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      CES 2012: 9 nifty new products to watch

      by ben patterson January 11, 2012 accessories
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      From a razor-thin 55-inch HDTV to a wireless, Twitter-savvy baby scale (no, really), check out nine new gadgets that are making waves this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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      Holiday Gift Guide: 6 super smartphone accessories

      by ben patterson December 20, 2011 accessories
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      From an ultra-stylish Bluetooth headset to a roll-up wireless keyboard, we’ve got six nifty stocking stuffers for your favorite iPhone-, Android-, or BlackBerry-toting road warrior.

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      Holiday Gift Guide: 5 gadgets for around the house

      by ben patterson December 8, 2011 accessories
      Holiday Gift Guide: 5 gadgets for around the house

      From a floor-sweeping robot to a blue “light therapy” device to brighten the darkest winter months, these handy household gadgets will make perfect gifts for homeowners and apartment dwellers alike.

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      Holiday Gift Guide: 7 goodies for iPhone users

      by ben patterson December 6, 2011 accessories
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      Got an iPhone fan on your holiday shopping list? You’ll won’t go wrong putting an accessory or two under the tree. Among our gift ideas: a gaming-friendly iPhone case, a gorgeous Bluetooth speaker, a Wi-Fi-enabled bathroom scale, and more.

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      Holiday gift guide: Gadgets for college students

      by ben patterson December 1, 2011 accessories
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      So, got a tech-savvy scholar on your holiday shopping list? Even if she already has a laptop, a smartphone, and a tablet in her dorm room, you can still surprise her with a gadget or two under the tree. Read on for six tech-minded gifts that your favorite student will love, from a stylish backpack [...]

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      Hands-on review: Portable AirStash A02 flash drive wirelessly streams media files to your iPhone or iPad

      by ben patterson November 29, 2011 accessories
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      About the size of a standard thumbdrive, the second-generation AirStash comes with a clever trick up its sleeves: the ability to wirelessly share your videos, photos, music, and other documents with an iPhone, iPad, or just about any Wi-Fi-enabled gadget with a web browser. Slated to go on sale next month, the Maxell AirStash A02 ($149 [...]

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      Quick take: Wingstand keyboard clips for iPhone, iPad

      by ben patterson November 16, 2011 accessories
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      Want to use an actual keyboard with your iPhone or iPad? Here’s a clever idea: a pair of plastic clips that snap onto Apple’s wireless keyboard and hold your iDevice at just the right angle for typing.

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