Technologies - Page 993

January 13, 2015

Soundbar speakers can pump up a TV's sound

Let’s be honest: While most people considering a soundbar want to better their TV’s built-in sound, many are willing to trade some sound quality for convenience.

January 13, 2015

Q&A: What kind of flash should I use for my SLR?

Recently, a friend asked me what kind of flash accessory is best for an advanced camera such as a Nikon D7100 or a Canon Rebel T5i SLR to light up photo subjects.

January 13, 2015

Indoor HDTV antennas get a warm—but hopefully not fuzzy—reception

With cable and satellite TV bills steadily climbing, it's no surprise that cord-cutting is the most-mentioned reason for connecting your TV to an antenna to get free over-the-air reception.

January 13, 2015

Motorola Moto X first look

Motorola today took the wraps off the long-anticipated Moto X smart phone.

January 13, 2015

Mobile security apps review

About 1.6 million Americans were victims of smart phone theft in 2012, according to projections from Consumer Reports’ nationally representative survey of adult Internet users.

January 13, 2015

Battle of the 'super plasma' TVs: the Panasonic VT60 versus the Samsung F8500

While it's true that LED LCD TVs seem to get all the attention--and the majority of sales--a quick look at our TV Ratings will show you that plasma TVs often top our Ratings, thanks to very good or excellent picture...

January 13, 2015

Latest Intel processors prolong laptop battery life

The latest generation of Intel's lineup of Core processors, known as fourth-generation (or Haswell), is performing as expected, with our first batch of tests turning up laptops with notably long battery life and generally excellent performance.

January 13, 2015

Comparing T-Mobile's Jump and AT&T's Next plans: Who's cheaper?

You may not be stuck with your cell phone for two years anymore.

January 13, 2015

Q&A: Should I keep landline telephone service?

Q: We have cell phones and a landline.

January 13, 2015

More models have Wi-Fi from Panasonic's high-end GF6 to Fujifilm's waterproof XP200

Whether you spend a lot or a little for a digital camera, you're more likely than ever to get a camera with wireless capabilities.