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Consumers say they don't want to be encumbered by the complexity of the products they buy. Designers are responding with seamless blends of software, hardware, and aesthetics. Tech design's new philosophy.

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See how cool tech products are born

Brian Cooley takes you behind the scenes at Frog Design, the Silicon Valley design house where the Mac was envisioned. See where gadgets and interfaces focus more on human-centered design, and find out what Frog's creative director thinks is the next big thing. Watch video



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Best gadget design

You don't always have to choose between style and substance. These gadgets mix plenty of each together in functional designs that are both nice to look at and easy to use. View slide show
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Worst gadget design

Not all tech can be as sleek and elegant as our picks for best gadget design. We've rounded up a selection of gadgets with terrible designs. Back to the drawing board! View slide show



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Wackiest gadget design

Sometimes, design is just plain weird--not necessarily in a bad way, but in a way that certainly makes you pause. Take a look at some of the weirdest-looking products that we've seen to date. View slide show




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Today's technology makes it easier than ever to bring friends and family the details of your travel adventures, so you can avoid that hourlong slide show when you return. See some of the latest sites and gadgets for staying connected while out and about. Read more

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Tomorrow's cell phone tech

Cell phones are today's tech version of a Swiss Army knife. Peer into the future of cell phones to find out what your phone will soon be capable of. Read more

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