With thefts rising, smart phones need a ‘kill switch’
With thefts rising, smart phones need a ‘kill switch’ Even as smart phones continue to grow ever more sophisticated, they’re not immune to a very mundane problem: theft. About 3.1 million smart phones...
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Is Obamacare working? Way back last fall, when HealthCare.gov was so dysfunctional we advised people to stay away while it was being repaired, few people imagined that the new health law could...
View Article7 ways to eat healthier this Easter
7 ways to eat healthier this Easter Like Thanksgiving and Christmas, Easter gives us the chance to celebrate with friends and family—usually around a big meal topped off with a chocolate bunny. You...
View ArticleVolvo shows infotainment system with CarPlay
Volvo shows infotainment system with CarPlay It remains to be seen which automaker will be the first to bring Apple’s CarPlay to the market, but with at least 18 automakers signed on and five...
View Article7 ways to clean green for Earth Day
7 ways to clean green for Earth Day The annual Earth Day celebration on April 22 might inspire you to live greener—maybe you'll consider buying an electric or hybrid car to replace your gas guzzler,...
View ArticleU.S. is turning over a new leaf on marijuana use
U.S. is turning over a new leaf on marijuana use National Weed Day on April 20 (aka 420), has taken on new meaning this year. Colorado and Washington have legalized nonmedical use of marijuana, and...
View Article16 smart things to do with your tax refund
16 smart things to do with your tax refund Truth be told, you're better off not getting a tax refund. That money going back to you means that the government took too much from your paycheck,...
View ArticleThe return of the car stereo tuning knob
The return of the car stereo tuning knob In recent years, dashboard touch screens and center-console unified “multifunction” control knobs have become all the rage. Which in many cases means a fashion...
View ArticleBest & worst three-row vehicles
Best & worst three-row vehicles The main appeal of three-row vehicles is their ability to carry up to eight people and cargo, as well. They’re great for carpooling and carrying all types of gear....
View ArticleBest & worst fuel economy
Best & worst fuel economy The lists below highlight the vehicles within each category that achieved the best or worst gas mileage in our real-world tests. We have selected mpg cutoffs that are...
View ArticleBest in cargo capacity and fuel economy
Best in cargo capacity and fuel economy With today's ever changing gas prices, many car buyers are opting to trade cargo space for fuel economy by purchasing a smaller vehicle than they might have...
View ArticleDealers not always plugged in about electric cars, Consumer Reports’ study...
Dealers not always plugged in about electric cars, Consumer Reports’ study reveals You would think that if you were to go to a car dealership that sold electric cars, a salesperson would want to sell...
View ArticleCelebrate Earth Day by learning more about food sustainability and safety
Celebrate Earth Day by learning more about food sustainability and safety Earth Day is a chance to have a neighborhood cleanup or plant a tree, educate kids about the importance of recycling and...
View ArticleInvesting in green funds
Investing in green funds Today is Earth Day, and although its usually associated more with conservation tips and civic activities than it is with personal finance, socially conscious investing isn't a...
View ArticleIndustrial-sector-funds could boost your bottom line
Industrial-sector-funds could boost your bottom line You’ll be forgiven for thinking that the industrial sector isn’t all that different from the U.S. economy at large. After all, the nation’s...
View ArticleNotorious Ford V8 spark plugs need an extended warranty
Notorious Ford V8 spark plugs need an extended warranty Replacing spark plugs has been a no-brainer for most passenger vehicles for, say, the last 100 years. But for millions of owners of V8-powered...
View ArticleNetflix to raise streaming video prices for new members
Netflix to raise streaming video prices for new members If you've been thinking of getting or giving a Netflix subscription, it's time to make a move: The company says that it will be raising the...
View Article6 ways to save energy and money right now
6 ways to save energy and money right now Heating and cooling your home accounts for a whooping 54 percent of your energy use. Heating water for bathing and cleaning accounts for another 18 percent....
View ArticleLG G Flex curved smart phone bends but doesn’t break
LG G Flex curved smart phone bends but doesn’t break Not many electronic devices make a claim for their physical flexibility. After all, smart phones, TVs, computers, and tablets are made from rigid...
View ArticleAT&T is looking to expand its gigabit fiber to 25 major metropolitan areas
AT&T is looking to expand its gigabit fiber to 25 major metropolitan areas AT&T announced yesterday that it was looking to extend its “ultra fast” U-Verse with GigaPower fiber Internet...
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