Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Technology

The Powramid power strip

5 Power Strips that Add Some Smarts

The lowly extension cord can do more than collect dust bunnies under a desk - it can help you conserve energy.

Television

The 4.2 inch Motorola mobile TV DH01 is on display at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas 08 January 2008. U.S. stations will soon broadcast TV to mobile devices much like this Motorola hand-held, which now sells in Asia.

How to Get TV on the Go

Cell carriers, satellite companies, and local broadcasters are all peddling mobile TV.

Research In Motion Co-CEO’s Jim Balsillie (left) and Mike Lazaridis at RIM headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario. Both are holding BlackBerrys.

BlackBerry Thumbs a Ride With Home Users

Research in Motion turns to the consumer market, even gamers.

Online Consumer Fraud

Online Counterfeiters Gain Strength

'Cybersquatters' mimic familiar brands' domain names for profit—and sometimes fraud.

Personal computer

Used Electronics Can Make Good Buys

As the economy slows, cash is tight. Here's how to save by finding used flat-panel TVs and other gadgets.

eBay

Boycotting eBay? Here Are Three Alternatives

Users protesting fee changes need not stop selling altogether.

Apple

SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 22: Apple Store customers look at a display of iPods January 22, 2008 in San Francisco, California. Apple Inc. reported a 57 percent surge in first-quarter profit with net income soaring to $1.58 billion, or $1.76 a share, from $1 billion, or $1.14 a share at this time last year.

The Big Problem at Apple

Slowing iPod sales and economic jitters send its stock tumbling.

Websites

Doing Legal Research Online—Free

Public Library of Law pools many resources in this tool for nonlawyers.

Consumer Electronics

Apple CEO Steve Jobs gives his keynote address at the Macworld Convention and Expo in San Francisco January 15, 2008.

Net and Tube: A Cool Couple

Web-linked TVs are coming soon.

Woman working on laptop computer

Harness the Web to Boost Your Career

Impress colleagues and customers--and maybe your next boss--with a strong online persona.

Suzanne Critchfield, 68, with grandkids in Oakley, ID and her daughter Annette Hansen, left, look over their family history on a computer. Grandchildren Alysha, 9, Jared, 11, Bruce, 16 and Mark, 21 are seen in the back.

A High-Tech Family Tree

New services use DNA to connect relatives and track down ancestors.

Personal Technology

The Callpod recharging hub for portable gadgets

Tech Guide 2007

This year's gadgets offer something for every home this holiday season. Plus, advice on picking out the best GPS navigation receivers.

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