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Panasonic Lumix CM1, a camera phone for the committed mobile photographer

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Stunning screen, compact design: It's the first great laptop of 2015

Taking a hint from TV-makers, the bezel narrows to nearly nothing, while performance gets a small Broadwell boost.

Harman Kardon Esquire Mini

A wireless pocket speaker that looks better than it sounds

The $150 Harman Kardon Esquire Mini Bluetooth speaker has an eye-catching design, fits in a pocket and can charge your phone.

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