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Samsung’s introduces the shrunk-down (but still sensor-packed) Galaxy S5 mini

There’s no U.S. date yet, but the S5 mini is rolling out in global markets to the coming weeks.

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Does Android Wear make Google Glass obsolete?

Google handed out a few thousand Android Wear devices at Google I/O last week, and the public release of Wear is just days away. With all this new focus on smartwatches, what’s to become of everyone’s favorite face computer, Google … Continue reading

What you missed at CE Week

It may have gotten overshadowed by all the hoopla surrounding Google I/O and its multitude of announcements last week, but there was another big tech event happening across the country. At the same time Google was wowing crowds in San … Continue reading

Six smokin’ apps for grillin’ at your next BBQ

The weather is heating up, which makes it the perfect time to heat up our outdoor kitchens. Namely: The grill. Whether you go for charcoal or gas, meats or veggies, or sauces or rubs, there is a multitude of tools … Continue reading

Android Wear smartwatches: Specs, prices and launch dates for all known models

Android Wear is here, and it seems like everyone wants a piece of the smartwatch action. Heck, even Fossil is listed as an Android Wear partner (though we haven’t heard any rumors that point to an imminent Fossil release). To … Continue reading

Microsoft’s Cortana adds World Cup predictions—it’s been perfect so far

You can now ask Microsoft’s Cortana to predict who will win each World Cup match—and it’s 6-0 so far. But if you’re wondering who is expected to win the United States-Belgium match…

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Android Wear walkthrough: What it’s really like to use Google’s smartwatch OS

Context in, queries out I’ve been using Android Wear for just a few days now, but because Google’s new smartwatch OS is so simple and grokkable, I feel I’ve already drawn some reliable conclusions on its pros and cons. For … Continue reading

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More app install ads are coming to your Twitter Timeline

Twitter has been testing a new type of ad in your Timeline for a few months now, and it’s been such a hit for the network that you’ll be seeing a whole lot more of them. The mobile app install … Continue reading

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ET deals: HP 23xi IPS monitor for $135, 25-inch for $185

The HP Pavilion 23xi and 25xi both feature an edge-to-edge display with 178-degree viewing angles, and a resolution of 1920×1080. These are IPS displays — not inexpensive TN panels — so you can expect rich images and color consistency. The … Continue reading

TrackingPoint rifle lets you hit targets you can't see

TrackingPoint rifle lets you hit what you can’t see

TrackingPoint is making the science-fiction dream of having a gun that shoots around corners a reality. Sounds great for the battlefield, but they’re also selling it to anyone with $10,000.