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Microsoft Edge Browser

Microsoft discusses the details of Edge’s security

The latest version of Microsoft’s browser will be adequately prepared for security threats when it debuts, according to a blog posted on May 11.
sony to debut led light bulb with bluetooth speaker

Sony plants a Bluetooth speaker in an LED light bulb

This 360-lumen bulb has Bluetooth capabilities that allow you to connect it to your smartphone and control it from afar.
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A new slide allegedly reveals the benefits of Windows as a service

WZor, which has leaked insider insight in the past, posted a tweet on May 11, depicting some of the benefits of the to-be operating system.
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This Fibonacci clock forces you to do math to tell the time

The Fibonacci Clock tells the time using glowing lights and the Fibonacci sequence.
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Full of beans: This jar automatically orders coffee when you’re running low

The Fresh Coffee Jar will make sure that you’re never without a cup of joe. This jar stores and measures your coffee using a smart inventory monitor.
google has a plan to bring free internet low income americans

One-third of us would opt for Internet access over keeping a finger

A survey conducted by Cable.co.uk has found that 29 percent of people would rather lose a finger than a broadband connection to the Web.
elvis summer creates tiny home for homeless friend 500

For $500, a man built a homeless woman a tiny house

Irene McGee, 60, had previously been homeless for 10 years. Then, she met a local resident named Elvis Summers, 38, who helped her build a tiny house.
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This little ball of energy charges your phone without wires

The Ora pod is a 5W power adapter that works with iOS mobile devices, as well as Android and Windows products that have a microUSB connection.
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Linksys starts taking preorders for its lightning fast EA8500 router

Linksys announced on May 7 that it would begin taking preorders for its EA8500 router, which boasts a Wi-Fi speed of 2.53 Gbps.
Fizzics

Fizzics promises to pour a perfect draft-beer head, straight from the bottle

There’s a science to pouring the perfect beer, and the creators of the Fizzics have distilled into one machine. Their raising funds on Indiegogo right now, and you can get one for $149.
mit researchers device lets walls track vital signs heart rate monitor

When the walls have ears, they can listen to your breathing and heart rates

MIT researchers are working on a new technology called Vital-Radio, which will monitor your vital signs at home.
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MadAdsMedia faces a cyberattack affecting 12,500 users

MadAdsMedia, a U.S.-based advertising network, was a victim of a cyber security attack, as reported on May 7 by TrendMicro.
fixstars reveals a 2 5 inch ssd with six terabytes of storage

New six-terabyte SSD from Fixstars is the largest of its kind yet

Fixstars has revealed a new 2.5-inch solid state drive with an incredible six terabytes of storage.You probably won't be able to afford it.
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Tesla batteries sold out through middle of next year

During a conference call with investors and journalists on May 6, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that his company is already seeing a high demand for Powerwall.
experts say dishwashers use less water than hand washing dirty dishes in a sink

Hands off: Why you should be using your dishwasher

Experts now agree that using the dishwasher is far more efficient and environmentally friendly than hand washing dishes.
new seismic fabric for buildings in quake prone areas

New satellite images shed light on the 7.8 magnitude Nepal earthquake

A downloadable KMZ file allows users to view the Nepal earthquake region via Google Earth.
this genie turns dehydrated food into meals in seconds maker

Sort of like a Keurig for food, this machine makes meals in 30 seconds

The Genie, which is the size of a standard coffee maker, can turn 140 grams of dehydrated ingredients into a delicious meal.
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Works with Nest? Comcast will now support smart home gadgets with Xfinity Home

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts confirmed on May 5 that the company's Xfinity Home service will soon support several smart home devices, including Nest.
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Microsoft shows us its roadmap for OneDrive at Ignite 2015

Microsoft showcased a roadmap on May 6 that highlighted its ongoing plans for OneDrive through Q4 2015.
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The Hub+ has a 24K-gold solution to all your USB-C problems

The Hub+ has all of the ports a new MacBook user will need – two USB-C ports, one SDXC card reader, one display port and three USB-A charging ports.
Windows 10 Continuum

Leak of Windows 10 build 10108 shows a host of small visual tweaks

A new video from Winbeta.org has hit the Internet, highlighting some of the inner workings of build 10108.
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Microsoft launches the Surface 3 at $499, debuts trade-in program for older models

Microsoft’s latest version of the Surface tablet, Surface 3, is now officially for sale in multiple countries, including the U.S.
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Gardeners, rejoice: GreenIQ has created a Nest for the garden

GreenIQ has developed the Smart Garden Hub, which it hopes will be the "Nest for the garden" for those with a green thumb.
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Ashton Kutcher renovates his mom’s house without her permission

Actor Ashton Kutcher stars in a new Web video series for Houzz.com, showing how the site can help remodel your home.
Office 2016

Microsoft opens up the Office 2016 preview for everyone, shows off new collaboration and search features

Microsoft revealed a preview of Office 2016 on May 4th at Ignite 2015, and a trial version is now available for users to test out.
Vensmile W10

The Vensmile W10 is a desktop PC the size of a tablet with a built-in battery

The Vensmile W10 comes with Windows 8.1, two USB 2.0 ports and Wi-Fi capabilities. It now retails for $149 and is shipping to the U.S from China.
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Turn your green beans into coffee with Ikawa’s at-home roaster

The IKAWA Home Roaster is the perfect product for any coffee lover who wants to feel like a professional brewer.
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Striped, Solid, or Smart: Researchers are developing wallpaper to control devices

NTU researchers have created new printed electronics that can control everything from speakers to sensors.
robot

This robot can make you a cup of coffee, and you can teach it new tricks

At Robot Learning Lab at Cornell University, researchers are developing a robot that can learn how to operate machines.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Lightroom CC and Surface Pro 3 learn to play nice in latest update from Adobe

In light of the success of Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3, Adobe updated its Lightroom CC photo-editing application on April 22 to better support the device.
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Windows 10 Build 10061 comes with its fair share of highlights and let-downs

Microsoft released its new Windows 10 build on April 22, and it came with a slew of user-interface improvements.

Love plants on your plate? What about dishes that are made from them?

Planetware is tableware made from plants -- specifically bamboo, rice husk and corn. Additionally, it uses vegetable-based dye for its coloring.
Google Screen Wall Patent

Google wants to turn your home’s walls into screens

A patent awarded to Google on April 21 suggests that the company is working on a projector that could turn walls into digital screens.
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A new HP Pavilion x360 is set to debut May 13

HP announced its 2015 back-to-school notebooks on April 22, which include the HP Pavilion x360, the GP Envy x360 and customizable HP Pavilion notebooks.