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TechnologyTell Review: Cambridge Audio Go Bluetooth speaker
Finally, a smartwatch that would make Dick Tracy proud
Google Glass may not become a consumer hit as support wanes
Moto 360 available now on T-Mobile, LG G Watch R coming to T-Mo November 19
Deal alert: Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (non-refurb) going for $259 with 32 GB storage
Upgraded Lenovo ThinkPad Helix goes on sale at $979 and up
Android 5.0 update for Nexus 4 'locked and loaded', likely rolling out soon
Skype for Web getting plugin-free messages
HTC Google Play Edition phones could score Android 5.0 as early as next week
BlackBerry Classic pre-orders begin at Rogers
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TechnologyTell Review: Cambridge Audio Go Bluetooth speaker

New products don't always hit it out of the park the first time up to bat. Sometimes a second round is required to get that groove and impress upon the masses. When it comes to portable Bluetooth speakers, this means big business. The market is saturated with options, and manufacturers are vying to draw consumers to their niches.

Such is the case with Cambridge Audio and their second-generation Go Bluetooth speaker. The first version has done well, but there is always room for improvement when you have a passion. How does this latest from Cambridge Audio hold up? Read on and find out!

Design & Connectivity

The Cambridge Audio Go v2 Bluetooth speaker has a really attractive design with nice curves. I like the slightly convex shape with the gentle upward tilt to the speaker grille. This speaker looks like some miniaturized version of one that could be the centerpiece in a large living space. The choice of a satiny, speckled white with silver accents gives this speaker a very clean and posh appearance. Buttons on the top are the only elements with any plastic shine to it. You can put this speaker almost anywhere and it will look great.

Complete with international adapter tips for friendly charging

When it comes to small, portable speakers the Cambridge Audio Go is compact, but not compact-compact. The size of it is between backpack- and shelf-portability. You can pick it up one-handed, and it feels pretty solid with a good weight to it. It's not a wee wimp of a thing. But it does take up more space than some other portable Bluetooth speakers in the same size and price range. Maybe that's why it comes with a soft cloth bag.

Along with the carrying bag, the box contains an audio cable, wall plug, and additional tips. I was a little surprised to see a barreled cable for power instead of a standard USB input. But I suppose this ties back into the in between nature of its portability. The Cambridge Audio Go speaker does provide a 5V/1A USB output to charge up devices, convenient for when a connected smartphone needs more juice to continue on with the tunes.

The top controls are very clear and simple. The power button requires a press-hold to turn on, but just a single press to switch it off. The latter part is a nice touch. This speaker features Bluetooth connectivity that can pair with a second device. I like how power states and Bluetooth activity are accompanied by beeps so you know what's going on. Unfortunately, this doesn't apply to volume min/max. So you just have press until you're satisfied.

Those who choose to keep the Cambridge Audio Go speaker in a fixed place can appreciate how the auxiliary input is a hard switch. This means that if you're streaming audio through the 3.5mm cable, Bluetooth connections are completely ignored until you press the Bluetooth button on the top. Some speakers can automatically defer to wireless connections, but not the Cambridge Audio Go.

Audio Quality

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Finally, a smartwatch that would make Dick Tracy proud

Without a doubt, the battle over consumer's wrist real-estate has only really begun. Although smartwatches have been hitting the market with vigor over the past couple of years – this year especially – production teams are finally getting a clue about design. The most recent models of smartwatches are starting to look more like watches while retaining all the smart functions.

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Google Glass may not become a consumer hit as support wanes

Has it really been two years (give or take) since Google Glass came about, drawing attention by the millions? It could be hard to believe, considering the dearth of new stories regarding Glass. But if the latest news are any indication of what is to come, Google Glass's moment in the sun may have already come and gone.

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Moto 360 available now on T-Mobile, LG G Watch R coming to T-Mo November 19

Following AT&T's lead, the nation's fourth largest wireless service provider has picked up two of the most attractive Android smartwatches around. Motorola's Moto 360 can be purchased from T-Mobile's online store now, coming to brick and mortar locations nationwide November 19.

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Deal alert: Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 (non-refurb) going for $259 with 32 GB storage

If you just missed Amazon's recent deal on a refurbished LTE-capable Kindle Fire HD 8.9, ignored it because it was a refurb, or on account of the tablet's age, here's a better promo on a newer, cooler Fire family member.

And by newer, we mean it was released later than the now two-year-old Fire HD 8.9, but also that they're untouched, unused copies….

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Upgraded Lenovo ThinkPad Helix goes on sale at $979 and up

For Lenovo, the introduction of a new ThinkPad Helix at IFA 2014 in September was a power move. The computer manufacturer knew full well the Intel Core M-based machine couldn't go on sale for another couple of months, yet they unveiled it anyway, to showcase their grand future plans.

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Android 5.0 update for Nexus 4 'locked and loaded', likely rolling out soon

It's been a problematic past couple of weeks for Google's powers that be, which weren't able to handle Nexus 6's release very well, or dispatch Android 5.0 for older Nexus devices as quickly as we had expected.

Ironically, LG was very close to precede Big G in updating one of its phones to Lollipop, and Motorola kicked off the festivities pretty much at the same time as their old patrons. But we…

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Skype for Web getting plugin-free messages

Microsoft is updating Skype for Web in order to make text, voice, and video messages available without any plugin downloads. Most core Skype features are available in the browser version of the service, but up until now, Skype for Web has relied on plugins for messaging. Beginning today, the service has instant messaging built-in without any downloads required.

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HTC Google Play Edition phones could score Android 5.0 as early as next week

HTC has never been viewed as a software support champion, regularly lagging behind Samsung and even LG in rolling out Android updates. Even worse, they've snubbed solid, popular devices like the One X and One X+ for KitKat bumps altogether.

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BlackBerry Classic pre-orders begin at Rogers

Canadian wireless carrier Rogers has begun accepting pre-orders for the upcoming BlackBerry Classic smartphone. The Classic became available through pre-order just recently in the United States and the United Kingdom, and now orders are expanding further. BlackBerry intends to make the Classic available sometime in the middle of December, but just like with pre-orders, a Canadian launch could be slightly further away.

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