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High-tech mapping may help save the Great Barrier Reef

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Apple's riverfront store is latest statement piece

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Apple's riverfront store is latest statement piece

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The Mac Mini is 3 years old...since it was last updated (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 106)

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Will Ferrell bitingly mocks how much devices control us

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This Samsung TV looks like modern living room art

This Samsung TV looks like modern living room art

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Sonos One review: Damn, Alexa can rock!

Sonos One review: Damn, Alexa can rock!

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iPhone 8 review: The status quo upgrade

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Apple Watch Series 3 is nearly an iPhone on your wrist

Apple Watch Series 3 is nearly an iPhone on your wrist

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Countertop tap puts the finishing touches on fresh beer

Countertop tap puts the finishing touches on fresh beer

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This Samsung fridge feels expensive -- but it isn't

This Samsung fridge feels expensive -- but it isn't

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Startup smart lock gives you three ways to lock your door

Startup smart lock gives you three ways to lock your door

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Rosewill Pressure Cooker

Rosewill Pressure Cooker

The Rosewill 6-liter, 7-in-1 cooker does it all and lets you make your favorite recipes to perfection. CNET Exclusive!

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From ultra-portable to permanent installations, when the power goes out a generator will keep you going.

Jackery 500Wh PowerPro

Jackery 500Wh PowerPro

Hugh capacity, Li-ion rechargeable powerbank / 12V inverter with AC outlet provides on-demand power.

RAVPower Jump Starter

RAVPower Jump Starter

Jump starts up to 3L Diesel or 5L gas engines 20 times. Features built-in 14000mAh powerbank.

Solar / Crank Powered Radio

Solar / Crank Powered Radio

Emergency, crank and solar-powered radio with built-in 1000mAh powerbank.

Kidde Fire Escape Ladder

Kidde Fire Escape Ladder

25-foot ladder deploys quickly and is tested to 1000 pounds. Don't wait for an emergency. Get one or more now.

Kidde Smoke & CO Alarm

Kidde Smoke & CO Alarm

Voice warning, ionization sensor and battery backup in case of power failure.

Lighting EVER Headlamp

Lighting EVER Headlamp

Keep your hands free and the path ahead illuminated with this high-quality, 3-mode headlamp.

Streamlight Stinger Flashlight

Streamlight Stinger Flashlight

Rugged, durable, 1100 Lumen, AC/DC rechargeable flashlight with triple the brightness of a standard LED.

Atomic Bear Survival Bracelet

Atomic Bear Survival Bracelet

It's a fire starter, compass, whistle, emergency knife and 12 feet of military-grade 550 paracord.

Etekcity Emergency Water Filter

Etekcity Emergency Water Filter

Filter straw eliminates 99.9999% of toxins, bacteria and contaminants so you always have access to safe water.

BASU Personal Alarm

BASU Personal Alarm

Pull the pin to set off 130db of loud, piercing sound, or rig it up as a trip wire for advanced warning.

Eachway Emergency Kit

Eachway Emergency Kit

10-in-1 kit includes a tactical pen, knife, flashlight, scraper, saw, pliers and more.

REEBOW First Aid Kit

REEBOW First Aid Kit

Antiseptic towels, butterfly closures, bandages and more to cover any emergency.

LG Gram Ultra-Light Touch

LG Gram Ultra-Light Touch

Ultra-slim with exceptional battery life! Shown: 14-inch FHD display, 7th-Gen Core i7, 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD.

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KRACK Wi-Fi bug: Here's how to protect yourself

KRACK Wi-Fi bug: Here's how to protect yourself

by Taylor Martin

Want to score an iPhone X? Follow these preorder tips

Want to score an iPhone X? Follow these preorder tips

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How to unlock the Pixel 2's secret dark theme

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Google Pixel 2 XL screen fix may be on the way

CIA bomb-sniffing dog flunks out of training in Twitter saga

iPhone X arrival could slash iPhone 8, Plus output in half

Tim Cook hints at Mac Mini comeback

The Great Barrier Reef: A tragedy of our own making

Apple's Lightning cables aren't durable. Try these instead

Google Play Store now lets you try out apps before downloading

Silliness aside, Amazon now has to pick a new second home

Jeff Bezos posing on wind turbine may be peak Jeff Bezos

Facebook begins testing paywall for subscriptions

Consumer Reports' survey marks Tesla Model X 'least reliable'

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