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You could call this our look at gadgets gone wild. It's not hard to see how today's tech pushes extreme limits in size, style, function, or fun-factor. Be they teeny-tiny portables or huge "smart" homes, there's a lot of extreme tech out there. See how far manufacturers can take it, plus where customized tech is headed, in this month's feature.
Inside this online guide:
- In downsizing times, personalization still popular
- Going to extremes, if you can afford it
- Extreme timewasters
- Supermodel-thin gadgets
- Teeny-tiny tech
- Extremely sexy gadgets
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5,000 square feet of family-friendly tech
On June 17, the public had the chance to explore Disney's brand-new attraction, the "Innovention Dream Home." CNET News.com reporter Kara Tsuboi traveled to Tomorrowland and got a sneak peek at some of the technology built into the home. See the magic mirror that every girl will be drooling over. Watch video
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Supermodel-thin gadgets
Most mobile gadgets need to be compact and lightweight enough to carry around. Some have answered this requirement by making their devices extremely thin. These are just a few of the thinnest gadgets we've seen. View slide show
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Extremely sexy tech
July is extreme here at CNET and there's nothing that gets our blood pumping more than extremely sexy tech. What makes a gadget hot depends on personal preference, but after many years in the game, we think we've got it pretty dialed in. Click on to find out which nine gadgets we think are sexy to the extreme. View slide show
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Teeny-tiny tech
When it comes to technology, more often than not, smaller is better. However, there are some gadgets that take it to the extreme. Check out this round up of some of the coolest, smallest tech around. These travel-friendly gadgets not only look good, but we've put them through their paces to make sure they can keep up with your on-the-go lifestyle. View slide show
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Extreme time wasters
What are you really working on when you're at work? Here are some sure-to-please favorites for procrastinators and slackers alike. View slide show
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Previously in Living With Technology
JuneHigh-tech road trip
CNET News.com reporter Daniel Terdiman hit the highway, a car full of gadgets in tow, for the third summer in a row. Learn why he couldn't get into Graceland, and find the best gadgets for your own high-tech summer travels. Read more
MayYour home, unwired
More and more gadgets are letting us cut the cord. From home theaters and headphones to routers and radios, wireless tech simplifies all kinds of connections. All that and more, in May's Living With Technology. Read more
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