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David Goldberg passes away unexpectedly. The executive had a long, varied career, which spanned companies like Capitol Records and Yahoo before he ultimately became CEO of SurveyMonkey.

Razer Blade review

A gaming laptop in a class by itself

Razer's Blade is a rare thin-and-light laptop that has the features and performance of a gaming system. And it looks damn good, too.

Our inside look at Microsoft's HoloLens leaves us wanting more

The software maker sheds light on the secretive workings of the ambitious holographic headset -- by making us develop an app in real time.

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Retro looks and reliable, but grossly overpriced

The new WRT1200AC is a fast and reliable performer but doesn't offer enough to justify its hefty price tag.

Tesla's Elon Musk unveils home battery backup system

The Powerwall for homes and Powerpack for businesses can store energy from solar panels and help you save on energy bills.

How to catch up on all the Marvel movies before the new 'Avengers'

We've laid out every Marvel movie and tv show in chronological order for you to watch -- or just to impress people.

Pricey laser projector delivers fabulous picture

The Epson LS10000 is a technological tour de force that, on paper, can make other projectors seem like shark bait.

4 new things we learned about Windows 10 from Microsoft Build 2015

Joe Belfiore, Microsoft's corporate VP of the operating systems group, took the Build 2015 stage to go through new Windows 10 features.

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Jawbone Up2 review: An attractive price and superior software make a winner

An easy-to-use activity and sleep tracker with smart coaching to keep you on track.

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LG G4 ups the ante with a curved screen and optional leather

The brand-new LG G4 packs a Snapdragon 808 processor, a 5.5-inch screen and 16MP camera.

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What to watch on HBO Now and iTunes in May

We took a look at what's on HBO Now service -- it's not just TV, it's also movies. Plus find out what movies you can watch at home on iTunes, including "I Am Big Bird."

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Help Mom get her game on

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Mapbox photography heat map etches out world's most photogenic cities (pictures)

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The Jaguar XE is here: Should BMW be scared?

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2016 Honda HR-V successfully splits the difference

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Apple Watch has tattoo trouble, Apple confirms

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Three surprising ways to lower your data usage

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This garage door opener has a dash of wireless smarts

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Adios Spartan. Hello, Microsoft Edge brower

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Walk this way: Philips rolls out LED carpets

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Eye-popping 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' is almost too spectacular (spoiler-free review)

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Know your TVs: LED LCD vs OLED

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Take a closer look at the Microsoft HoloLens (pictures)

Here's a slightly closer look at Microsoft's HoloLens.

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How to use Google's Password Alert tool to thwart phishing attacks

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The Apple Watch Sport is better than the Apple Watch

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Four ways to make the most of Intel's Compute Stick

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Almost too good to be true: The Peachtree Nova65SE integrated amplifier

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