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The Prepd Pack lunchbox will do everything but make your lunch

The Prepd Pack Lunchbox comes with removable modular containers, magnetic cutlery, and a companion app for all your meal planning.

British astronaut Tim Peake demonstrates how to make coffee in space

In a new video, British astronaut Tim Peake shows us how to make coffee aboard the International Space Station.
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Electrolux’s new washer premixes water and detergent for a better clean, even in cold H20

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The Amazon Echo will now narrate your books for you with Alexa

Amazon's Alexa can now narrate Kindle books by way of the Echo -- just say, "Alex, read [title]," and you'll be able to enjoy the latest pages of your book.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: BlipCast headphones, an alarm clock rug, and more

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Tech me beautiful: Gadgets that promise to make your skin look great

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Haier buys GE Appliances for $5.4 billion

GE has been trying to sell off its appliance division, and it has now struck a deal with China's Haier for $5.4 billion.
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Branching out? Airbnb most wished-for property type is a treehouse

Airbnb has a feature called Wish List, where people can put places and properties for trips they're planning or just dreaming about.
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Even rectal thermometers can connect to your smartphone now

Smartphone-connected electronics are dime a dozen at this point, where now even digital thermometers are putting their readings on your phone.
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A software bug caused Nest users to wake up to drained batteries, chilly homes

An bug in a December software update left Nest thermostats with drained batteries in early January. The connected thermostats required a manual fix.
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Apple could make a play for Time Warner to jumpstart TV streaming service

A report says Apple is interested in purchasing Time Warner for a possible TV streaming service.
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Nest, Amazon Echo, and HomeKit now work with a lot more devices

At CES 2016, Nest, Amazon Echo, and Apple HomeKit all added compatible new devices. Receive oven alerts while outside, and talk to your fans and blinds.
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A VR look inside the home of the future at CES 2016

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More than free shipping: The many perks of Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime is one of the best deals out there, providing members with a long list of lucrative benefits, some of which you may not be aware of.
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The old incandescent bulb just got an upgrade that makes them more efficient

The Incandescent light bulb have just stepped into the Twenty-First century. Researchers created a filament upgrade that "recycles light."
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Kiba is an automated home video maker that takes care of the filming and editing for you

Kiba has launched its automated home video maker, which features voice control and does the editing for you.
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Some of the coolest home tech from CES 2016

Check out our roundup of some of the coolest smart-home tech we saw at CES 2016.
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If you don't want to spend $180 on the Amazon Echo, a new version is reportedly coming soon

Amazon might be preparing to announce a new version of its virtual assistant, Echo, in the next few weeks. The new version will be smaller and cheaper.
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End of an era: The Playboy Mansion is up for sale at $200M, but Hef gets to stay

Soon to be non-nude magazine Playboy is looking to sell its iconic mansion for $200 million dollars, but with the contingency that Hugh Hefner gets to stay.
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This robot butler is an Intel-Segway lovechild … and we totally want one

The Segway Robot combines the mobility of a hoverboard with the power of Intel's latest tech, allowing it to track movement, sense objects, and more.
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Inside Qualcomm’s Invisible Museum and the future of Silicon Valley

Qualcomm's Invisible Museum setup guides you through the future of smart tech with connected cities and 5G.
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Anthony Bourdain and a master bladesmith forged a katana-style chef’s knife out of meteorite steel

Master bladesmith Bob Kramer melts a meteorite to make the perfect chef's knife for Anthony Bourdain in the style of ancient Japanese samurai katanas
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Bad news, college students: Pizza boxes contain toxic chemicals

Certain chemicals currently used to repel oil and water in pizza boxes should also repel you. The FDA says your pizza box could be making you sick.
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This mini WattUp transmitter can charge your smartwatch while you’re wearing it

Energous demoed its mini WattUp transmitter at CES 2016, which brings true over-the-air wireless charging to IoT and wearable devices.
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Corning wants its Gorilla Glass to turn all your surfaces into touchscreens

Corning had a number of ways its Gorilla Glass could be used in the home (such as on the doors of refrigerators) and outside, on display at CES 2016.
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Android TV and Google Cast get new partners, multiroom sync support

Google announced new partners for Android TV and Google Cast. In addition, Google cast will gain multiroom sync support soon.
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Instead of buying a whole new fridge, you can stick this camera inside yours

Smarter introduced three products at CES 2016 aimed at making your home a little more connected, without having to buy all new smart appliances.
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NXT-ID’s Wocket is an all-in-one payments solution that can truly replace your wallet

NXT-ID's Wocket consolidates all you credit, debit, loyalty, and membership cards through a combination of magnetic and wireless technology.
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Sleepion is a three-in-one sensory stimulator that promises to put you to sleep

Sleepion is a three-in-one sensory device that promises to put you to sleep by stimulating hearing, vision, and smell in a soothing 45-minute cycle.
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The Hypnos hoodie lets you nap anywhere with its built-in pillow

The Hypnos hoodie has a pillow built in to the hood, and is perfect for "creatives, travelers, commuters and anybody who has a moment to take a rest."
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The Hydrao Smart Shower aims to curb your water consumption with LEDs

Tracking your water usage isn't always easy. Thankfully, the Hydrao Smart Shower monitors your usage and lets you know where you stand using a set of LEDs.
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Samsung’s 4-Door Flex Refrigerator’s 21.5-inch touchscreen has it all

With a 21.5-inch LCD touchscreen, Samsung’s 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with Family Hub wants you to gather around your fridge way more often.

Samsung's AddWash washing machine lets you add to the wash mid-cycle

Excerpt: Samsung has several new appliances introduced at CES 2016, including a front load washer with AddWash.
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Google’s first Brillo and Weave partners introduced at CES

A number of manufacturers are finally announcing intentions to develop products using Google's Internet of Things made up of Brillo and Weave.
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