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Good: Google Play Books now comes with integrated Google Translate, Wikipedia, Maps, and other resources.
Bad: You can only use Play Books to read books bought through Google Play.
Bottom Line: Google Play Books can handle all of your basic e-reading needs and then some. Just don't expect it to be capable of importing books from third-party sources. [Read more]

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Good: Easy to install and easy on the eyes, the Nest Learning Thermostat learns your heating and cooling preferences over time, so you don't have to program it. Wi-Fi networking and tasteful apps let you control and monitor your Nest from afar.
Bad: At $250, the Nest is so very expensive, and large homes may need more than one.
Bottom Line: The second generation of the Nest Learning Thermostat puts this device even further ahead of the (nearly nonexistent) competition. [Read more]