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Apple rolls out Apple TV automatic setup when paired with iOS 7 device

Definitely ideal for avoiding the same setup process over and over with new devices, the Apple TV can now be automatically setup by simply touching an iOS 7 mobile device to the Apple TV hardware.
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BluFit smart water bottle keeps tabs on your water drinking habits

Definitely useful for anyone that forgets to drink those crucial eight glasses a day, the BluFit smart water bottle helps you remember the importance of drinking water with visual notifications and data tracking.
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New York State busts 19 companies for creating fake online reviews

Looking to curtail the creation of fake online reviews for New York businesses, the NY Attorney General's office used a year-long sting to shed light on the shady practices of online marketing companies.
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HP debuts first laptop with Leap Motion gesture controls

Offering up a gesture control experience somewhat similar to the Microsoft Kinect, the Leap Motion sensor has been embedded within a HP ENVY 17 laptop.
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Packed with sensors, Hexoskin shirt replaces wearable fitness trackers

Definitely ideal for athletes that want a granular level of data when increasing intensity of workouts, the Hexoskin shirt is outfitted with a handful of sensors that can replace traditional fitness gadgets.
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Demystifying the audio settings on your PlayStation 3

Confused by terms like Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. 96 kHz, Bitstream and Dynamic Range Control? We help you make all the right audio settings in your PS3 right here.
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RIDEYE is a black box recording system for cyclists

Designed to increase the safety of anyone that likes to save on gas costs and bike to work, the RIDEYE is a camera system for cyclists that records constantly in order to capture accidents.
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Sprint preps ‘One Up’ early upgrade plan to launch on September 20

Potentially an ideal service for anyone that loves to carry around the latest smartphone from Apple or Samsung, Sprint's One Up program will provide options for early upgrades every twelve months.
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Nation’s first all-digital, bookless library opens in Texas

Definitely a direction that many libraries around the country are heading towards, the first digital-only library opened this weekend stocked with several hundred e-readers and 10,000 e-books to check out.
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Sony BRAVIA Smart Stick is basically Google TV as a dongle

Designed to provide a way for all BRAVIA television owners to utilize Google TV, the new Sony BRAVIA Smart Stick provides access to Google Play as well as numerous streaming video applications.
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Woman texting while driving crashes, ends up in a lake

Yet another case of someone that values a text message over their own safety, a Maryland woman sent her car spinning into a nearby lake because she was more interested in texting than driving.
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Handheld SIGMO offers real-time language translation for 25 languages

Useful when attempting to travel around a foreign country when on vacation or for business, the SIGMO is a new type of language device that provides immediate translations between two parties.
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Run-n-Read eliminates dizziness when reading while running

Potentially ideal for anyone that likes to dig into a good book while spending time at the gym, the Run-n-Read fitness device mirrors head movement while running in order to match those movement patterns on a tablet screen.
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Professor builds LEGO robot that strips DRM from Kindle books

Definitely a creative way to circumvent DRM restrictions, a professor built a robotic LEGO device in order to automatically take pictures of book pages.
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Microsoft preps a docking station for the next generation Surface Pro

Definitely an ideal accessory for anyone that currently owns the Surface Pro tablet, Microsoft is working on a docking station specifically for the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 tablets.
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Report: Amazon wants to offer free smartphones without a contract

Potentially a game changer that could steal a significant amount of market share from Apple and Samsung, the Amazon smartphone rumor has reappeared with the added twist of being completely free.
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NYPD arrests man that uploaded his reckless driving video to YouTube

Definitely not the smartest move, a driver seeking notoriety for making a speed run around the island of Manhattan caught the attention of the NYPD after posting a video of his traffic infractions on YouTube.
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Netflix for books? Oyster launches with over 100,000 in-print titles

Potentially a useful service for anyone with an iPhone that likes to read tons of books, Oyster has rolled out a subscription service that allows users to read all the books they want for a monthly fee.
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Jawbone increases portability with the Mini Jambox

Potentially ideal for anyone that likes to carry around the original Jambox, the new Mini Jambox from Jawbone has a sleeker form factor and is designed to slip into a pocket or purse.
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Defikopter drone airdrops defibrillators to save heart attack victims

Perhaps ideal for situations where medical professionals cannot reach a specific location quickly, the Defikopter drone can fly over 40 miles per hour to deliver an emergency defibrillator to an accident scene.

Amazon announces Kindle Matchbook, upgrades Kindle Paperwhite

Potentially useful to Amazon customers that want to make the transition to digital books, the Kindle Matchbook program will offer significant discounts on the digital version of a purchased physical book.
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CBS and Time Warner reach deal, Web access blackout to end

Definitely good news for Time Warner subscribers in areas such as New York City and Los Angeles, the CBS blackout ended today after the two companies finally came to a agreement on retransmission fees.
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Microsoft purchases Nokia for $7.2 billion

Definitely a strategic move to acquire a larger portion of the mobile devices market around the globe, Microsoft is picking up Nokia's mobile device unit as the rights to license Nokia patents.
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Retailers slash iPhone 5 price prepping for next iPhone

Likely an attempt to clear out existing inventory prior to the launch of the new iPhone, both Best Buy and Walmart are offering sizable iPhone 5 discounts during Labor Day weekend.
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Report: Target preps digital movie rental service for launch

Entering into an already extremely crowded space for digital rentals and downloads, Target is planning to launch a movie and television rental service that will go head to head with Walmart's Vudu.
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Netflix lands exclusive streaming rights to Aziz Ansari comedy special

Ideal for Parks and Recreation fans that also subscribe to Netflix Instant, comedian Aziz Ansari has inked a new deal with Netflix for exclusive rights to digitally stream his most recent comedy special.
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Report: Aereo is heading to Android devices in September

Definitely good news for Android device owners, Aereo's CEO announced plans to launch an Android application for the live television streaming service.
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Beddit tracker monitors your sleep patterns without having to wear it

Definitely useful for anyone that wakes up exhausted every single day, the Beddit sleep tracker can monitor the quality of your sleep without having to actually wear the device on your wrist or clothing.
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Report: Apple’s iPhone trade-in program begins this week

Attempting to attract more customers into the Apple store when upgrading their smartphone, a soft launch of Apple's iPhone trade-in program hits specific Apple retail locations this week.
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Google slashes the price of the unlocked Nexus 4, starts at $199

Easily the least expensive unlocked smartphone available to consumers, Google has trimmed the price of the current Nexus 4 smartphone by approximately 33 percent. It's likely that Google is making way for a new model in the coming months.
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30 percent of Americans don’t have broadband access at home

Perhaps difficult to imagine for anyone addicted to checking email or social networks, there's still a surprising number of Americans that are going without broadband access within their home.
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NPD: Consumers planning to buy HDTVs, tablets in the near future

Another good sign for economic recovery, family budgets for consumers electronics purchases has grown year over year. These future purchases are specifically focusing on devices that provide video playback.
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Facebook partners with tech companies to expand global Internet access

Looking for more effective ways to branch out into emerging markets around the globe, Facebook and other tech companies have entered into a partnership to reduce the cost of bringing Internet access to impoverished countries.
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TiVo officially announces Roamio DVR, records six shows at once

In an attempt to keep up with products like Dish Network's Hopper DVR set-top box, TiVo's new Roamio line of DVR set-top boxes include multiple tuners and can record a significant volume of high definition content.