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Or don't. We're not judging.

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A century-old bit of technology may solve our charging woes.

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It still exists, but it's much harder to enforce than it used to be.

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The sessions take students out of the store and around the neighborhood.

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The makers of the GermFalcon claim it kills 99 percent of the bacteria in a plane cabin in five minutes.

'A Link Between Worlds'

The game is rumored to arrive sometime in 2018.

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Allset lets you order ahead so you can enjoy a sit-down meal instead of eating lunch at your desk.

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James Burke showed how anxiety, boredom, and FOMO would be the future of remote work. Nailed it!

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Your phone could be having conversations with the stores around you without your knowledge.

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Without nurses, we wouldn’t have a number of tools regularly used today in both hospitals and homes.

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Parking lots just got a lot easier to navigate.

Welikia's rendering of what Manhattan and the surrounding area might have looked like in 1609.

Calling Thunder juxtaposes the sounds of modern New York City with the sounds of the species that once roamed there.

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Your unread messages become a little less daunting when you have a bot to guide you through them.

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Stream your favorite TV shows and movies right onto your wall with the Beam projector.

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Owners can update their calendar at home no matter where they are.

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Learn why internet cookies are like a barista with a good memory.

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Skip these common courtesies, and you may appear unprofessional, sloppy, or just plain rude.

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Dating experts reveal eight signs you should run for the hills.

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Digital detoxes can be stylish.

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Nearly 200 weather enthusiasts collaborated on the project.

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They help you remember—and manage—multiple codes.

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At $63, it will cost a lot less than a smartphone.

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A guide to getting back to a steady stream of cute cat memes.

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Instead of dropping everything to rush home, you can turn it off through the app.