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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.
Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series

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.

Motorola Hint QA30 First Look

The Motorola Hint QA30 is short and squat, but still provides a QWERT keyboard and more.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Mobile 6.5

The company finally offers a peek at its long-awaited update to the mobile operating system.
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Could SB Nation possibly be looking to buy GDGT.com?

SB Nation’s financial ties to gdgt could loop Josh Topolsky’s new Engadget spinoff into an alliance, or send them all packing back to AOL in the end.
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iOS 4.3 Safari speed tests: Wide open throttle on Apple’s Nitro engine

We pin the accelerator on Safari in iOS 4.3 to see whether Apple really has greased the wheels on Safari with the Nitro engine.
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Little Green Tree relieves shipping guilt with carbon offsets

Little Green Tree offers online shoppers a chance to green up their acts with carbon offsets directly tied to the emissions generated by zipping purchases across the globe.
Netflix vs. Amazon

Netflix vs. Amazon Prime Instant Streaming

We pit Netflix against Amazon Prime to see which offers a better streaming experience.
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iOS 4.3 adds Wi-Fi hotspot capability, boosts Safari performance

Apple’s latest iOS update makes it easier to connect different devices, both for sharing connectivity and sharing media like music and video between them.
2011 Zero Motorcycles City Scape

Zero XU electric motorcycle caters to city dwellers

Zero's new XU electronic motorcycle combines the lightweight frame of its dirtbikes with a city-tuned suspension and brand new removable battery that makes it possible to charge no matter where you park.

Twin trouble: Five pitfalls of Sprint’s dual-screen Kyocera Echo

Kyocera's dual-screen Echo makes big promises, but snags with Android updates, app availability, battery life and more could spell trouble hidden in the folds.

The Daily review: Hands on with the first iPad-only newspaper

Review: Will The Daily recapture the glory days of print, or reaffirm its collapse? We go hands on with the first iPad-only newspaper to find out.

Moovida 3D media center makes Boxee, Google TV look old

Moovida, a rich 3D media center from Spanish underdog Fluendo, provides a stunning visual interface that rivals big competitors like Google TV, Boxee, and even Apple TV.

EA Flicks on Sirens for Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

EA hopes to retread the classic racing franchise with a new version of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, developed by the same studio behind Burnout Paradise.

Asus Zaps HD Wirelessly to Your HDTV with Amimon

Asus has turned to Amimon for the silicon powering its upcoming WiCast EW2000, one of the most affordable wireless HD boxes to launch this year.
Verizon AT&T iPhones

Verizon’s iPhone 4 vs. AT&T’s iPhone 4: Twins compared

We compare Verizon’s iPhone 4 and AT&T’s iPhone 4 side by side.

Sony concept laptops leverage sheet batteries, glowing finishes

Sony offered a peek at upcoming 2011 innovations at CES with two unnamed concept notebooks, showcasing a new flat type of battery and a distinctive glowing finish.

Toshiba’s 3D laptop uses webcam to track eyes, eliminates glasses

A built-in webcam coupled with eye-tracking software allows Toshiba’s latest 3D laptop to create glasses-free 3D on the fly.

Five reasons Iomega TV beats Boxee Box

A handful of small refinements make Iomega TV a better bet for Boxee fans than D-Link's Boxee Box.
Toshiba Glasses-Free 3D TV

First impressions of Toshiba’s glasses-free 3D experience

We take a first look at Toshiba's glasses-free 3D televisions, which will go on sale in the US in 2011.

Hands on first impressions of LG’s retina-torching Optimus Black

An ultra-bright Nova display gives LG's slender Optimus Black outstanding brightness, even beside other A-list superphones like the Galaxy S and iPhone 4.
Ford Focus Electric

It’s electric: Ford jolts CES with all-electric 2011 Focus

Ford aims to retain the likeable look and ergonomics of its popular Focus while trimming emissions to zero with the Focus Electric, destined for U.S. streets in 2011.
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Samsung gets creative with ultralight Note PC, sliding hybrid tablet

The Note PC Series 9 and Series 7 break away from Samsung’s tame stateside reputation for netbooks with innovation designs, including one that challenges Apple’s MacBook Air.
Samsung Infuse

Samsung teases AT&T customers with supersized Infuse 4G

AT&T will land a major heavyweight for its yet-to-appear 4G network with the Samsung Infuse, a massive 4.5-inch Android phone that also records in full 1080p.
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Sharp reignites TV size race with 70-inch Aquos LCD

No prototypes or commercial displays here: Two 70-inch Aquos Quattron televisions from Sharp will be available for everyday consumers later this year – if they have the cash.