4 great ways to edit video on your smart phone
4 great ways to edit video on your smart phone Want to improve the high-quality photos and videos you've taken on your phone? Chances are your smart phone has video-editing tools built right in that...
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Preterm babies and the infant car seat challenge The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies born before 37 weeks undergo an assessment called the Infant Car Seat Challenge (ICSC) before...
View ArticleCan you dig it? Call 811 before putting a shovel in the ground
Can you dig it? Call 811 before putting a shovel in the ground A simple phone call could have averted a blaze last month that scorched a home in Berkeley, California, and started a fire in a nearby...
View ArticleShopSmart Reveals the Real Deal with Vitamin D
ShopSmart Reveals the Real Deal with Vitamin D Debunking the “deficiency epidemic”; Plus, the best deals on D from tests YONKERS, NY — Vitamin D has been touted as the answer to all kinds of health...
View ArticleToys made with small polymer balls pose a hazard to children
Toys made with small polymer balls pose a hazard to children Colorful, small toy balls and beads made of superabsorbent polymer can pose a safety hazard to children if they are ingested. These polymer...
View ArticleQ&A: Is image burn-in a worry with new plasma TVs?
Q&A: Is image burn-in a worry with new plasma TVs? Q: You've said that image burn-in is not an issue with the newer plasma TV models during normal viewing. Does that include tuning to a music...
View ArticleHome Depot pays $8 million to settle California paint lawsuit
Home Depot pays $8 million to settle California paint lawsuit Home Depot has agreed to pay $8 million dollars in fees and costs for selling paints in southern California that violate the region's...
View ArticleApp review: Zeebox and ShowYou make TV viewing social
App review: Zeebox and ShowYou make TV viewing social If you're still kicking back on your sofa and passively watching TV, you may be missing out. Thanks to a growing assortment of "second-screen"...
View ArticleGet gas at Walmart--for less
Get gas at Walmart--for less Attention Walmart shoppers (or is that drivers?). The retail giant has just launched a fuel-price rollback that knocks off as much as 15 cents per gallon on purchases at...
View Article5 tips for cutting your cable bill
5 tips for cutting your cable bill Everyone grumbles about the high costs of TV service, but most of us just pay up, month after pricier month. That's too bad, because customers who speak up often get...
View ArticleHow to prevent smelly mold buildup in front-loading washers
How to prevent smelly mold buildup in front-loading washers Front-loading washers are tops at cleaning clothes and saving energy, but they can be magnets for mold—and its slimy stench—as water...
View ArticleOur favorite cars at the New York Auto Show
Our favorite cars at the New York Auto Show With the media days at the New York International Auto Show behind us, the cars team has had time to reflect on the approximately 1,000 vehicles on display....
View ArticleDVRs are turning Americans into TV-show hoarders
DVRs are turning Americans into TV-show hoarders For many of us—especially those with kids—programming the DVR to record shows and movies until it's crammed to capacity is a regular ritual. But how...
View ArticleBMW integrates books to go, with bookmarks and Kindle synching
BMW integrates books to go, with bookmarks and Kindle synching It's amazing what you can find out from an auto show. This year, in the course of covering the New York International Auto Show, we came...
View ArticleNews from our labs: For image quality, OLED camera displays don't beat LCDs
News from our labs: For image quality, OLED camera displays don't beat LCDs OLED HDTVs made news earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show. But cameras have had OLED (organic light-emitting...
View Article3 new video games your kids will love
3 new video games your kids will love Lego City Undercover. This game is kind of like a kid-friendly version of Grand Theft Auto, with the grit and violence replaced by Lego's cute visuals and charm....
View ArticlePhilips LED is first 100-watt replacement to earn Energy Star
Philips LED is first 100-watt replacement to earn Energy Star An LED that replaces 100-watt incandescent lightbulbs is the first of that type to earn Energy Star status. Philips announced that its...
View ArticleYour printer's standby mode could save you money
Your printer's standby mode could save you money You may be inclined to turn off your printer after you've used it. Our lab experts recommend that you leave it turned on instead—it could save you some...
View ArticleWhy you need Google Maps to find the Apple store
Why you need Google Maps to find the Apple store Next time you're at the mall and have trouble finding the restroom, a place to nosh, or a certain electronics retailer—one where you might pick up an...
View ArticleCanon Vixia HF G30 camcorder viewfinder helps you shoot in bright light
Canon Vixia HF G30 camcorder viewfinder helps you shoot in bright light The brand-new Canon Vixia HF G30 is a pricey full-sized HD camcorder, at $1,700. The high price means it has a lot of high-end...
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