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The Coolala is a $400 portable AC unit that you can take outside

Meet the Coolala, "the only solar-powered air conditioner that's truly portable, so you can stay cool anywhere, anytime."
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The Steva+ from Nugeni is an all-in-one vacuum and steamer

The Steva+ from Nugeni promises to be a powerful steamer and vacuum combination to help you clean up after your pets.
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Protect yourself from the elements with the lightweight Shel hammock shelter

Effectively a shelter for your hammock, the Shel hopes to protect campers from all weather conditions. It's now on Kickstarter.
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Best iOS app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest iOS app deals on sale in the iOS App Store.
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Cut down on wasted food and wasted money with the Smarter FridgeCam

Sometimes, the only thing your old refrigerator needs to become a smart refrigerator is a Smarter FridgeCam.
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Tesla wants to move your driver profile to the cloud, says CEO Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is working on moving Tesla drivers' profiles to the cloud, per his recent tweet conversation.
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Luggage from Away is meant to be sensible, not just smart

Away is a luggage company that wants to help you make a home away from home. And that process starts with your bags.
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Watch out AirPods — Google could be developing its own smart headphones

Google might be planning on unveiling a pair of headphones with smart capabilities, and of course, compatibility with Google Assistant.
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Best iOS app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest iOS app deals on sale in the iOS App Store.
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New Vasco luggage line means to make your travels less tedious

Vasco and its new smart packing line of luggage wants to help you pack more efficiently, and by extension, just pack ... more.
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Millennials are not the most loyal when it comes to apps, Nielsen finds

It would appear that millennials aren't exactly the most loyal of customers, and this trend applies even in the realm of digital services. 
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Podo Labs' Belle Bluetooth speaker will combine up to six speakers into one

The latest innovation out of Podo Labs is the Belle Bluetooth speaker and subwoofer, now available for preorder on Kickstarter.
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Exway’s smart X1 skateboard will help riders of all levels beat the traffic

Skateboarding has never been quite so smart. Meet the Exway X1, described as the most intelligent skateboard to hit the pavement.
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Best iOS app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest iOS app deals on sale in the iOS App Store.
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Nakamichi's new Edge wireless headphones claim to use AI for better, safer sound

Audio company Nakamichi wants to bring AI to your ears in the form of the Edge Wireless Headphones, now on Indiegogo.
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Early digital rentals could be bad news for movie theaters

Movie studios are now determining whether to offer digital rentals of their films just a few weeks after they first appear in movie theaters.
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Google is hoping to help news publishers with a few new tools

Google is said to be developing a series of new tools with hopes of boosting subscriptions for news publishers.
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Roofr wants to use satellite imagery to disrupt the roofing industry

Meet Roofr, a startup that uses satellite imagery software to analyze your roof and determine whether or not you need a new one.

This nefarious Trojan may impersonate your favorite ridesharing app

A report from Kaspersky Lab says a mobile Trojan "has been caught stealing bank data by impersonating the interfaces of taxi-booking apps."
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Were you one of the lucky few who snagged a free Amazon Echo Dot yesterday?

Folks who were meandering their way around Amazon yesterday were teased by a delightful little surprise – an apparently free Amazon Echo Dot.
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The 3D-printed Aslan robotic arm could help translate for the deaf

Meet Aslan, a new 3D-printed structure meant to "minimize the communication barrier between the hearing and the deaf."
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Need a current events update? You can now get it from YouTube’s Breaking News

As initially reported by Android Police, YouTube now has a Breaking News section that contains a collection of news videos.
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Google introduces six-second previews to video search results

If you conduct a search on one of Google's mobile apps, Google will let you watch a silent six-second clip of a video.
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Aura and artist Jonathan Adler partner to make smart frames

Aura, the smart frame company, has just named Jonathan Adler as its Creative Director in Residence to design new frames.
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Want to live longer? Forever Labs wants to help, using your stem cells

Forever Labs is a new Y Combinator startup that seeks to help you live longer and healthier by preserving adult stem cells.
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This self-driving crash truck in Colorado is designed to get into accidents

A "crash truck" is a self-driving vehicle that follows road crews about ands protect them from vehicles that might strike human beings
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Weekly Rewind: Tiny iPhones, injectable bandages, Bitcoin for dentists, and more

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
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Boatbound and Boatsetter combine forces for all your nautical needs

Miami-based Boatsetter, an Airbnb for boats, if you will, has acquired Seattle-based Boatbound, creating one large marketplace for boats.
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Best iOS app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest iOS app deals on sale in the iOS App Store.
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Sensibo adds smarts and connectivity to your ancient air conditioner

Sensibo is a company dedicated to making your old conditioner work like new -- or at the very least, work like it's smart.
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ASU engineering freshmen greeted with Amazon Echo Dot speakers

Making yourself at home at ASU may be a lot easier now that dorms are introducing Amazon Echo Dot speakers to tech-savvy students.
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Details emerge from the Apple-Aetna meeting about the Apple Watch

Apple and Aetna held a number of "secret discussions" last week in order to make the wearable more widely accessible to Aetna customers.
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Best iOS app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest iOS app deals on sale in the iOS App Store.
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Apricoat claims its SafeAnchor save lives, but experts aren't so sure

The Apricoat jacket is said to be able to save lives with its SafeAnchor Life Saver, but some experts are saying that it's anything but.Â