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Apple opens its doors in Australia for first iPhone 8 sales

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are officially on sale. Sydney's Apple Store makes the ceremonial first sale.

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<p>Mazen Kourouche (right) and a friend hoist their iPhones in Sydney.</p>

iPhone 8 welcomed in Sydney by small, but enthusiastic, crowd

A decade on, fans still queue up for Apple's latest phones. But lines aren't as long as they've been in the past because many are waiting for iPhone X.

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Alexa beams up new Star Trek skills, including Klingon

The Amazon Echo boldly goes where no smart personal assistant has gone before, adding spacey sound effects, trivia and more.

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Teddy Ruxpin tugs on nostalgic hearts, despite dead eyes

Jeepers creepers, Teddy Ruxpin’s got new peepers. The '80s toy makes a comeback -- but does it matter that so much has changed?

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Nest comes knocking again with smart doorbell, security system

The last time the smart home company held a big event to enter a new product category, it was a security camera in 2015. A lot's changed since then.

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Creepy fanny pack gives you the big hairy gut you never wanted

The new "Dadbag" bag helps you store a six-pack in your, um, six-pack? Talk about high fashion.

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This robot has multiple personalities

Cue has four personalities to choose from and you can even have a text conversation with it.

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Get a Dymo handheld label maker for $9.99

Simple, compact and portable, the Dymo 160 sells elsewhere for $30 or more. Plus: two bonus deals!

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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman talks with Brian about iPhone X (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 101)

It's a one-on-one interview with Mark Gurman, talking about everything from Apple's keynote. Brian gets the skinny from the man behind so many of the major Apple scoops you've checked out.

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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman talks with Brian about iPhone X (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 101)

It's a one-on-one interview with Mark Gurman, talking everything from Apple's keynote. Brian gets the skinny from the man behind so many of the major Apple scoops you've read about.

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<p>This cute robot dog sniffs your feet to let you know if they stink.</p>

Smelly feet? New robot dog sniffs them out

A Japanese robot mutt named Hana-chan will let you know if your feet smell by passing out after taking a whiff.

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Get a self-powered wireless doorbell for $18.99

This surprisingly versatile system includes two receivers, each with your choice of 58 ringtones! Plus: turn one wall outlet into 10 (and add 4 USB ports).

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