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The Robotic, Self-installing Car Seat from 4moms Makes Safety Simple

4mom's new self-installing car seat takes the guesswork out of the process that leaves three out of every four seats improperly installed.

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Huawei’s Partnership With Swarovski Yields Sparkling New Smartwatches

Huawei’s Elegant and Jewel designs bring high class style to their Android Wear watch line.

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Huawei Mate 8 Android Smartphone Boasts Performance and Style

The Mate 8 makes a great phone for Android users looking for on-the-go power and productivity.

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To See Inside This Fridge, Just Knock

LG's futuristic Signature refrigerator opens by itself and shows you what's inside with just a knock.

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Lumosity to Pay $2M Fine for Deceptive Ads on Brain Training Games

Does Lumosity sharpen the brain as its makers claim it does? There's no scientific proof, so the FTC complained and fined Lumos Labs $2 million.

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Samsung's New Refrigerator Is Also a Giant Tablet

Samsung wants you to say goodbye to your paper-cluttered fridge door and hello to a fancy touch screen. 

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New TVs Earn New Ultra HD Premium Seal

Looking for the very best UHD TV on the market? LG and Samsung have both earned the new Ultra HD Premium seal for their top 4K TVs.

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Fitbit's Blaze Puts Fitness Tracking into a Fashionable Watch

Fitbit's latest fitness tracker encroaches on Android and Apple Watch territory with its stylish new Fitbit Blaze.

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Whirlpool Makes it Easier than Ever to Live Green

Whirlpool builds on its award-winning innovation and eco-initiatives at CES 2016, showcasing new products incorporating eco-friendly technology.

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LG Combines All the Best New Tech Into a Razor Thin Display

LG’s 65B6 Flat OLED 4K HDR TV is the culmination of the TV advances of the last few years into a 2.7mm thick package. 

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Lenovo Intros the First PC with a Removable Wireless Projector

The removable wireless projector in Lenovo’s new ideacentre 610S desktop can turn any wall into a 100-inch screen.

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These Travel Cases Let You Carry Your Laptop Without Fear of Theft

If you’re looking for a way to carry your laptop and other gear securely, Kensington’s new SecureTrek line of backpacks and cases is a stylish option.

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Samsung’s Atmos Soundbar Makes Home Theater Sound More Immersive

If you’ve ever wanted to watch a helicopter fly across a screen and hear it fly above you, too, this soundbar is for you.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1: From Laptop to Projector to 3D Camera

The Lenovo X1 transforms from a tablet to a laptop and comes with optional modules that let you use it as a laptop, a projector or a 3D camera.

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Hands-on with the BoomStick Headphone Audio Enhancer

The BoomStick claims to add depth and richness to any pair of headphones. How does it really perform?

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Sengled's New Voice Lightbulbs Respond to Your Commands

If you've been waiting to control your lightbulbs and find out the answers to life's questions with your voice, Sengled's Voice has you covered.

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The Beatles: Finally Available on Streaming Services

At 12:01 AM on December 24, 2015 you'll be able to go to pretty much any streaming service and listen to The Beatles.

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FTC $100M Fine Underscores Failures of LifeLock

With LifeLock discredited by the FTC, find out the right way to protect yourself from identity theft.

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Top Google Searches of 2015

Google just released its 2015 Year in Search, and you’ll want to see what's on it and our refresher of the top terms.

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Check the Mail Without Walking to Your Mailbox

The USPS' newly launched Informed Delivery service captures and emails images of letter-size mail that's on its way to your mailbox.

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Google Play Music vs. Apple Music Family Plans: Which is Better?

We took a look at Google Play Music and Apple Music’s family plans to find out which one is better at keeping the family harmony.

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Professional Home Monitoring Only When You Need It

Samsung SmartThings and Scout Alarm make 24/7 professional home monitoring do-it-yourself, easy to install and affordable.

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Top 10 Android Apps and Games of 2015

Google just released its lists of top-rated apps and games of 2015. Find out what made this year's lists.

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YouTube's Top 10 Videos of 2015

What's hot on YouTube? Take a look at the 10 most-viewed YouTube videos in the year 2015.

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Internet Access Makes Us Less Confident

The Internet has provided us with quick and easy access to information for decades now, but has this convenience affected the way we think?

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Announcing the Launch of the Techlicious Store

Check out our new Techlicious store, with hundreds of products that are fun, educational and will make your life more convenient.

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Amazon Offers Showtime, Starz & More at a Discount to Prime Members

Amazon offering Showtime, Starz and many other streaming video services at a discount to Prime members, plus unified search across services for Fire TV.

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What's in Store for the Apple Watch 2?

If the original Apple Watch impressed you, find out what major features the highly anticipated Apple Watch 2 has in store.

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Wi-Fi Calling Finally Coming to Verizon

Verizon customers will now be able to make calls via Wi-Fi even when no cellular signal is available, starting with a select number of phones.

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Google Calendar Makes Your To-Do List Better

The Google Calendar app now lets you add to-do reminders that will keep tasks stay top of mind so you stay on track.

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Amazon Announces the Best Fire Tablet for Reading

Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Reader’s Edition can do everything a Fire can, but adds a leather case and a year of Kindle Unlimited for $100 cheaper.

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Google Collecting Data on Students Through School Laptops

Has Google been collecting personal information from your children's school laptops without your consent? Find out why and what's being done.

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Night Readers Get Blue Light Filter for Amazon Fire Tablets

A software update for Amazon Fire tablets brings a blue light filter to help you sleep after nighttime reading, parental controls and a kid-friendly browser.

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360-Degree Videos of Performing Arts Come to Google

What if you could watch a theatrical or musical performance in something like Google Street View? Now you can — in 360 degrees of artistic glory.

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Chrome Data Saver Slashes Loading Time Over Slow Connections

Save about 70 percent of your mobile data and speed up page loading over slow connections with mobile Chrome's updated Data Saver mode.

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Swatch's Analog Bellamy Watch Lets You Pay from Your Wrist

A stylish new analog wristwatch from Swatch lets you pay for purchases with a tap of the wrist at the checkout register.

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VTech Cyberattack Exposes Data of 200,000 Kids and 5 Million Parents

The servers of VTech's Learning Lodge app store were hacked in mid-November, exposing personal information of 5 million parents and 200,000 children.

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Facebook Most-Used Words Quiz Causing 'Privacy Nightmares'

Did you click the popular app that tells what your most-used words on Facebook are? You may be open to massive privacy issues; Techlicious explains.

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Google Can Remotely Access Unencrypted Android Devices

Is your Android phone vulnerable to a remote reset by Google? It might be, if full-disk encryption isn't enabled and it runs an older version of Android.

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Viber Lets You Delete Messages You Wish You Hadn't Sent

Accidentally sent a Viber message that you shouldn't have? Viber's updated app now lets you take it back before it creates trouble.

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Windows 10 Use Rises as Windows 7 Declines, Say Reports

Recent data shows Windows 10 use has grown 12.4 percent from early 2015, as Windows 7 use shrank 7 percent.

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Facebook Alerted State Department to Iranian Cyberattacks

Facebook's new alert system tipped off U.S. State Department officials to an Iranian cyberattack on their email and social media accounts.

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Amazon Prime Members Get Free Video Streaming on JetBlue

Amazon Prime subscribers will look forward to those long flights now that they can binge-watch movies and TV series on flights with JetBlue.

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VidMob: Your Videos, Professionally Edited Easily & Affordably

VidMob offers an easy and inexpensive way to transform your raw video clips and photos into shareable memories, adventures, stories, and more.

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Belgians Tweet Cat Pics to Preserve Security Lockdown

When the police ask you to say nothing about an ongoing hunt for terrorists in your city, what do you do? Why, post cat pics on Twitter, of course.

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Fitbit Adds Automatic Workout and Heart Rate Tracking

Wait, did you remember to start logging your exercise session before you began jogging? Worry no more with automatic logging on your Fitbit Charge HR or Surge.

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Children the Weak Link in American Family Cyber Security

One in three American families suffers online security lapses caused by a child. Are Americans taking computer security for granted?

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Yahoo Mail Locks Out Users Who Block Ads

Should free email service users be able to block the ads that help pay for the service? Yahoo Mail is testing lock-outs for users who block ads.

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Microsoft Offers 10-Cent Movies, Music and Apps for 10 Days

If you've upgraded to Windows 10, you can snag many Microsoft apps, movies and music for 10 cents each for the 10 days leading up to Cyber Monday.

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Officials Push for Encryption Backdoors after Paris Terrorist Attacks

Government officials are calling again for 'backdoors' to undermine encryption technology. It's as bad an idea as ever. Here's why.

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Google Adds App Content to Search Results

Google Search has begun indexing Android app content and allowing you to stream apps so you can use them even if they're not installed on your phone.

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Amazon Boosts Security with Two-Factor Authentication

To improve account security, Amazon began offering two-factor authentication, requiring both your password and a generated security code for new devices.

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The $85 Asus Chromebit Turns TVs or Monitors to Full Computers

Have an old monitor or TV gathering dust? With the $85 Google Chromebit, turn it into a full-fledged computer running Chrome OS.

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New Google Photos Features Help Free Up Storage Space

New storage management features on Google's Photos app lets you conveniently back up, delete and store photos on your phone and in the cloud.

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TrackR Atlas Tells You Where Your Personal Belongings Are

Looking for your missing car keys? The TrackR Atlas not only keeps tabs on where your belongings are, but also tells you which room they are in.

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Tech Companies Respond to Paris Terrorism With Compassion

Tech companies stepped up after terrorist attacks in Paris with compassion and free services for everyone affected.

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How to Make and Receive Free Phone Calls on Your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Out of minutes? Google's recently updated Google Hangouts app lets you make calls to and receive calls from any number in the U.S. or Canada for free.

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Xbox One Now Plays Xbox 360 Games

Microsoft listened to Xbox One users. The result? A major overhaul of the console, including backward compatibility with Xbox 360 games and more.

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Trim Helps You Identify & Cancel Unwanted Subscriptions

Can't remember all those services and products you subscribed to that you don't want anymore? Let Trim help you keep track of them and easily cancel those you don’t want.

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Google Makes It Easier to Control What Others See About You

Google's new About Me tool offers a convenient way to see and control what personal information Google services shares about you.

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Facebook Notify App Sends News to your iPhone Lock Screen

Can't get enough news? If you use an iPhone, try Facebook's new Notify app and get news and other topical notifications pushed to your lock screen.

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T-Mobile Offers Unlimited, Free Video Streaming

Stream unlimited flicks to your mobile device without eating into your LTE data plan, with T-Mobile's Binge On.

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These Popular Apps Are Secretly Sharing Personal Data

That free Android or iOS app on your phone may be silently sending your sensitive personal data to third-party services without letting you know.

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BlackBerry Ships Its First Android Phone

BlackBerry or Android? You no longer have to choose. But can the BlackBerry Priv steal the limelight from other high-end Android phones currently on the market?

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Triby Converts Your Kitchen Into a Family Communication Hub

The Triby connected speaker makes it easy to call or send messages to the kids at home — and with its magnetic back, it sticks right on the fridge door.

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Circle With Disney Controls Screen Time on Every Device

Control your kids' screen time with Circle with Disney, a $100 device that gives you control over every app and device your kids are using.

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How to Find the Best Apple TV Apps

Looking for the best tvOS apps? Now you can consult Apple TV's new Top Charts to browse Top Paid, Top Free and Top Grossing tvOS apps.

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T-Mobile 4G LTE CellSpot Creates Your Own Mini Cell Tower

Need better reception at home? Install your own mini cell tower to get LTE coverage for an area of 3,000 square feet using T-Mobile's 4G LTE CellSpot.

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Google Inbox Suggests Replies for Incoming Email

Google Inbox's new Smart Reply feature analyzes your email messages and suggests possible replies. All you have to do is choose one and tap Send.

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Facebook Lets Strangers Contact You Via Messages

Facebook has quietly let strangers contact you through your Messages "Other" mailbox, now people who aren't your Facebook friends will pop up as Message Requests.

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New Shopping Service Debuts on Amazon Fire TV

Amazon is adding e-commerce functions to its Fire TV, so you can browse and buy items on your TV. A shopping channel is in the pipeline for next year.

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Snapchat Adds Fun New Video Effects

The Snapchat app makes videos more interesting with new filters for playing videos in slow-mo, fast-forward or rewind, among other new features.

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Facebook Adds Card-Style Notifications to Mobile App

Facebook notifications just got more useful with a new update lets you customize your notifications to show timely information important to you.

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Garmin Launches Smart Scale & Waterproof Fitness Smartwatch

Garmin launches its first Smart Scale and the new waterproof Garmin Vivosmart HR, its first-ever activity tracker with built-in continuous heart rate monitoring.

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5 Biggest Tech Company Lies

Some respected companies don’t seem to be above lying if it means making more sales. These are five of the biggest whoppers we've heard.

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Microsoft's First Flagship Store Opens in Manhattan

Taking Apple's formula but adding new twists to it, Microsoft threw open the doors to its flagship store in Manhattan this week.

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Yale Announces Peephole Cam & Nest Connected Lock

Yale has plans to jump to the front of the burgeoning category of smartphone- and smartwatch-controlled door locks and peephole cameras with its Real Living line of security products.

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Facebook Fixes Battery Drain Issues in iOS App

Has your iPhone battery been draining faster than usual lately? Facebook for iOS may be to blame. Find out what you can do to stop the drain.

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Facebook Search Now Lists Everyone's Public Posts

Facebook's widened search function gives you results from its index of 2 trillion public posts, so you can find posts even from non-friends.

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Apple's China Operations Now Running on 100% Green Power

Another reason to feel good about your iPhone: Apple now uses energy from clean and renewable sources to power its China operations.

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Fossil Unveils Android Wear Smartwatch and Smart Wearables

Fossil's new smartwatch and connected wearables track your activities, show phone notifications and more.

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YouTube Red Offers Movie and Music Subscription Service

With a YouTube Red subscription, you'll enjoy ad-free videos and music, save and watch content offline and play videos in the background.

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BeON Smart Bulb Turns Your Lights On When You're Away

The BeON smart LED bulb remembers your lighting routine and uses it to keep burglars away when you're not home. Find out more about this bright idea.

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Hands On with Lenovo Yoga 900 Laptop & Yoga Home 900 All-in-One

Lenovo focuses on portability with the new Yoga 900 Convertible Laptop and the Yoga Home 900 Portable all-in-one.

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Apple App Store Bans 256 Apps Secretly Taking Personal Data

Apple has booted more than 250 apps off the App Store after security researchers found that the apps were secretly harvesting personal information from users.

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Scammers Taking Advantage of New Chip Credit Cards

Are you still waiting to receive your smartchip credit card? Scammers are taking advantage of this wave of new card shipments to steal your identity. Follow our tips to keep your personal data safe.

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HTC One A9: An iPhone Clone?

The HTC One A9 may look like an iPhone, but it's no clone. It's packed with Android 6.0, powerful hardware, top-notch audio and an excellent camera.

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Apple iWork Upgrades Boost Productivity

Apple rolled out big updates to its iWork suite of apps (Pages, Numbers and Keynote) to help you work more efficiently. Find out what's in store for you.

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Yahoo Mail Gets Password-free Log-In, Third-Party Email

This month, you'll be able to log into your other email accounts from Yahoo Mail, sign in without using a password and more.

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AT&T to Let You Use One Phone Number for Multiple Devices

If you’re on the AT&T network, you’ll soon be able to answer that incoming call using whatever device you have closest at hand.

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Siri-Controlled Smart Door Lock & Video Doorbell

Now you can have Siri control your home's door locks and peer through a doorbell videocam to see who's ringing.

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Sony Offers Universal Media Remote Control for PlayStation 4

With the Universal Media Remote for the Sony PlayStation 4, you won’t need to use your game controller to watch movies using your console.

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Apple Updates iMacs with Eye-Popping Ultra HD Displays

Want to watch those 4K videos you took with your smartphone? Apple has upgraded the displays on its 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs and much more.

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Kwikset Kevo Plus Adds Remote Unlocking

Upgrade your Kwikset Kevo smart deadbolt lock to get features that let you control and check the status of your lock from afar.

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Facebook Tests Shopping Feed

Facebook is testing new ways solutions to make shopping and product discovery easier. Among them is a dedicated Shopping feed.

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Windows 10 to Get Skype Ingtegration, Smarter Cortana & More

Windows 10 is getting a bunch of new features including Skype integration, a smarter Cortana and improvements to the Edge browser.

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The First Future-Proof 4K UHD TVs Are Here

 The best 4K UHD content streaming from Netflix and others, playable on 4K UHD Blue-ray and eventually broadcast requires one of these Dolby Vision-equipped TVs.

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iPhone 6s with Samsung A9 Chip Shows Shorter Battery Life

Just bought a new iPhone 6s or 6s Plus? There’s a 50% chance that you got a phone that heats up and drains power faster. Find out if you're affected.

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AT&T iPhone Customers Get Wi-Fi Calling

Users of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus on AT&T can now use Wi-Fi to make calls or send texts even in areas with no cellular coverage.

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Cobra JumPack Jump-starts Your Car, Charges Your Phone

The new slimmer and lighter Cobra JumPack CPP 8000 can jump-start your car as well as charge your smartphone, tablet or other mobile device.

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