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New Sharp TVs promise crisper images than 1080p HDTVs
New Sharp TVs promise crisper images than 1080p HDTVs Sharp has carved a niche by offering the largest-sized LCD TVs at competitive prices, so it was no surprise that part of its CES story was new,...
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Pain relief without pills
Pain relief without pills Pills aren't the only way to relieve minor aches and pains. A slew of over-the-counter patches, foams, sticks, sprays, and roll-on pain relievers (known as topicals) promise...
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Convection steam ovens promise speedy cooking
Convection steam ovens promise speedy cooking Why reheat day-old food in the microwave when you can rejuvenate leftovers to just-made freshness. That’s one of the promises Wolf makes with its $3,800...
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Want an Ultra HD TV and 4K content? Sony might be the choice for you.
Want an Ultra HD TV and 4K content? Sony might be the choice for you. While its competitors were touting humongous TVs and curved screens, Sony’s CES 2014 message was more about expanding the...
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3 reasons why cameras and camcorders aren’t ready to die
3 reasons why cameras and camcorders aren’t ready to die For Sony and other makers of cameras and camcorders, the past few years have been disruptive, to say the least, trying to introduce products...
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Wi-Fi doorbells let you see who’s knocking
Wi-Fi doorbells let you see who’s knocking Fear of hackers may keep some homeowners from buying Wi-Fi enabled door locks but even if you’re not interested in using an app to lock your doors or control...
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4 trends in consumer electronics to watch
4 trends in consumer electronics to watch The future of consumer electronics is looking curvy, wearable (as in smart watch), very high-definition, and slightly flexible. Here's a rundown of what's...
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General Motors announces wide availability of 4GLTE access
General Motors announces wide availability of 4GLTE access General Motors is rolling out mobile Internet access in a big way with its announcement at CES 2014 that a 4GLTE high speed connection will...
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GE app lets you add new features to an old oven
GE app lets you add new features to an old oven By downloading a new app, GE is offering consumers a chance to “upgrade” the GE wall oven they already have. The app gives you remote control of your...
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CES 2014: Automotive electronics are hot
CES 2014: Automotive electronics are hot It’s hard to believe the International Consumer Electronics Show is right around the corner when you’ve got a mouthful of holiday treats, but just as sure as...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices The new year has begun with cold temperatures and rising gas prices in some regions. The national gasoline average is up just a fraction above this time last week and about three...
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Self-driving Navia shuttle heading to communities near you
Self-driving Navia shuttle heading to communities near you Navia is an eight-person robotic shuttle making its appearance at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, and we took it for a ride. Produced by a company...
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Bosch demonstrates driverless car parking
Bosch demonstrates driverless car parking If you hate to parallel park, there is new technology coming soon for you. Bosch is showing off driverless parking technology at the International CES show in...
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Are latest smart-phone innovations worth your money?
Are latest smart-phone innovations worth your money? At CES 2014, the move toward making smart phones less vulnerable to expensive damage not covered under warranty is a particularly welcome trend....
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Get a 50-inch Vizio Ultra HD TV for only $1,000
Get a 50-inch Vizio Ultra HD TV for only $1,000 Gigantic Ultra HD (UHD) TVs at CES, such as Vizio's 120-inch UHD TV, are thriling spectators. But for consumers chilled by the stratospheric price tag...
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New Sprint 'Framily' plan could save you big bucks
New Sprint 'Framily' plan could save you big bucks The new Sprint Framily plan, which becomes available on Jan. 10, seems like a great deal. It rewards you for assembling a co-op style group of up to...
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T-Mobile wants to buy out your phone contract
T-Mobile wants to buy out your phone contract Just a few days after AT&T offered to lure T-Mobile customers by paying off some of their early-termination fees, T-Mobile today returned the favor at...
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New rugged and waterproof devices are ideal for the adventurous or the clumsy
New rugged and waterproof devices are ideal for the adventurous or the clumsy For more than seven years, several companies have made waterproof, rugged digital cameras that can survive a jump in the...
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Repair or replace? Find out when you should fix it and when you should nix it
Repair or replace? Find out when you should fix it and when you should nix it Deciding whether to fix a broken product or spring for a new one often feels like an expensive guess. But there’s no need...
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Consumer Reports Offers Insights on When to Repair and When to Replace
Consumer Reports Offers Insights on When to Repair and When to Replace Exclusive advice to save money in more than a dozen product categories YONKERS, NY — Deciding whether to repair a broken product...
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