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  • 7 On Your Side tests Hone device
  • The makers of the Hone device claims you'll never lose your keys again with their product so 7 On Your Side tests it out.
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gadgets, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • 7 On Your Side tests Hone device
  • The makers of the Hone device claims you?ll never lose your keys again with their product, so 7 On Your Side tests it out.
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gadgets, consumer news
  • iPad
  • LA officials are working to reboot a $1B plan to put an iPad in the hands of every student after an embarrassing glitch emerged.
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iPad, los angeles, tablets, gadgets, video game, children, education
  • Re:Make event
  • A Maker Faire-style convention called Re:Make is taking over San Francisco's Fort Mason this weekend.
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gadgets, art, san francisco news, jonathan bloom
  • Re:Make event
  • A Maker Faire-style convention called Re:Make is taking over San Francisco's Fort Mason this weekend.
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gadgets, art, news
  • The founders of the Glazed Conference say wearable technology is going to be big.
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gadgets, news
  • The rules on when to turn off electronic devices on airplanes may soon be changing.
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FAA, gadgets, airport security, airline industry, travel, national/world
  • A customer of the Apple store in Oberhausen celebrates with the new iPhone 5S as he leaves the store at the start of the new iPhone sale in Oberhausen, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
  • Apple released sales numbers for the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The Cupertino company said it sold a record breaking 9 million phones in just three days.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, steve wozniak, tim cook, palo alto, technology
  • Fights break out at Southern California Apple store
  • The violence unfolded as hundreds of people stood in line for hours waiting to buy a new iPhone.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, gadgets, southern california, homeless, technology
  • Fights break out at Southern California Apple store
  • The violence unfolded as hundreds of people stood in line for hours waiting to buy a new iPhone.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, gadgets, southern california, homeless, news
  • San Jose State University student
  • San Jose State's wireless internet system isn't keeping up with demand and it's making things tough for students.
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san jose state, internet, gadgets, computers, iPad, tablets, education
  • San Jose State University student
  • The San Jose State University wireless internet system isn't keeping up with demand and it's making things tough for students.
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san jose state, internet, gadgets, computers, iPad, tablets, south bay news, lyanne melendez
  • Craig Federighi, senior vice president of Software Engineering at Apple talks about the features of the new iOS 7 during the keynote address of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Monday, June 10, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
  • According to a new report, Apple's new iOS 7 has a security flaw that allows anyone access to photos and more without a passcode.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, steve wozniak, tim cook, palo alto, technology
  • A customer of the Apple store in Oberhausen celebrates with the new iPhone 5S as he leaves the store at the start of the new iPhone sale in Oberhausen, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
  • Apple enthusiasts who'd spent the night in line were disappointed to find out the new gold colored iPhone 5S was already sold out.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, steve wozniak, tim cook, palo alto, technology, matt keller
  • Pickup card for new gold colored iPhone 5S
  • Apple enthusiasts who'd spent the night in line were disappointed to find out the new gold colored iPhone 5S was already sold out.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, steve wozniak, tim cook, palo alto, technology
  • A customer of the Apple store in Oberhausen celebrates with the new iPhone 5S as he leaves the store at the start of the new iPhone sale in Oberhausen, Germany, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
  • Eager Apple fans are waiting to get their hands on the new iPhone 5S and 5C which go on sale in stores at 8 a.m.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, business
  • YellowJacket iPhone case with built-in stun gun. (Photo courtesy YellowJacket)
  • A company called YellowJacket is selling iPhone cases with a built-in stun gun in the hopes of deterring thefts of the new devices.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, technology
  • People line up in Palo Alto for the new iPhone 5S
  • They don't go on sale until Friday at 8 a.m., but that's not stopping fans from camping out to get their hands on the new iPhone 5S.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, technology
  • Apples new iPhones on display.
  • For the first time Apple will offer two distinct versions of its latest iPhones.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, business
  • apple iphone 5c
  • Apple will release two new iPhone models, the 5S and the lower priced 5C, on September 20.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, business
  • Apple iPhone 5S
  • Apple will release two new iPhone models, the 5S and the lower priced 5C, on September 20.
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gadgets, steve jobs, cellphone, smartphones, iphone, apple, business
  • Apple iPhone 5
  • Apple is expected to release its new iPhone on Tuesday, and analysts say it will be able to read your fingerprints.
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apple, iphone, smartphones, cellphone, steve jobs, gadgets, technology
  • Google Glass is a life-changer for people with disabilities like Tammie Lou
  • Google Glass probably won't go on sale for another year. But for one Bay Area woman, it's already become a life-changer.
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disability, google, gadgets, news
  • Google Glass is a life-changer for people with disabilities like Tammie Lou
  • Google Glass probably won't go on sale for another year. But for one Bay Area woman, it's already become a life-changer.
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disability, google, gadgets, technology, jonathan bloom
  • High school student
  • The armed robbery of a student in the South Bay is raising fears of crooks targeting kids for big ticket items they take to school.
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san jose, crime, cellphone, gadgets, smartphones, iphone, android, news
  • High school student
  • The armed robbery of a student in the South Bay is raising fears of crooks targeting kids for big ticket items they take to school.
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san jose, crime, cellphone, gadgets, smartphones, iphone, android, south bay news, david louie
  • The software running Apple's iPhones and iPads is getting a new look and several new features.
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apple, tablets, gadgets, moscone center, tim cook, iPad, iphone, business
  • Apple CEO Tim Cook.
  • Apple is switching from its decade-long practice of naming its Mac operating system updates after big cats.
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apple, tablets, gadgets, moscone center, tim cook, iPad, iphone, news
  • Apple Worldwide Developers Conference
  • Apple is expected to reveal a digital radio service and changes to the software behind iPhones and iPads at its annual conference.
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apple, tablets, gadgets, moscone center, tim cook, iPad, iphone, news
  • Some Apple users could see up to $200 back thanks to a $53 million class action settlement.
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apple, iPod, lawsuit, settlement, gadgets, business
  • Crowd at GDC in SF
  • Seasoned pros say the Career Pavilion at the Game Developers Conference was the biggest and busiest it's ever been.
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video game, moscone center, gadgets, jobs, unemployment, technology, jonathan bloom
  • Crowd at GDC in SF
  • Seasoned pros say the Career Pavilion at the Game Developers Conference was the biggest and busiest it's ever been.
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video game, moscone center, gadgets, jobs, unemployment, business
  • Now there's a way to control computers and video games with no hands at all.
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video game, moscone center, gadgets, technology, jonathan bloom
  • Now there's a way to control computers and video games with no hands at all.
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video game, moscone center, gadgets, business
  • Police make another big fencing bust
  • San Francisco police have busted another major stolen electronic goods fencing operation.
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crime, SFPD, computers, smartphones, gadgets, san francisco news, vic lee
  • Police make another big fencing bust
  • San Francisco police have busted another major stolen electronic goods fencing operation.
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crime, SFPD, computers, smartphones, gadgets, news
  • Is consumer appetite for gadgets fading?
  • ABC7 News reporter David Louie explains why the endless cycle of bigger and better gadgets every 6 to 12 months is in trouble.
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silicon valley, apps, gadgets, television, auto industry, news
  • Nextgen cars, TVs on display at CES
  • ABC News Technology Editor Joanna Stern reports on the hottest gadgets and innovations from CES.
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silicon valley, apps, gadgets, television, auto industry, news
  • Jollyfy is an app that allows users to add themes to their videos as they record them
  • Jollyfy is a way to jazz up your videos without spending hours in post production.
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apps, gadgets, social media, news
  • Star Wars toys
  • Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia have outmuscled little green army men for a spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame.
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new york, children, gadgets, business
  • Tablets, smartphones top 2012 holiday gift lists
  • A lot of people say they want love and happiness for the holidays this year, but even more people say they want electronics.
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computers, gadgets, cellphone, shopping, smartphones, television, tablets, iphone, iPad, e-books, holiday, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Tablets, smartphones top 2012 holiday gift lists
  • A lot of people say they want love and happiness for the holidays this year, but even more people say they want electronics.
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computers, gadgets, cellphone, shopping, smartphones, television, tablets, iphone, iPad, e-books, holiday, consumer news
  • Oakland police and BART police warned commuters Thursday about thieves who snatch people's electronic gadgets. The two agencies report a recent spike in people being robbed of smart phones, iPads, and laptops.
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oakland, crime, gadgets, iPad, iPod, BART, OPD, iphone, east bay news
  • Remote-controlled lifeguard improves response time in open water rescues
  • A new device helps human lifeguards reach swimmers in trouble faster and more safely.
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rescue, water, gadgets, technology
  • Consumer Reports tested the top new remotes to see if they actually make watching TV any easier.
  • Consumer Reports tested the top new remotes to see if they actually make watching TV any easier.
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consumer reports, television, gadgets, consumer news
  • A New York man claims the voice-activated digital assistant doesn't work as advertised.
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gadgets, apple, news
  • Apple introduces MacBook with sharper screen
  • Apple kicked off its week-long developers conference in San Francisco with new products and a new generation of its mobile operating system.
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apple, tablets, gadgets, technology, david louie
  • Apple introduces MacBook with sharper screen
  • Apple kicked off its week-long developers conference with new products and a new mobile operating system.
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apple, tablets, gadgets, news
  • Apple introduces MacBook with sharper screen
  • Apple says it's introducing a laptop with a super-high resolution "Retina" display, setting a new standard for screen sharpness.
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apple, tablets, gadgets, news
  • Oakland cops use high-tech backpack to track protesters
  • Oakland police are using backpack transmitters to keep an eye on what's happening in the streets.
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oakland, occupy oakland, protest, crime, gadgets, east bay news, jonathan bloom