Teddy Ruxpin is coming back and he's got emoji-like eyes - CNET

The talking bear from your 1980s dreams (or nightmares) is all spiffed up and will be back for 2017.

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Yahoo whodunnit: Mystery surrounds hackers behind massive breach - CNET

A cybersecurity company claims it wasn't state-sponsored hackers who breached Yahoo user data. Yah-who knows?

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Google said to be encouraging Google Home clones - CNET

The Web giant is marshaling the aid of home audio heavy-hitters to challenge the Amazon Echo virtual assistant, Variety reports.

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50 percent of parents knowingly text their teens while the teens are driving - CNET

Technically Incorrect: A new study reveals some stunning statistics about texting behind the wheel and a parent's role in making it worse.

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Get ready for TV ads and billboards pushing Facebook Live - CNET

It's all a part of the social network's effort to get regular people to start live streaming more, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

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A Ryder Cup heckler becomes a hero on Twitter - CNET

Technically Incorrect: A man mocks Europe's professionals about a 12-foot putt they keep missing. So they invite him to try it. Guess what happens next.

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Star Wars Death Star's famed feature was a complete accident - CNET

Film artist Colin Cantwell tells Reddit how the iconic trench came to be. And it turns out the X-Wing owes its life to a night of drinking.

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Spotify joins Japan streaming music fray with karaoke lyrics - CNET

The world's second-largest music market is worth over $2.5 billion. But Spotify will still have to fight for a big piece of the pie.

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Google's Project Shield defends free speech from botnet scourge - CNET

The effort is designed to save journalists, activists and others from "botnets" of hacked DVRs and security cameras used to swamp websites with data.

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​California tightens background checks on Uber, Lyft drivers - CNET

Governor Jerry Brown signs a new law that will fine ride-hailing companies up to $5,000 per driver if those drivers are found to have criminal histories.

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A 'black moon' is rising, but Earth will be just fine - CNET

It hasn't happened since 2014, but an unusual celestial event coming Friday is no reason to freak out.

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Melinda Gates tackles women in tech issues - CNET

The well-known philanthropist gets the wheels turning on a push to promote women in the tech industry.

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Amber Alerts on mobile now can have link to missing child's pic - CNET

The FCC also increases the length of Wireless Emergency Alerts to 360 characters for 4G LTE and future cell networks.

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Periscope revamps website to make live videos easier to find - CNET

The site's new look highlights relevant curated channels and makes it easier to search for video.

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In new iPhone 7 ad, Apple wants you to express yourself better - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Texting is so old. Look what you can now do on your iPhone 7: Send each other balloons.

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Qualcomm reportedly in talks to buy NXP for over $30B - CNET

A deal could be struck in the next two to three months, says a Wall Street Journal report.

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Hiker's dramatic video of two snakes fighting reveals rare sight - CNET

A hiker captures footage of a copperhead grappling with a cottonmouth, perplexing herpetologists in the process.

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Battlefield 1's campaign has five 'war stories' -- here's what to expect - CNET

Developer DICE reveals more details on the World War I shooter's campaign.

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Watch a fool throw an iPhone 7 off the tallest building in the world - CNET

YouTube user TechRax's latest torture test takes him to the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

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You've got too much mail! Can AOL save us from email burnout? (Well...) - CNET

AOL's Alto app tries to cure our email troubles. Meanwhile, Samsung is dealing with bigger problems: exploding washing machines.

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'Adventure Time' and its trips to distant lands will end in 2018 - CNET

C'mon, grab your friends, the surreal animated show still has two seasons and some specials left.

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Amazon Alexa Prize offers $2.5M to get voice assistant chatting - CNET

The company wants to make Alexa smart enough to talk with a real person for 20 minutes, and it hopes clever students can help.

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Apple's first China R&D lab reportedly will create hardware - CNET

The new center will focus on "developing advanced technologies, including computer hardware and communications, audio and video equipment."

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New Fallout 4 patch fixes Nuka-World quest-breaking bug - CNET

The patch is out now on Xbox One and PC, but is not yet available on PS4.

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Dishonored 2 preorder lets you play the game a day early; watch new gameplay here - CNET

In the new Dishonored 2 gameplay, Emily Kaldwin uses her supernatural abilities and tools against robots.

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Great Tools for Getting the Most From Your Prototyping

Designers often rely on wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. They use them to show how they see the final product unfolding at various stages in the design process. These presentations can vary from rough sketches to a model that emulates the look and feel of the final product nearly to perfection.

Thus, these three design aids serve somewhat similar purposes, and their often confused. They are not one and the same. It’s important to know the difference.

• A wireframe is a low-fidelity model of a proposed design. A wireframe, as the name implies, offers only an outline of what the final product might look like. It is a static representation, with little internal substance (functionality).
• A mockup is a step up. A mid-to high-fidelity mockup can in fact provide a visual demonstration of the proposed design in great detail. But it is also a static model.
• A prototype provides a dynamic representation. A high-fidelity prototype can simulate the look and feel of the end product to the point where you can hardly tell the difference.

All three model types are vehicles for obtaining comment and feedback. Prototypes can vary from simple to exceedingly complex, and are by far the best usability testing aids. Prototypes can range from data and user-flow sketches, to low-fidelity models. And to high-fidelity models that can prove and verify a product’s UX.

InVision

With InVision, designers and their teams have few problems, if any, prototyping, reviewing, refining, and testing their web and mobile product designs. Best of all, they can accomplish these things without writing a single line of code, and it takes just minutes to build a working, high-fidelity prototype.

In InVision, users enjoy a premier product designed and developed by a world-class company. InVision is recommended by Forbes, and Forbes also lists InVision as one of the top cloud companies in the world, ranked up there with the likes of Slack, MailChimp, and Dropbox.

InVision’s always-on prototyping, collaboration, and workflow platform can play a decisive role in speeding up your team’s entire product creation process. View feedback in one central location for every project, and drill down to a specific project, task, or team member. Version controls are present too, so there’s no need to worry about losing your place during a flurry of feedback, suggestions, changes, and fixes.

Sign up for a free 15-day trial today. You’ll be glad you did.

Pidoco

If you’ve been dreading looking for a new prototyping tool because you don’t want to have to deal with a steep learning curve – again, you’ll love getting acquainted with Pidoco. Prototyping made easy is the watchword, and this product lives up to the slogan.

Since you can start being productive from the get-go, Pidoco makes a great choice for teams that need a smart web and/or mobile prototyping tool, but have been reluctant to the take extra time to become familiar with something new.

Pidoco is well-known for its ability to turn out high-fidelity, fully-interactive UX prototypes, but you can use if for wireframing and low-fidelity applications as well. Small and large companies in more than 50 countries have put their trust in Pidoco. You can sign up for free, and several pricing plans are available.

Proto.io

One user calls Proto.io the best in-browser prototyping platform around. Another claims to have built their startup around it. Yet another appreciates the fact that having this prototyping platform in hand mitigates the problem of moving from design to development prematurely.

These are just a few of the many reasons for trying out this prototyping platform, taking advantage of the free 15-day full feature trial.

Proto.io is very easy to use, and no coding is necessary to turn out pixel-perfect, interactive prototypes of your mobile app designs. Actually, you can prototype for any device and screen size. The latest version contains a number of exciting new features that make prototyping faster and easier than ever.

The Proto.io Dashboard helps you with your version control and collaboration tasks, the Editor does the heavy lifting when building your prototype, and the Player lets you view the results on your browser, share it with others, and conduct testing.

Last but not least, the Proto.io app lets you experience how your prototype looks, feels and works on a mobile device.

Webflow

With Webflow, nothing you create is wasted. Everything you build, including your high-fidelity, interactive prototypes, is powered by production-ready HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This means you can make the transition from prototype to production rather seamlessly. At a minimum, you can give your developers responsive code to work with, and not just static mockups.

However you choose to use Webflow, you’ll soon discover how easily it can speed up the design process. You can design with real content, and collaborating with fellow designers and other team members is also easy. Sign up, and try out this powerful tool today. It may change your approach to a lot of things.

PowerMockup

Until recently, PowerPoint users had to be content with static slide representation in place of mockups and interactive prototypes. While using PowerPoint is an effective way to present almost anything, including web and app design information, PowerMockup has changed things for the better, and dramatically so.

PowerMockup is a PowerPoint add-on consisting of a large library of design elements and shapes. No coding is necessary to present a slideshow of animated, interactive screens that give team members and project stakeholders a storyboard-type of prototype to work with or respond to.

Lucidchart

Even if you have a prototyping tool you’re happy with, adding Lucidchart to your design toolbox will still make sense. Its extensive library of design elements allows you to create high-quality wireframes and mockups; or you can simply use this tool for your chart making and flow diagramming tasks.

While rough sketches have their place, a professional design shop should never be without a tool that produces professional-grade dataflow or workflow diagrams, or charts. Lucidchart makes flowcharts quickly, and it makes them right.

HotGloo

HotGloo is easy to learn, runs in your browser and provides you with the right amount of features needed to create your wireframes and prototypes for web, mobile and wearables.

You’ll have access to a 2000+ user interface element library, a multiple-licensed account, so you can easily and quickly collaborate with team members, and you can test your work and add comments or make changes on the fly.

HotGloo is supported with a full documentation, video tutorials and webinars to get you going in almost no time. Try it for free today!

Conclusion

These 7 prototyping tools are not one and the same, and differ only in their packaging and branding.  You should not have a problem finding one or two that will work for you better than the others. Most have the features you need to build pixel-perfect, interactive prototypes, although several are better suited for wireframing, or assisting your design efforts in other areas.

One is dedicated to PowerPoint users, one allows you to hand off your design to developers in coded form, and one is a great tool to have if your flowcharting and diagramming efforts aren’t quite at a level of quality you’d like them to be. Whichever you choose, you’ll have made a smart decision, since all seven of these tools are great at what they do.

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Facebook's annual software fest F8 kicks off April 18 - CNET

The social network usually saves its biggest announcements for the event, where CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds court in front of an army of web developers. So expect lots of in-the-weeds stuff, too.

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Elon Musk's Mars metropolis: Insane but not impossible - CNET

Commentary: SpaceX has advanced a vision of a city built on Mars as soon as the 2060s, but a galaxy of technical, ethical, legal and other questions need to be answered first.

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Celebrate National Drink Beer Day with these bizarre brews - CNET

It's September 28 and #NationalDrinkBeerDay is trending on Twitter. Raise a cold one to the art of brewing with these beers based on brains, Star Trek references and belly-button lint.

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Twitter's Moments can now be made by everyone - CNET

The social network makes the storytelling feature available to all users.

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Google Express shopping service expands delivery coverage on the East Coast - CNET

More residents in the Northeast can now sign up for Google's two-day delivery program.

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Gears of War 4 dev: 'More spoilers may appear in the coming days' - CNET

The developer says fans should be careful if they want to "keep things pure."

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Skyrim Remaster 'Dragonborn' bundle includes Dovahkiin mask - CNET

Become a Dragonborn -- sort of -- through this $75 special edition.

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First full 'Fantastic Beasts' trailer reveals magic, mayhem and plot - CNET

Get out your wand. The new "Fantastic Beasts" trailer dives deeper into the Harry Potter spin-off with more monsters, more magic and fresh plot details.

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Apple Music ranks No. 1 in new J.D. Power survey - CNET

Apple was late to the streaming party but is first to the top in J.D. Power's inaugural customer satisfaction ranking of paid music services.

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Destiny 2 headed to PC, may feature more populated planets, report says - CNET

Rumored details about the sequel to Destiny emerge.

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Free PlayStation Plus PS4/PS3/Vita games for October 2016 - CNET

Here's the full rundown of all the free games for PlayStation Plus members next month.

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No Man's Sky investigated over misleading advertising claims - CNET

One player of the action-adventure survival video game reports feeling misled "after seeing just how vastly different the trailers for No Man's Sky were from the actual released game."

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'Doctor Who' spinoff 'Class' gives school a funny, sexy sci-fi twist - CNET

The upcoming BBC series about teens attending Clara Oswald's Coal Hill School promises to be full of mystery and adventure.

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Apple 'iPhone 8' already in the works, report says - CNET

The next iPhone is being developed at offices in Israel and will feature a "radical redesign," reports Business Insider.

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Being Log Lady: John Malkovich morphs into David Lynch characters - CNET

In the short film "Psychogenic Fugue," actor Malkovich manages to make Lynch's characters even weirder than they already are.

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Are you willing to die for Elon Musk's Mars mission? (The 3:59, Ep. 114) - CNET

Also: We talk about the pseudo-death of BlackBerry phones and discuss Facebook taking on Slack.

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We unlocked an escape room's hidden secrets - CNET

What happens when you mix a Myst, Mouse Trap and a Rubik's Cube? An escape room!

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Details emerge about Alphabet's upcoming health watch - CNET

The smartwatch is packed with more sensors than the Apple Watch and Fitbit trackers.

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Volkswagen's I.D. concept will enter reality in 2020 - Roadshow

With a range around 300 miles and the looks of a sci-fi Golf, it exemplifies the company's vision for the future of cars.

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Samsung, drown your miseries. It's National Drink Beer Day - CNET

Social Cues: Plus on social media, a rare lunar event you can't take a picture of.

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Calling all nerds: One venture capitalist wants you to support Clinton - CNET

Dave McClure's campaign, Nerdz4Hillary, aims to raise $100,000 in support of Clinton.

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Aston Martin unveils its latest...powerboat? - Roadshow

Hey, it's a slow news day, cut me some slack.

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Snap's Spectacles come with an impressive pedigree - CNET

The person behind the upcoming camera-sunglasses is reportedly Steve Horowitz, a hardware veteran who has worked at Apple, Google and Motorola.

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Buick's Chinese-built Envision earns top IIHS safety honors - Roadshow

Let's see how your racist uncle formulates a counterpoint for THAT.

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Make your final ride dead silent with this Tesla Model S hearse - Roadshow

It takes a lot of chutzpah to chop up an electric car like this.

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Advanced: Bootstrap to Adobe Muse

Complete Tutorial on How to Build a Bootstrap Template in Adobe Muse. No Coding Skills Required.

 

Bootstrap is one of the more popular methods of creating a website with code. In the above video tutorial I go over how to create a Bootstrap template in Adobe Muse. No coding skills required. The steps are as follows:

1. Find a Bootstrap template to re-create.

2. Take a picture of the website across different breakpoints with the Fireshot Webpage Screenshot Chrome extension.

3. Create breakpoints in Adobe Muse.

4. Decide if website is going to be fixed width, fluid-width, or adaptive.

5. Create guides in Adobe Muse.

6. Add elements and assets. Sample fonts with the WhatFont Chrome extension.

7. Add animations and effects.

8. Repeat process for other breakpoints.

For more video tutorials and widgets for Adobe Muse visit http://museforyoushop.com.

Happy Musing :).

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Workflow Tips For Web Designers & Frontend Developers

There is no single right workflow to build a website. But there are ways to improve your workflow and make your job a little easier.

Whether you design or write code there’s usually some part to the process that can be streamlined. This can change depending whether you work solo or in a team environment. But if you know how to tweak your process you can get projects done faster with fewer manual tasks.

In the past we’ve covered responsive workflows and in this post I want to share common design & dev workflow optimization strategies. I’ll offer tips and resources for the creative process and help web designers & developers build their projects with more accuracy and precision.

Starting with a Wireframe

It’s a good idea to start with a wireframe on every single web project. This helps you flesh out ideas for the content, the layout style, and the organization of page elements like the logo, nav bar, and CTA buttons.

Your initial goal should be to construct a rough layout using lo-fi wireframes. Keep them quick and loose. You’ll save time on bad ideas and laser in on the good ones.

If you need some wireframe templates to get started I recommend Noupe’s gallery full of digital wireframes.

But I personally prefer working on paper with pencil for quick sketching. It’s my top recommendation for anyone who wants to rapidly prototype wireframes from scratch to get ideas down quickly. Erasing is much easier on paper and you have much more control over the whole sketching process.

Don’t be afraid to put down 10 or more different wireframe ideas. I never get it right the first time and I don’t think any other designers do either.

If possible try to get your final wireframe precise before moving onto a mockup.

This way you have less guesswork down the pipeline and each stage of development just further clarifies your original concepts.

Planning Copy & Behaviors

Once you roughly know how the site should look you can start getting into the details. This can start with a mockup but I prefer building a higher fidelity wireframe first.

This involves placing sample widgets and web copy into the wireframe that looks good and guides users down the page.

This is a difficult task and it’ll be slightly different for every project. But you should think about what your users want to do and keep this in mind the entire time.

Also consider usability and how your written copy can affect the user experience.

There is no single correct way to write content. But the writing should be compelling and guide users further into the site.

While planning high-fidelity wireframes it helps to add image placeholders along with written copy. This way you can see how the layout could eventually look without using filler content.

But also consider the value of large headings and custom styled page copy like bulleted lists. Your title text draws users into each section and you often have just a few seconds to capture their attention.

Always work around two concepts when designing page text: clear contrast and plenty of whitespace.

You don’t need to choose a font face or text color during this step. If your wireframe is easy to skim it should be obvious at a glance.

Understanding user behavior makes it easier to build copy that helps users get around the site. This high-fidelity/light mockup is probably the most important stage because once you get into the full mockup design you’ll already know the layout is readable and easy to use.

Trust Frontend Frameworks

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding frontend development frameworks. These mostly include libraries like React, Angular, and Ember.

All of these can save time when building a new site, assuming you know how to use your framework of choice. The goal isn’t just to streamline frontend development but to also architect your whole website. Check out this thread to learn a bit more.

The primary goal of any framework is to separate complex functions and help you build more with less code. Modern JS frameworks handle user input and control how data gets transferred from the backend to the frontend.

The new Angular 2 release does this well and has garnered a lot of attention.

But I’ve really grown to appreciate the detail in Ember.js which comes out of the box with features for routing and asynchronous behavior. The Ember learning curve is steep but with the right learning resources you can move quickly and might even enjoy the learning process.

The biggest upside of a framework is modularity when it comes to building a new project.

You’ll know exactly where to start, how to scale, and how to organize new files with the same structure. Architecture is just as important as how you write your code.

If you’re curious to learn more check out this guide to see how other devs implement frontend frameworks into modern web projects.

Testing & Debugging

I first started writing code when IE6 was still popular. If you don’t already know, web developers have some discontent for Internet Explorer.

Browser quirks are far less common these days but they do still exist. For this reason testing should still be a big part of your dev workflow.

Beyond major browser bugs you’ll often have minor differences between how certain browsers render margins, patterns, box sizing, and similar properties in browser engines like Gecko vs WebKit.

One way to test is to have all these browsers on your development computer. After you make big changes to your code just check your work in all browsers. However this can get annoying quickly.

Instead try using browser testing tools that’ll save time and frustration. Here are some of the most popular choices:

• BrowserStack
• Browser Shots
• Browserling

I’d also recommend that developers add responsive testing tools into their workflow.

This helps you test each major breakpoint in a responsive layout without needing to constantly resize and switch the browser.

My two favorite extensions are Responsive Web Design Tester and the Viewport Resizer. Both are completely free and work great for live testing.

Another tool I highly recommend is the in-browser debugging console. This is great for testing JavaScript code and looking for potential errors in your HTML/CSS code validation.

Google has an entire guide to the console window teaching how to get started and what each of the panels does.

All of these tools are incredibly valuable to the debugging process. But each developer will fall into their own workflow so it’s up to you to decide which tools offer the most value.

Wrapping Up

There is no single proper way to build a workflow on the web. But there are best practices and techniques that you can adopt to make the process smoother and easier to manage.

I hope these tips can help shape your workflow both on the design and development side. It’s now much easier to build and launch a new website, so if you’re constantly launching new projects these little tips can make a world of difference in the long run.

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Responsive Foundation Framer: Responsive Design Made Easy

There are a good number of front-end editors out there when it comes to responsive design. Some are based on Bootstrap, others on different frameworks, and so on. However, most of them suffer from the same problem — they lack absolute control and originality. As such, most responsive design webpages tend to look similar in nature.

If you have ever experienced the same problem, consider it solved. Meet Responsive Foundation Framer, a unique solution by CoffeeCup that gives you absolute control over your design and at the same time, helps you create intuitive and responsive design without coding.

Responsive Foundation Framer: Responsive Design Made Easy

What is Responsive Foundation Framer?

Responsive Foundation Framer is a visual front-end editor with a solid grid system and custom predefined styles. It is based on the Foundation 6 framework., therefore, Responsive Foundation Framer is minimal, modular and lets you combine elements and styles with ease.

To begin with, Responsive Foundation Framer lets you harness the full power of CSS without having to deal with even a single line of code! You can specify the dimensions and run through the customization options and it will generate the required CSS code all by itself. Similarly, you can use the color picker to manage the color palette and the inline editor as well as the clickable controls to handle typography. Responsive Foundation Framer plays well with Google Fonts.

But what about content? Well, you can place your content wherever you want it, be it absolute positioning, float or using the Flexbox controls. You can layer multiple backgrounds and structure different layouts all in the matter of a few clicks! Plus, you can use the Picture element to serve different image sizes to your users on the basis of the device that they are using.

Considering the fact that Responsive Foundation Framer is based on Foundation 6 framework, it comes with the advantages of the Motion UI. You can, therefore, easily create animations and transitions with the help of data attributes.

That’s a rather strong list of features, isn’t it? But how does it fare on practice? Let’s put Responsive Foundation Framer to test and see what it can boast of.

Responsive Design: Responsive Foundation Framer Sneak Peak

Most of the action in Responsive Foundation Framer happens by means of components. It comes with its own set of prebuilt and readymade components that you can make use of. Accordions, navigation menus, tab panels, modals, etc. are all there and you just need to click to insert. More importantly, you can create your own interactive components with the help of HTML elements and CSS mixins.

Also, Responsive Foundation Framer includes symbols for global content updates. What does that mean? It means you can save elements (say, a header or a footer) and then update them all from one spot.

The interface is fairly straightforward.  You can edit the rows and layouts as well as different elements on the basis of the right panel.

Bear in mind that we are talking about responsive design here. Now since Responsive Foundation Framer is a visual tool, it allows you to click and drag to change, edit, add or delete breakpoints. We know that Foundation framework comes with two breakpoints, but you can add or delete breakpoints by dragging the slider in the tool.

For instance, when the breakpoint value is reduced, Responsive Foundation Framer reacts accordingly:

Since my screen was smaller, it allowed me to zoom in and out while fixing breakpoints, so that I can create designs that play well on larger screens too. This design and device agnostic approach is the back-bone of responsive design. It is refreshing to note that Responsive Foundation Framer is aware of this fact.

Once done, you can preview your work on the web browsers installed on your device.

You can sync (“Publish”) to the cloud if you have a paid subscription, or you can “Export” and deploy to your website or server elsewhere.

Responsive Foundation Framer comes with various customizable themes.

You can, of course, tweak every theme to suit your needs and requirements.

Unit Switcher: Control Unit Measurements on the Fly!

Responsive Foundation Framer lets you control unit measurements on the fly. We know that not all units are created alike. For example, layout elements work great with percentages as they can adapt based on the available width. While working with margins and padding you may want to use EM so you can space out your elements relative to the size of your text. However, what if you wish to use fixed dimensions for the purpose?

This is where the Unit Switcher proves useful. Visual designers will totally dig the VW option for fluid typography that resizes smoothly based on the device width and not just at a breakpoint. What to use when? It really depends on the design problem you’re addressing!

Pricing

Responsive Foundation Framer costs $79 for one license. It includes all of the features as well as premium quality support and access to documentation and tutorials.

There is a free trial option available as well. Responsive Foundation Framer runs on OSX and Windows devices.

Verdict

Responsive design is no longer a luxury. Everyone accesses the web via mobile devices at some point or the other during the day. Similarly, many people do use gigantic screens on their computers. All said and done, if your website is not responsive, it is of very little use.

As such, as a web designer, your designs should adhere to the principles of responsive design. Now, for the most part, most “responsive design” tools tend to repeat the same process over and over again. Either you are expected to code everything from the start, or you are given a severely crippled frontend editing functionality that offers a limited number of breakpoints and options for you to work with. In either case, your responsive design project does turn out responsive enough — but it lacks uniqueness and innovation that is expected from a web design concept.

Responsive Foundation Framer is an ideal tool for the job. By offering you granular control over each and every aspect related to your design, Responsive Foundation Framer makes it easy to create truly responsive design concepts. Similarly, several frontend visual editors tend to overlook the importance of web fonts; this one does not! Responsive Foundation Framer supports Google Fonts.

You also have the option to work with the back-end and export your stylesheets to the code editor of your choice. This makes it useful for folks who like to work with code rather than point and click all the time.

All said and done, Responsive Foundation Framer is a very useful solution when it comes to visual front-end editors for responsive design. By all means, you should consider giving it a spin right away!

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CoffeeCup Responsive Design Pack Giveaway

Our friends at CoffeeCup are giving away a Responsive Design Pack for FREE (a total value of $1500) to FIVE very lucky designers!

Featuring their top eight apps, the Responsive Design Pack is perfect for visually designing stunning websites, show-stopping photo displays, fully functional web forms, and money-making newsletters.

The pack is also loaded with a ton of customizable responsive themes. With drag-n-drop interfaces and clickable styling controls, it’s a breeze to create a modern web presence.

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German regulator stops flow of data from WhatsApp to Facebook - CNET

Facebook has been ordered to stop collecting data from WhatsApp and delete the info it has stored.

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The real winner of last night's debate? The memes (The 3:59, Ep. 113) - CNET

Also: rumors of Google combining its Android and Chrome OSes, and when is Google's real birthday?

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Sony, Atlantic, Warner Bros and others team up to sue YouTube music pirates - CNET

14 music labels seek massive damages from YouTube ripping site.

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This Japanese app rewards drivers with coffee for not picking up the phone - Roadshow

Bribing people into driving safely? Sounds like my kind of app.

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Google fights router hackers with OnHub security - CNET

OnHub's real-world experience has helped Google learn to dodge common security flaws. That's welcome news in a world of easily hacked routers.

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'The Tick,' two other originals greenlit for Amazon Prime in 2017 - CNET

A big blue superhero, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and a romance called "I Love Dick" will round out Amazon's original offerings next year.

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Black-as-night Doritos taste like garlic, ward off vampires - CNET

Forget nacho cheese and cool ranch. You need some garlic-flavored Doritos to power your vampire-fighting escapades.

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XPrize founder Peter Diamandis shoots for the stars -- and beyond - CNET

Diamandis believes the XPrize will help increase the average lifespan by 50 years and cure cancer by 2026.

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The fallout from the Trump and Clinton debate: Who won? - CNET

Social Cues: Twitter and Facebook users have lots to say about Monday night's political showdown.

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The internet really, really wants you to register to vote - CNET

National Voter Registration Day has taken over the web, with the internet's most popular sites pushing to get out the vote.

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UberEats expands to new international markets - CNET

The food delivery service will bring goodies to your door in dozens of new cities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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Order books are open for the Mazda MX-5 RF Launch Edition - Roadshow

Only 1,000 examples will be built, and all you need right now is a refundable $500 deposit.

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Audi recalls 2017 Q7 for seats that may move during collisions - Roadshow

Seats that move under load violate US federal safety standards, as one could reasonably assume.

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Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 recall makes progress in key markets - CNET

Less than a month into a global recall spurred by a battery flaw, Samsung says it has recovered 60 percent of the faulty devices in the US and South Korea.

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Ex-Verizon worker pleads guilty to selling private data - CNET

From phone records to location data, a former Verizon employee used the company's computers to sell protected information.

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Yahoo hack: It's not just Verizon. AT&T should be worried too - CNET

Many AT&T customers use Yahoo accounts to manage their services and could be at risk.

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If you're thinking of buying a Hyundai, you might want to speed it up - Roadshow

The first nationwide strike in Korea in over a decade could put the kibosh on Hyundai's manufacturing.

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Automakers band together with phone tech companies, form 5G Automotive Association - Roadshow

The goal is to standardize and accelerate development of in-car 5G connectivity.

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Spotify's 'Discover Weekly' mixtapes get some kid brothers - CNET

The streaming-music service launches Daily Mix, a handful of playlists meant to let you sit back and hear tunes Spotify already believes you like best.

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The fastest a human can bicycle is now 89.59 mph - CNET

Just so long as they're riding AeroVelo's weird-looking, record-breaking Eta bike.

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A Japanese song about pens and fruit is winning the internet - CNET

Get familiar with the letters "PPAP" -- you'll probably see them a lot in the weeks ahead.

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Next gen Galaxy Note phones could use the S Pen as a speaker - CNET

A new patent shows a design that'd have audio emitted by the S Pen or its enclosure, removing the need for a speaker grille.

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Robotic tumbleweeds will explore the galaxy for us - CNET

Because what would a frontier be like without 'em?

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Meet the new Chevrolet Trax, same as the old Chevrolet Trax - Roadshow

With its most important updates largely confined to the interior, Chevrolet's refreshed Trax is largely the same as it was before.

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Stigo L1e e-scooter will take you places - CNET

If you want to travel a short distance without a car, this foldable seated e-scooter from Estonia could be just the thing.

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Strava to give away free New Balance sneakers, but there's a 26.2-mile catch - CNET

Complete a marathon and run the second half faster than the first. That shouldn't be too hard.

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One astonishing picture of Hillary Clinton shows who and what we've become - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Posted to Twitter by the design lead for Hillary for America, this will surely be one of the iconic images of our age.

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Lawnmower confronts apple-stealing moose, moose wins - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Some animals realize that gadgets can be defeated. Quite easily, as this delightful YouTube video shows.

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The terrifying moment a pilot is hit by another plane on runway - CNET

Technically Incorrect: It seems impossible to believe. But the pilot of a small race plane had engine trouble. Another plane continues to take off behind him.

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Actors can get their age removed from IMDb under new California law - CNET

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the legislation Saturday, which would require entertainment database websites to remove an actor's age five days after receiving a request to do so.

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Bill Maher rages at Apple for releasing dull iPhone 7 - CNET

Technically Incorrect: The talk show host insists that the only people who want you to buy the new phone are Apple shareholders. He's also appalled by those who stand in the "nerd line."

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China begins listening for E.T. on world's largest radio telescope - CNET

Massive telescope will be used to survey galaxies and listen to signals from extraterrestrial civilizations.

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'Star Wars Rebels' characters, Marvel's Groot are encouraging kids to exercise - CNET

Jedi and "Guardians of the Galaxy" characters are among those spotlighting the "Improve Your Selfie" health campaign launched by Disney.

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Baseball player suspended over Black Lives Matter tweets - CNET

Technically Incorrect: Seattle's pro baseball team suspends catcher Steve Clevenger for, among other things, calling the group pathetic after the Charlotte protests.

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Where Clinton, Trump stand on 7 big tech issues - CNET

Ahead of Monday's debate, we look at how the candidates stack up on cybersecurity, privacy, STEM and other topics affecting tech.

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2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Award semifinalists announced - Roadshow

These cars, trucks and SUVs are one step closer to winning some of the auto industry's most coveted awards.

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Snapchat Spectacles, glasses with a camera, coming this fall - CNET

Snapchat gets a new name, Snap Inc., and will soon release camera-equipped glasses that shoot first-person video.

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Oculus founder Palmer Luckey's role in Clinton smear group remains murky - CNET

VR's boy genius funneled money toward a shady pro-Trump charity. But he disagrees with The Daily Beast about what he did -- or didn't -- say.

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'The Simpsons' pays tribute to 'Adventure Time' in couch gag - CNET

Bart, Homer, Lisa, Maggie, Mr. Burns and even Santa's Little Helper are reimagined as "Adventure Time" characters in the Season 28 premiere of "The Simpsons."

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iPhone 7 Plus 'portrait' mode does background blur better - CNET

The public beta of iOS 10.1 brings the iPhone 7 Plus depth-of-field effect -- and a perfect excuse for us to post pretty pictures of passersby.

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Facebook or Twitter for the presidential debate? You want to agree or argue? - CNET

The debates will be the same on both social networks, but the comments? Not so much.

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Trim your wireless bill -- skip that phone upgrade - CNET

In this edition of Ask Maggie, CNET's Marguerite Reardon explains why wireless customers should resist the temptation to get a new phone every two years.

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Which smart bulbs should you use with Alexa? - CNET

Amazon's voice-activated virtual assistant can control a growing number of smart lights. If you're wondering which ones are the best fit for your home, we're here to help.

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Sword Spark Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, we’re going to learn how to add a sword spark effect in Adobe Photoshop.

The Steps (1-6)

1. Open your main image in Photoshop.

2. Source an image of some sparks on a dark background and open this image in Photoshop. Press Cmd/Ctrl + A to select the entire canvas, and go to Edit > Copy, to copy the sparks image to the clipboard. Switch over to your main image and go to Edit > Paste to add the sparks into the image on a new layer.

3. With the sparks selected, go to Edit > Transform > Free Transform to adjust the Size, Rotation and Position of the sparks in relation to where you would like them to appear within your main image.

4. Double-click the sparks layer, give it a name of your choice, and set the Blending Mode to Screen.

5. Create a New Layer and position this layer underneath the sparks layer. Next, select the Brush Tool and choose a large feathered brush with a Hardness of 0%.

6. From the Colour Picker select a yellow/orange similar to the colour of your sparks, and Left-click to start adding the brush effect over your main image. Set the Blending Mode to Soft Light and adjust the Opacity as desired. This effect simulates a glow coming off of the sparks.

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Launch Your Own Web Studio in 61 Days!

You know what? We have got a bit of great news for you. In fact, it’s just something sensational.

We have been planning for this day carefully, and finally this day has come. TemplateMonster welcomes everyone who wants to change their life for better to join our Marathon, called “Your Own Web Studio in 61 Days”.

Everybody is free to take part in this Marathon and start a successful business in the web design industry.

Ready For The Marathon?

If you want to get in, pay attention – the enrollment is open till the 25^th of September.

What we need from you is the desire to learn and create something new, and the ambition to make more money. The Marathon is absolutely free, and it begins on the 26^th of September.

What will you get? A free online course full of smart hints, tips, and tricks which will enable you to create your own web design studio.
Forget about all those “How to Make 1,000,000 Online” articles! What we offer you instead is an actionable step-by-step guide for those who are ready to work hard and achieve their goals. There is the only point we’d like to mention: it’s obligatory to follow and complete all practical tasks of the course.

In 61 days, we will reveal all of our hidden secrets which will help you set up a great website and learn how to sell it. As soon as all the necessary tasks are fulfilled, you will get your own web design studio, and, what’s more, you will gain an opportunity to work from any corner of the world.

The greatness of our Marathon will knock the socks off every participant, for sure. In addition to design and development, you will learn about creating budget plans that actually work.

Give it your best shot, follow the guidance of our experts, and complete all of the lessons on your way to building your private business.

One more thing, all the participants who reach the final will get a valuable prize from TemplateMonster. Great news, isn’t it?

So, are you ready for our Marathon? If the answer is a firm “yes”, join us in our quest to make the Web more beautiful. Determine what it is that you want to achieve and design your success with TemplateMonster.

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Welcome to the club, Yahoo: 10 other massive hacks - CNET

With hacking tools outpacing cybersecurity developments, breaches have become more common.

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Yahoo already hit with lawsuits over hack - CNET

Yahoo users are fighting back after what's being called the biggest data breach in history.

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Crazy hipster beards rule 2016 facial-hair championships (pictures) - CNET

The 2016 National Beard and Moustache Championships featured some of the most flamboyant facial hair you'll ever see. Marvel at some of the crazy looks here.

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Polyester pants dampen rats' sex appeal: Ig Nobel prizes honor weird research - CNET

This year's awards celebrate goofy scientific studies involving itches and rocks with personalities. There's even a dig at the Volkswagen scandal.

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It'll grow on you: Check out America's best facial hair - CNET

From the exotic to the elegant, these guys were a big hairy deal at the National Beard and Moustache Championships.

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Hackers post image of Michelle Obama's passport - CNET

Breach of White House contractor's email apparently reveals schedules, whereabouts of first lady, VP Joe Biden and presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

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Confirmed: Fruit Ninja game will be blended into a big-screen film - CNET

Move over, Angry Birds. The juicy mobile-game app will soon be coming to a theater near you.

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New Google Wi-Fi router may share stage with Pixel phone Oct. 4 - CNET

Called Google Wifi, the device is expected to cost $129, according to a new report.

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SpaceX zeroes in on cause of spectacular rocket explosion - CNET

Elon Musk's space company posts preliminary results of its investigation into an "anomaly" that led to the loss of a Falcon 9 rocket and Amos-6 satellite.

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Eric Trump says millennials admire his dad because he's like Zuckerberg - CNET

Technically Incorrect: The Republican nominee's son insists that his dad has come from nothing and built something.

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Is Kia's 200-hp Soul heading to the US? - Roadshow

The answer is a very strong "probably."

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The 404 Show 1677: The iPhone's headphone jack vs. lightning port, Italy, Palmer Luckey (podcast) - CNET

Steve Guttenberg has done the legwork and has declared a winner in the battle of the iPhone's headphone jack versus the lightning port. Which one sounds better? We'll also talk about Jeff's Italian vacation, what the hell is up with Palmer Luckey and much more.

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UPS tests time-sensitive deliveries by drone - CNET

The company has teamed with drone maker CyPhy Works to explore making quick deliveries in places that are difficult to access.

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VW releases some sketchy pictures of its 300-mile Parisian EV concept - Roadshow

Sliding rear doors on a hatchback? OK, you've got my attention.

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Play a VR video game on this real roller coaster - CNET

Regular roller coaster rides not intense enough for you? Try playing a video game inside a VR headset as you ride this train at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

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Star Wars fan film humanizes the Stormtroopers - CNET

The heartbreaking Star Wars fan film "Jakku: First Wave" goes behind the helmets as three Stormtroopers prepare to join a hopeless battle.

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T-Mobile outage? Customers wouldn't know the difference, says Verizon - CNET

Technically Incorrect: In response to reports of a nationwide outage at T-Mobile, Verizon is withering in its criticism of its competitor.

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Japanese antitrust regulators weigh action against Apple, carriers - CNET

Japan's Fair Trade Commission is eyeing Apple's iPhone supply agreements with the wireless carriers it works with there, according to Reuters.

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Meet the man working with NASA on a real-life tractor beam - CNET

In a New York lab, tractor beams are real -- and becoming powerful enough to be a tool for space exploration.

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Here's how much Honda's big-booty Civic Hatchback will cost - Roadshow

It's available in five different trims, so choosing the five-door won't limit your options much, if at all.

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