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Here Comes UHDTV - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet January 09, 2013 
The original analog NTSC TV standard for sets that graced living rooms for decades was only phased out in 2009 after years of delays, extensions and efforts to reach a standard for digital TV, but already TV manufacturers are looking to the next big thing. At this year's International CES, all the buzz is about "4K" TV sets that offer four times the resolution of current-generation HDTV sets.
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Samsung Takes CES by Storm January 09, 2013 
Samsung has unveiled a slew of smart TVs and related technologies at the 2013 CES being held this week in Las Vegas. They include a redesigned Samsung Smart Hub TV center, S-Recommendation Technology, advanced Smart Interaction technology motion control; and the Samsung Allshare content-sharing software.
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Consumers Tuning Out OLED in 2013 January 08, 2013 
The 2013 International CES is in full swing, and it's easy to get caught up in all the hoopla over the latest and greatest tech gizmos on display. However, this is a cycle that repeats itself annually, and what's hot in Vegas this week may cool down faster than you can say "OLED."
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Lenovo's Horizon Does Double Duty: Table PC or Huge Tablet January 07, 2013 
Lenovo on Monday announced a 27-inch table PC that doubles as a monster tablet and a desktop at the 2013 CES in Las Vegas. The IdeaCenter Horizon Table PC has a two-legged kickstand in the back that, when extended, props the device up for vertical use. It has a 10-point multitouch screen that's optimized for Windows 8.
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Why CES Will Suck This Year January 07, 2013 
I think CES is the worst show in the technology market. That's not because it is badly run -- on the contrary, it is one of the better-run shows. Nor is it because there aren't any interesting and compelling products there. No, it is because we all just blew out our budgets buying crap, and CES is a showcase of why we should have waited for the improved crap that will be in the market shortly.
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Microsoft May Get Home Advantage January 03, 2013 
Microsoft could be cutting new inroads into the world of home automation, based on rumors that it has purchased id8 Group R2 Studios. This acquisition will reportedly bolster Microsoft's Xbox division, which is likely to introduce a next-generation game console later this year. Aside from an Android application that can control heating and lighting systems, R2 Studios currently does not have any products.
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Asus Takes Giant Leap Into Gesture Tech January 03, 2013 
Leap Motion announced on Thursday that its touch-free 3D motion sensing and control technology will be bundled with high-end notebooks and premium all-in-one PCs high-tech vendor Asus will launch later this year. The Leap Motion controller can track movements smaller than the tip of a pin with no visible lag time.
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LG Ships a Big, Bright OLED That Makes Flat-Screens Look Fat January 02, 2013 
LG Electronics on Monday became the first manufacturer to make a 55-inch OLED TV available on the market, taking preorders in Korea for its device. The device is the LG Model 55EM9700. It is listed at $10,000, and will begin shipping in February. With the announcement, LG has taken pole position in the race for the 55-inch OLED TV market over rival Samsung.
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A Few of My Favorite 2012 Things December 31, 2012 
As I look back on 2012, a number of products stand out as memorable. I figured I'd use my last column of the year to take a moment to recall each one and what made it special. For years I wondered why someone didn't use the technology that was used to cool astronauts and race drivers in consumer clothing and beds. This is important to me.
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CES 2013: Plenty of Innovation In Store December 27, 2012 
The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off Jan. 8 in Las Vegas, and it looks like it will be another big success. So what will be hot during this year's show? There are plenty of new ideas that will wow you. Let's take a quick peek at what we can expect. Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, seems very happy with what he is expecting at this year's CES.
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Be Prepared: Build Your Own Backup Battery December 20, 2012 
"Normal connected lifestyle to resume in due course," could have been the tag line
recently in New York and New Jersey. If there was one lesson learned from Hurricane Sandy, it was that even the most sophisticated of urban areas can experience an unexpected loss of essential services.
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How About an iTV Built by Sir Richard Branson? December 13, 2012 
When I first saw the news about the survey that revealed 47 percent of American heads of households were interested in buying an Apple-branded TV set, I thought, "Well, heck yeah, who wouldn't be interested in a real big-screen Apple HDTV?" And then the survey also claimed that respondents would be willing to pay a premium for an Apple-branded TV. Again, I thought, "Well sure."
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FreedomPop Dishes Up Free Data in Broadband Offensive December 12, 2012 
FreedomPop is looking to disrupt the cable and DSL business model by offering free wireless Internet service to home users. The startup on Wednesday began taking orders for an $89 modem that will provide online access to as many as 10 WiFi-enabled devices in the home, at speeds faster than digital subscriber lines.
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Bringing Healthcare Home From the Hospital December 01, 2012 
As the dust settles on the 2012 election, one conclusion remains as inevitable now as before: The healthcare industry is in line for major changes, especially over the next two years. Industry and consumer factors are pushing the transformation to a patient-centered approach in care delivery, which will open new opportunities in connected-home technologies.
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Wii U Wii U Rock You November 16, 2012 
Nintendo's next-generation video game console system, the Wii U, will arrive at stores on Sunday and is expected to sell out quickly. This could leave many holiday shoppers unable to find one as Nintendo will be unable to meet the demand. In many ways this is a replay of the 2006 launch of the Nintendo Wii, which was a smash hit -- so much so that it took years for supply to reach demand.
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No-Sweat Windows 8 Networking November 15, 2012 
Easy sharing and streaming of media and other assets among computers at home or in
the workplace is a good reason to get networked. Other benefits include sharing Internet connections. If you've been using email as a method for distributing files among family members or a small business, or are simply taking the Windows 8 plunge, Microsoft has never made it easier.
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Smart TVs: You Won't Just Watch Anymore October 31, 2012 
The line between TVs and computers is increasingly blurring, with TVs becoming smarter and more connected than ever. As interactive, Web-connected appliances, smart TVs have search and navigation capabilities, can interact with tablets and smartphones, and offer access to downloadable apps. In short, smart TVs provide the kind of always-on connectivity that consumers have come to expect.
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Boxee Opens All You Can Eat TV Buffet October 16, 2012 
Boxee on Tuesday announced a new device, Boxee TV, which combines live TV, Web apps and a digital video recorder with cloud storage. The box hardware is based on a new chipset from Broadcom and runs software written from scratch for the device. The Boxee Box, which is the predecessor to Boxee TV, will effectively go into cold storage.
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Microsoft Dances Closer to the Set-Top With Xbox Music October 16, 2012 
Microsoft is taking another stab at the digital music industry with the Tuesday launch of Xbox Music, a streaming music service that will be an update to the Xbox. It will also be released as a built-in feature on Windows 8 PCs and tablets later this month. Users will have options for free streaming, buying music, and subscribing to a cloud service that opens access to their device of choice.
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Thinning Out Your Gadget Hoard October 11, 2012 
New iPhone? Now, what to do with the old one, and the one before that? Wondering what to do with the old, redundant gear spilling out of drawers, relegating
your automobile to the driveway or street? Step 1: Gather it up. Collect all of the household electronics that are no longer being used and place the smaller items, with chargers and any peripherals, into a clear zip-style kitchen bag.
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