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I spent this decade hunting for the perfect gadget. I never thought I would end up with tech as good as this. But it's not the tech that interests me the most anymore. More »Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2009
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The TSA hasn't explained jack. But we found this audio of a pilot explaining the new in-flight security arrangements. Based on that, and what else we know, here's an unofficial guide to travel in the age of the underwear bomb. More »Four Must-Read Guides For Your New Xmas Mac, PC, Smartphone or Gadget
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