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A PC that thinks like a game console

This small living room gaming PC is packed with great ideas but really feels like an alpha-level product.

21 new Android 5.0 features you need to know about

Google's latest update to its Android operating systems brings a ton of new features.

Finally, a high-resolution music player that won't empty your bank account

FiiO's little bundle of joy, the X1, looks cool and sounds great, says the Audiophiliac.

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Why OLED lighting will soon shine on you

The flat-panel lighting tech is for sale at Home Depot starting at $200, providing a new energy-efficient alternative to LED lights.

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We put Amazon's new Echo smart speaker through its paces, and check out its Alexa voice assistant -- Amazon's answer to Siri, Google Now and Cortana.

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New Bond film is called 'Spectre', will star Christoph Waltz

Spectre will be the 24th film in the long-running franchise, and will also feature "Guardians of the Galaxy" star Dave Bautista.

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Super Mario coming to your phone?

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Prep for the holidays using tech you already have

We get you geared up for the holidays using your smartphone to send festive greetings. Plus, we show you two DIYs that are great for gift-giving.

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iPhone 6 sets the smartphone bar

It's got a big screen. It's thin and pocketable. And Apple Pay, even if it doesn't work everywhere, really works well. Welcome to CNET's full updated review of the Apple iPhone 6.

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A night of rain, and a demonstration of what today's tablet technology ends up feeling like on the sidelines of America's most high-tech sport.

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In a taped deposition shown in antitrust court Friday, Apple's late CEO argued that record label contracts and security holes were the company's primary concern.

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The Bellini Kitchen Master combines the capabilities of eight different machines into one.

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The best Cyber Week 2014 deals

Say goodbye to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But that doesn't mean all the deals are done. We've rounded up the best post-Cyber Monday bargains that are still available right now.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 already? Alleged specs pop up online

A screenshot from a Chinese website purports to show a 5.5-inch 1,440x2,560 pixel display, a 64-bit octa-core processor and a 20-megapixel rear camera.

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Apple working on new 'drop system' to save your iPhone

A new patent reveals Apple's plans to prevent your iPhone from falling on its screen. Puported iPad Pro schematics are revealed and Steve Jobs still has his swagger.

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Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones review

Beats on-ear Bluetooth headphone has lot going for it, but there are better values out there, including the more expensive Studio Wireless.

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Still the king of tower-defense games

As the third installment of a the popular tower-defense franchise, Kingdom Rush Origins continues to get better, improving upon the fun and familiar gameplay.

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An e-ink screen on the back of a phone: Audacious but expensive

The YotaPhone 2 is an Android phone with an e-ink screen on its back, letting you read e-books and see notifications while using hardly any battery power.

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Ultrathin Samsung Galaxy A7 inches closer to launch

After spending a few weeks in stasis, the svelte Samsung smartphone resurfaces in a new set of leaks and photos.

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Volvo V60: Station wagons are cool

With a 325-horsepower engine and built-in apps, Volvo's V60 model shows that station wagons can be modern and fun.

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How to back up and transfer game saves on the PlayStation 4

Replace the hard drive in your PS4 or buy a secondary console? Here's how you can get all of your old game data back.

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Brewie robot brews beer all by itself

The Brewie robot plans to take the pain out of home beer brewing through automation -- and it lets you check out how it's getting on with its own app.

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Smartphones with killer screens (roundup)

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but everyone can agree that these smartphones have the most stunning displays around.

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Debunking my own UFO sighting, 14 years later

For years now, Crave's Eric Mack has been telling the story of the UFO he saw over a decade ago. Turns out he's probably had it all wrong that whole time.

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Smart-tech gifts for the home and car

From tracking sensors that help you avoid losing things to a battery boosting gadget that can jump-start a car, CNET's Sumi Das rounds up the best gadgets for your home and car.

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Windows 10 takes a second swing at the future of Microsoft's OS

We go hands-on with Microsoft's vision of the future.

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Don't be a jerk, use headphones

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