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CES brought so much standout TV tech, it was tough to pick a Best of Show winner

Digital Trends audio/video and entertainment expert Caleb Denison discusses new TV tech at CES 2017 and what went into choosing Best of Show.
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California and New York lead U.S.with most expensive residential ZIP codes

Asking prices didn't matter as much as selling prices when PropertyShark found the most expensive U.S. ZIP codes of 2016.
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New York City subways now have Wi-Fi and cellular service for all major carriers

New York City subway stations now have Wi-Fi and cellular service coverage for all four major carriers. Both projects finished early.
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FBI reportedly arrests U.S. VW exec on dieselgate fraud conspiracy charges

A key Volkswagen executive who was in charge of the U.S. regulatory compliance office was reported arrested on charges of fraud conspiracy.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits at CES: Hyperloop CEO gives detailed look at ambitious project

This episode of Trends with Benefits features Hyperloop CEO Dirk Ahlborn, along with Rick Stella and Greg Nibler of DT.
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DT Daily: Third day of CES 2017 includes mech racing, wallpaper TVs, and no sleep

DT Daily on the third day of CES 2017 was all about mech racing, LG's wallpaper TV, the Moto Z Force Droid, lack of sleep, and cars.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits is all about Samsung at CES with new QLED displays

Digital Trends Caleb Denison and Greg Nibler talk with Samsung's Brandt Varner about QLED at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.
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DT Daily: CES 2017 highlights include robotic wheels, chip injections, and 5G

The second day of the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 has Digital Trends' experts discussing chip injections, fast-charging 5G chips, and a robot that throws tennis balls for your pet when you're not home.
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Trends with Benefits from CES 2017 with David Cogen, all the latest tech

Dan Cogan joined Digital Trends experts discussing hot technologies at CES 2017. Everything on the show floor is either "smart" or "connected."
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Nick Offerman offers a more intimate technology when text messages don't cut it

Actor and humorist Nick Offerman chatted with Digital Trends' Greg Nibler and Rick Stella about new technology he's revealing at CES 2017.
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EV charging network leader introduces two new fast DC charging stations

ChargePoint introduced two new Express designs during CES, each of which will allow you to charge your vehicle in under 15 minutes.
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Griffin's smart appliance line includes a toaster, coffee maker, and a mirror

Known for devices accessories, Griffin Technology announced the Home Collection of connected appliances including a toaster, coffee maker, and mirror.
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Children learn good habits and how to tell time with Joy's Octopus smart watch

The forthcoming Octopus Watch might not be able to track your child's fitness goals, but it can prompt them to brush their teeth at an appropriate time.
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Monitor your pet's location, activity continuously with the Whistle 3 smart pet tracker

The Whistle 3, Whistle's next generation smart pet tracker, combines location monitoring with continuous activity tracking.
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Nightingale smart sleep system blankets bedroom with sound to improve slumber

Nightingale is a smart sleep system that blankets a room with sound, creating a uniform sound field that won't allow your brain to localize the source.
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Almond 3 home router can now protect your smart devices from being hijacked

Securifi's Almond 3 combination mesh router and smart home device control hub can now protect smart home devices from hackers.
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Fisher-Price’s Think & Learn Smart Cycle exercises preschoolers’ bodies and minds

Fisher-Price's Think & Learn Smart Cycle is designed to engage preschoolers with technology and learning while they exercise.
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New TempTraq temperature-monitoring patches last longer, offer remote alerts

TempTraq's new continuous temperature tracking models are rated for 48 and 72 hours. Remote monitoring is now supported by the Google Cloud Platform.
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Pregnancy contraction monitoring wearable informs and empowers expecting moms

The Bloomlife pregnancy wearable monitors contractions and informs women so they can communicate more easily with their birth team.
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Nuheara blends streaming audio and real world sound with wireless IQbuds

Nuheara IQbuds start shipping to backers with advanced speech amplification, high-end sound fidelity, blended hearing, and tap-touch control.
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Showering gets smarter: Moen’s U lets you control temperature, duration, more

Control your shower temperature, duration, and more by setting up personalized profiles with the U by Moen Shower. Up to 14 shower profiles can be preset.
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GeniCan makes any trash can smart enough to create updated grocery lists

Automatically update your home grocery shopping list with the GeniCan. The smart device attaches to your garbage can and scans bar codes to compile a list.
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Don’t just follow your Drop recipe, use it to control your connected GE oven

Home cooks can now follow more than 500 recipes and control connected ovens thanks to a partnership between GE Appliances and Drop.
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From a single camera to full indoor/outdoor systems, Blink covers home security

Blink is expanding its home security and HD video monitoring system with new security and alert devices, and two levels of paid security monitoring service.
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15 of the most expensive items sold on eBay in 2016

With more than a billion items for sale or auction on eBay at all times, some are costly. Check out the most expensive items sold in 2016 by category.
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Lamborghini tops list of most expensive vehicles sold on eBay Motors in 2016

eBay Motors had no shortage of expensive and interesting vehicles for sale in 2016. Here are 20 of the most expensive sold this year.
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After January 9 AT&T DirecTV Now’s 100 streaming channels for $35 deal is over

Cord-cutters or experimenters can "Go Big" and take advantage of AT&T's DirecTV Now streaming service at a reduced rate.
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Smart hub keeps kids connected to parents via smartphone, boosts security

C-Way's Memoo smart hub for children provides information and entertainment with a connection to parent's smartphone for communication and security.
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With EVs poised for growth, ChargePoint reports on current charging infrastructure

Taking a deep look at EV and charging network growth in the U.S., ChargePoint reports on the proliferation of EVs and why and how EVs are used today.
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Think twice and then think again before using in-flight Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi may be available more often during commercial air travel, but that doesn't mean opting for it is always a good idea. The concerns go far beyond cost.

No 'frequent launcher' points for Tesla owners, power limited if mode overused

Tesla Motors confirmed Model S P90D who overuse launch mode have power limited intentionally, citing standard practice among performance vehicles.
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With smart home security the defining factor, Zmodo adds devices and features

Zmodo steps up its smart home lineup with new devices, expanded features in existing products, and a redesigned and more integrated platform.
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Budweiser offers free Lyft rides for the holidays to the first 10,000 who sign up

Budweiser wants you to choose Lyft as your designated driver for the holidays. The Anheuser-Busch beverage brand is giving away 10,000 free Lyft rides.
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Controlling the sound between wireless earbuds makes all the difference

Today Netherlands-based NXP Semiconductors introduced MiGlo NFMI, an ear-to-ear wireless component that coordinates the sound between ears.