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Gadgets

You could easily be excused for thinking you’re in a scene from Minority Report with the recent invention of a window that doubles as a computer monitor.

Samsung has created the remarkable Transparent Smart Window — a window that works as a computer monitor too.

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Fashion

Sometimes the simple things make for pretty good travel accessories or companions. While there may be a whole universe of gadgets and fashionable devices out there, we decided to think of stuff you can actually buy – and use.

We hope you enjoy these suggestions for items to make your next trip a little more comfortable.

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Gadgets

By now you’ve read all the lists that will tell you what to pick up people at the last minute for the Holidays. But what about those things that seem like good ideas at the time, but are definite no-no’s when giving gifts? What about coming up with a list of gifts that may mean one thing to you, but something else to another?

And don’t forget all those the gifts we simply shouldn’t punish anyone – not even our enemies or in-laws – with. Where are those lists? Well, here’s one now:

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Design

Apple’s latest magical device – the iPhone 4S – arrived with a healthy dose of fanfare, but just a few weeks later there has been a growing number of complaints regarding the shorter battery life.

In the tech blogging world, an incident like this is often the kiss of death for some gadget manufacturers, but thus far Apple doesn’t seem to be getting skewered like Sony, Nokia, or Samsung usually do.

Are you a geek who is under this impression? Why are we so willing to turn a blind eye? Is this blatant favoritism for a beloved company? Or is this just our misinformed perception? Come voice your opinions in the comments below!

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Gadgets

While activities change, wardrobes are swapped out, and life gets just a little bit sleepier during the colder months, one thing remains constant – your Apple idevice.

Whether you are an iPhone devotee, an iPad enthusiast or just a plain old iPod Touch user, your toy/tool/best friend is constantly getting new apps that inspire, stimulate and entertain all year round. So what are the latest that you should look out for this autumn? Try these on for size.

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Gadgets

What does Halloween mean to you? Is it an excuse to fulfill that cross-dressing dream? Or maybe it allows you to stuff yourself with candy and recapture your childhood. However you see it, we all can admit that it is almost never as cool and satisfying as you want it to be.

So before you run out and get that Angry Birds costume you’ve been talking about all year, we want to give you some alternative ideas that may breathe new life into an over-marketed, often unimaginative, and pretty tired holiday.

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Design

We’re all for a change of season. As long as we can have some fun while adjusting to it by adding new items into our lives.

You’ve already seen our list of 7 Must Have Fall Gear for Men. Here is our list for the ladies.

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emerse View Comments
Cars

With summer quickly fading away, it’s sadly now time to put away the sandals, raise the top back up on the convertible, and start putting away the grill. Fall is arguably one of the most beautiful seasons, but there is no question that is also slower paced, less temperate and generally less engaging.

Thankfully there are plenty of toys that will keep us occupied no matter how dreary things get after the leaves change. Here’s some of the best we’ve seen most recently.

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Design

We all love coffee in some shape or form, cold or hot, light or dark, and what’s so amazing about it is that there are countless ways to make and enjoy it.

So if you want to go beyond the conventional drip, or are tired of spending too much money on multiple trips to Starbucks (or other local coffee haunt), what is the best thing to do?

Here are some of the most popular and upcoming ways to make the perfect cup.

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emerse View Comments
Design

Can you take a guess as to which cell phone is the greenest? Where many tech geeks only seem to care how ‘cool’ their cell phone looks when they pull it out at some hipster gathering, global companies are working on refining their environmental impact (whether for altruistic or economic reasons).

According to a recent study by GoodGuide, where nearly 500 phones were tested, several well known companies came up on top – though one was notably missing (here’s looking at you, Apple).

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