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The biggest bridges in the world

Humankind has built bridges for the better part of the last millenia, but in the 20th and 21st Century, we've taken bridge building to an entirely next level. These iconic structures are among some of the biggest, longest, tallest, and most innovative in the world.
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Virgin Galactic completes another test flight, this time with a passenger

Virgin Galactic's chief astronaut instructor Beth Moses rode the company's spacecraft as a passenger on Friday, a key milestone towards commercial availability of the flights later this year. Moses rode along to test "cabin design elements," the company says.
Loto Legend Vaporizer review

Loto Legend Vaporizer review

Induction heating is the future of cannabis vaporizers. Loto Labs wowed us with what probably is the best concentrate vaporizer on the market today, and if you’re okay with parting with $500 of your hard-earned money it should be your next dab rig. It heats up fast, produces massive clouds, and gets the job done.
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The best vape pens for weed

Vaping concentrates has become significantly more popular, especially among those that use cannabis for medicinal purposes. But don’t use just any vape pen: We found these five devices to be our favorites in 2019.
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The 10 most expensive drones that you (a civilian) can buy

Take a look at the most expensive drones around, from hoverbike drones to advanced surveillance machines.
Yuneec Mantis Q review

Yuneec Mantis Q review

Yuneec’s high-end drones are arguably the ones to beat in terms of flight control, design, and their photographic capabilities. But the company has struggled to make a low-end drone that makes sense, and the Mantis Q is no exception. It’s missing functionality that should be included in a drone at its price point.
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The best home weather stations for 2019

Home weather stations can not only tell you what's happening outside, but can also control your smart home devices. Want to turn your Philips Hue lights on when its dark, or your sprinklers off when it rains? Some of our top picks can do just that.
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CES 2019: The coolest new gadgets and gizmos from the show floor

From foldable TVs to sleep trackers and quantum computers, the Digital Trends team has scoured the CES 2019 show floor for the coolest gadgets and gizmos out there this year. Here are a few of our favorites, and expect more to come as the show stretches on.
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The Urgonight headband trains your brain waves for better sleep

Insomniac? Are you tired of wearing things during the night which only makes it more difficult for you to get a good night's sleep? One device at CES offers a solution. The Urgonight headband is a device you only need to wear a few times a week during the day to train your brain to sleep better.
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AirSelfie makes a course correction at CES 2019 with 3 new selfie drones

The AirSelfie 2 was a bit of a disaster: It was overpriced, underfeatured, and flew like a drunk hummingbird. The company seems to have taken note of the criticism, launching three new drones at more competitive price points, and two of them sport a few features that we're excited to test out.
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5 tech trends to watch in 2019 (and a reality check on last year’s picks)

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The best 3D printers under $1,000

Looking for a decent 3D printer that won't break the bank? Check out our regularly-updated list of the best 3D printers under $1,000
AirSelfie 2 Review

AirSelfie 2 review

The creators of the Airselfie 2 tout it as a flying photographer that fits in your pocket and snaps selfies from the sky. Unfortunately it’s more like a HandiCam controlled by a swarm of intoxicated bumblebees
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Volkswagen will spend $4 billion to connect its cars to the Internet of Things

As part of an effort to dramatically simplify the onboard systems of its cars, Volkswagen on Thursday announced a $4 billion investment in a new platform it calls vw.OS. The first cars running the new platform, part of its I.D. electric car line, will appear in 2020.
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The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend! Here’s how to watch

Thanks to a new moon, 2018's Perseid Meteor Shower will be much easier to view, with even the dimmest meteors observable by the naked eye. Here's how to see the show this weekend, and where the views will be the best.
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To infinity and beyond? Space Force may be a real thing by 2020

In a speech at the Pentagon, Vice President Mike Pence laid out the Trump Administration's plans to establish a Space Force by the end of Trump's first term. Space Force would be the sixth branch of the military, tasked with protecting United States security interests. Has a new space race just begun?
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Dr. Dabber Switch vaporizer review

Despite its high price tag, the Switch is a beast of a device in both size and performance. In our Switch vaporizer review, we put Dr. Dabber’s latest vaporizer, which is both concentrate and loose leaf compatible to the test. We weren’t disappointed.
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Automate all the little stuff in your life with these awesome IFTTT recipes

Curious about what kind of awesome things you can do with If This Then That? Check our list of the best IFTTT recipes.
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The Best DJI Spark Accessories

The DJI Spark is a versatile (and fairly cheap) drone that is perfect for the beginner drone pilot. But as you become a better pilot, you'll want more out of your Spark. These ten accessories are our picks to make a great drone even better.
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AirSelfie’s second-gen selfie drone with better flight time is now available

AirSelfie's second-generation drone more than doubles the original's camera resolution, quadruples its internal memory, and adds 50 percent more flight time. The drone, which was originally shown off at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, is now available at a retail price of $199.95.
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The beginning of the end? Teens are abandoning Facebook for YouTube

Pew Research Center found that teenagers are using YouTube at a greater rate than any other social media service, with services like Snapchat and Instagram also seeing dramatic growth. Facebook use among teens, meanwhile, fell 20 percent since 2015. Should the social network be worried?
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Scotland has a rehab clinic for people who are addicted to trading bitcoin

Can't help yourself when it comes to Bitcoin? Castle Craig Hospital is starting to treat cryptocurrency addicts like gambling addicts, and they think they can help you break the "hold on for deal life," or HODL trap. The treatment involves a rather expensive residential program, however.
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What is vaping? A beginner’s guide to vaporizers and ecigs

Vaping can be complicated to say the least. Thankfully, our comprehensive guide can help you with choosing a mod and nicotine level, among other things.
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Watch the skies — China’s ‘Heavenly Palace’ space station will crash tonight

After six years in space, China's prototype station dubbed "Heavenly Palace" will burn up and crash to Earth tonight. Here are the latest predictions.
Robo C2 review

Robo C2 review

The Robo C2 is one of the most user-friendly 3D printers we’ve ever encountered, but its missing a crucial feature that it desperately needs.
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Security firm Ring shows how it’s moving beyond the doorbell at CES 2018

Ring is well-known for its doorbell line. At CES 2018, the company is expanding its lineup to security systems, lights, and new cameras.
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As Alexa, Google Assistant dominate CES, Apple and Microsoft face tough decisions

Alexa continued to rack up integration wins at CES this year, and Google is struggling to keep pace. Is it too late for Microsoft and Apple?
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Monoprice wows us with the gargantuan (and very quiet) Delta Pro 3D printer

Monoprice's Shane Igo stops by the DT CES booth to give us an update on its latest 3D printers, including the brand-new Delta Pro.
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The new Onewheel has more power, more torque, and twice as much range as before

While the OneWheel+ XR doesn't bring any new functionality to the table, Future Motion's latest hoverboard now has a range of up to 18 miles.
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Future Motion says its new OneWheel+ XR hoverboard does away with ‘range anxiety’

Electric mobility device users must closely monitor how far they travel. Future Motion says that's no longer necessary with the OneWheel+XR.
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Comcast just gave 15 million Xfinity customers a smart-home surprise

It is definitely one of the surprise announcements of CES: Comcast customers leasing Xfinity gateways will soon gain smart home support.
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Indiegogo stops by DT’s booth at CES to show off some cool crowdfunding projects

Indiegogo stopped by the DT CES booth to detail their efforts on moving beyond crowdfunding -- and show off a few cool crowdfunded gadgets.
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Kickstarter’s lasting effect on consumer tech is on full display at CES 2018

While Kickstarter itself has been around for the better part of a decade, 2018 seems to be its breakout year at CES.
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DJI didn’t unveil any new drones at CES, but it’s Osmo stabilizer is pretty cool

If you were waiting for DJI to announce a new drone, you'll be disappointed. But it's new Osmo mobile camera stabilizer is pretty cool.