CES 2013: Panasonic says, 'Yes, we do have an OLED TV—a 4K one'
CES 2013: Panasonic says, 'Yes, we do have an OLED TV—a 4K one' If you've been following our CES blog, you may have noticed that in my previous post about Panasonic's TV lineup—written immediately...
View ArticleGovernment proposes that electric and hybrid cars make some noise
Government proposes that electric and hybrid cars make some noise The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a minimum sound standard for electric and hybrid vehicles to...
View ArticleBe a part of Super Bowl XLVII just by snapping a photo
Be a part of Super Bowl XLVII just by snapping a photo Tens of millions of Americans will watch Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on Feb. 3, but you can be part of the halftime action—or maybe even...
View ArticleCES 2013 video: LG's OLED TVs coming in March—and you'll need deep...
CES 2013 video: LG's OLED TVs coming in March—and you'll need deep pockets to get one At CES this year, the term OLED (organic light-emitting diode) is being heard all over the show floor: It...
View ArticleCES 2013 video: Samsung's OLED TVs stand apart
CES 2013 video: Samsung's OLED TVs stand apart Ultra HD and OLED TV technologies are just starting to appear in current sets, but companies are already vying to differentiate their lines. Case in...
View ArticleCES 2013: Choose your own colors for Pentax Q10 cameras
CES 2013: Choose your own colors for Pentax Q10 cameras Although Pentax announced just one new camera at this year's CES show—the 12-megapixel MX-1, $500, an advanced point-and-shoot—here's what's...
View ArticleVideo: Prepaid phone service can save you money
Video: Prepaid phone service can save you money Are you looking to cut down on your cell phone costs? Some prepaid cell plans could help you cut your bills considerably. In a survey of subscribers, we...
View ArticleCuisinart the brand to beat in Consumer Reports' toaster tests
Cuisinart the brand to beat in Consumer Reports' toaster tests Cuisinart has been our top-rated two-slice toaster for some time, but the brand has had to settle for second place among four-slice...
View ArticleCES 2013: Velocity Micro intros new computers for the rest of us (non-gamers,...
CES 2013: Velocity Micro intros new computers for the rest of us (non-gamers, that is) Known for its high-end gaming rigs, Velocity Micro has begun to add more mainstream computers to its lineup,...
View ArticleCES 2013 video: What's new in cameras and camcorders
CES 2013 video: What's new in cameras and camcorders At this year's CES, one major trend was confirmed: As smart phones ramp up their camera and camcorder features, companies that make the latter two...
View ArticleCES 2013 video: What's new in televisions
CES 2013 video: What's new in televisions At CES this year, we saw some of the first production models of TVs featuring impressive new technologies such as OLED, 4K, and Ultra HD. The sets themselves...
View ArticleCES 2013: Swype gets upgraded to keep up with changes in language
CES 2013: Swype gets upgraded to keep up with changes in language The Swype keyboard, which lets you compose words on a smart phone or tablet keyboard by swiping your finger from letter to letter...
View ArticleCES 2013: Vinci adds smart-phone-like Tab MV to its educational-gadget lineup
CES 2013: Vinci adds smart-phone-like Tab MV to its educational-gadget lineup You've probably handed your tablet or smart phone to your children to entertain them more times than you'd care to think...
View ArticleCES 2013: Autonomous Audi gets license and drives itself in Vegas
CES 2013: Autonomous Audi gets license and drives itself in Vegas Google isn't the only one developing a self-driving car. At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Audi is showing off their...
View ArticleCES 2013: Intel shows off gesture controls for gaming, and improved WiDi
CES 2013: Intel shows off gesture controls for gaming, and improved WiDi Gesture controls have been around for some time, but the few computers we've tested with them failed to impress us: Gestures...
View ArticleCES 2013: Texas Instruments previews the car controls of tomorrow
CES 2013: Texas Instruments previews the car controls of tomorrow At CES, Texas Instruments gave a glimpse into what sort of controls and displays might be in our cars within the next few years, as...
View ArticleStartup automaker makes another run at cheap three-wheeled transportation
Startup automaker makes another run at cheap three-wheeled transportation Startup company Elio Motors is closer to achieving its goal of selling an American-made, three-wheel vehicle by securing a...
View ArticleCES 2013: The Winbot 7 does windows so you don't have to
CES 2013: The Winbot 7 does windows so you don't have to The performance of robots that take on such mundane chores as vacuuming the floor, mowing the lawn or cleaning the gutters has too often been...
View ArticleCES 2013: Netgear and Asus to offer Google TV-powered streaming-media players
CES 2013: Netgear and Asus to offer Google TV-powered streaming-media players Google TV, which just a year ago looked like it was on life support, seems to be gaining some converts here at CES: Both...
View ArticleCES 2013: A preview of RIM's BlackBerry 10 OS
CES 2013: A preview of RIM's BlackBerry 10 OS As the first wave of attendees stormed the gates of CES 2013 on Tuesday morning, RIM, in a hotel suite several miles away, gave a small group of...
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