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Behind the Screens 102914

TV and movies are melting into the same thing, and tech is stirring the pot

Wear Next 102714

Now cheaper than ever, fitness bands face an uphill run to stay relevant

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Like a catchy pop-song hook, synthetic engine noises are playing on repeat

Depending on whom you ask, augmented engine noises are either blasphemous or completely irrelevant.
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None of your favorite shows would have existed in an a la carte cable world

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Before smartwatches can stand solo, carriers need to rethink their plans

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The best part about the new iPads is Apple’s deal on the old iPads

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Apple iMac wish list: Five features we hope to see in Apple’s new desktops

New iMacs are likely to debut at Apple's October 16 event. Here are some things we want to see in Cupertino's new desktops.
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Smile, you’re always on camera! Now how did we get here?

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HTC gets it: Cool accessories should work with every phone

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With hype-devouring fans and copycat features, Tesla has become the Apple of cars

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How turbochargers are going to save the planet, while burning more rubber

A Volvo Drive-E powertrain concept with three turbochargers makes 450 horsepower from just 2.0 liters. Is this the future of internal combustion?
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What just happened? The best of #bendgate

The iPhone 6 may be the darling of the mobile world, but it does have its limitations. We assemble some terrific parodies from #bendgate.
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Microsoft needs to stop starting over with Windows phone

Microsoft has yet again decided to start over with mobile, signaling that the company doesn't quite know what it wants for its mobile users.
Lamborghini Asterion

Hybrid hypercars are here … but not to stay

The stunning new Lamborghini Asterion is the latest in the trend of hybrid hypercars.
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4 reasons Comcast’s tarnished reputation is beyond repair

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Windows 9’s Notifications Center better not be a repeat of Vista’s constant pop-ups

Windows 9 may include a Notifications Center. If so, it hopefully won't be a repeat of a mistake that Microsoft has made before.
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BlackBerry’s secret weapon isn’t the Passport, it’s a new CEO who can laugh

Apple TV 2014

Enough already! Why pundits predicting a TV from Apple are just plain wrong, again

Research Analyst Gene Munster has inaccurately preditced a TV made by Apple for years, and now he's at it again. But this time, we're not buying it.
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Let Bono be a lesson: Celeb tech endorsements are better for laughs than sales

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Formula E’s all-electric racecars are shaping the future of tomorrow’s EVs

Formula E electric racing made its debut in China this weekend, so we decided to take a deeper look and see what it is and why it it matters.
Athos wearable sensor gear

A smartass to match your smartphone and smartwatch

iPod Classic

For music lovers, the iPod Classic’s demise is like a favorite band breaking up

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Volvo and Ericsson partner to radically reshape the ‘Connected Car’

Volvo is refreshing its entire line-up and its approach to technology. To do this it is partnering with another Swedish company tech giant Ericsson.
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How IFA 2014 reshaped the landscape for wearable tech

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Rebirth! Here’s why new life is coming to the PC market

Multiple factors could combine over the next few months to inject new life into the PC market.
Glowbelt

7 upcoming wearables that make us laugh, cringe, and secretly covet

HTC One M8 for Windows

Now that the same phone can have Windows or Android, will anyone choose Windows?

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High tech, low price: Most tech-savvy cars under $30,000

Check out the best tech cars under $30,000. These cars (and crossovers) offer all of the latest technology at an affordable price.
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Why Dodge’s Hellcats should make the Germans very, very nervous

Not only is the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat the fastest most powerful four door sedan in the world, it also restores some of Detroit's lost glory.
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5 ways Amazon can make the next Fire Phone burn brighter

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High tech, low price: Most tech-savvy cars under $20,000

Behold the best tech cars for under $20,000. They're small in size, but big on features for the smartphone-addicted car buyer.
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Have you been to a Headphone Party? Why Quiet Events are making a lot of noise

Quiet Events holds silent disco parties in New York City. Just put your headphones on, select you DJ, and get your groove on.
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The Galaxy Alpha is proof that Samsung is terrified of iPhone 6

Hewlett-Packard HP-01

6 wearable gadgets that were ahead of their time (and not long for this world)