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Home Automation Cheap and Easy

AT&T unveils Digital Life home automation system for inexpensive remote home control and monitoring

By: Stewart Wolpin
May 8, 2012
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Home Automation Cheap and EasySource: AT&T

A sample view of AT&T's Digital Life home automation iPad app.

Home automation and security can be complicated and expensive – but AT&T plans to make controlling and monitoring your castle easy and cheap.
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Top New Gadgets: Form Boosts Function

These half dozen gadgets have form-friendly ergonomics to make their tech easier to use

By: Stewart Wolpin
March 27, 2012
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Technology isn't always about, well, technology. Sometimes it's about how you package the technology. This week's top gadgets include ergonomic innovations that improve an iPad case, an external hard drive, a Webcam, a video baby monitor, a vacuum cleaner and even an alarm clock.

Top New Gadgets: X-Doria Widge iPad 2
 Case
Top New Gadgets: Ivee Flex IV2
Top New Gadgets: IoSafe 500 GB Rugged Portable Hard Drive
Top New Gadgets: Dyson DC39 Ball Canister Vacuum
Top New Gadgets: Hercules HD Twist Webcam
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Tell Your 'Smart' Samsung TV What To Do

Samsung's new 'Smart' TV can be controlled by voice or gesture, and contains other Samsung TV wonders

By: Stewart Wolpin
March 6, 2012
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Tell Your 'Smart' Samsung TV What To DoSource: Stewart Wolpin

The ES8000 LED "smart" Samsung TV featuring the Smart Hub interface.

Samsung TVs are so smart, they can be controlled by your voice or gesture, let you surf the Web and share content from other mobile Samsung devices.
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Apple to Change How Your Kids Play

New toys combine physical objects and activity with iPad, iPhone, and, soon Android devices

By: Stewart Wolpin
February 16, 2012
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A growing number of companies are pairing Apple and Android apps with physical objects including board games, guns, radio-control vehicles and trading cards to create "augmented reality" activities. Here are some of the best app-object combinations from this week's annual Toy Fair.

Apple To Change Toys: Hasbro zAPPed Monopoly
Apple To Change Toys: WowWee Foam Fighters
Apple To Change Toys: Bicycle Jacked Up!
Apple To Change Toys: Hasbro Lazer Tag
Apple To Change Toys: Interactive Toy Concepts Wi-Spi Helicopter, Car
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What Are Your Biggest Technology Complaints?

Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, not drive us crazy – but it often does. Such as…

By: Stewart Wolpin
February 8, 2012
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What Are Your Biggest Technology Complaints?Source: Getty Images

Doesn't technology sometimes drive you crazy? What are your biggest tech gripes?

We all have complaints about how things work in our over-digitalized world. Here are some of our top gripes. And please tell us what your tech complaints are.
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JVC Turns its Camcorders into Security Cameras

No more cables! New Wi-Fi cams and apps wirelessly stream video footage to iPad, PC and Web

By: Stewart Wolpin
January 26, 2012
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JVC Turns its Camcorders into Security CamerasSource: Stewart Wolpin

JVC's unnamed Home Detection Monitoring iPad app, which turns is Wi-Fi camcorders into security cameras.

JVC's upcoming Home Detection Monitoring iPad app will let you turn its new Wi-Fi camcorders into a remote-controlled stealth security camera.
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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

By: Stewart Wolpin
January 5, 2012
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How To Turn Any HDTV Into a Video PhoneSource: 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.
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2012 Top 10 Tech Trends: Part I

Other than iPad 3, iPhone 5, maybe Apple HDTV, what tech will grab us – and our $$$ – in 2012?

By: Stewart Wolpin
January 2, 2012
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2012 Top 10 Tech Trends: Part ISource: Nintendo

Will the hottest tablet of 2012 be the Apple iPad 3 or the Nintendo Wii U tablet controller (pictured)?

Now that 2011 is history, what will be the epoch-making tech trends in the new year? Here is the first five of my predictions for 2012's Top 10 Tech Trends.
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Top Gadgets: Last-Second Gadget Gift Ideas

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

By: Stewart Wolpin
December 23, 2011
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'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!

FitDesk Pedal Desk Stationary Bike
Clicker Remote Control/Bottle Opener
Easy Shot Clip HD Digital Video Camera Outdoor & Diving Kit
Great Call 5Star Urgent Response
Soulo Karaoke Mic/App
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Best App: Skype For iPad 2 Expands Video Calling

Skype's new iPad 2 app allows you to video call anyone in the Apple, Windows or Android universe

By: Stewart Wolpin
August 4, 2011
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Skype for iPad 2 appSource: Stewart Wolpin

My wife, Lizette, and I visually communicating via the Skype app for iPad 2.

Your iPad 2 is now a universal video phone thanks to the new iPad Skype app. Unlike the Apple-only FaceTime app, Skype for iPad lets you visually connect to any Skype user on any PC or smart phone.
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