Google Play Music knows when you've made bad choices

We're not sure exactly what Alex did on New Year's Eve, but we're pretty sure Google Play Music didn't approve.

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Montblanc has an 'e-Strap' to make its luxury watches smarter

Smartwatches continue to grow in popularity, but if you prefer a high-end mechanical timepiece instead, Montblanc has a way to still get the tech, too. A Blog to Watch reports the luxury watchmaker announced an optional e-Strap that'll equip its Time...



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IRL: Alpine puts its car audio chops to good use... in headphones?

Some of the best headphones I listened to this year came from a car audio company. It's true. When I hear the name Alpine, I think of two things: the car stereos and the brewery in southern California. Back in October, the tech-focused Alpine announc...



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Ara's favorite devices of 2014

New year, same sweet tech

2014 was a big year for me, device-wise. I went through a few phones — three Moto Xs, to be exact — I lost a tablet, I gained a few Chromebooks, and in the course of my writing here, I got to play with devices I'd otherwise never see. It's been somewhat eye-opening, but more than anything, it's helped reassure me of what I want in my devices. And now I'll share my favorites with you. This list is a tad different — I haven't played with any of the current tablets enough to confess a favorite, but my Chromebook had replaced my tablet and my old laptop to boot — but it's a good list and it's my list.

Onto the show!

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Five things you need to know about your new Chromecast

Getting started with your Chromecast

The Chromecast is one of those products that's simple and incredible. This small HDMI dongle (it's not much bigger than a thumb drive) turns any TV or monitor into a portal for online entertainment, and does it for less than the cost of a dinner and movie date. It's one of Google's most popular products, and one that everyone here at AC highly recommends.

Many of us have received one (or more) as a holiday gift and are just now getting into the set-up and playing with casting all the things. It's a cool little gadget that does so much, but there are a few things you need to know about it to make the experience even better.

Let's look at five things you need to know about your new Chromecast.

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US Supreme Court moving to digital filing system in 2016

The Supreme Court of the US has stuck stubbornly to its ways. No cameras in the court room, a paper filing system, those robes... which are so last century. That may begin to change over the next couple of years however. In a year-end report released...



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OnePlus One now has an official alpha Lollipop ROM ready for flashing

OnePlus One owners who live on the edge can get an official alpha release of the smartphone's Android 5.0 Lollipop ROM to install on their smartphone, provided they're willing to put up with a few bugs.

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