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OM System PEN vs Lumix L10
The OM System PEN and Lumix L10 go head-to-head in a Micro Four Thirds camera comparison, with the PEN offering hundreds of lens options and the Lumix L10 boasting a built-in 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
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12 Lego Sets Retire Soon
Lego is retiring 12 sets, including a Nightmare Before Christmas set and a Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory set, which will soon be unavailable for purchase
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Best Gifts for New Parents: Top Picks
Wired's guide features parenting gadgets, smart home gear, and food deliveries that can make a big difference in their lives, all tried and tested by WIRED's reviewers, many of whom are parents
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RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro: 28 Metrics For Family Fitness
This mid-range smart scale delivers outstanding accuracy and measurements across five body zones, making it an excellent choice for family life and fitness enthusiasts, despite lacking heart health tracking features
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Townsquare Media Partners with Lakes Media
The partnership is focused on digital ads, expanding Townsquare Media's reach
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Dakota Johnson Returns to SNL
The actress is set to host the show for the third time, showcasing her deadpan humor in a new promo with cast member Ashley Padilla
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Amazon's Secret Plan
The e-commerce giant developed a contingency plan to expand its own delivery network to 95% of US ZIP codes by 2029 in case contract negotiations with the US Postal Service fell apart, aiming to cover 99.9% of US customer demand
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Casio Unveils $80,000 G-Shock
The MRG-D5000, part of the Blue Rose Project collection, features a case and bezel made from blue sapphire crystal and will have only 20 units produced
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Lavazza Tabli Beats Nespresso On Flavor
The Lavazza Tabli, a pod-free espresso maker, uses 100% coffee tablets and is now available in the US and UK at an affordable price, offering a convenient and less wasteful alternative to traditional coffee capsules
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Google's Bizarre Conveyor Belt Keyboard
Google Japan unveils a DIY Gboard keyboard with keys on a moving conveyor belt, allowing users to type with one hand, and publishes the design as open source
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Chefman Coffee Station Pro Fails to Brew Nespresso Capsules Correctly
The $399.99 all-in-one coffee machine offers multiple brewing options, including ground coffee, K-cups, and Nespresso capsules, but struggles with the latter, making it a mixed bag for coffee lovers
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Mountain Hardwear Offers 15% Off Coupon Code
Sign up for emails and SMS texts to receive a 15% discount code, plus get free ground shipping and exclusive discounts with membership
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Booking.com Offers 20% Off Stays
The Genius Loyalty Program provides discounts and rewards for travel-related expenses, with deals on stays starting at $18 per night
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Astronauts Reframe Science & Femininity
Women astronauts use social media to challenge stereotypes, with a study analyzing 194 Instagram posts from Kellie Gerardi, Shawna Pandya, and Norah Patten
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Huawei Unveils Mate 90 Phones
The new devices utilize homegrown chip design to mitigate the effects of US trade restrictions, as part of Huawei's strategy to reduce its dependence on foreign technology
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100 Monarchs Tracked
Iowa State researchers use BlūMorpho tags to monitor monarch butterflies' migration from North America to Mexico, providing near-real-time location data
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50PB DNA Storage Capsules
AtlasBase's innovative DNA storage hardware could revolutionize data preservation with 100TB to 5EB capacity in a single cartridge, lasting over 1,000 years without electricity or cooling
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LG Gram Pro 16: $2,699 Laptop Packs Power, Long Battery Life
The LG Gram Pro 16, available in the US and Australia, boasts impressive performance and battery life, but its high price tag may be a deterrent for some buyers
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Drone Delivers Potatoes
Wing's partnership with Walmart brings 25-minute delivery to neighborhood, with residents sending potatoes to each other via drone
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DoorDash Launches Text Ordering
Users can soon order food and other items via text message, with iOS users in the US able to join a waitlist for beta testing, as the company also expands its retail returns and pilots drone deliveries
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Mars North Pole Less Dusty Than Thought
A University of Washington study found that the north pole of Mars contains less dust than previously thought, using data from the Mars Phoenix mission and orbiting satellites
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Shure's $169 MV6 Gen 2 Mic Gives Creators More Audio Control
The updated USB microphone features a new all-white finish, real-time denoiser, and adjustable volume leveling, compatible with Mac, PC, Android, iPhone, and iPad
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Tinder Launches 'Group Hangouts' Feature
The new feature allows groups of friends to discover, match, and make plans with other groups around shared activities, rolling out in phases in the US and select markets
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93 Countries: More Cats Tied to Higher Happiness
A new study published in PLOS One finds a surprising link between cat ownership and national happiness, with economic factors potentially playing a key role