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From rocket bikes to mechanical forks: Vintage inventions that never took off

The wackier inventions of a bygone era solve all the problems you never knew you had.

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MIT using radio waves to monitor patients' health through walls

The technology is already used in over 200 homes with healthy people, as well as patients with various conditions.

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Preparing for Florence: Stay connected when the big storm hits

When a major disaster like Florence strikes, having the right tech gear can help you stay in touch with the world -- and survive.

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'Molar Mic' will let US military make radio calls from their teeth

Goodbye walkie-talkie, hello sneaky-speaky.

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CNET UK Podcast 544: Twitter faces the music, and IFA teases the future

CNET's Katie Collins and Richard Trenholm watch tech execs face off with US lawmakers -- and ask whether it's time for a BlackBerry comeback.

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On board a $1.7M luxury RV with a hidden secret

This top-shelf motor home has all the niceties you might expect for genteel cruising -- and one you won't believe.

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IFA 2018's quirky and cool gadgets

Cow trackers, chess bots and pleasure givers; the tech confab has its share of interesting products.

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Step aside, Super Soaker, the Spyra One shoots water bullets

Water guns could use an upgrade.

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IFA 2018: All the coolest tech we've seen so far

We're gathering up all the coolest gadgets we've seen at the show in this gallery.

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Microsoft to require paid parental leave for all workers, even subcontractors

Workers must be offered a minimum of 12 weeks paid time off.

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We cracked open the Galaxy Note 9

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is one of the more difficult phones to get into. See how TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler and co-host Jason Hiner accomplished that task -- with an unfortunate casualty along the way.

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Unboxing the Lenovo Smart Display

CNET editors unbox the Lenovo Smart Display. It's the 8-inch model with the gray back.

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Does BMW or Volvo do it best?

Pint-size luxury and funky style

Shopping for a new car this weekend? See how the BMW X2 stacks up against the Volvo XC40 in our side-by-side comparison.