Tech
Control Your Laptop By Waving Your Hand, For $70
B.T. Ballenger on January 17, 2013
Goodbye, mouse? Now you can be a computer wizard, even if you’re not a tech expert.
Smart Appliances Help Run the House
B.T. Ballenger on January 16, 2013
Imagine a fridge that can tell you what’s available for dinner – and tell the oven to start preparing itself.
Apple vs. PC: Which Is Better?
Dori Zinn on January 16, 2013
Apple lovers will try to convince you their technology is tops, but PC devotees say theirs is just as good and a lot cheaper. Should you pick an Apple? Check out this breakdown of price, design, options, and more – then decide.
Tricks to Improve Google Searches
B.T. Ballenger on January 15, 2013
Save time and get more relevant results with these shortcuts and plugins.
Stream and Record TV on Your Phone
B.T. Ballenger on January 15, 2013
A new subscription service, Aereo, lets you catch local TV while you’re out of town and save it for later on a portable device.
The Best Time to Buy CES 2013 Electronics
Guest Blogger on January 15, 2013
Find out why it could pay to wait at least a month before splurging on the hottest new gadget.
Netflix Snags Cartoon Network Deal
B.T. Ballenger on January 14, 2013
It will help the business compete with the expanded offerings of Hulus Plus and Amazon Prime.
Want a 27-Inch Tablet?
B.T. Ballenger on January 11, 2013
Starting this summer you can replace your coffee table with a TV-sized coffee tablet that multiple people can simultaneously play with.
Toyota and Audi Have Driverless Cars
B.T. Ballenger on January 10, 2013
While they still require human help, the companies are showing off the tricks computer-run cars can do.
Coming Soon: The Budget iPhone
B.T. Ballenger on January 10, 2013
Apple may offer a low-end version of the iPhone for less than $150 later this year.
Google Admits to Blocking Microsoft From Maps
B.T. Ballenger on January 10, 2013
First they said they didn’t, but now they admit it. And why.
11 Things That Will Be Cheaper in 2013
Guest Blogger on January 10, 2013
From streaming video services to mobile shopping, here are predictions on what will cost less in the coming year.
How to Make Your Yahoo Mail More Secure
B.T. Ballenger on January 9, 2013
You can now make your Yahoo emails as secure as those in Gmail and Windows Live (Hotmail).
Top Phrases Used By Fraudsters
B.T. Ballenger on January 9, 2013
What do people plotting to steal money say to each other? According to the FBI, this.
Best App for Dieting
B.T. Ballenger on January 9, 2013
A Consumer Reports survey of diet plans found the do-it-yourself one, using this free app, was most effective.
8 Magazines You Won’t See on Newsstands This Year
Karla Bowsher on January 9, 2013
Whether you’re interested in personal finance or video games, news magazines or scrapbooks, you may miss seeing these publications in stores this year.
Beware: Netflix Can Announce What You Watch to the World
B.T. Ballenger on January 8, 2013
Upcoming “social features” for Netflix may be more social than you expect. Watch for a way to opt out.
Stronger Glass Coming to Smartphones
B.T. Ballenger on January 7, 2013
The newest version of Corning’s Gorilla Glass makes scratches 40 percent less visible, and three times harder to mark in the first place.
An Apple iWatch?
B.T. Ballenger on January 3, 2013
With a big technology showcase coming up, rumors are flying fast. One of them is that Apple might make a smartphone you can wear.
Government Investigation of Google Over
B.T. Ballenger on January 3, 2013
The Federal Trade Commission decided the company does not unfairly promote its own services.
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