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We've reviewed our fair share of midprice ranges. Some models emphasize style over substance ; others look utilitarian but shine when it comes to performance . And then there's a small subset of above-average units that manage to strike a nice balance between eye-catching design and impressive cooking results . The Good Maytag's $1,600 Gemini…

Smart-home devices have plenty of connected tricks up their collective sleeve, but thanks to a glut of walled-off wireless protocols they aren't always great at communicating with one another. That's where control devices like the Staples Connect hub come into play. Acting like a router for your gadgets, the hub uses a variety of built-in…

Sometimes, the classics should be left in peace. Case in point: the Oster Beehive blender, a 21st century version of the original 1940s Osterizer. The old version was built like a tank with a metal base and a rounded jar designed to cycle food toward the blades. This new one aims to mirror the original's…

Watch this: 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder 01:11 FRANKFURT -- It's been a long time since we first saw the concept that spawned the Porsche 918 Spyder shown this week here at the 2013 International Motor Show. Fortunately, the 887-horsepower hybrid super sports car that debuted at the show seems to be worth the wait.Hybrid power…