January 21, 2016 Ending Robocalls A year ago thousands of you told us how fed up you were with endless robocalls that peddle scams and interrupt important family time.
January 16, 2016 Simple ways to save big money on a smartphone and cellular plan Buying a new smartphone or cellular plan is a major headache, with smartphones released monthly and carriers continually adjusting their plans to entice consumers.
January 8, 2016 Smartphone industry embraces anti-theft measures, but some lawmakers say it’s not enough Pretty much all the leading smartphone makers have signed a pledge to pre-load anti-theft software – or have it ready to be downloaded – onto their mobile devices from July next year. Similar software is already offered by some manufacturers, including Apple with its Find My iPhone app.
January 2, 2016 The Virtual Reality to See at CES 2016 In a few days, Consumer Reports will be in Las Vegas covering CES, the country’s largest tech expo.
December 20, 2015 FTC accuses T-Mobile of making millions off bogus charges The Federal Trade Commission is alleging that T-Mobile USA, Inc., made "hundreds of millions" of dollars off its customers through bogus charges.
December 11, 2015 Apple investigating iPhone 5 user death by electrocution Apple said Monday it would investigate claims that a Chinese woman was killed by an electric shock she received when answering a call while the device was charging.
November 28, 2015 Top Cyber Monday Deals on Electronics Not everyone enjoys the Black Friday, leaving home to join the mobs in a store.
November 6, 2015 At last! FAA green lights gadgets on planes Government safety rules are changing to let airline passengers use most electronic devices from gate-to-gate -- although you'll still have to stow your stuff during take-off and landing.
November 5, 2015 Loud cellphone talkers next bane of air travelers? Airline passengers have already been stripped of their legroom, hot meals and personal space. Now, they might also lose their silence.
November 5, 2015 If gov't backs in-flight calls, will the airlines? The Federal Communications Commission might be ready to permit cellphone calls in flight.
