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Small is the new big: The iPhone SE is going to make compact cool again

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Why the hell wouldn’t you upgrade to Windows 10?

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Sony’s new premium-only TV strategy is either crazy or genius

Sony is shooting for a premium-only paradigm, opting for a program that prioritizes quality over quantity. But will the strategy work?
Samsung Wearable Prototypes

Why smart clothes, not watches, are the future of wearables

Smart clothes are the perfect solution to the wearable problem. They'll make you look stylish, not like a cyborg.
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5 reasons why Black Friday is totally pointless

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The Internet of Things is now the Smart Home: New name, same frustrating problems

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It’s time we make ‘code’ an official language, and teach it in every school

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Why LG’s G4 is the perfect Swiss Army Knife for a digital nomad

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Oil, watercolor, or pixels? Why artists will flock to Apple’s Pencil

When paired with the amazing Apple Pencil, the iPad pro will be powerful enough to take on the Wacom tablet and become the digital canvas of choice.
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So close, but so far: New Apple TV is still steps away from Jobs’ ultimate vision

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Netflix has a new nemesis as Hulu cuts commercials, hooks huge shows

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Slow cars rule: Why more horsepower doesn’t equal more fun

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Stagnant? Nah. PCs are improving faster than you thought

Today's software often doesn't need a powerful PC to run smoothly, but that doesn't mean progress is slowing. In fact, the home PC is rapidly advancing.
Android Phone

Why a billion Android phones will never be safe

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Why Netflix is poised to become the biggest TV network in the world

OnePlus 2

For the OnePlus 2 to be the best deal in Android, it has to defeat Motorola first

New Music Friday

Why the end of New Music Tuesday signals the true death of the CD

CD shipments are declining by tens of millions each year, and the shift to New Music Fridays will further push music toward the Web and digital media.
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In defense of laptop batteries: Why they deserve some respect

Laptop batteries rarely grab headlines, but that have changed. Today's slim, attractive and long-lasting notebooks wouldn't be possible without them.
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Not so fast: Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay have a dashboard full of downsides

Future of Wireless Conference

We may not need 5G Speeds by 2020: Here’s why

A roundtable discussion was held at the Future of Wireless international conference asking the question "Do we need 5G?" It turns out that while we as tech fans always want the latest, 5G is one case where we could be being duped.
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Don’t worship your ‘definitive’ disc, movies were meant to evolve

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3 reasons Apple bowed to Taylor Swift’s demand to pay artists

Taylor Swift called out Apple Music for refusing to pay artists during the service's forthcoming free trial. Hours later Apple backed down -- but why?
Apple Watch Presentation

Dear smartwatch makers, what the hell is wrong with you?

Smartwatch makers like Apple and Samsung need to start asking hard questions. Namely: Why would anyone want a smartwatch?
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E3 2015 proves to be one small step forward for womankind

2014 saw controversy as women brought attention to their representation in games and the industry. E3 2015 showed a positive response to that call to action.
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Windows 10 just might save the Xbox One

Xbox One had a terrible launch, but fans need not worry. Windows 10 is coming to the rescue with new features and quicker development.
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Stop! Why it’s a bad idea to buy an iPad, for now

The new multi-tasking feature in iOS 9 may look like a compelling reason to go out and pick up an iPad Air 2, but you should wait for the iPad Pro instead.
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Stratos’ futuristic credit card could simplify your wallet, but not yet

The Stratos smart card stores all your credit cards in one very secure piece of plastic. We used the Stratos card for a few weeks to test out the credit card of the future.
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Will iOS 9 finally let the iPad replace your laptop?

Apple has announced that iOS 9 will bring multi-tasking to the iPad at long last, but are dreams of replacing your laptop achievable, or overly optimistic?
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What Thunderbolt 3 means for the future of PC connection standards

With an extensive list of major tech companies backing it up, Thunderbolt’s future looks brighter than ever.
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Will free upgrades wreck Windows 10 for geeks?

Windows 10 will turn into a walled garden. Most Windows 10 users won't be able to delay or defer updates. They will also have to accept promotional apps.
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Windows 10 has seven editions – here’s how to tell which is for you

Microsoft's Windows 10 comes in seven different editions. That may sound like a recipe for confusion, but we've made the proper choice easy to understand.
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Underwhelmed by I/O 2015? Look again, because Google is changing the world

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Netflix is the new HBO, YouTube is the new MTV, and everything new is old

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Can Microsoft outsmart Google in search?

Microsoft's search engine now powers around 1 in 5 desktop searches in the US, and Bing's focus is shifting. Could Bing win the search engine battle?