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

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

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

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

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

Tooling up for job search Published: Thu, Mar 26, 2009 Immediately after a layoff, people might find themselves scrambling to set up their personal technology for a modern job search. Here are some tips to decide whether you can make do with what you have or should consider buying new technology: > Computer requirements. Assess your personal computer. At minimum,... Read More

Company plans city headquarters Updated: Wed, May 17, 2000 A new biotech company plans to announce today it is moving its headquarters and 20 employees to Oklahoma City from Minneapolis. RespiNet spokesman Clarence Garrett said Chief Executive Paul Self will introduce the 6-month-old company's product at 8 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 4345 Lincoln Blvd.... Read More