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Right now, the iPhone is the cell phone to beat. Apple just made a great product and people have been flocking to it. What could dethrone the iPhone? How about a new Google Phone! TechCrunch reports on some juicy details, including a full Google Voice functionality.

How many times do you have to get up or glance at a clock while you are in bed? It happens to us quite often, but we simply love this idea of simply putting a clock underneath your bedspread and let your fingers find out the time.

Most external hard drives don't really look that great. They're basically enclosures for hard drives and they serve that purpose. There are thousands of different enclosure designs. Hitachi just released their updated SimpleDrives, which look pretty different from anything else we've seen.

If you're like most people, you probably don't do many backups. Sometimes it just seems ludicrous to do so. But since computer hard drives can easily malfunction and burn out, using a NAS HD is probably a good idea.

If you are looking for a simple and efficient way of having your iPhone/iPod stand in front of you without spending any money, look no further, because this hack is just pure genius.

It's a given that almost everyone has scalded their hands from water that was just too hot. Wouldn't it just be easier to be able to tell the temperature of the water with a simple glance?

Not all coffee makers are alike, and let's be honest, we all need our caffeine fix, one way or the other. We've been using an espresso machine that works pretty well, but how about when you need something more compact?

It's always cool when an interesting product gets updated. It's even better when it's only half the price of the older model, and yes, it does a lot more. But what is the Chumby exactly? Read on to find out more.

Docks and charging stations are necessary to keep your desk free of the usual clutter. The LEGO Recharger combines our love of LEGO bricks with the simple task of juicing up your gadgets in style.

If you aren't using Gmail as your main email client, this new Google announcement might change your mind, as moving stuff into the cloud has never been easier. Google has announced more storage for less money!

With the rapidly plunging temperatures, it's certain that most of us have already abandoned using our patios, unless you're in a warmer state. Let's face it, patios are great for BBQs and hosting parties. It just bums us out when we can't use them anymore.