What’s hot at CES 2019_Jenn finds robots, a car with legs, and not-so-tearable-tights
This is the year of the Robot Revolution. I’ve already run across more robots at CES, the Consumer Electronic Show, than I’ve ever seen here before. Some will help you tackle travel, others will get you where you’re going, and one,…
Read moreBoom boxes, mix tapes and instant cameras as hot new tech? Yes, it’s actually 2019
A whole lot has changed in the gadget world since Philips launched the first consumer VCR for $900 at CES in 1970. So why then, I wondered as I trekked through the seemingly endless halls packed with every gadget imaginable…
Read moreYou’ve got to see it to believe it: A Jetson’s-like smart home of future in Nevada
(This story first ran in USA Today January 7th, 2019) On the eve of the world’s largest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, construction giant KB Home unveiled the first full-scale prototype smart home of the future – and gave…
Read moreStop Porch Pirates: 5 pro tips to make sure thieves don’t steal your stuff
Thanks to modern technology, we can buy just about anything online and get it delivered to our doorstep in a snap. Not only has that been insanely convenient for us, but it’s also created a giant window of opportunity for…
Read moreHOW TO: Get great gift-spiration shopping your own social media feeds #giftideas
I’ve found some of my favorite gifts scrolling through my own Facebook and Instagram feeds. It makes sense because social platforms are a natural extension of how we find the latest trends, learn about new ideas, and share all the things…
Read moreCan you go a year without your smartphone for $100,000?
New year, no phone? Cutting down on screen time likely tops many New Year’s resolutions lists, but do you think you could go a full year without a smartphone? It’s a massive challenge, but you might have a real reason…
Read moreHere’s what we’re buying on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
You might think that reviewing all the latest gadgets all year would make Black Friday boring for someone like me. Sure, I get to play with all of the most awesome gadgets and tech tools throughout the year, but I…
Read moreIs your gift secretly spying? Mozilla makes a naughty list of gadget gifts that aren’t secure:
We already know the hottest holiday gadget gifts are cool but are they secure and trustworthy too? Mozilla — yep, the folks behind internet browser Firefox — just released a new report and shopping guide called *Privacy Not Included. The…
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