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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
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
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
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
Dell 2Q profit drops 17 percent and stock plunges Updated: Thu, May 31, 2007 Slashing computer prices helped Dell Inc. boost sales in its fiscal second quarter, but the No. 2 PC maker's bottom line took a hit when efforts to cut costs failed to make up the difference. Investors punished the stock Thursday on word that Dell missed Wall Street's expectations for earnings and gross margin,... Read More
Program gets grant Updated: Sun, Jun 4, 2006 The Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation awarded Oklahoma Baptist University's broadcast journalism and journalism programs a $52,200 grant for new media equipment. OBU will buy a video production switcher, personal computers and digital cameras. "In essence, the rationale that we developed was around... Read More
Home Networking Updated: Tue, May 24, 2005 Your teenager can download an MP3 file while her little brother is playing a computer game with his friends across town. NEWS 9 interview No more waiting for your kids to get off the home computer so you can email a co-worker. 1. Why do we need a home network? What's the benefit? Spurred by the declining... Read More
Schools play digital catch-up Updated: Mon, Oct 29, 2001 Lisa Johnson gets the message when her students at Taft Middle School go to a science fair. Her students' pen and paper projects are an oddity in rooms filled with high-tech computer simulations and slick-looking slide shows. It only takes a few seconds for students to get the message, too:... 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
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