more people turn to solar energy, SolarCity says it will pay $1,000 to any Airbnb host who installs its solar panels on their home.
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Reali really wants to replace realtors in the home-buying process

The Reali app allows you to shop for, and buy, a home while it handles mortgage approvals, bidding, offers, and even unlocking the doors.
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Reuse the Bluecup to make your perfect Nespresso blend

The Bluecup is a Nespresso pod you can use over and over again.
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Lose the remote: Open your garage door via phone, voice assistant, or IFTTT recipe

Skylink just launched the ATOMs Garage Door Opener, the first on the market that's compatible with If This Then That (IFTTT) recipes.
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Turn buildings solar without compromising on style with ‘invisible’ panels

By ditching conventional solar panel design in favor of common construction material, the Italian company Dyaqua offers panels in wood, stone, or cement.
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Got questions about Wednesday's final presidential debate? Just ask Alexa

If you have any pressing questions about the presidential debate Wednesday, we invite you to direct your questions to Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa.
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From campsite to boardroom — calling all versatile luggage fans

With an outer garment roll bag and an inner cylindrical bag, complete with backpack or messenger straps, the Henty CoPilot exemplifies luggage versatility.
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If you shun all coffee but Starbucks, the Verismo V may be the machine for you (Update)

Pop a pod in the Stabucks Verismo V and it will make you a coffee or espresso that tastes just like a barista made it.
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Toucan connected security camera is (very nearly) truly wireless

The Toucan smart security camera uses a clever adapter to let you set up your connected security camera without running wires.
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Amazon invented ESP so multiple Dots won't echo through your house

Amazon wants virtual voice assistants in every room but needed a way for them to keep them all from answering. Enter Echo Spatial Perception -- ESP.
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We snuck a peek inside Google’s first pop-up shop, and AI was everywhere

Google's pop-up shop in NYC opens its doors on Oct. 20. It houses all of Google's new products: Pixel, Chromecast Ultra, Google Home, Daydream View VR.
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Powerwall for all: Tesla turns to Panasonic for increased photovoltaic production

American automaker Tesla turned to frequent collaborator Panasonic yet again to increase its production of photovoltaic cells and modules in Buffalo.
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It’s the law: All new homes in Austin, Texas, must have smart thermostats

All new homes and apartments in Austin, Texas are required to have smart thermostats. The city views the new rule as a significant energy saving measure.
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Put your baby in the Snoo smart bed and finally get some sleep

Dr. Harvey Karp, author of the celebrated Happiest Baby on the Block and creator of the 5 S’s, launched his own smart baby bed, the Snoo.
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This smart coffee maker can brew 3 different ways, and has a built-in scale

The Gina is a smart coffee maker that lets you brew by immersion, pour over, or cold brew.
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Joy is a $500 tablet that’s a curated digital frame for your photos

The CEO of Joy wants to make digital photo albums better. His solution? A $500 tablet that can only do one thing.
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Kiën’s unique LED strip lights are encased in concrete and app controlled

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The AtmosFX digital projector makes decorating scarily easy

The AtmosFX holiday digital decorating kit gives you everything you need to create the liveliest display on your block this Halloween.
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Bonjour is an alarm clock that factors in traffic before letting you snooze

The Bonjour smart alarm clock will read your calendar, traffic information, and current weather conditions and set your alarm for you.
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Kallpa Coffee Machine concept makes you a partner in the brewing process

By scanning QR codes implanted on coffee pods, the Kallpa Coffee Machine concept aims to give owners quick access to nutritional and other information.
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Keep bacteria at bay by sterilizing objects with Cleanty, a mobile LED device

Cleanty lets you use light to quickly and easily sterilize objects around you, thereby significantly decreasing your chance of infection.
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Sony’s Qrio Smart Lock makes Indiegogo debut after finding success in Japan

The Qrio Smart Lock has made its debut on Indiegogo, where it's being sold for $248 to American backers.
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The new ART speakers from Tivoli look as good as they sound

A new set of two Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled speakers, the Cube and Orb from Tivoli Audio look as good as they sound.
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A robot cooked a crab bisque for us, and it was spectacular

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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Levitating turntables, a tent-hammock hybrid

Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!

These Halloween decorations are on freak

We rounded up some of the best Halloween decorations from years past. Check them out ... if you dare.
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Robert Downey Jr. is offering to voice Zuckerberg’s AI butler … on one condition

Tony Stark could be the voice of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s digital assistant. Robert Downey Jr is offering to voice the AI on one condition.
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Weekly Rewind: Massive Prius recall, Note 7 woes get worse, and more

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
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