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Samsung's 85-inch S9 series

The Cadillac of TVs costs more than a Cadillac: Samsung prices S9 at $40,000

Samsung's first 85-inch Ultra-HD TV will retail for $40,000 when it becomes available for preorder in March, significantly more than similar sets from both Sony and LG.

Weather advisory: Google Reader proves that cloud apps can just … blow away

The shows we watch, the tools we use, and the services we communicate with could disappear at any time now that we’re hooked on cloud computing. Whoops.
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The best of Mobile World Congress 2012

All eyes were on Barcelona this week for Mobile World Congress 2012, and we were on hand to try all the latest smartphones and tablets firsthand. We rounded up the top 10 highlights below!
Toshiba's 7.7-inch OLED tablet at MWC 2012

Toshiba 7.7-inch mystery tablet hands-on pictures: Compact OLED beauty

An unnamed tablet from Toshiba showed up at Nvidia’s booth at MWC 2012, outshining many of its Tegra-3-powered peers with a rich 7.7-inch OLED display.
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Waterproof gadgets reign over rain at MWC 2012

These waterproof gadgets and accessories can take a dip and keep on ticking.

Pioneer PotterNavi bike computer proves smartphones can’t always do it all

A bike computer is both a strange departure for Pioneer and an odd device to find at a cell phone show, but makes an important point about the limitations of phones, even in the company of the best of them.

Hands-on pictures of the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity

We got hands-on with the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity to see just what 2.3 million pixels packed into a netbook-sized screen look like.

LG hammers home on thin and bright at MWC 2012

LG’s 2012 lineup includes the powerful LG Optimus 4X, a whole new line of design-conscious phones, and the LT Optimus Vu, a 5-inch Android device to battle Samsung’s galaxy Note.
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Google Flashes a Peace Sign While Wielding a Hammer at MWC

Despite a number of threatening moves, Google CEO Eric Schmidt assures carriers the company is an ally in the wireless space.
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LG’s 55-inch OLED TV will sell for $12,000 in March

LG's gorgeous OLED displays will hit the United States in March, joining a line of 47 new HDTVs, seven new Google TVs, four new soundbars, and other products from its CES 2013 announcements.
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Gifts you can email

Shop from home and deliver your gift in seconds with our favorite gifts you can send through a simple email.

Cameras Top Mobile Phone Shopper Wishlists

Forty-seven percent of consumers say cameras are a "must-have," while games and Internet access appear to be much less important.
Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7: Everything You Need to Know

Microsoft will attempt to recapture its lost mobile crown with Windows Phone 7 this fall. Here’s everything you know before the first wave arrives.
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Bidding AT&T Adieu: Hackers Release iPhone 4 Unlock

A new version of ultrasn0w now works for the iPhone 4, allowing owners to take their iPhones off AT&T.
The dash of luxury Hands on with Mercedes' new Mbrace 2 in-car connectivity

The dash of luxury: Hands on with Mercedes’ new Mbrace 2 in-car connectivity

Mercedes' new Mbrace 2 in-dash system brings a host of updates, including features like navigating directly to your friends using a simple text message, access to Google Street View, and more.

Simple ain’t easy: Why HP’s laptop catalog is still overflowing

Offering “something for everyone” is no easy task when the world population is 7 billion. Here’s how HP is trying to keep its ballooning product catalog under control.
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Hands on HP’s new Envy Ultrabooks: Thin and light for the everyman

Ye of little budget, take heed: Ultrabooks aren’t just for jetsetters anymore. HP’s new Envy Ultrabooks target mainstream consumers with lower prices and larger screen sizes.

Oakley Kitchen Sink Pack

Store all of your gadgets, including your laptop and more in the Oakley Kitchen Sink Pack.
Toshiba's 14-inch Ultrabook prototype from CES 2012

First impressions of Toshiba’s new 14-inch Ultrabook prototype

Toshiba's newest Ultrabook features a 14-inch screen and a slightly different Satellite-style design, giving it some subtle variation from the company's very first Ultrabook, the Portege Z835.

MyFord Mobile app makes wireless keyfobs look like antiques

We took a sneak peek at MyFord Mobile, the companion app to the upcoming Focus Electric that will help drivers make it around town on limited juice, charge up cheaply, and even reward better driving.
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Up close with Lenovo’s new ThinkPad notebooks at CES 2012

The X1 Hybrid, T430u Ultrabook, E130 and S430 were all on full display at CES 2012, and we had a chance to fiddle with the latest new members of the ThinkPad line.
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Hands-on photos of Sony’s Vaio concept notebooks from CES 2012

The Hybrid and Slate concept notebooks introduce new ways of relating the screen to the base of a notebook.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Hybrid hands on: Based on Android, won’t leverage Windows 8

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Hybrid uses embedded smartphone guts to stretch battery life, jumping between two different operating systems and processors depending on the task.
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Ford’s Frugal Fiesta Hits 40 MPG

Ford's pint-sized party vehicle will finally be available in the U.S., bringing a unique six-speed automatic that lets drivers achieve prime fuel economy without shifting manually.
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This is what the video wall of the future looks like

Paint is so 20th century. CEDIA's Future Tech Pavilion featured a literal video wall that had home theater enthusiasts drooling.
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Sony ushers in the 4K home theater with VW1000ES projector

Sony’s new VW1000ES boasts full 4K resolution, more than four times the resolution of 1080p and the same standard used by full-size cinema projectors.
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JVC continues march toward consumer 4K with e-Shift

JVC’s e-Shift technology manages to milk 4K resolution from projectors with standard 1080p D-ILA chips using a clever bit of engineering.
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SpeakerCraft goes invisible with Seamless speakers, powers up Vital digital amps

SpeakerCraft’s CEDIA 2011 announcements yielded new “invisible” speakers that hide behind drywall, three new digital amps with lower power consumption and heat, and updates on some long-awaited products that never quite showed up as promised.
2011: Steve Jobs resigns

Steve Jobs and Apple: A pictorial timeline

From his first big breakthroughs to the tensions that drew him away for over a decade, here’s a look back at the landmarks in Steve Jobs’ storied career with Apple.
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Groupon gripes: Are daily deals headed for disaster?

Companies continue to pile into the daily deals space in pursuit of Groupon, but the pioneer’s formula still has a lot of kinks to work out.
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Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series pictures

Mercedes' new C63 AMG Black Series uses engine tech trickled down from the SLS AMG to create the most powerful C-Class ever built.

Don’t crash me, bro: Ford talking cars avoid collisions

Cars that chat with one another via Wi-Fi could warn drivers before would-be collisions – a technology Ford hopes to roll out without 10 years.

Philips Wireless HD Net Connect snips HDMI cables for $299.99

Philips Wireless HD Net Connect makes it simple to connect your laptop to your TV wireless with no lag, for about $300.

2012 Volkswagen Passat: First drive review

Does Volkswagen’s roomier, less expensive, American-built 2012 Passat have a chance of succeeding in the competitive midsize market where its overpriced predecessor floundered?

BMW Frozen Black M3: Murdered out straight from the factory

Something stealthy this way comes: BMW’s Frozen Black M3 features a black metallic undercoat with a unique matte clearcoat.

LG’s Unbelievable Noise Cancellation Tech

LG gave a demo of their new noise cancellation tech at their press conference on Thursday.

Use Your New iPod with Old Accessories

Scosche's new PassPORT Home Dock adapts old docks and other accessories to the latest charging specs for new iPods and iPhones.
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Sonos releases official Controller app for Android

Sonos' free Controller app allow any Android device to serve as a do-it-all remote for a Sonos home theater system.