CES 2013: Olympus goes extreme with three new rugged cameras
CES 2013: Olympus goes extreme with three new rugged cameras At CES this year, most camera makers are unveiling new rugged and/or waterproof models—but Olympus has been among the most aggressive, by...
View ArticleNew string-trimmer Ratings are ready when you are
New string-trimmer Ratings are ready when you are If you live up north, you're likely thinking more about snow blowers and generators than string trimmers. But for readers in warmer climes, the yard...
View ArticleCES 2013: Aha radio is coming soon to a car near you
CES 2013: Aha radio is coming soon to a car near you If you haven't heard of Aha radio, get used to hearing the name, especially if you're in the market for a new car. Essentially an aggregator of...
View ArticleAvoidance of HPV vaccine may contribute to increase of some cancers
Avoidance of HPV vaccine may contribute to increase of some cancers While the overall death rate from cancer has dropped in recent years, more people than ever are being diagnosed with anal cancer and...
View ArticleCES 2013: LG claims easy oven cleaning in just 20 minutes
CES 2013: LG claims easy oven cleaning in just 20 minutes Cleaning the oven is such a detested chore that some cooks admit to running the cleaning cycle of their range or wall oven only once during...
View ArticleCES 2013: Leaf-based Visteon eBee offers a look at the connected car of the...
CES 2013: Leaf-based Visteon eBee offers a look at the connected car of the future Part of the fun of CES is seeing the cool new products coming to the market soon, but the mondo electronics trade...
View ArticleWhat works for knee arthritis? Not vitamin D
What works for knee arthritis? Not vitamin D If you're taking vitamin D pills to ease arthritis in your knee, you might want to reconsider. The supplement didn't stand up to rigorous testing in a...
View ArticleCES 2013: Parking cost, location info coming to navigation devices
CES 2013: Parking cost, location info coming to navigation devices Inrix, the company behind the traffic information appearing on many built-in and portable automotive navigation systems, announced at...
View ArticleNeo Geo X Gold Limited Edition reviewed: Bring back console games of the 90s
Neo Geo X Gold Limited Edition reviewed: Bring back console games of the 90s The Nintendo Wii U isn't the only new console in town: The Neo Geo X Gold Limited Edition from SNK has also hit stores. It...
View ArticleCES 2013: Mobileye 560 gives older cars new safety features
CES 2013: Mobileye 560 gives older cars new safety features If you're thinking you have to run out and buy a new car to get all the latest safety features like lane departure and forward collision...
View ArticleFDA cuts dose of Ambien and related insomnia drugs
FDA cuts dose of Ambien and related insomnia drugs If you take a sleeping medication that contains zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Zolpimist, or generic), you could still have levels in your body...
View ArticleCES 2013: TomTom navigation HD traffic gains resolution
CES 2013: TomTom navigation HD traffic gains resolution Just as next-generation televisions are gaining resolution, TomTom is adding detail to its traffic service for car navigation. Dubbed HD Traffic...
View ArticleCES 2013: LG's Hom-Bot Square vacuum gets into the corners
CES 2013: LG's Hom-Bot Square vacuum gets into the corners If rooms were round, the robotic vacuums tested in the past by Consumer Reports would have been better at tidying up. But in our tests, they...
View ArticleNew federal mortgage rule aims to protect you from risky home loans
New federal mortgage rule aims to protect you from risky home loans Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new "ability to pay" rule aimed at protecting you from risky home loans by...
View ArticleCES 2013: Subaru Starlink brings Internet-ready infotainment, finally
CES 2013: Subaru Starlink brings Internet-ready infotainment, finally Car shoppers these days may not look much beyond the stereo. They come into the showroom and see if their phone will connect, then...
View ArticleGains in energy efficiency more than possible, report says
Gains in energy efficiency more than possible, report says Energy efficiency awareness in the U.S. goes back at least to President Jimmy Carter in a cardigan sweater warning Americans of a global...
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: Magellan SmartGPS shows that portable navigators can get smarter
CES 2013: Magellan SmartGPS shows that portable navigators can get smarter At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, companies tireless boast of their brilliant new products. Well, Magellan...
View ArticleNeo Geo X Gold Limited Edition reviewed: Bring back console games of the 90s
Neo Geo X Gold Limited Edition reviewed: Bring back console games of the 90s The Nintendo Wii U isn't the only new console in town: The Neo Geo X Gold Limited Edition from SNK has also hit stores. It...
View ArticleCES 2013: TomTom navigation HD traffic gains resolution
CES 2013: TomTom navigation HD traffic gains resolution Just as next-generation televisions are gaining resolution, TomTom is adding detail to its traffic service for car navigation. Dubbed HD Traffic...
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