Technologies - Page 983

February 5, 2015

5 questions to ask before buying a Chromebook

Do a search on Amazon for Chromebook, and you’ll find a surprisingly large selection of these laptops.

February 5, 2015

Free security software keeps you safe online

You don’t have to spend a penny to protect yourself from most online threats.

February 5, 2015

Amazon and Sam's Club join Walmart in pre-Black Friday sales

If you just can't bear to wait three more weeks until Black Friday actually arrives, check out the deals that some major retailers—including Amazon, Walmart, and Sam's Club—are offering before th...

February 5, 2015

How much can where you sit affect TV picture quality?

Q. How much can where you sit affect the picture quality of your TV?

February 5, 2015

Why buy an Android tablet over Apple’s iPad?

So you’re in the market for a tablet and trying to figure out which platform will suit you best?

February 5, 2015

Liquid Image Ego LS action camcorder can stream live video over a 4G network

A number of recently introduced action camcorders, including some GoPro models, have built-in wireless—but none have included 4G LTE connectivity (the same wireless capability you have on your sm...

February 5, 2015

Federal appeals court sides with DOJ in cell phone tracking case

A federal appeals court has sided with the Justice Department in a public records dispute over cell phone tracking data.

February 5, 2015

Talking tech: Comparing cell phone plan pricing

The biggest chunk of your smart-phone bill is for data charges, and choosing the right carrier and plan could reduce those costs by as much as $1,000 a year.

February 5, 2015

Can Flips headphones double as a party-inducing speaker system?

During a recent binge of late-night TV watching, I saw a commercial by a company called Flips Audio for a product with an intriguing concept: a set of headphones that transformed into dance-induc...

February 5, 2015

How well does airport Wi-Fi work?

Need to kill time at the airport while waiting for your flight?