CES 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 ArticleCES 2013: Four new camera and video features could change how you shoot
CES 2013: Four new camera and video features could change how you shoot Lots of cameras and camcorders were introduced at CES 2013. Here are a few of the most intriguing offerings I encountered, which...
View ArticleCES 2013: The hottest car tech in Vegas
CES 2013: The hottest car tech in Vegas There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES. In fact, there was a lot of stuff, period. Trying to find a single standout isn't easy, especially when it is...
View ArticleGreen and blue hues are the paint colors of the year
Green and blue hues are the paint colors of the year Stroll down the produce aisle and you'll see some of the hues that will be this year's popular interior paint colors. Apple, asparagus, celery,...
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 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: The new Switch 3-Way LED emits a familiar glow
CES 2013: The new Switch 3-Way LED emits a familiar glow As acronyms go, OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, may not roll off the tongue but it is all the talk at the Consumer Electronics Show in...
View ArticleKeep baby safe around space heaters
Keep baby safe around space heaters Portable electric space heaters provide heat quickly without the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, making them a quick way to provide extra warmth to a chilly...
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...
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 ArticleCES 2013: The hottest car tech in Vegas
CES 2013: The hottest car tech in Vegas There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES. In fact, there was a lot of stuff, period. Trying to find a single standout isn't easy, especially when it is...
View ArticleKeep baby safe around space heaters
Keep baby safe around space heaters Portable electric space heaters provide heat quickly without the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, making them a quick way to provide extra warmth to a chilly...
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 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 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 ArticleCan my group plan exclude my wife's $2,000-a-month drug?
Can my group plan exclude my wife's $2,000-a-month drug? Q. My wife just got laid off from her job, which has been supplying our health insurance for the past 15 years. I'm switching to my employer's...
View ArticleCES 2013: The hottest car tech in Vegas
CES 2013: The hottest car tech in Vegas There was a lot of cool stuff on display at CES. In fact, there was a lot of stuff, period. Trying to find a single standout isn't easy, especially when it is...
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