Tech Goes Strong

January 26, 2012

Hot New Concept Cars Are Smarter Than Your Phone

Audi, Cadillac, Ford, Kia and Mercedes-Benz all showed off brainy and green concept cars at CES

January 25, 2012

Behind the wheel, I want no distractions from the multi-ton vehicles hurtling around me at 70 MPH. But increasingly, auto makers are loading their cars with advanced (and distracting?) electronics. Here are a few examples of hot new concept cars from the recent CES.

Top CES Gadgets: iPhone/iPad Edition

While Apple's not an exhibitor, 'Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod' gadgets dominate CES show floor

January 13, 2012

Apple has never ever exhibited at CES, but the company's presence nonetheless is felt all over the show floor, especially in the 300-plus iLounge booths, which represents around a tenth of all the CES exhibits. Amid the cases and bags, here are a half dozen iPhone/iPad/iPod gadget CES highlights.

How To Turn Any HDTV Into a Video Phone

TelyHD lets you video chat via Skype on any HDTV with no monthly fees or per call costs

January 5, 2012

Source: Stewart Wolpin

The main TelyHD interface; the TeleyHD unit is in front of the HDTV.

Turn any HDTV into a giant Skype video phone with the new TelyHD set-top box and an Internet connection – no monthly fees, no per-call costs.

Top 10 Gadgets of the Year

Not necessarily the best or most clever tech, but the gear I found most indispensible in 2011

December 30, 2011

Most year-end top gadget lists include the most advanced products and the most ground-breaking technologies. For me, the products of the year are those that have become an indispensible part of my everyday life. And so, in alphabetical order (until my top pick) here are my Top 10 Gadgets of 2011.

Top Gadgets: Last-Second Gadget Gift Ideas

Here's our final gizmo roundup before you start wrapping boxes and shoving them under the tree

December 23, 2011

'Twas the night before the night before Christmas and all through the mist, procrastinators were scurrying for last-minute gifts. I've identified a half dozen gadgets to consider – even though you'll have only a picture of the gadget and a "Coming Soon" note to wrap. It IS December 23d, after all!

Can Your iPhone Double As A Universal Remote?

iPhone app/infrared case combinations from Surc, VooMoteOne and Rē can control your AV devices

December 22, 2011

Source: Stewart Wolpin

From left-to-right, the NewKinetix Rē, Surc and VooMoteOne iPhone remote control app/case combinations.

Your iPhone can double as a universal remote control with the addition of an app and IR case from Surc, VooMoteOne and Rē. But are these better than your current remote controls?

App of the Week: Store 5,000+ Photos For Free

Microsoft's SkyDrive iPhone app lets you store and access up to 25 GB of digital stuff – for free

December 16, 2011

Source: Stewart Wolpin

Microsoft's free SkyDrive app on the iPhone.

App of the Week: Microsoft's SkyDrive app and service is the fastest, easiest – and free-est – way to back up and access your irreplaceable digital photos and files.

Nokia's Lumia 710: For Smart Phone Scaredy Cats

Afraid of smart phones? For just $50, Nokia's Lumia 710 is a simple, non-threatening smart phone

December 15, 2011