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The recession is causing a massive consumer shift in Japan: No longer do its famously finicky and brand-conscious consumers assume imported and no-name electronics are as cheap in quality as they are in price.
Although the International Consumer Electronics Show was smaller than it was last year because of the economic doldrums, there were still interesting new gadgets on display before the exhibition wound down Sunday. Here are some of the most attention-grabbing:
Consumer electronics have long been among the most popular holiday gifts, with fierce competition among shoppers for day-after-Thanksgiving deals on flat-screen TVs and laptop computers.
Feel discouraged or aggravated when your home Internet connection goes on the blink or your cell phone fritzes out, and you don’t know what to do?
Gadget makers love to sell us on all the things their devices can do, whether it's letting us chat with distant friends at any time or watch movies on our commute. But can anyone fix this stuff when it breaks?
Latching on to a trend in the wireless industry, AT&T Inc. said Wednesday it has started an initiative to encourage manufacturers to create more non-phone gadgets that connect to its wireless network.
One of the biggest problems with the so-called Web 2.0 movement has been its encouragement of oversharing — which often means underestimating security risks. Adding doodads of varying quality to a home page can add a lot of pizazz, but can also be fraught with danger, since they can open a door for hackers.
The shoe phone on TV's "Get Smart" wasn't just a sneaky spy gadget, it was a technological marvel: a wireless, portable telephone that could be used anywhere — though it did require a dime to make a call.
A petition to “Save Windows XP” has drawn more than 111,000 supporters — and continued shots across the Microsoft XP vs. Vista bow, a battle that began with Vista’s release last year.
What will the next version of the iPhone have that the current one doesn’t?
When Western Digital Corp., which makes storage devices, released its My DVR Expander last fall, videophiles and video files breathed a sigh of relief.
Our use of ever-higher megapixel cameras, iPods with large hard drives and jumbo video files posted on YouTube is starting to crush us — digitally, that is.
I’ve written about our dog MacKenzie before because of the “Mac” in her name, as well as the fact that she’s one awesome Australian Shepherd.
For right now, the “i” in iPhone stands for “incremental” when it comes to change.
The high-definition DVD format war may be over, but not the battle for eyeballs and dollars when it comes to viewing high-def movies.
You may feel like you need some lithium after trying to read the government restrictions that took effect Jan. 1 involving air travel and lithium batteries.
When it comes to computers, I do OK at handling tech problems that arise. TVs and their components — not so much.
It doesn’t have the kind of name that elicits excitement among consumers.
With 500-gigabyte hard drives in laptops coming soon, why would you even consider buying a notebook with a seemingly paltry 32GB or 64GB solid state drive?
Retail slowdown aside, people are still shopping for consumer electronics this holiday season, and growth in the field could be double the growth in retail overall.
The Associated Press asked the presidential candidates to name their favorite electronic gadgets.
Way back in the day when students still got suspended for coming to school with purple hair and black fingernails, I was this weird esoteric kid into the Who, David Bowie, Nina Hagen and Alice Cooper. I didn't have many friends.
Portable gizmos such as phones, handheld computers and mp3 players can easily get scuffed, dirty and sticky.
The best technology is often invisible because it's working efficiently in the background. Fun technology, however, is usually the stuff you can touch and feel. And when it talks and twirls, that's even better.
Israel's top ten must-have gadgets"They keep your legs smooth, back up your files, upload your photos from wherever you may be. ISRAEL21c presents 10 top, developed-in-Israel gadgets.
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Portable Solar Power Charger — Modern Solutions for Everyday ConcernsDo they work? Could they really work? I don't blame you for doubting, and the answer to those questions might not be what you're expecting: It depends.
iTunes Connect Plagued With Serious Connection ProblemsWe've been getting a number of tips about iTunes Connect being down for the past couple of days.
Russian Billionaire Installs Anti-Photo Shield on Giant YachtRussian billionaire Roman Abramovich has a rather curious new addition built in to his latest oversized yacht.
The Best (and Worst) Infomercials!We've all been mesmerized by the flashy demos and the fast-talking pitchmen promising that their gadgets will change your life — "but only if you act right now!" To get beyond the hoopla, we ordered the products, watched the ads, and visited the Web sites, noting all product cl …
Insane Prisoner Inventions: 24 DIY Prison Tools & WeaponsBeing locked up is no picnic, to be sure, and people in prison have to learn to do without the small comforts of life on the outside. But, thanks to books and movies about prison life, it's pretty well-known that inmates have an endless capacity for invention.
Wave Field Synthesis Gives Us Flat Loudspeakers With Big Cabinet SoundFlat speakers with full cabinet sound are just around the corner!
Suc le Bleu - iPhones reportedly exploding in FranceIllustration for article - Reports of iPhones exploding, starting fires and killing people in cold blood have been around since the inception of the handset.
iGoogle Releases Social GadgetsiGoogle, a personalized homepage that competes with My Yahoo, My MSN, My AOL, Netvibes and others, will release 19 new in-house and third party iGoogle widgets today that add new social and sharing features to users of the service.
Retractable fifth wheel for tight parking spots - videoThis ingenious hacker from Egypt put a fifth wheel, mounted perpendicular to the other four, on the back of his beater car.
9 gadgets we covetWe possess the heart of an early adopter but the wallet and wary sensibility of a cautious consumer. And so it seems we find ourselves with a bad case of gadget lust. Here's a look at nine devices that we know we don't need ... and yet we really really want.
Tennis Practice on "Real" Court with a Wii RemoteHere is a fun project which uses the wiimote to improve your "real" tennis serve. Its more than a bit nerdy. Danger! Also involves some basic physics ;-) Best Regards, Mans
Video of Walt Disney World's New ObamabotThe Obamabot 3000 is ready to be unveiled at Walt Disney World's Hall of Presidents, along with the Mark II George Washingtron ("Now with real talking action!") and a Gettysburg-complete Lincolnbot.
God Jesus Toy RobotGOD-JESUS was a 1980s toy sold in Japan, made by Bandai. The toy is in the form of a robot brandishing a Christian cross. The toy was asked a question and would give an answer in a similar way to a Magic 8-ball.
Verizon's MiFi Mobile HotspotThis product review is going to introduce you to one of the hottest gadgets released by any mobile operator this year.
Global PC makers vying for Green crownPersonal computer makers are increasingly prioritizing "green" strategies, creating a pivotal point of competition for customers that are becoming more attuned to their financial -- and societal -- benefits.
The Incredible Story of Conflict Mineral Mining in ImagesThe Real Price Of Gadget Addictions: Mining In Congo
Beanz meanz microwaves? Heinz creates world's smallest, portable microwave It is the world's smallest, portable microwave and can be powered via a link to the USB port on a lap-top computer. The turquoise device has been created in partnership with Heinz to allow workers tied to their desks to create a warm snack, or hot drink, to see them through the …
10 Technologies That Can Be Greater Than The Iphone Revolution The iPhone might be a revolutionary triumph in the touch field but this list suggests 10 other areas that can have even more of an impact on the technology we use, including sensor technology, virtualization and the smart Web.
Smart phones as rattles, baby monitors, more - Parents finding new uses for their high-tech gadgetsCOLUMBUS, Ohio --- When Annamarie Saarinen needed to soothe her ailing daughter, she used a rattle — downloaded to her iPhone.
Infallibly Polite Speaking Alarm Clockthe Infallibly Polite Speaking Alarm Clock supposedly "reproduces the subtle wit employed by P. G. Wodehouse's most famous character, the valet Reginald Jeeves."
Three Smart Meters To Monitor Home Energy Use By monitoring the energy use in your home which can save money, a smart meter seems like an especially good device in this economy.
Antiquarian Peripherals Play Bohemian RhapsodyFor those who dream of having too much time on their hands...
RadioShack stores now accepting trade-ins of old gadgetsGood for RadioShack. All 4400 stores are now drop-off locations for the company's trade-in program, which sounds like a natural fit.
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