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Samsung Powerbot R7070 review

Our Samsung Powerbot R7070 examines how an app can suck more than the robot vacuum.
Nora

Perchance to dream? The Nora will stop your snoring before you wake anyone up

The Nora is a device you put under your pillow. When it hears your snoring, it inflates and repositions your head to make you stop.
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Temi is a home robot that follows you around, waiting to do your bidding

Roboteam’s Temi is a home robot that is smarter than telepresence bot and acts like a personal assistant on wheels.
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LG Hom-Bot Turbo+ CR5765GD review

We take a robot for a drive in LG Hom-Bot Turbo+ CR5765GD review.
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Google Home gets voice calling and the ability to put responses on your TV

Google Home got some cool new updates at the Google I/O 2017, like the ability to make phone calls and show visual information.
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Singlecue Gen 2 gesture control review

In our Singlecue Gen 2 review, we try to use gestures to control our smart home and TV.
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‘Where can I shower?’ ROVA could help the homeless by keeping them connected

The ROVA app would help the homeless find shelter, food, and jobs, and Karen Addato’s Hi-Tech Rover program would also provide phones with the app enabled.
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The Facility is an underground bunker made up of luxury apartments

Buying an underground bunker, why not make it a luxurious one? Invest in luxury apartments and other amenities so you can forget your woes.
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Being 16 is just as hard as you remember in ‘Life Is Strange: Before the Storm’

We spoke to Life Is Strange: Before the Storm lead writer Zak Garriss about the relationship between Chloe and Rachel.
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Hungry for a gooey, cheesy Domino’s pizza? Just ask Alexa

Ask Amazon Echo to order you a pizza, and if you have it synced with your Domino's Pizza Profile, your Easy Order will soon be on its way.
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How Austin brought the human touch to smart city planning

In becoming a smart city, Austin wants residents at all economic levels to benefit from the new tech.

Give the Bibo Barmaid 20 seconds, and it will make you a cocktail

The Bibo Barmaid uses premixed pouches, water, and alcohol to make you a cocktail in about 20 seconds and costs less than going to the bar.
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Eureka Ultimate Clean Pet AS3451A vacuum review

Our our Eureka Ultimate Clean Pet AS3451A review examines how a vacuum made for pet fur cleans up.
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Shell on wheels: This egg-shaped camper wraps modern comforts in retro style

The creator of the Barefoot Caravan couldn't find a camper she liked, so she made her own. It looks a little retro, but that's part of the appeal.
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Everything you can do with your Amazon Echo Show

Alexa is adding new skills everyday, including those for the new Amazon Echo Show that take advantage of the device's touchscreen.
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‘The Magicians’ cast describes becoming a bunch of muggles at Comic-Con

The cast of Syfy's The Magicians talked to reporters about Season 3 at San Diego Comic-Con 2017, now that they don't have magic.
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Hoover React Professional Pet Plus review

While its app is nothing to write home about, the Hoover React’s floor-sensing technology is pretty smart.
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Tech is making life in Barcelona better, even if you don’t know it’s there

Barcelona doesn’t just want to dazzle techies with its smart-city technology; it wants to help every citizen, young and old, live better.
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The stars of ‘Ghost Wars’ on why you should watch it instead of all the other paranormal shows

Ghost Wars is an upcoming show on Syfy, and the cast was at Comic-Con 2017 to talk about the paranormal premise.
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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ may have new science and technology, but it mines old themes

The Star Trek: Discovery cast talked about the CBS All Access show at a San Diego Comic-Con 2017 press conference.
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‘12 Monkeys’ cast reveals feelings about the show’s ending at Comic-Con

The cast of Syfy's 12 Monkeys came to San Diego Comic-Con 2017 to talk about the show's series finale and show off a new Season 4 trailer.
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The ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ cast talks power struggles at Comic-Con

The Fear the Walking Dead cast discussed the second half of Season 3 and showed a trailer at a press conference at San Diego Comic-Con.
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Marvel’s ‘Defenders’ cast talks team dynamics and Sigourney Weaver’s mysterious villain

Marvel's Defenders cast talked to reporters at San Diego Comic-Con to talk about the Netflix show's first season.
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‘Ghosted’ star calls show cross between ‘Midnight Run’ and ‘Stranger Things’

Craig Robinson and Adam Scott did press at San Diego Comic-Con for their upcoming Fox show, Ghosted, debuting October 1.
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Will Smith keeps a magic wand from destroying the world in Netflix’s ‘Bright’

Will Smith and other cast members of Netflix's Bright gave a sneak peek into the movie during San Diego Comic-Con 2017 at a press conference.
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Four people push an Amazon Dash Button every minute

Are Amazon Dash Buttons popular? The company says yes, thought didn't say exactly how many people are using them to reorder products.
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Sensor-studded Kansas City is like a giant smartphone. Now it just needs apps

Though Kansas City didn't win the Smart Cities Challenge, it's using sensors to gather data and make decisions.
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Can you actually make cheap wine taste fine? We tried two gadgets to find out

Many of us pour our wine straight from the bottle (or box), even if decanting could improve the taste. The Velv Oxygenator and Woo Collective decanter promise to do so without the wait.
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Kirio smart homes don’t just alert you to problems, they can fix them

Instead of homeowners doing the DIY smart-home thing, Kirio wants builders to include its hub when they build a new home, so it’s wired to everything.
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With Panasonic’s help, Denver is building a smart city within a city

Panasonic is helping Denver become a smart city, starting with 400 acres known as Pena Station. It will have autonomous shuttles, smart LED street lights, and more.
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Nucleus Anywhere Intercom with Amazon Alexa review

In our Nucleus Anywhere Intercom review, we test the “Skype in a box” videoconferencing appliance and digital assistant that preceded Amazon’s upcoming Echo Show.
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A freezer in the bedroom closet and more weird places to put appliances

Fridges usually go in kitchens, but some people use them for different purposes and put them in unusual or weird places.
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We’d never leave home if we lived in this doozy of a dome

Smartdome Construction, based in Slovenia, makes transparent dome homes that can be easily taken apart and moved.
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Someone hacking your smart home? The Dojo glows to let you know

The Dojo is a pet rock that monitors your smart-home devices and glows different colors to alert you to potential cyberattacks.