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Don’t count on an OLED TV for the holidays, report warns
OLED TVs made a splash at trade shows this year, but the high cost of materials and manufacturing will prevent them from being available in volume for the upcoming holiday season, market researchers at NPD DisplaySearch say. However, that may give an opportunity for sale of Ultra HD LCD TVs to consumers looking for high-resolution screens.News
Digital Reading Room: Past, present, and future
Our latest look at new content-rich apps starts off in the past before taking a look at some mobile offerings that point to a bright future for how we tell stories.News
Tech companies pitch in to help in Sandy’s wake
In the wake of Sandy, technology companies are going all out when it comes to relief efforts. From text-message donations to cooperation in providing services to customers, recovery is under way.Geek Tech
Self-assembling robots could be the future of snack delivery
Last week, we introduced you to a robot that had learned the dance moves to PSY’s infuriatingly catchy hit single. While CHARLI was shaking its hips Gangnam Style, four researchers were showing off self-assembling multi-robot systems at the Intelligent Robots and Systems 2012 conference.News
Hurricane Sandy images: Don’t get fooled by a fake photo
Sharing a doctored image on social media can be embarrassing, especially once you're outed by tech-savvy nerdsNews
Hurricane Sandy tips: how to keep cellphones powered up
Without a way to charge your gadgets, you'll want to conserve as much power as you can, especially your cell phone, as it may be your only means of communication during a massive storm. Here are some tips for keeping your phone and other gadgets alive during Hurricane Sandy.News
Roku adds search channel for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, more
On Monday Roku began rolling out a new Roku Search channel to let users search for movies and TV shows across Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Crackle, Vudu, and and HBO Go.News
Microsoft Windows Phone 8: What we know so far
Monday's unveiling of the final version of Windows Phone 8 is expected to open the floodgates to new products, some of them exclusive to particular carriers and all sporting the new interface, image-handling options, and security functions.
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Got $20,000? LG’s first Ultra HD TV arrives in U.S.
For big spenders willing to bet on bleeding-edge, yet-to-be-proven technology, LG’s first Ultra HD TV is now on sale in the United States for $20,000.Geek Tech
DARPA’s Pet-Proto can jump, climb, dodge obstacles; can’t lord over humans yet
Think you can outclimb a robot to safety? Think again. The Pet-Proto is pretty agile, and he's just the first of many to come.Geek Tech
Memoto is a wearable lifeblogging camera that captures your entire existence
Meet Memoto, the small, wearable camera that takes a photo of your life every 30 seconds.Reviews
Review: Sony Alpha SLT-A77
The Sony Alpha SLT-A77 differs from conventional DSLRs, and is more useful and fun to shoot with.News
Nikon unveils DSLR-like Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera
The second-generation compact interchangeable-lens camera offers a new sensor, a new image processor, and new in-camera controls.Reviews
Review: Simple.TV DVR and placeshifter handles over-the-air signals, but needs work
Looking to cut the cable TV cord? Really Simple Software’s $149 Simple.TV DVR/placeshifter can record over-the-air or basic digital cable (unencrypted) TV programming and stream it over a local network or via the Internet.News
Dish Network settles lawsuit with AMC, Cablevision
Dish Network subscribers will be able to watch the new season of "The Walking Dead" after the satellite company settles its lawsuit with AMC and Cablevision.Opinion
Music ID app face-off: Shazam vs. SoundHound
What's that song? Shazam and SoundHound might know the answer. We put them head-to-head.
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Ultra HD name proposed for next-generation high-def TVs
A U.S. consumer electronics industry association is proposing that "Ultra High Definition" become the common name for a new generation of TVs that offer a resolution four times that of today's high-def standard.News
Newsweek to drop print edition at the end of 2012
Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of Newsweek, announced that the December 31 issue of the magazine will be its last printed edition. Newsweek will instead focus on tablet and online publishing.Connected Home
In the kitchen: Tips, tricks, and tech to make cooking a cinch
Learning how to cook is a breeze with apps, blogs, and sites designed to guide you step-by-step.News
MyFitnessPal hits 30 million users, announces new integrated partners
Diet-tracking app MyFitnessPal on Tuesday announced that it had crossed the 30 million user mark. It also announced a new (private) API, with a dozen or so launch partners whose third-party utilities can now integrate with the service.
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Boxee introduces Boxee TV media streamer and cloud-based DVR
Boxee's second-generation set-top box will offer a dual-tuner, cloud-based DVR service with no storage limits.Geek Tech
Robotic wheelchair climbs stairs, gives legs to the disabled
This robotic wheelchair can climb stairs. Yep.News
In the Office: SF MusicTech 2012
We discuss some of the new apps, websites, and businesses featured at this year's SF MusicTech.Reviews
Review: Incase Sonic is a solid all-around headphone
The Sonic is not an audiophile headphone, but its warm, natural sound; comfortable fit; and attractive and practical design make it a solid buy, especially at street prices.Reviews
Field Test: Pentax K-30
If you're shooting outdoors under harsh conditions, the Pentax K-30 will let you keep your mind on your photos, instead of fretting about the camera.News
Walmart kicks off same-day delivery in select cities
The same-day delivery wars just got a lot more interesting as Walmart enters the fray.Geek Tech
This repurposed washing machine makes a great coffee roaster
One engineer figures out a way of reviving broken household objects and turning them into something else useful in the home.How-To
Camera shopping quick tips
Ready to buy a digital camera? Jump right in. In this section of our digital camera buying guide, we'll cut to the chase and give you some basic tips for making a decision.How-To
Camera specs explained
In this section of our digital camera buying guide, we'll dissect what some often-mysterious camera specs mean in the real world.How-To
Choosing the right kind of digital camera
In this section of our digital camera buying guide, we'll explain the differences between the most popular types of cameras and help you pick a winner.News
Pandora reveals how much it pays per artist, says it’s too much
Pandora founder says Internet radio licensing fees are too expensive, thanks to the RIAA.Reviews
Review: Slingbox 350 and 500 place-shift TV at 1080p, improve setup process
The latest set-top boxes from place-shifting pioneer Sling Media introduce support for 1080p, Wi-Fi, and local media viewing. But the super-easy setup may be the biggest improvement.News
Lytro pumps up features, colors as its innovative camera hits the stores
Lytro rolls out new manual controls and accessories for its light-field camera in time for Tuesday's launch.Updated
Review: Fitbit Zip is an affordable digital pedometer
The Fitbit Zip is a nice, entry-level fitness tracker. It's good as is, but needs a bug fix to earn a higher endorsement for iPhone users.News
Google TV finally gets its own music and video store
More than two years after the launch of Google TV, the platform is getting its own built-in store for movies, TV shows, and music from Google Play.News
Lark unveils new $150 Larklife for monitoring sleep, steps, and more
Lark on Monday took the wraps off its new Larklife. Like the Nike+ FuelBand and the Fitbit, the Larklife tracks a lot more than just sleep.How-To
Media streamer buying guide
If your HDTV doesn't have a network connection, or doesn't support your preferred content sources, you'll want to consider a media streamer. Here's what to look for.News
Get a free education online with podcasts and audio books
There's always more to learn, and on the Internet you can find all kinds of engaging educational material.News
Dish ditches plans to remake Blockbuster into Netflix rival
Dish Network is abandoning plans to turn Blockbuster into a streaming video and mail-order DVD service.Reviews
Six great Spotify apps for music discovery
Spotify Apps, which work within the desktop software, are a great way to discover new music.News
Will robots build your next iPhone?
They build cars, assemble TV panels and vacuum floors. But can robots build an iPhone?Geek Tech
Fully autonomous robotic drones are coming, Skynet after that?
University of Connecticut researchers are working on making the smart machines of science fiction into fact.Reviews
Review: HiddenRadio speaker is clever but disappointing
The Hidden Radio is clever, cute, and very portable. But its sound quality and usability are disappointing.Geek Tech
Crazy expensive coffee maker brews the coffee of the future
The Blossom One Limited controls every little aspect of your coffee and comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and a built-in webcam. It also costs over $11,000.News
Facebook edges closer to selling your personal data
The company has been testing the use of your phone number and email address to target ads at you on Facebook and elsewhere.News
Good eats: A guide to healthy eating through technology
Eating well can be a struggle. Make it easier with these tech tools.Reviews
Review: Altec Lansing’s InAir 5000 is an impressive AirPlay speaker system
The inAir 5000 from Altec Lansing is an excellent AirPlay speaker system that's easy to recommend.Reviews
Nikon Coolpix S9300 review: Easy to use, so-so performance
The Coolpix S9300 is an 18X-zoom pocket camera with very simple controls, but its image quality takes a big step backward when matched against that of its excellent predecessor.News
Google rolling out CardDAV support for syncing contacts
Google's added support for the CardDAV standard, meaning there's a new way to sync your contacts to mobile devices.Geek Tech