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Google's Motorola deal heralds new era Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO — Google has completed its $12.5 billion purchase of device maker Motorola Mobility in a deal that poses new challenges for the Internet's most powerful company as it tries to shape the future of mobile computing. The deal closed Tuesday, nine months after Google Inc. made a surprise announcement... Read More
Social media, mobile tech on the rise for weddings Updated: Fri, Feb 3, 2012 As her grandfather sat pleasantly perplexed at her wedding, Lauren Barnes reached into the recesses of her strapless white gown, whipped out her iPhone and accepted her groom's Facebook relationship change to "married." "Nothing's official," she said, "until it's Facebook official!" In today's... Read More
Use tax time to organize for the future Published: Fri, Jan 27, 2012 Jane was not looking forward to going through her parents’ belongings to get their house ready to sell. Their health had been failing for some time and they finally agreed to move to a retirement community. Now that they were both comfortably moved into their new apartment, it was up to Jane to get rid of the... Read More
Geek-meets-cook with gadget protectors Updated: Fri, Dec 9, 2011 Cooking with iPads and other tablet computers is on the rise. But what if a slip of the saute pan leaves that $500 gadget Wi-Fried? Enter the growing market of wraps, stands and shields designed to make sure that floury hands and splattering pans don't turn into a recipe for techno disaster.... Read More
Dial up your pocket ATM Updated: Fri, Mar 11, 2011 The cell-phone and banking industries have conspired to cook up yet another high-tech task for all of us to learn: mobile banking. And according to Consumer Reports Money Adviser, it's catching on fast: Some 39 million Americans are already accessing their bank accounts through their cell phones. The good news is... Read More
Restaurants uploading menus on iPads for diners Updated: Mon, Jan 3, 2011 CHICAGO — The bar is buzzing on a busy night at Chicago Cut steakhouse as regulars Keith and Peg Bragg sit at a high table scanning the wine list. Within seconds, they have all bottles under $40 at their fingertips using an iPad supplied by their server. "You can very quickly look through to see the price per... Read More
iPads may find their way into Catholic Mass Updated: Tue, Nov 16, 2010 By Terry Mattingly When it comes to liturgical details, the Vatican has clear guidelines about sacred objects that are blessed for use during Mass. "The Church has always sought," notes the Book of Blessings, "to ensure that all those things that are involved in any way in divine worship should be worthy,... Read More
How To Make Sure Online Coupons Are Accepted at Checkout Published: Sun, Oct 24, 2010 Dear Mary: When I presented my online coupons that I had printed from my home computer, the grocery clerk said the store does not accept online coupons because they could be fake. I was not happy to hear this. What comments or suggestions do you have? I live in a small town. Is this happening all over? -- Penny,... Read More
Apple launches new MacBook Air ultralight laptops Published: Wed, Oct 20, 2010 CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple is launching two new MacBook Air ultralight laptops. One has a screen that's 13.3 inches diagonally. The second has an 11.6-inch screen. Prices start at $999. Like the past generation, the MacBook Air can't read CDs or DVDs. This one also doesn't have a hard disk drive.... Read More
Capable camcorders Updated: Wed, Oct 6, 2010 Consumer Reports' latest tests of standard- and high-definition camcorders turned up seven recommended models, including two HD models that were chosen as CR Best Buys: the JVC Everio GZ-HM550 (flash memory), $750, and the Sony HDR-XR150 (hard drive), $600. The SDS camcorders CR recommended cost even less: $250 for... Read More
Finding top-performing, affordable computers and printers Updated: Thu, Aug 19, 2010 If you're shopping for a computer now, there's good news. Changes to desktops, laptops and netbooks this summer are mostly cosmetic. As newer models begin to replace the 100 in Consumer Reports' recent Ratings, you might be able to get a good deal on recommended models without sacrificing power or key features.... Read More
Kindle burns through other e-readers Updated: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 Amazon's Kindle e-readers are still the best choice for most consumers, despite improved performance from rival Barnes & Noble's Nook e-reader and the arrival of Apple's iPad tablet computer, which offers e-reader capability. Read More
A Wish List Is the Secret to Success Published: Mon, Jun 28, 2010 Feeling down in the dumps because you don't have an iPad or a pretty new sofa? Wish you could take your hubby to a nice restaurant for his birthday, but alas, you are broke? Turn around your attitude and cancel your pity party with a simple tool: a wish list. Read More
With Financial Foolishness Comes Wisdom Published: Thu, Jun 10, 2010 My husband and I were foolish enough to get involved in a vacation property. It is not exactly a time share, but we have a loan to pay off. There are Internet-based companies that promise to sell it for us, but they want money upfront. Is there any way to get out of these things? Read More
iPad leads the way Updated: Thu, Jun 10, 2010 The Apple iPad heralds the start of a new era in computers. The new tablet from Apple is sleek, versatile and a pleasure to use, according to Consumer Reports. But it's pricey and has some drawbacks, CR's early tests show. Read More
Extreme Housekeeping Updated: Thu, Jun 3, 2010 Opening my mail each day is like that proverbial box of chocolates. I just never know what I'll get. Recently I hit the jackpot when I read the message from Anna, who shared a unique way to clean up the house in a big hurry. I laughed until my sides hurt, visualizing her tip reduced to a cartoon, and then I promptly... Read More
Little Ways To Raise Big Money Updated: Fri, Apr 23, 2010 Think you've cut your expenses all you possibly can? You might be wrong. Check out these seven simple ways to find money to grow your savings account. --Reduce kitchen paper. The average American family rips through 1.5 rolls of paper towels each week. At $1.25 a roll, you're paying at least $65 per year for... Read More
Last-minute electronics gifts Updated: Wed, Dec 23, 2009 Despite a generally gloomy sales outlook this holiday season, electronics items are expected to hold their own, according to a recent Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll. Fifty-one percent of poll respondents plan on giving recipients items such as video games or accessories, digital cameras, headphones or... Read More
Alternative uses save money, planet Updated: Thu, Oct 29, 2009 Save money and help the Earth by extending the life of everything you already own. Whether it’s using hairspray to remove ink stains, vodka to clean your eyeglasses or coffee grounds to fertilize your garden, the Web site www.AltUse.com is a great resource that taps into the planet’s collective wisdom so... Read More
Companies joining to push music on memory cards Updated: Mon, Sep 22, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- Just as vinyl once gave way to compact discs as the main physical medium for music, could CDs be replaced now by a fingernail-sized memory card? Perhaps not entirely, but SanDisk Corp., four major record labels and retailers Best Buy Co. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are hoping that albums sold... Read More
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