Home Ent May 3, 2016 The best tech for your summer trips Vacation season is in full swing and tech companies, like most businesses, are trying to appeal to our wanderlust. The biggest pitch so far has come from wireless carrier T-Mobile, which will eliminate roaming charges (for voice—and data) in Canada and Mexico starting on July 15. But there's plenty of other personal technology to consider, no matter where you're headed this summer.
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 Top tech to cool your AC bill Temperatures are rising, and so are our electric bills. Summer air-conditioning can double your utility bill, and, frustratingly, AC units are remarkably stupid appliances.
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 Have smartphones reached their pinnacle? Have we seen the best that the smartphone has to offer? Has the smartphone, as a technological device essentially hit its zenith? Is it all downhill from here?
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 Apple plays catch up: More music, fewer choices Taylor Swift may now be on board but will millions of listeners flock to join Apple Music this week? The evolution of digital tunes suggests a less than enthusiastic reception is ahead.
Laptops May 3, 2016 A Lenovo laptop that's lighter than Apple’s MacBook Air Tradition dictates that the heavyweights in the computing world are always the ultra lightweights, which is why the Lenovo LaVie Z is such a knockout.
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 LEDs: Illuminating your light choices The cheaper a technology becomes, the more pervasive it gets. So the precipitous price drops in the LED bulb market mean it's ready to go mainstream -- although you may need a few pointers about how to choose the right LEDs for your home.
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 Top digital tools for summer travelers When the weather warms, wanderlust ensues. While most of us want to get out of the office, just strapping oneself into a flying tube isn't exactly fun anymore (was it ever fun?). So to make your trip as painless as possible, you need to plan ahead. Fortunately, there are some excellent digital tools to help you find a flight to Helsinki, book a hotel room in Athens, or get on the bus in Berlin.
Home Ent May 3, 2016 Happy Father's Day: Tech gifts for dads Have a father who already seems to own every available gadget? Not a problem. Here are a four tech ideas that have worked well for me.
Home Ent May 3, 2016 Why you should wait on your next big TV purchase Along with flowers and allergy attacks, every spring brings with it a new crop of TVs. This year has been no exception, with Sony, LG, Samsung and Vizio trotting out their new models for the new year. But you may want to wait until next year to buy a TV.
Personal Tech May 3, 2016 Why Nokia could get big bucks for its Here digital mapping business Maps have become a crucial centerpiece of a host of digital technologies and businesses, ranging from smartphones to cars. Now there's a major bidding war pitting software companies, Internet firms, and automakers against one another to acquire one of the foremost mapping companies in the world.
Security May 3, 2016 Why the Internet of Things is a double-edged sword Everything will eventually be interconnected online — at least, that's the dream. Dubbed the Internet of Things, turning dumb devices like thermostats and lights into “smart” objects offer a new level of convenience for consumers. But it can also lead to problems.