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Laptop deals of the week: 2.26.14
If that aging laptop is giving you problems, you might just want to take a peek at the collection of discounted machines that we’ve compiled after the break. There are Windows, Mac and Chromebook...
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Tesla’s raising $1.6 billion to build its battery ‘Gigafactory’ and...
If you’ve been dreaming of a Tesla but can’t afford a Model S and its $70k+ sticker price (before tax credits), the company is announcing a major step towards building an electric vehicle in your...
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US Senator asks for a Bitcoin ban, but don’t hold your breath
Many will tell you that Bitcoin stands on shaky legal ground. Senator Joe Manchin, however, believes it’s outright dangerous — to the point that he has sent a letter to regulators asking them to ban...
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A new version of the Moto X is coming this summer
After Lenovo’s recent purchase, questions immediately arose surrounding Motorola’s planned device launches for 2014. In a Twitter Q&A surrounding the events at Mobile World Congress, the handset...
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Skype now lets you sign up with a Microsoft account, updates its Windows...
It’s been a long time coming, but Skype’s revealed that folks can finally sign up for service using a Microsoft account. Skype believes this feature is perfect for users who perhaps want the least...
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NASA discovers 715 alien planets by looking for them in groups
We know that it’s no longer rare to discover alien worlds, but NASA just made it downright commonplace. The space agency has confirmed the existence of 715 exoplanets discovered using the Kepler space...
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Automatic Link driving assistant can now auto-post to Facebook, other apps
One of the greatest benefits of Automatic’s Link driving assistant dongle is that it finally made it possible to hook your car’s metadata to the web. You could then use your smartphone to do things...
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Google Fiber: Super high speed internet | Consumer Reports
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Volvo announces new ‘human machine interface’, looks a lot like a tablet (video)
Tesla isn’t the only automaker with a tablet-like center console. Volvo’s latest “human machine interface” will debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show — however, it could be a bit simpler than what...
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Prenatal DNA Tests Should be New Standard, Study Suggests
All pregnant women—not just those with high-risk pregnancies—should be offered a new, DNA-based screening test for Down syndrome, say researchers. In a study published in the New England Journal of...
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How to Make a Cork Horse
These cute little cork horses look great on a bedroom windowsill, shelf or other display area. Easy to construct, you might be tempted to make a whole herd. Edit Steps Use the cork to form the horse’s...
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GM expands recall to 1.4M vehicles in U.S.
Continue reading: GM expands recall to 1.4M vehicles in U.S.
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Honeywell’s evohome puts a smart heating system in every room, is now...
You don’t need Google to tell you that fancy, net-connected and smartphone-controllable heating setups have caught on, blazing a trail for other home automation tech and the mysterious internet of...
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Google wants its Project Ara modular smartphone to cost $50
How much will a modular smartphone set you back? If Google gets its way, about $50 — assuming you forgo all of the bells and whistles. The team behind Project Ara wants to launch what it calls a...
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Daily Roundup: a Galaxy S5 knock-off, dual-lens mobile imaging and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the...
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Volvo announces new ‘human machine interface’ and it looks a lot like a...
Tesla isn’t the only automaker with a tablet-like center console. Volvo’s latest “human machine interface” will debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show — however, it could be a bit simpler than what...
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Boeing’s extra-secure smartphone finally reaches the FCC (updated)
Boeing said way back in 2012 that it was working on a high-security Android smartphone. Almost two years later, it appears that the company is finally close to a launch — the hardware, identified as...
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Apple explains how the iPhone’s fingerprint sensor keeps your info secure
If you’ve ever wanted to know how the iPhone 5s’ Touch ID fingerprint security works beyond a basic overview, you’ll be glad to hear Apple has just delivered a motherlode of new details. An updated...
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Nintendo Wii and DS internet multiplayer services will shut down worldwide...
Nintendo Japan is putting internet-connected services for some of its older consoles out to pasture, although it’s unknown if these plans could impact the US (Update: They will).The Nintendo Wi-Fi...
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Monsanto pushes Big Data-driven planting but farmers are skeptical
Some farmers are worried that with the latest push from seed manufacturers, their planting techniques could be used against them. Monsanto and DuPont (two of the largest seed providers in the world)...
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