Smart home gadgets aren't foolproof, even if you skip the installation
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Smart home gadgets aren't foolproof, even if you skip the installation

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Cosplay wardrobe malfunction? These unsung heroes can help

And they do it for free.

Goodbye smudges. For Gorilla Glass phones, matte could be new black

Goodbye smudges. For Gorilla Glass phones, matte could be new black

New Corning tech can etch designs -- one day, maybe even a pic of your dog -- onto the back glass panel of a phone.

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