CES 2013: Westinghouse to show 110-inch Ultra HDTV (and smaller ones)
CES 2013: Westinghouse to show 110-inch Ultra HDTV (and smaller ones) At the Consumer Electronics Show next week, Westinghouse Digital is looking to bring its value-oriented focus to the emerging...
View ArticleCES 2013: LG says OLED TV is on its way
CES 2013: LG says OLED TV is on its way As we prepare for the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show next week, many of us have wondered whether the much-anticipated debut of OLED (organic light-emitting...
View ArticleFive hot tips for successful winter grilling
Five hot tips for successful winter grilling Grilling season used to begin Memorial Day and end when those last burgers came off the grill on Labor Day. No more. Nearly two-thirds of grill owners...
View ArticleNap Nanny recall: Four retailers stop sale of product
Nap Nanny recall: Four retailers stop sale of product The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and four major baby-product retailers today announced a voluntary recall of Nap Nanny infant...
View ArticleFTC makes appliance energy information easier to find online
FTC makes appliance energy information easier to find online It's becoming more common to buy major appliances onlineāroughly 10 percent of refrigerator sales now happen there, versus at a brick and...
View ArticleMany patients unaware of radiation risks from CT scans
Many patients unaware of radiation risks from CT scans Last time you had a CT scan did your doctor tell you that it would expose you to radiation? Probably not, according to a study out this week. And...
View ArticleIn 2013, put your house on an energy diet
In 2013, put your house on an energy diet January is the traditional time for belt-tightening and waist watching. To offset your holiday expenses, you may also want to take a look at ways to trim your...
View ArticleNew report signals a wake-up call to the danger of drowsy drivers
New report signals a wake-up call to the danger of drowsy drivers Even though today is National Sleep Day, an alarming new report finds many people are falling asleep behind the wheel on a consistent...
View ArticleFirst drive: 2014 Subaru Forester improves on a practical package
First drive: 2014 Subaru Forester improves on a practical package Long a favorite among our subscribers, the Subaru Forester has been affordably priced and practically packagedājust what many buyers...
View ArticleSamsung makes Wi-Fi even cooler on NX300 mirrorless camera, offers unique 3D...
Samsung makes Wi-Fi even cooler on NX300 mirrorless camera, offers unique 3D lens Mirrorless (SLR-like) cameras are the one bright spot in the contracting digital-camera market, and today Samsung has...
View ArticleSubaru recalls nearly 634,000 Forester, Legacy, Outback, Tribeca models due...
Subaru recalls nearly 634,000 Forester, Legacy, Outback, Tribeca models due to fire risk Subaru is recalling 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outbacks, 2009-2012 Foresters and 2006-2012 Tribecas due to an...
View ArticleNew Toyota RAV4's headlight switch design is not so bright
New Toyota RAV4's headlight switch design is not so bright Toyota's redesigned 2013 RAV4 small SUV has many nice qualities and one head-scratching quirk: Daytime Running Lights that don't...
View ArticleReview: New Siri challengers versus the queen of voice assistants
Review: New Siri challengers versus the queen of voice assistants Since Apple launched Siri, iPhone's exclusive voice-activated assistant, in 2010, no other smart phone has come close to the iPhone in...
View ArticleTougher safety rules will curb foodborne illnesses, FDA says
Tougher safety rules will curb foodborne illnesses, FDA says The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed food-safety rules to help prevent contamination. One will target produce and the...
View ArticleFiscal deal includes tax credits for energy-efficient upgrades
Fiscal deal includes tax credits for energy-efficient upgrades In addition to holding down taxes for all but the wealthiest Americans, the fiscal package passed this week includes a number of...
View ArticleFlu season is a bad one, but it's not too late to get vaccinated
Flu season is a bad one, but it's not too late to get vaccinated This year's flu season is coming on fast and strong, especially in the South and Southeast. The extra bad news: Only about a third of...
View ArticleNew report signals a wake-up call to the danger of drowsy drivers
New report signals a wake-up call to the danger of drowsy drivers Even though today is National Sleep Day, an alarming new report finds many people are falling asleep behind the wheel on a consistent...
View ArticleSubaru recalls nearly 634,000 Forester, Legacy, Outback, Tribeca models due...
Subaru recalls nearly 634,000 Forester, Legacy, Outback, Tribeca models due to fire risk Subaru is recalling 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outbacks, 2009-2012 Foresters and 2006-2012 Tribecas due to an...
View ArticleNintendo TVii reviewed: Turn your Wii U into an entertainment hub
Nintendo TVii reviewed: Turn your Wii U into an entertainment hub Did you or your kids get a Wii U for the holidays? Nintendo TViiāthe streaming-video service promised for the new gaming console that...
View ArticleCES 2013: Vizio to offer Ultra HD TVs, shows glasses-free 3D
CES 2013: Vizio to offer Ultra HD TVs, shows glasses-free 3D At CES this week, Vizio is throwing its hat into the Ultra HD TV arena with 65- and 70-inch sets in its XVT series. The company is also...
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