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Pro Tip: How to make iMessage sync across your devices

I’ve always loved being able to pick up an iMessage conversation that I started on my iPhone right on my Mac, and vice versa. Unfortunately, I’ve been having an iMessage issue for the last few months–I can have conversations via Messages on my Mac and conversations via Messages on my iPhone. My iMessages have stopped […]

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Ampy battery pack uses body movement to recharge iPhone

LAS VEGAS — Your body is an amazing energy creation machine but you’re not even using it to its full potential. All the walking, running, biking and other movements you make throughout the day all create kinetic energy, and now you can finally harness it to charge the most important gadgets in your life with […]

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CES Day 3: Hoverboards, doggie ‘brain puzzles’ and beer

LAS VEGAS — CES is the tech world equivalent of an all-you-can-eat dim sum buffet. Your eyes boggle at all the tantalizing-looking options, but you’re never really sure what you’re about to sink your teeth into. Sometimes an exhibitor at this sprawling electronics show serves up the tech equivalent of a delicious shrimp dumpling. Other […]

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Amazing $2,000 speaker is worth every penny

Lust List: Phantom speaker by Devialet A whispered conversation in a library is about 30 decibels. A normally loud chat comes in at around 65 decibels. A jackhammer at 50 feet is 95 decibels, and also the loudness at which our ears can get damaged with prolonged exposure. The Phantom speaker I’ve been using as […]

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BeastGrip transforms your iPhone into a pro camera rig

The iPhone camera is great at photos and videos, but if you want to take your shots to the next level, you need some extra gear. BeastGrip is the easy-to-use solution that enables photogs to attach all sorts of components like stabilizers, mics, lights, and DSLR lenses to the iPhone to make a custom, pro-quality […]

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iPhone 7 will be waterproof, charge wirelessly and have no headphone jack

The upcoming iPhone 7 is almost certainly ditching the headphone jack at this point. What at first seemed like a ridiculous stretch is now shaping up to be the most credible rumor about the next-gen iPhone so far. Plus, the latest whispers indicate while the headphone jack is out, wireless charging and a waterproof design are finally in. […]

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EyeForcer is no slouch at keeping kids upright

You can warn your kid about too much screen time until you’re blue in the face. They’re too absorbed to listen. You need an enforcer or, better yet, an EyeForcer. It’s another gadget for your kid, but this one works with you. Looking like eyeglass frames without lenses, the EyeForcer shuts down your child’s device […]

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Double your MacBook’s hard drive with quick ‘one-click upgrade’

LAS VEGAS — The makers of a tiny new device called the TarDisk Pear promise to permanently double your MacBook’s hard drive space in a matter of moments. Simply slide the Pear into your MacBook’s SD card slot, run a quick setup (called “pearing”), and your hard-drive capacity will be permanently doubled. “Pear is a […]

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Bluetooth luggage lock will keep the TSA out of your pants

We can officially add luggage locks to the list of things we kind of never expected to get smart versions. Case and lock maker Dog & Bone is bringing out a keyless, TSA-approved, Bluetooth travel padlock that’s designed to keep unwanted people from getting their dirty hands on your underwear and hoard of duty-free booze. […]

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Get your workout fix in 7 minutes on your Apple TV

The holy grail of the home workout is something that you can get set up for quickly and easily, doesn’t require a lot of gear, and will only take as short a time as possible. Wahoo Fitness thinks they have this down. The developer of the Wahoo 7 Minute Workout app has brought its science-based, […]

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