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Personal Tech November 4, 2015

Top high-tech running shoes

Fitness bands and trackers, health apps and calorie counters - are all fine and dandy, but to receive any of the health benefits, you actually have to put in the roadwork. And that means the most important fitness technology you'll buy is what you put on your feet.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

Top 7 video games of 2014

The holidays should be all about fun and games. Fortunately, you can find both as gifts - and for a modest investment.

Security November 4, 2015

Big guys get hacked, so little guys should watch out

Even Dairy Queen?! Is nothing sacred to cyber hackers?

Microsoft November 4, 2015

4 smartphone options for people who don't want an iPhone

In the build-up to the great Apple fall harvest, there bushels of rumors about features that (alas) failed to appear in the new iPhones this week. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus aren't waterproof, they don't have stronger screens or better sound. Fortunately, there are other phones available with these features--and more. Here are some of the best I've tested over the past few months.

Personal Tech November 4, 2015

Top tech for summer driving

There are so many obstacles that can ruin a summer road trip, it's surprising so many of us bother at all. You can eliminate—or at least alleviate—some of the hassle by being prepared and using some smart technology. 

Personal Tech November 4, 2015

Streaming music services are experiencing a renaissance

Streaming music services are experiencing a renaissance not seen since the early, pirate-era Napster days. Only this time, it's legal.

Personal Tech November 4, 2015

On The Day We Fight Back, protesters push back against surveillance state

There's no question that we are living in a surveillance state. The question is, what are we willing to do about it?

Personal Tech November 4, 2015

High-tech gear to weather the storm

Whether you call it the Polar Vortex or just plain old "winter," people across the country are getting more than their fair share of snowy weather. Some high-tech basics can make it easier to get through the cold snaps -- and even save lives in an emergency.

Consumerism November 4, 2015

Why Blackberry is not quite dead yet

Thorsten Heins, the CEO of Blackberry has just stepped down after the company once valued at over $67 billion couldn't find a buyer for less than $5 billion. But Blackberry has a secret weapon -- if only they realize it.

Home Ent November 4, 2015

Here's why it's a great time to buy a new TV

Obsolescence may be the biggest fear shoppers face when considering a high-tech purchase. Perhaps the most difficult choice of all tech decisions: Is it the right time to buy a new TV? The answer: yes.

iPhone November 4, 2015

Android, iPhone? Nope. The new battle is to be number 3

The big news from the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona this year isn't the fight to be number one in the market or even number two. Google and Apple have already nailed down those positions. No, the battle over the next 12 months is going to be for the number three spot.