Consumer Technology

New Devices Help Mobility, Sight, Hearing and Hand Problems
Consumer Technology

New Devices Help Mobility, Sight, Hearing and Hand Problems

Chris Cusack | February 7, 2019

This new consumer tech can help you or a loved one get around better, use a computer with ease, eat without spilling and much more.

Gadgets for Better Cell-Phone Photos

Gadgets for Better Cell-Phone Photos

Jeff Wignall | January 9, 2019

Cell-phone cameras can take good photos, but a few accessories can help you take great ones. Choosing which gadgets to…

How to Improve Your HDTV Picture

How to Improve Your HDTV Picture

Kevin Miller | January 7, 2019

Millions of HDTV owners aren't getting the high-quality TV picture that they paid for. HDTVs often are set improperly, and…

Your Family Photo Albums Might Be Ruining the Photos

Your Family Photo Albums Might Be Ruining the Photos

Jeff Wignall | January 7, 2019

Keep your irreplaceable family photos from deteriorating by storing them in the right kind of archival albums.

Street Photography 101: How to Photograph Strangers

Street Photography 101: How to Photograph Strangers

Jeff Wignall | October 31, 2018

You can open up a new world of photography by photographing strangers, and you can do it almost anywhere. Here are the tricks of the trade.

Wake Up! Alarm Clocks That Will Really Get You Out of Bed
Consumer Technology

Wake Up! Alarm Clocks That Will Really Get You Out of Bed

Ashley Timms | October 23, 2018

These clever alarm clocks get you out of bed more reliably and/or pleasantly—some will even improve your sleep.

The Best Cellular Plans When You Travel Abroad

The Best Cellular Plans When You Travel Abroad

Tina Chang | October 22, 2018

Here are the best international cell-phone roaming plans from several providers to save you money on a foreign trip.

How to Shoot Perfect Silhouette Photos

How to Shoot Perfect Silhouette Photos

Jeff Wignall | September 27, 2018

Taking bold silhouette photos, in which the subject is cast in black or dark colors, are surprisingly easy, even on a smartphone. Here's how.

New Selfie Danger: “Snapchat Dysmorphia”

New Selfie Danger: “Snapchat Dysmorphia”

Susruthi Rajanala, BA, Mayra B. C. Maymone, MD, DSc, Neelam A. Vashi, MD | September 11, 2018

Selfies are all the rage. But there could be a downside to this seemingly harmless practice, according to a new report. Read on…

The Best Wireless Speakers in 2018
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The Best Wireless Speakers in 2018

Gary Kaye | July 20, 2018

To enjoy your smartphone’s or tablet’s music, podcasts, audiobooks and more in your home, you need better speakers. Here are some of the best.

Avoid Neck Pain Without Giving Up Your iPad

Avoid Neck Pain Without Giving Up Your iPad

July 12, 2018

We all love our tablet computers and e-readers, but the neck pain we get while using them can be brutal. Here are the secrets to staying pain free…

The Best Online Photography Courses

The Best Online Photography Courses

Jeff Wignall | June 13, 2018

A great way to improve your photography skill at your own pace is through an online class. Here are some of the best.

How a Social-Media Professor Protects His Privacy Online…and You Can, Too

How a Social-Media Professor Protects His Privacy Online…and You Can, Too

Andrew Selepak, PhD | June 9, 2018

Here’s how to make sure you’re not giving up too much personal information on social media or anywhere else online.

The Best Waterproof and Weather-Resistant Cameras

The Best Waterproof and Weather-Resistant Cameras

Jeff Wignall | March 19, 2018

You don’t have to spend a lot to get a great camera you won’t be afraid to take outside.

How to Free Up Storage on Your Smartphone

How to Free Up Storage on Your Smartphone

Marc Saltzman | March 15, 2018

Smartphone storage fills up fast. Here are some easy and inexpensive ways to free up storage space.