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Microwave a scene stealer in 'American Hustle'
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A gas grill that tells you when to flip the burgers
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Latest activity trackers can help you get in shape, but that's not all they do
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5 easy appliance fixes you can do yourself
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LaCie Christofle Sphère is a hard drive you'll want to display
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Smart watches that look good—and can help you feel good, too
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Robotic air purifier doubles as wireless controller
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Kitchen appliance upgrades from Samsung and LG
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5 cool safety innovations coming to your future car
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Cameras and camcorders that let you go beyond basic black
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Sony PlayStation Now could change the way you play video games
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Best new-car values
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It's time to pay your health insurance premium
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Whirlpool CoolVox fridge plays music to cook by
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WWE Network matters to you, even if you’re not into wrestling
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Audi’s Traffic Light Assist tells how long until the signal goes green
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Don’t fall for fad weight-loss claims, FTC warns
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First drive: 2014 Chevrolet SS proves to be family-scale muscle car
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Gaming company Valve announces 13 Steam Machines at CES 2014
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CFPB introduces consumer-friendly mortgage rules
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