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It only takes a few seconds to wipe out the search engine's memory.

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Even its inventor was worried about calling it a "lie detector."

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When Apple made their peach look less like a butt, people revolted.

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If that isn't terrifying enough, it also strokes your hand.

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They're inspired by John Carpenter's 'They Live.'

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You'll never be late again.

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The bot has been likened to a “completely drunk comedian."

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It launches September 21.

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For 70 years, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been alerting the public to some of the most dangerous criminals in their midst.

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Follow the "Curators of Sweden" while you still can.

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But you've only got 10 seconds to decide.

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You'll need some extra hardware.

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Don't trust everything you see on Google Maps.

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Making dinner plans just got a little simpler.

Cutting the cord and making the switch to streaming can lead to big savings.

Even if you sign up for multiple streaming services and streaming cable providers, you'll still be saving a lot of money. Find out how much.

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The legendary 1980s home computer could do things computers costing thousands of dollars couldn't. It sold for as low as $190.

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The glitches that were annoying 20 years ago are now charmingly nostalgic.

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Climate change could eventually interrupt your 'GLOW' binge.

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Time to move to Asia.

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Abhishek Singh just made Amazon Echo a lot more accessible for the hearing impaired.