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Dell 2-in-1 Laptops Dell introduced several convertible laptops this year, and the most notable include its  Latitude 7285  and new XPS 13 models. The former is a Surface Pro 4 rival that includes a sharp screen, stylus, and a sturdy keyboard that more closely resembles that of a laptop than most hybrids. The latter is an updated version of Dell's already great XPS 13 that includes a flexible rotating hinge for use in different positions. Lenovo Smart Assistant Lenovo's  new speaker  is a slightly cheaper and more colorful alternative to the  Amazon  Echo. It includes eight microphones that Lenovo says can pick up speech from 16 feet away. It's also powered by Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, meaning you'll get access to the same array of "skills" that you would with Amazon's own gadget. Similarly, Lenovo is touting the Smart Assistant as ideal for tasks like answering questions, managing calendars and to-do lists, and playing music...

Ruffian Skull Metal Earphones White earbuds are for pansies. Put these bad boys in your ears, and no one will mess with you--even if you're listening to ABBA. Even better: Thanks to the sophisticated drivers and tough metal casing, the Ruffians' audio reproduction is comparable to that of pricey earbuds costing up to four times as much. Besides rocking to your favorite death-metal bands, these buds are appropriate for “Moonstomping, skanking ... and anything requiring a helmet,” as well as for listening to Stephen Hawking and “respecting the sweet serenity of those around you,” says Ben Sedaghat, Radius CEO. Available in copper, gold, antique chromium, or nickel black (shown) Livespeakr It isn't a party if you're the only one who can hear the music. Plug your iPhone or iPod into the Digital Group Audio's Livespeakr dock, and you can rock the entire room. Set the 15-watt speakers on the side of your player Dumbo style (pictured top left), turn th...

The era of drones is upon us, but how to you pick the right flyer? For the most part, your options range from tiny, cheap, radio-controlled quadcopters that can buzz around your backyard to full-fledged drones equipped with high-quality cameras and and flight distances measured in miles. Before you get started, you'll also want to familiarize yourself with the FAA's regulations (if you're in the States) so you can determine where to fly your drone and if you'll need to register it. Now, here are the six drones that are the best fit for people ready to take to the skies DJI Phantom 4 Pro Blade Nano QX Syma X5C-1

Hp is coming to CES with an updated version of its  HP Sprout Pro computer  launched a year ago , the first  HP Sprout  computer was unveiled back in 2014, featuring a built-in 3D projector with Intel RealSense-powered 3D/2D scanner, and a touch mat. The main visible improvement is the design, the device looks sleeker and more elegant than the previous Sprout Pro model. The other significant improvements are the hardware update, and the new software, the whole workflow has changed. The new HP Sprout Pro G2 pricing and availability for businesses is expected in March 2017.   On the hardware side the main improvement is the new 21.3” diagonal Projected Touch Display with  full HD  resolution on the 20-point capacitive horizontal Touch Mat surface, which is a perfect match for the full HD resolution of the vertical display. The previous HP Sprout Pro model featured a lower 1024×768 resolution, so users were losing the scale when dragging any...

DJI OSMO Mobile Now DJI is now known for its drones, which can record some stunning 4K videos. However, the DJI OSMO Mobile is a gimbal where you can fix your phone, which ensures stabilization for videos recorded from smartphones. The DJI OSMO Mobile is a bulky accessory to lug around, weighing in at 499 grams without the phone. But overall it has a nice grip, and the build feels premium, though I did notice some scratches near the back thanks to some rough usage. There’s a switch on front side, you can toggle to switch the gimbal on or off. There’s a trigger on the back of the device, tap thrice and it will switch from rear camera to selfie, tap twice to reboot the device. The big round button on the front can be used to maneuver the gimbal, and move up, down, left or right. There’s a button with a red button for straight up recording video. The gimbal can rotate on its three axes for you to try out something new with your phone’s camera. So what’s go...