May 3, 2016 Your car is 'Stoned:' Autos join the hacking era Back in 1987, the Stoned virus was one of the most destructive and widespread computer viruses yet witnessed. It was spread through floppy discs (remember them?) and announced on screen, “Your computer is now stoned.” In the decades that followed, innumerable viruses proliferated and, today, there's an endless onslaught of criminal hacking, infecting everything from banks to government systems. Now the auto industry is facing its Stoned moment, and how it reacts will determine how quickly — or slowly — we get to the autonomous car of the future.
May 3, 2016 The best tech for your summer trips Vacation season is in full swing and tech companies, like most businesses, are trying to appeal to our wanderlust. The biggest pitch so far has come from wireless carrier T-Mobile, which will eliminate roaming charges (for voice—and data) in Canada and Mexico starting on July 15. But there's plenty of other personal technology to consider, no matter where you're headed this summer.
May 3, 2016 Top tech to cool your AC bill Temperatures are rising, and so are our electric bills. Summer air-conditioning can double your utility bill, and, frustratingly, AC units are remarkably stupid appliances.
May 3, 2016 Have smartphones reached their pinnacle? Have we seen the best that the smartphone has to offer? Has the smartphone, as a technological device essentially hit its zenith? Is it all downhill from here?
May 3, 2016 Apple plays catch up: More music, fewer choices Taylor Swift may now be on board but will millions of listeners flock to join Apple Music this week? The evolution of digital tunes suggests a less than enthusiastic reception is ahead.
May 3, 2016 A Lenovo laptop that's lighter than Apple’s MacBook Air Tradition dictates that the heavyweights in the computing world are always the ultra lightweights, which is why the Lenovo LaVie Z is such a knockout.
May 3, 2016 LEDs: Illuminating your light choices The cheaper a technology becomes, the more pervasive it gets. So the precipitous price drops in the LED bulb market mean it's ready to go mainstream -- although you may need a few pointers about how to choose the right LEDs for your home.
May 3, 2016 Top digital tools for summer travelers When the weather warms, wanderlust ensues. While most of us want to get out of the office, just strapping oneself into a flying tube isn't exactly fun anymore (was it ever fun?). So to make your trip as painless as possible, you need to plan ahead. Fortunately, there are some excellent digital tools to help you find a flight to Helsinki, book a hotel room in Athens, or get on the bus in Berlin.
May 3, 2016 Happy Father's Day: Tech gifts for dads Have a father who already seems to own every available gadget? Not a problem. Here are a four tech ideas that have worked well for me.
May 3, 2016 Why you should wait on your next big TV purchase Along with flowers and allergy attacks, every spring brings with it a new crop of TVs. This year has been no exception, with Sony, LG, Samsung and Vizio trotting out their new models for the new year. But you may want to wait until next year to buy a TV.
