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This LG is the OLED TV to beat

The cheapest OLED TV is no bargain, but it's actually affordable -- for most. If you want the joy of OLED without taking out another mortgage, this is your only option.

Your refusal to join Twitter is taking a toll

Though it's popular with an in crowd of entertainers, politicos and hipsters, the microblogging service is having a hard time getting regular people to join. That's a problem, a big problem.

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Save your iPhone's battery by killing off the Facebook app

According to a new report, you could see a boost of 15 percent or more just by switching to Facebook in your browser.

It's OK to splash water on this top-notch Bluetooth headphone

This special-edition Plantronics BackBeat Sense adds water resistance to one of the best on-ear Bluetooth headphones currently available.

Creating scans of human hands for custom products

Student Pieter Smakman came up with the Curatio scanner after realizing it's tricky getting accurate scans of hands for things like custom wrist braces, medical casts and more.

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Best new iPhone cases

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Drones 101: Where can I fly my drone?

If you've just got your hands on a brand-new quadcopter, here's what you need to know before you take to the sky -- including where you can and can't fly it.

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How I learned to stop worrying and love the BlackBerry Priv

After three months with BlackBerry's first Android phone, this editor reflects on what went well -- and what didn't.

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Google's self-driving car declared its own driver

In a letter to Google, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined that the computer piloting Google's self-driving cars can be considered a driver, for purposes of the car's control placement.

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US bill aims to stop state bans of encrypted phones

Prompted by proposals in New York and California, the bill would supersede the ability of states to block the sale of encrypted phones.

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Obama asks Congress for $19 billion to stop hacks

The White House has submitted a massive budget proposal that shows just how serious the president is about cybersecurity.

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The New Hampshire primaries are tonight, but who's dominating the social Interwebs now?

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Looking for a great deal on a TV? Post-Super Bowl week is the right time

In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers thoughts on when to get a bargain on a TV and why this year in particular is likely to offer some great deals.

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Samsung gives us a standalone wrist-phone, but do we need it?

Yes, there are watches that are also phones. I lived with the Gear S2 for weeks and here's what I found out about talking to my arm.

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iDevices just sold off the product that made them famous

iDevices just lost its most lucrative product, but gained the capital to develop others.

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Ford employees can stop the production line with a new wearable

The automaker claims its Portable Quality Assurance Device saves its employees 1 kilometer of walking per day, a huge boon for efficiency.

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Accio book! Harry Potter sequel will be more than a play

Great news, Potter fans. The eighth book in J.K. Rowling's series is set for release on July 31, right after the play debuts in London.

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Bose's amazing 'jumping' car suspension system still blows minds

Bose spent years and millions creating the ultimate car suspension system. A technical success but a commercial flop, it never came to be. CNET got a rare demo.

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2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE wants to be your affordable track weapon

Chevrolet looks to deliver the most track performance for your buck in the 1LE performance package for the Camaro with suspension, brake and cooling upgrades.

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iPhone 7: Everything we know so far about Apple's biggest 2016 product

Apple's tenth iPhone iteration will likely arrive in September 2016. Here's what the rumor mill is saying about it.

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Oculus Rift PC bundles launch

Buying a new gaming PC from Asus, Alienware or Dell may be a faster way to get an Oculus Rift headset.

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Read and reply to texts using Siri or Google Now

Use these commands to get your virtual assistant to read your new text messages, hands-free.

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Why do these Nike sunglasses cost more than an Xbox One?

Nike's new Vaporwing sunglasses for runners may not have any electronics, but according to Nike Vision a lot of technology went into building them.

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Why you should care about #ThankYouDanielBryan

Wondering what that hashtag was all about? Was it a new book or movie? No. It's about one man and his incredible journey.

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Apple Stores will now apply iPhone screen protectors for you

Belkin and Apple have teamed up to add an easy way to add a protective layer on your iPhone. Would you buy one?

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5 ways to boost your Android phone's battery life right now

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Everything you need to know about Deadpool before 'Deadpool'

At a loss when it comes to Marvel's Merc with a Mouth? Let's jump in at the shallow end and wade through the Deadpool. (That's funny because his name is Wade.)

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Keep friends from knowing when you've read their iMessage

Want to read a message without it being marked as read by your iPhone? Here's how.

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'Superhero' material can lift 1,000 times its weight

Call Wayne Industries! A stretchy new polymer can pack a punch, with a shoelace-size piece able to lift the weight of a liter of soda, its creators say.

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iPhone's 'error 53' may land Apple in crosshairs of lawsuit

The error message means your iPhone has been disabled because the home button is broken or replaced by a non-Apple technician. Customers are not happy about that.

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Top 5 worst Valentine's Day tech gifts

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