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CES Top Gadgets: Wild & Wacky Edition

Who needs a see-thru HDTV? A camcorder speaker? A $10k embroidery machine? A waterproof tablet?

January 24, 2012

Here with are some wacky and zany gadget and technology concepts and products I found on this year's CES show floor – some you can actually buy.

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Top Gadgets: Best $100 'Buds, Kermit Clock Radio

Also new this week: waterproof smart phone cases and earbuds, Disney electronics, iPad keyboards

By: Stewart Wolpin

December 8, 2011

No more calls, we have a winner. After years of searching, I've found the best sub-$100 in-ear earphones. I've also found waterproof smart phone cases that can accommodate nearly any make/model, a new automatic espresso machine, a Kermit clock radio, and colorful cases for the Amazon Kindle Fire.

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Halloween Now Start of Christmas Shopping Season?

Walmart, Amazon start Black Friday electronics sales early – but what happened to Thanksgiving?

By: Stewart Wolpin

November 3, 2011

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Avoid the Walmart Black Friday crush and shop online Dec. 16 for free shipping from 2,000 retailers.

Amazon and Walmart get a jump on pre-holiday season electronics bargains. But since when did Halloween signal the beginning of the holiday shopping season? Save Thanksgiving!

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Find the Best Appliances – in Europe

Advanced refrigerators, irons, dishwashers, washer-dryers and stoves you can't buy in the U.S.

By: Stewart Wolpin

September 8, 2011

Our dens and offices are filled with hip tech, but our kitchens and utility rooms lag far behind those in Europe. For one thing, with strict EU energy efficiency standards, they are all about power and water savings. Here are examples of Europe's appliance superiority from last week's IFA in Berlin.

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10 Tips For Buying Any Gadget

You don't have to be an electronics expert to feel confident when buying the latest gizmo

By: Stewart Wolpin

June 27, 2011

How To Keep Your Home Secure, Safe & Repaired

Web sites locate local security and home repair pros to keep your home safe and operational

By: Stewart Wolpin

June 10, 2011

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Two Web sites help you find the right security/alarm specialist and the right home repair professional to help keep you and your castle safe and in good working order.

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Water/Energy Efficient Appliances Coming To U.S.?

Eco-friendly European dishwashers, washers, dryers, vacuums and irons may be coming to America

By: Stewart Wolpin

April 18, 2011

Hola! Greetings from Spain! I'm at a preview of Europe's largest consumer electronics show, IFA, (September 2-7 in Berlin). A dozen companies showed their wares, which included some appliances designed to minimize both electricity and water usage. When will they be coming to the U.S.? Hopefully soon.

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Happy Birthday, Thomas Edison

Why isn't there a day commemorating the inventor of our modern technologically-centric world?

By: Stewart Wolpin

February 12, 2011

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We nationally celebrate the birthdays of presidents, we venerate veterans and workers, we celebrate the nation's birthday, we have assigned days acknowledging the earth, trees, the flag, pagan worship of love and of the dead, of mothers and of fathers, varying ethnic groups, and a day for pure thankfulness.

Dyson Cordless Vacuum Really Sucks

Powerful 'Slim' vacuum is both an upright and a handheld

By: Stewart Wolpin

January 31, 2011

Your Refrigerator is Texting You

LG Electronics has announced a line of home appliances that use your home wireless network to help you manage them, save on your electric bill, and get service.

By: Sean Gallagher

January 6, 2011

LG Electronics, the Korean consumer electronics and appliance giant, had a lot more than smart phones and 3D televisions to show off at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 5. LG is planning on bringing the power of the Internet to your refrigerator, stove, and other household appliances.