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Best of CES Awards: We name the hottest gear in Las Vegas
We've spent the past week in Las Vegas looking at the products unveiled at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. These 10 stand out from the crowd.App Guide
Cruise with Ozobot, a tiny robot that races across your iPad
With four app-based games, this little bot is sure to spice up family game night.News
The TVs of CES: Smarter, curved, and in gorgeous 4K that finally clicks
The TV companies at CES insist this really is the year of 4K and smart interfaces you'll actually want to use. And from what we've seen, we tend to agree—as long as the price is right.
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Clockwise Podcast: Live from CES
Live from Las Vegas! It's CES 2014. Wearables, televisions, Apple's biggest threat, and smart homes. With Jason Snell, Philip Michaels, Leah Yamshon, and Rene Ritchie.News
Vizio pushes UltraHD TV pricing below $1000
Vizio shows is off its P-Series UltraHD SmartTVs with prices starting at $999 for a 50-inch set.News
Over-the-air TV on your phone or tablet? There’s a Tablo for that
The Tablo DVR lets you watch and record live TV to play on your tablet or smartphone—no television required.News
Michael Bay’s CES meltdown: What really sent him running from the stage?
Director Michael Bay famously freaked out at CES on Monday. Why, and will his relationship with Samsung continue?Connected Home
Set it and forget it: The iPot applies smartphone sensors to pressure cooking
Instant Pot's new iPot is an ambitious smart appliance that follows instructions from your phone.News
Sony shines a spotlight on 4K at CES
The message from Sony's press event at CES Monday was clear: There's enough native 4K content coming to convince you to upgrade to an Ultra HD TV.Connected Home
Belkin turns up the heat at CES with high-tech crockpot
Cook your meals low and slow on the go with Belkin's smartphone-controlled crockpot.News
MakerBot goes big (and small) with its new 3D printer lineup
There's something for everyone in MakerBot's new 3D printers.News
Dish expands Hopper’s reach beyond your living room
The satellite TV maker unveiled a slew of add-ons to its set-top box DVR, aimed at letting you watch your favorite TV shows just about anywhere.News
Sharp shows off a slew of pixel-packed HDTVs
If you like pixels, you'll like what Sharp's peddling – though the price tag may give you pause.News
‘Mother’ doll uses the Internet of Things to nag you
Sen.se's Mother doll connects to up to 24 programmable 'cookies' to alert you when certain conditions are met – or not.News
You need a smart, connected toothbrush because your dental hygiene is pitiful
Kolibree's sensor-packed electric toothbrush knows exactly when you're naughty and nice (to your teeth).News
Roku beats Apple to the big screen with Roku TV
The familiar interface from Roku's beloved set-top boxes is coming to a range of smart TVs from TCL and Hisense.Everything Mobile
Four CES 2014 movers and shakers we don’t want to miss
With CES 2014 about to begin, here are the people and companies we're keeping an eye on at this year's show.Connected Home
Samsung Smart Home aims to integrate all your smart devices on one platform
Samsung's new Smart Home platform will connect and control all your smart devices (TVs, appliances, lights, security cameras, etc.) from a single Smart Home application, the company said Sunday at CES 2014.Social Scene
CES 2014: Follow TechHive editors’ tweets from Las Vegas
TechHive will be in Vegas this week with wall-to-wall coverage of any news that's fit to tweet. Don't miss a single one.News
NFL playoffs 2014: A lot of football games can be streamed for free online
CBS and NBC will be streaming the NFL playoffs for free, but only cable subscribers will be able to watch Fox's NFC games.Everything Mobile
Archos set to show off $200 LTE smartphone at CES
It could be the start of a trend: Archos is working with Qualcomm to cut the cost of 4G products.News
Samsung adds the Galaxy Camera 2 to its hefty gadget lineup
The second-generation Android-powered point-and-shoot features a 16.3-megapixel camera sensor, 4.8-inch touchscreen, and Android 4.3.News
LG’s webOS-based smart TV revealed in leaked image
WebOS's fourth — count 'em, fourth! — lease on life ditches mobile devices for flat screens.Car Tech
Huge TVs. Steam Machine. A solar-powered car. CES 2014 will have it all.
The Consumer Electronics Show takes over Las Vegas next week. Here's our sneak peek at the intriguing trends and innovations we expect to see.Wearablog
Five nutrition apps for a healthy New Year
It's New Year's Day, and while we're not yet capable of coherent speech, we do want this year to healthier, fitter, and more nutritious. These apps will help you eat better…starting tomorrow.News
Samsung’s 2014 Smart TVs want you to wave your finger in the air
Finger gestures and improved voice control are coming to Samsung's Smart TV lineup slated to debut at CES in January.News
CES preview: LG teases its thinner, smarter, curvier home theater gear
From a ridiculously huge 105-inch curved TV to sound bars and speakers you might actually buy, LG has a lot planned at CES next month.Connected Home
Google’s next big thing could be coming to a home near you
With home automation becoming more commonplace these days, Google may be planning to enter the scene with its own service.News
YouTube finally comes to Roku
Roku's first official YouTube channel is only for Roku 3 for now, with more models possibly coming next year.News
How Verizon’s OnCue aquisition could change the way you watch TV
The telecom giant is reportedly close to buying Intel's nascent over-the-top video service. Could a nationwide FiOS TV initiative be its next step?News
Amazon promises original series in the 4K format in 2014
Prices are falling for 4K HDTVs and now some 4K content is starting to be produced. It's still early days for 4K, though.News
Google Chromecast gets 10 new apps but app floodgates stay closed
It's still unclear when Google will open the door to more third-party apps for Chromecast by releasing public software-developer tools.Wearablog
Get your minimum of daily movement with Human
For the love of Richard Simmons, stand up while you read this!News
Cable guys: Cord-cutters live in the Bermuda Triangle with Bigfoot and E.T.
Lots of people (like me) believe they exist in large numbers, but a lot of men in blue suits deny the phenomenon and, until recently, haven't really wanted to talk about it.News
Here’s why Amazon drones may never land at your door
Amazon's distribution network limits the company's deliveries to just a tiny fraction of the countryNews
Buying Guide: Find the best headphones
If you're looking to get more audio enjoyment from from your smartphone, tablet, media player, or computer, new headphones will do wonders. To help you find the perfect set of headphones, our annual buying guide covers what to look (and listen) for, descriptions of the different types, and recommendations for standout models.Connected Home
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Weird Wide Web
Microsoft launches Xbox Video website without crucial feature
The browser-based version of Xbox Video is now live, but Microsoft's using it to herd you towards Windows 8 and the Xbox One.News
Google starts actively wooing Chromecast developers
Not only is Google holding a Chromecast hackathon, but it's teasing that the dongle's software development kit will soon ditch its preview status. Read: More apps are a-coming.News
How to make NPR-quality podcasts at home
With the right gear and a few tips and tricks, your podcasts will sound like they came from a broadcasting booth.Connected Home
Where food meets science: Exploring the latest in ‘modernist’ cooking gear
Stop cooking like a caveman and check out these gadgets.News
LTE-Advanced tests in Europe push wireless speeds
Several European wireless operators have begun testing LTE-Advanced, which will offer speeds greater tahn 200Mbps.News
Google Play Music debuts on iOS, with unlimited songs for $10 a month
Google Play Music, a rival option to streaming services like Spotify and Rdio, is now available for iOS, six months after launching on the web and Android-based devices.News
Netflix introduces a unified, cinematic TV interface
From TVs to consoles to set-top boxes, the new Netflix look is headed everywhere.The Game Room
Microsoft reveals Xbox One’s launch day entertainment app line up — sort of
Microsoft's entertainment app lineup for the Xbox One trumps the PlayStation 4's on the face of things – but watch out for that small print.Weird Wide Web
Stream Nation is a private media cloud, with lending privileges
Stream Nation doesn't care where you got that movie file. As long as you own it now, you can store it, stream it, and even share it with friends like you would a physical copy.News