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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
Chinese phone maker to target U.S. customers
Published: Thu, May 10, 2012
Will Americans buy a Chinese smartphone? We're about to find out, as Huawei, one of the world's biggest phone makers, is planning a big push into U.S. cellphone stores. Read More
AT&T Mobility moves into home security market
Published: Tue, May 8, 2012
Products allow customers to control residential safety from miles away Read More
Computer-free video calling helps seniors stay connected
Published: Mon, Mar 12, 2012
Dear Savvy Senior:
Can you recommend any easy-to-use products for video calling? I live in a different state from my mother, who’s now 78, and would like to see her more often. But mom doesn’t have a computer or a smartphone for video chatting and she’s intimidated with technology.
-- Living Afar
Dear... Read More
How to start over with your money in the new year
Published: Thu, Jan 12, 2012
It's the new year. That means you get to start over. Instead of berating yourself for financial mistakes and missteps in the year past, this is the time to look forward to the financial opportunities that may come your way in the year ahead.
The first step to getting ahead is to get organized. Not only is that the... Read More
Computer brain games that can help seniors stay sharp
Published: Wed, Jan 11, 2012
Dear Savvy Senior:
Can you recommend some good brain-fitness computer games that are designed to help seniors keep their minds sharp? I love to play solitaire on my computer but I’m interested in expanding to some other games that can benefit my mind and memory.
-- Forgetful Frank
Dear Frank:
There are... Read More
Consumer's guide to downloadable gifts
Updated: Tue, Nov 29, 2011
Remember when gifts were objects, purchased or crafted and wrapped with a bow, then presented with a flourish? Over the last few years, gift cards have become a popular alternative, and now as we become increasingly connected to our smartphones, laptops and e-readers, gifts are going digital, too. Here's what you... Read More
QR codes bring The Oklahoman to life
Updated: Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Beginning today, The Oklahoman is using QR code technology to allow newspaper readers to bring their paper to life. Read More
Enjoy free ebooks for your digital reader
Published: Tue, Aug 9, 2011
Confused by the whole world of digital books and eReaders? Here's a quick tutorial.
An "eBook reader," also called an eBook device or eReader, is an electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading books and periodicals in a digital format, rather than flipping paper pages of a book,... Read More
Brainy buys in Smart Phone cameras
Published: Tue, Aug 2, 2011
Smart phones are quickly elbowing aside basic point-and-shoot cameras as the device of choice for sharing everyday experiences. In Consumer Reports' recent tests of 45 smart phone cameras, the T-Mobile G2x, $250, stood out with very good still images overall and was among the best for video quality.
"Consumers... 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
Make grocery shopping faster, easier and cheaper
Published: Wed, Sep 15, 2010
You meticulously clip and print out coupons and you never, ever forget your loyalty card when you go to the store. But you're constantly dogged by a nagging feeling that you could be saving even more. Read More
My phone, my self: Rabid loyalty follows latest, greatest handsets
Updated: Tue, Sep 7, 2010
Annie Sorensen had needs. For business, mostly. But she came to learn that her personal side could stand some nurturing, too. A blogger, a podcaster, a landlord and a distributor of nutritional supplements, Sorensen needed a mobile connection to the Internet. Read More
Avoid cell-phone 'bill shock'
Updated: Thu, Sep 2, 2010
Today's multitalented cell phones can easily seduce you into texting, talking or downloading more than you planned. The result can be hundreds of dollars in unexpected penalty fees. Read More
AP source: Ousted HP CEO settles with accuser
Published: Sun, Aug 8, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd has settled allegations of sexual harassment lodged against him by a female contract worker for HP, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press. The harassment accusation set off a chain of events that led to the discovery of... Read More
UAE to block BlackBerry services on security fears
Published: Sun, Aug 1, 2010
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The UAE said Sunday it will block key features on BlackBerry smart phones, citing national security concerns because the devices operate beyond the government's ability to monitor their use. Neighboring Saudi Arabia quickly indicated it planned to follow suit. The decision... Read More
Products that have changed our lives
Published: Thu, Feb 25, 2010
What would we do without cell phones and texting? Or wireless Internet access? Or supermarket convenience foods?
OK, maybe bagged lettuce isn't exactly revolutionary, but in the past decade all kinds of new stuff changed our lives in big and small ways. Which had the most impact?
ShopSmart, the shopping... Read More
What's Hot on this year's wish lists
Updated: Fri, Nov 14, 2008
The surprise item on a lot of wish lists this year is the portable navigation devices. They offer travel guides and restaurant reviews, helpful points of interest like landmarks, hotels, ATMs and gas stations; road network developments to help choose the best route to suit your needs and real-time traffic updates. Read More
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