Next week is the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the largest cool technology trade show in the world. Both Barb Gonzalez and I will be reporting from the show floor, but here's a preview of the top 10 cutting edge technology I expect to see on the show floor at CES and in stores in 2013.

Like it or not, we live in a technological age. For whatever reason, you're likely not exploiting all the cool technology available – mostly because it's all too much for you. Here are my 10 technology New Year's resolutions to help boomers enjoy all the best of today's modern technologies in 2013.

Of all the gadgets in the gadget universe, smartphones present the most daunting and densest choice. First you have to choose an operating system – Android, Apple iOS or Windows Phone – then one of the myriad models available for each. Here are my choices for the Top 10 best smartphones this year.

All the laptops in the store aisles and webpages are distinctly different. Some may have their own look, others have more features. In this laptop guide, learn the differences between the types of laptops: from Ultrabooks to Netbooks, to Convertibles and Hybrids. Which are powerful enough for your needs, and which are a step-up from tablets?