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iPhone 4 vs. HTC One X Road Test
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Torture Testing the original Kindle
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Unboxing the Kindle Fire HD
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Unboxing the Lenovo ThinkPad X1
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Episode 13: Torture Testing the Nexus 7 Tablet
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Episode 14: iPhone vs. HTC One X in midair
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Episode 14: HTC One X vs iPhone in a midair Road Test
This week, we're previewing the iPhone 5, which, yes, we plan to torture test. I know, it hurts us, too. Plus, drop-testing humans with a high-flying Road Test, unboxing the Kindle Fire HD, and taking the e-ink Kindle for a swim. By / September 18, 2012
Win an iPad in CNET's Always On/Torture Test Giveaway
We here at Always On want to improve our karma by giving away our tortured gadgets. And we're starting with the least scathed among them: the new iPad we tortured back in season one. By / September 14, 2012
Episode 13: the Nexus 7 tablet is a delicate flower
In this episode of Always On, there's more than one way to kill a Nexus 7 tablet. Turns out, it's almost impossible not to kill a Nexus 7 tablet. Buyer beware! By / September 11, 2012
Always On returns with Nexus 7 Torture Test and more
In the premiere episode of Season 2 of Always On, the Google Nexus 7 gets spiked and then takes a bubble bath. Upcoming highlights include skydiving, race cars, and weekly Torture Tests. In sum: we're not messing around here, folks. By / September 11, 2012
Episode 12: Get a sneak peek at Season 2 of Always On
The second season of Always On starts Sept. 11; get caught up with the best moments from Season 1, including extended scenes, bloopers, and outtakes. By / September 4, 2012
DIY: 3D printing a custom iPhone case
In the latest episode of Always On, Sharon Vaknin dives into the world of 3D printing to find out what it takes to print a custom iPhone case. By / July 31, 2012
Episode 7: 3D printing and a new fusion phone
This week on Always On, we unbox the Samsung Galaxy Beam, whose slightly middling specs belie its party-trick secret. Plus, 3D print your own iPhone case, and robot sushi. By / July 31, 2012
Episode 6: The most extreme torture test yet
On this week's Always On, we put the MacBook Air on top of a car and drive away -- at your suggestion. Our torture tests cause the most damage yet; watch the show to see if the Air survives. By / July 24, 2012
Episode 5: We get physical!
Influenced by the Nike+ FuelBand and Fitbit Ultra, Molly signs up for a half marathon! Plus the knives come out to unbox the Personal Rover and to create a DIY NFC Phonedock. By / July 17, 2012
Episode 4: Torture-testing the Samsung Galaxy S3
We find out if the flagship Android phone can handle 190-degree temperatures, multiple drops, and a dunk in a fish tank. Plus, a smarter life with NFC tags. By / July 10, 2012