Gadgets

Just Give Me A "Dumb Phone"

Lloyd Garver | Posted 09.25.2008 | Home


Lloyd Garver

They call these things "smart phones." My question is, if they're so smart, why don't these phones work better -- as phones?

Electronic E-Waste To Be E-Cycled: How To Greenly Recycle Your Gadgets

Huffington Post | Posted 08.01.2008 | Home


With the constant creation of new technology, e-waste is increasingly clogging our lives and landfills. As the volume of electronic waste surges, e-cy...

The Yooks Have It: Why We are Gadget Freaks

Richard Laermer | Posted 06.27.2008 | Home


Richard Laermer

Everyone loves gadgets. We like machines -- however simple, however complicated -- that smooth over our mistakes.

Future Shock?

Rita Braver | Posted 05.15.2008 | Home


Rita Braver

My assignment was to visit the 'Home of the Future' for our CBS News Sunday Morning annual "Design Edition," airing May 18. It was a journey that produced both delight and anxiety.

Valley Workers Go "Topless" At Meetings

Los Angeles Times | Jessica Guynn | Posted 03.31.2008 | Home


As the capital of information technology, Silicon Valley may have more gadgets per capita than any other place on the planet. Yet, even here, "always ...

Some Viruses Come Pre-Installed

AP | JORDAN ROBERTSON | Posted 03.14.2008 | Home


From iPods to navigation systems, some of today's hottest gadgets are landing on store shelves with some unwanted extras from the factory _ pre-instal...

Computerized Diapers

Pamela Paul | Posted 03.03.2008 | Home


Pamela Paul

In the New York Times yesterday, a story about high-tech "babytronics" highlights some of the latest gadgets for parents.

Blu-Ray's Big Triumph At Gadget Show

AP | PETER SVENSSON | Posted 01.07.2008 | Home


The International Consumer Electronics Show is turning out to be a celebration party for Blu-ray, the high-definition format that Sony Corp. backed, a...

Preview: Las Vegas' Greatest Gadgets Show

Forbes | Rachel Rosmarin | Posted 01.02.2008 | Home


Kevin Costner, Yoko Ono, Mary J. Blige and Danica Patrick will be hawking products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week--but they'l...