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February 5, 2015

6 of the best tablets for playing games

When it comes to playing games, not all tablets are created equal.

February 5, 2015

Two ways data security could be improved

Consumer Reports’ new special report “Your Secrets Aren’t Safe” takes a look at data (in)security and how consumers’ most private information is often under attack from hackers, no matter where t...

February 5, 2015

What is wearable tech?

Even if you’ve never heard of wearable technology, you may know someone who uses the most popular type of gadget in the category, an activity tracker that records fitness data and transmits it to...

February 5, 2015

Compared with 1999 sets, today's leading-edge TVs are cheap

If you still need a new TV to watch the Super Bowl, there's a good chance you'll get a good deal.

February 5, 2015

You don't have to live with crummy TV sound

Does your TV's picture rock you like a hurricane, but its sound is more like a gentle rainfall?

February 5, 2015

Amazon Prime Music streaming service throws a hat in the ring with Spotify and Apple

On the heels of adding a catalog of HBO shows to its instant video collection, Amazon amped up the perks of its Prime membership by launching Prime Music, a music streaming service.

February 5, 2015

19 top free apps for college students

College students will soon be heading back to school—with their mobile devices in hand.

February 5, 2015

Should USB drives be used for storing files?

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February 5, 2015

First look: Fire Phone puts Amazon in your pocket

The Amazon Fire Phone goes on sale this week—July 25—from AT&T, the exclusive provider, but we can offer you a sneak peek based on hands-on experience with a press sample this weekend.

February 5, 2015

85% of online consumers oppose Internet ad tracking, Consumer Reports finds

By a ratio of more than 6 to 1, U.S. online consumers are unwilling to trade their personal data, even anonymously, for the sake of being served ads that online advertisers think are more relevan...