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Makerbot Digitizer

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Whether you're lucky enough to own a Makerbot Replicator, or you've just been following tech news lately, you know all about the incredible potential of home 3-D printers. The Makerbot Digitizer ($799) takes that potential one step further, letting you scan everyday objects, and easily create digital models for 3-D printing. Just place an object on the turntable, and with a couple of button presses the laser will scan the object, saving it for easy use on a Makerbot or most other 3-D printers. This tool is so simple to use it doesn't even require any knowledge of 3-D modeling software or any patching, stitching, and repairing — so you can just start making.

Withings Activité

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While it's beautiful on its own as a timepiece, there's much more to the Withings Activité than meets the eye. Behind the analog dial is a fitness tracking system that acts just as you would expect a Fitbit or Jawbone to except in a much more elegant and analog package.

The idea behind the watch is simple, the face displays the time and a secondary indicator which shows a 1 to 100 scale that is set to a goal you've created whether that be miles ran or calories burned. All that data is available with their Health Mate App and the watch is powered by traditional means with an off the shelf watch battery. The watch will come in two colors with a leather strap and a plastic band option for sport use.

Garmin vívofit - Fitness Band

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Garmin has released a new stylish lightweight fitness band called vívofit. The only fitness band that automatically greets users with a personalized daily goal, vívofit features a unique curved display that always stays on and shows steps, goal countdown, calories, distance and time of day. vívofit follows progress 24/7, and it can stay on for more than a year without a battery change. Setting the sleep mode when going to bed allows vívofit to monitor the quality of rest. vívofit will be available in black, purple, teal, blue and slate, and both small and large sizes come in the box. Vívofit is priced at $129.99 USD and $169.99 USD (heart rate monitor bundle).

Tweetbot

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Whether you're tired of the stripped-down functionality of Twitter's native iOS app, or you're just ready for something new, Tweetbot ($3) has just updated their iPhone app, and it's better than ever. Most noticeable for those of you who have used previous versions of Tweetbot are the design changes, as it now looks much more at home on iOS7 with a paired-down, minimalist white interface, rounded avatars, new animations, and transitions. They've also made it simpler to use, getting a lot of the chrome out of the way in favor of a content-first focus. It now takes fewer swipes to view profiles, and see conversations, while some of the same features you've always liked are still present (muting functionality, customizable screens, and much more).

Blackbar - iPhone App

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Somewhere between a crossword puzzle and a choose your own adventure novel, you'll find Blackbar ($3) — a word game of censorship and storytelling. This game tells the story of a science fiction dystopian future through a series of redacted documents, where the story (and the game) gets more complex as you make your way through. As you fill in the blacked out words, the conspiracy behind the story becomes less opaque. And, while it doesn't bash you over the head with its views on the suppression of free speech, its message against censorship is certainly present.

Morning - iPad App

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There isn't much out there that could make mornings more bearable — but Morning ($3) will at least make getting up to speed a little more efficient. This iPad app lets you view all of your important information in one place, including weather, traffic, to-do lists, news, calendars, stocks, and the date and time. It makes all of this information available on one customizable screen, so you don't have to open up eight different apps just to figure out what the day has in store for you. Rearrange the tiles as needed, and choose from five beautiful themes, depending on what you like to wake up to.

VSCO Cam

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We've said it before — there are literally thousands of iOS camera apps available. But just because the market is saturated, it doesn't mean there isn't room to improve on the concept. VSCO Cam (Free) adds separate focus and exposure rings, and a white balance lock to give you expanded control over each of your shots. Powerful editing features, an array of filters, and purchasable presets add to that control. With an Instragram-like discovery feature, and an individual web presence available to display your photos, you can share every shot you take while getting recognized for your picture-taking skills.

Kevo, the iPhone-Operated Door Lock

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Although several other iPhone-operated door locks have made their way into the market over the years, Kevo from Kwikset looks to be one of the most promising. By interacting with your iPhone 4s or 5 via Bluetooth, Kevo allows users to keep their smartphone in their pocket, walk up to the door, place their finger on the lock, and enter their home. The included app gives users the ability to send an eKey to others with the app while the included Kevo Fob acts as a standalone unit with the same abilities.

Microsoft Office Mobile

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Whether your boss forces you, or you genuinely enjoy using Microsoft software on Apple products, you'll be happy to learn that Microsoft Office Mobile (Free) is available on iOS for Office 365 subscribers ($100). Now you can edit your Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and Powerpoint presentations from your device, and see your changes reflected anywhere you access your work. Built-in sharing tools let you collaborate with your coworkers through SkyDrive, so you'll never miss a comment or revision. The recent documents feature lets you access your work without trouble.

Wake Alarm - iPhone Alarm App

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We hate getting out of bed in the morning as much as the next guy, so we're always on the lookout for something that makes it more tolerable. The Wake Alarm ($1) iOS app takes the standard alarm clock and turns it into a simple game with an attractive UI. Spin the dial to set your alarm, or swipe to see your saved alarms. When the alarm goes off, you can slap your iPhone to snooze, or flip it over to turn it off. Alternatively, you can shake your iPhone until the alarm stops ringing — just be careful not to throw it across the room.