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Mobile Audio AptX HD over-the-ear full

What is AptX HD and can it save wireless audio? We test it to find out

AptX HD is the newest audio technology that promises to help increase the sound quality from Bluetooth headphones to CD-quality resolution. We’ve put it to the test.
google feed personalization update

The feed in your Google app is about to get a whole lot more personalized

Google first launched "the feed" in the Google app late last year, but a new update introduces some big improvements.
Askedoo

Askedoo, a Q&A live-stream app, will remind you to never take Google for granted

This week, we tried out the live stream Q&A app Askedoo. But in an effort to modernize old text-based websites through video, it falls flat.
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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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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart soccer balls, vibro razors, drum rings

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Nevo hybrid smartwatch

What will it take to sell smartwatches? Just make us feel something

Smartwatches aren’t a big sales success because tech companies are making them and selling them like phones. The Swiss watch industry needs to step up and help out.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8

It’s safe. But here’s why you shouldn’t buy the Galaxy Note 8 (yet)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a very safe smartphone choice, and not just for good reasons, giving competitors a chance to shine this year.
It's Cool

‘It’s Cool’ weather alarm app reminds us the summer heat isn’t that scary

It's Cool is a weather app that notifies you when the weather is bearable enough to enjoy. Simply set the temperature and wait for the alarm.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Stackable grills and laser engravers

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Switching Center server lockers

When disaster strikes, this secret Verizon bunker keeps your phone working

Verizon's ultra-secure switching center in Yonkers, New York handles 300 million data connections every day. We took a tour to learn more.
Nokia 8 family flat

With ‘pure’ Android and Zeiss optics, the Nokia 8 does its badge proud

HMD Global's first flagship smartphone is the Nokia 8. It has an aluminum unibody and Zeiss cameras, but it isn't coming to the U.S.
FrontRow

FrontRow is a wearable camera that lets you live in the moment, and capture it

FrontRow is a wearable camera by Ubiquiti Labs. Hang it around your neck and press the media button to live-stream and capture moments.
Wi-Charge In-Room Wireless Charging

No cables, no hassle: Wi-Charge’s in-room wireless charging is coming next year

Early next year, Wi-Charge’s technology will charge your smartphone wirelessly in some public spaces, due to crucial FDA approval.
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Sprint’s 1Million Project connects 180,000 students to a free device and service

Sprint's 1Million Project will connect more than 180,000 high school students with a free device and free wireless service.
GoPro Quik QuikStories App

Editing videos a chore? GoPro Quik makes it fun and effortless

The GoPro Quik app has a new feature, QuikStories, that helps you create polished videos from your Hero5 Cameras without much effort.
Redkix

Tired of switching between email and Slack? You may want to try Redkix

If you're tired of juggling between Slack and email, Redkix may be the service for you. It integrates both for a seamless experience.
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Inside Bullitt, the British company making crazy phones for Kodak, CAT, and more

Based in Britain, Bullitt is the little-known company that builds niche smartphones for brands like Kodak, CAT, Land Rover, and more.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Portable grills, reusable color books, and more

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week.
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Thought the Snapchat filter was addicting? Try ‘Dancing Hot Dog’

If you can't get enough of the break-dancing hot dog emoji on Snapchat, you'll love playing 'Dancing Hot Dog.'
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HTC’s U11 has the best smartphone implementation of Amazon’s Alexa

The first smartphone to utilize Amazon's Alexa voice assistant was the Huawei Mate 9. Now, Alexa is also available on HTC's U11.
App Attack: LeapFrog Academy

Explore an educational 3D world with LeapFrog Academy

Having trouble keeping your kids from being glued to their tablets this summer? Check out the LeapFrog Academy app for educational content.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Sun-defying tents, bee monitors, dream masks

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Put your drone and your toothbrush on autopilot

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
App Attack: Street Fighter IV Champion Edition

K.O. on-the-go with Street Fighter IV Champion Edition

Looking for a blast from the past arcade game to play comfortably on-the-go? Check out Street Fighter IV Champion Edition for iOS.
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How Apple could bring augmented reality to the masses with ARKit and iOS 11

BondicEVO Liquid Plastic Welder

Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Liquid plastic welders and cheap 3D printers

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
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Casio’s G Shock is the new definition of a ‘hybrid’ smartwatch

Steve Jobs holding an iPhone.

The history of the iPhone: Charting 10 years of milestones

We celebrate the tenth anniversary of the smartphone that changed everything with a trip down memory lane.
Expectful

You can keep calm and carry on with Expectful

Using meditation, the iOS app Expectful focuses on improving the overall experience of pregnancy and motherhood.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Programmable drums and self-making bedsheets

Bezel-less phones on table

Bezel-less phones might be futuristic, but they come with compromises

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First, Huawei wants AI to help you. Then it wants AI to be you.

Huawei envisions a smart future, where man and technology come together, and the machine is so hyper-intelligent it knows what we want.
Garfield Go

Halide and Garfield Go will keep you moving without requiring exercise

Looking for two apps to get you out of your seat without much exercise? You'll want to check out Halide and Garfield Go.
Awesome Tech You Can't Buy Yet: Weed-killing robots, mini scuba tanks, and more

Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: Weed-killing robots, mini scuba tanks, and more

The Best Kickstarter and Indiegogo Projects combine equal parts ingenuity and inventiveness. Here's the best new ideas we've seen this week.