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GE's slate finish is latest challenger to stainless steel
GE's slate finish is latest challenger to stainless steel GE is the latest manufacturer to roll out a new finish for its major appliances. Slate, a gray-toned metallic with slightly less sheen than...
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Amazon unveils Kindle Paperwhite, its first lighted-screen e-book reader
Amazon unveils Kindle Paperwhite, its first lighted-screen e-book reader Amazon today announced the Kindle Paperwhite, an e-book reader with an LED-lit touch screen. Aimed to compete directly with the...
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The $79 Amazon Kindle e-book reader is now $69
The $79 Amazon Kindle e-book reader is now $69 At the Amazon press event today, the company dropped the price of its least expensive Kindle e-book reader by $10, to $69—making it the least expensive...
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New Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablets feature high-res screens, more storage, low...
New Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablets feature high-res screens, more storage, low prices As widely expected, Amazon today announced new tablets: The Kindle Fire HD (an 8.9-inch and a 7-inch version) and...
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On first impression, Kindle Paperwhite is an able GlowLight challenger
On first impression, Kindle Paperwhite is an able GlowLight challenger Amazon's new Paperwhite e-book reader appears to offer effective screen lighting without any major sacrifices in other areas of...
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Fujifilm X-E1 SLR-like camera brings retro design into the digital age
Fujifilm X-E1 SLR-like camera brings retro design into the digital age Where Sony and Samsung appear to be favoring camera designs that often have a sci-fi appearance—sleek camera bodies and minimal...
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Amazon lowers tablet prices again—more widely this time
Amazon lowers tablet prices again—more widely this time Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos's key line at the company's long, multi-announcement news event today was the one about wanting last year to have the...
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Redesigned 2014 Ford Transit Connect van keeps the utility, adds style
Redesigned 2014 Ford Transit Connect van keeps the utility, adds style More stylish than your average plumber's van, the redesigned Transit Connect gets a smoother, less upright look than the boxy...
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What You Need to Stream Video - from Consumer Reports
What You Need to Stream Video - from Consumer Reports There are a number of ways in which you can get movies and tv programs onto your tv via the internet. Some you may already own. Streaming Devices...
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Optimus H-5210 space heater poses safety risk in Consumer Reports tests
Optimus H-5210 space heater poses safety risk in Consumer Reports tests Electric space heaters are a cheap way to chase away the chills—and they don't come much cheaper than the $25 Optimus H-5210...
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Window blinds from Blinds Xpress recalled due to strangulation hazard
Window blinds from Blinds Xpress recalled due to strangulation hazard A recall of nearly 500,000 window blinds from Blind Xpress in Linovia, Mich., has been issued by the Consumer Product Safety...
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Homeowners Insurance Companies - from Consumer Reports
Homeowners Insurance Companies - from Consumer Reports 79% of homeowners recently survey by Consumer Reports were highly satisfied with the way their insurance company handled their claims. But some...
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Ginkgo biloba extract does not prevent Alzheimer's
Ginkgo biloba extract does not prevent Alzheimer's Long-term use of ginkgo biloba supplements doesn't prevent seniors with memory problems from progressing to Alzheimer's disease, according to a...
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LG 4K ultra-definition TV will cost $20K, $5K less than Sony's
LG 4K ultra-definition TV will cost $20K, $5K less than Sony's While it's not likely to cause a stampede of shoppers at the local retail mall, LG told attendees of last week's CEDIA trade show that...
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To save energy, get with the programmable thermostat
To save energy, get with the programmable thermostat Programmable thermostats can lower energy bills by roughly $180 a year, yet only half of thermostats installed in today's homes are programmed to...
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Is organic meat safer?
Is organic meat safer? An article out last week about organic food argued, among other things, that while organic meat does have lower levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria than conventionally...
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Home-theater-in-a box systems can deliver great sound
Home-theater-in-a box systems can deliver great sound For most of us, home-theater-in-a-box systems—which package all or nearly all the components you'll need for a home-theater setup into a single...
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Improved housing report may get buyers off the fence
Improved housing report may get buyers off the fence The housing industry is showing signs of life as the number of improving markets across the country rose to 99 in September, according to today's...
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Average gas prices--September 10, 2012
Average gas prices--September 10, 2012 Gas prices are up across the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is 19 cents above the price this time last year and just a...
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Self-Directed IRAs - from Consumer Reports
Self-Directed IRAs - from Consumer Reports If you want to populate your IRA investment portfolio with other than stocks and bonds, you need what's called a self-directed IRA. Self-Directed IRAs...
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