General Motors announces wide availability of 4GLTE access
General Motors announces wide availability of 4GLTE access General Motors is rolling out mobile Internet access in a big way with its announcement at CES 2014 that a 4GLTE high speed connection will...
View ArticleCES 2014: Automotive electronics are hot
CES 2014: Automotive electronics are hot It’s hard to believe the International Consumer Electronics Show is right around the corner when you’ve got a mouthful of holiday treats, but just as sure as...
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Average gas prices The new year has begun with cold temperatures and rising gas prices in some regions. The national gasoline average is up just a fraction above this time last week and about three...
View ArticleSelf-driving Navia shuttle heading to communities near you
Self-driving Navia shuttle heading to communities near you Navia is an eight-person robotic shuttle making its appearance at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, and we took it for a ride. Produced by a company...
View ArticleBosch demonstrates driverless car parking
Bosch demonstrates driverless car parking If you hate to parallel park, there is new technology coming soon for you. Bosch is showing off driverless parking technology at the International CES show in...
View ArticleAre latest smart-phone innovations worth your money?
Are latest smart-phone innovations worth your money? At CES 2014, the move toward making smart phones less vulnerable to expensive damage not covered under warranty is a particularly welcome trend....
View ArticleGet a 50-inch Vizio Ultra HD TV for only $1,000
Get a 50-inch Vizio Ultra HD TV for only $1,000 Gigantic Ultra HD (UHD) TVs at CES, such as Vizio's 120-inch UHD TV, are thriling spectators. But for consumers chilled by the stratospheric price tag...
View ArticleNew Sprint 'Framily' plan could save you big bucks
New Sprint 'Framily' plan could save you big bucks The new Sprint Framily plan, which becomes available on Jan. 10, seems like a great deal. It rewards you for assembling a co-op style group of up to...
View ArticleT-Mobile wants to buy out your phone contract
T-Mobile wants to buy out your phone contract Just a few days after AT&T offered to lure T-Mobile customers by paying off some of their early-termination fees, T-Mobile today returned the favor at...
View ArticleNew rugged and waterproof devices are ideal for the adventurous or the clumsy
New rugged and waterproof devices are ideal for the adventurous or the clumsy For more than seven years, several companies have made waterproof, rugged digital cameras that can survive a jump in the...
View ArticleRepair or replace? Find out when you should fix it and when you should nix it
Repair or replace? Find out when you should fix it and when you should nix it Deciding whether to fix a broken product or spring for a new one often feels like an expensive guess. But there’s no need...
View ArticleConsumer Reports Offers Insights on When to Repair and When to Replace
Consumer Reports Offers Insights on When to Repair and When to Replace Exclusive advice to save money in more than a dozen product categories YONKERS, NY — Deciding whether to repair a broken product...
View ArticleBest new-car values
Best new-car values Whether you’re paying $15,000 or $50,000 for a car, every buyer is looking for a good deal. But it’s hard to tell what you’re really getting for your money. Will the car hold up...
View ArticleA gas grill that tells you when to flip the burgers
A gas grill that tells you when to flip the burgers The majority of grill users are men, and most wouldn’t give up their spatula without a fight. For the few who would, there’s the voice-activated...
View ArticleLatest activity trackers can help you get in shape, but that's not all they do
Latest activity trackers can help you get in shape, but that's not all they do The latest activity trackers, such as those on display at CES 2014, can do more than just count your steps or calories....
View Article5 easy appliance fixes you can do yourself
5 easy appliance fixes you can do yourself In Consumer Reports recent report “Repair or replace,” we advise consumers not to spend more than 50 percent of the cost of a new item to repair the old one....
View ArticleLaCie Christofle Sphère is a hard drive you'll want to display
LaCie Christofle Sphère is a hard drive you'll want to display Should the desktop hard drive be a simple storage device or a work of art? LaCie makes an argument for the latter with the Christofle...
View ArticleSmart watches that look good—and can help you feel good, too
Smart watches that look good—and can help you feel good, too Until recently, smart watches were more cool looking than good looking. But judging by some of the devices shown at this week’s CES, the...
View Article5 cool safety innovations coming to your future car
5 cool safety innovations coming to your future car Advances in automotive safety have been gaining speed, with vehicle structure providing increased occupant protection and advanced systems helping...
View ArticleCameras and camcorders that let you go beyond basic black
Cameras and camcorders that let you go beyond basic black Once upon a time, a new camera or camcorder came in the same choice of colors as the Ford Model T: black or black. If you were really lucky,...
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