Consumer Technology

Don’t Be Afraid to Buy Refurbished
Consumer Technology

Don’t Be Afraid to Buy Refurbished

Elizabeth Chamberlain | November 24, 2022

Over the past several years, the public has grown increasingly comfortable with the idea of buying refurbished goods. The trend…

Is It Time for a Digital Wallet?
Consumer Technology

Is It Time for a Digital Wallet?

Mary Wisniewski | November 23, 2022

A digital wallet is a smartphone app that lets you make encrypted, contactless debit or credit card transactions without using…

Should You Keep Your Prime Membership?
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Should You Keep Your Prime Membership?

Andrea Woroch | November 8, 2022

Many of us signed up for Amazon Prime back when its offering was unique and less expensive. But now other…

Your Car Is Spying on You
Consumer Technology

Your Car Is Spying on You

Albert Fox Cahn, Esq. | August 8, 2022

Your car knows a lot about you—everything from where the car goes and when to performance figures such as how…

Don’t Let Smartphone Snafus Ruin Your Vacation
Consumer Technology

Don’t Let Smartphone Snafus Ruin Your Vacation

Detective Kevin Coffey | August 5, 2022

If your smartphone is lost, broken or stolen while you’re traveling abroad, you will be out far more than the…

Breaking Up With Amazon
Consumer Technology

Breaking Up With Amazon

Kelli McCourt | June 16, 2022

Amazon is like a third member of our household. My husband will say, “We need [fill in the blank],” and…

Cybersecurity ETFs
Consumer Technology

Cybersecurity ETFs

Tom Lydon | June 7, 2022

As interest rates rise and the economy slows, already hard-hit tech stocks are likely to struggle. But one niche can…

New TVs: 4K, OLED and QLED
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New TVs: 4K, OLED and QLED

Jacob Palmer | May 23, 2022

Yearly updates to popular TV models don’t always offer huge performance and visual-quality upgrades—but they always come with huge price…

Credit Score Apps – Not All They’re Cracked Up to Be
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Credit Score Apps – Not All They’re Cracked Up to Be

Kate Hao | May 22, 2022

With catchy names like Credit Sesame, myFICO and Credit Karma, credit score apps are pitched as tools to help you…

New Hearing Aid Technology
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New Hearing Aid Technology

Abram Bailey, AuD | April 21, 2022

Hearing aids have improved dramatically in recent years. Today’s models boast features such as Bluetooth, motion sensors and artificial intelligence…

What is the Metaverse?
Consumer Technology

What is the Metaverse?

Kelli McCourt | April 16, 2022

No doubt, you have heard the buzz about the “metaverse,” but if you’re like me, you probably don’t know what…

The Best New Consumer Gadgets
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The Best New Consumer Gadgets

Marc Saltzman | March 4, 2022

Circular smartphones, robotic cats, tech that tracks your toilet paper usage. Hundreds of unnecessary new gadgets in one place can…

The Dangers of Social Media
Consumer Technology

The Dangers of Social Media

Damon Centola, PhD | October 15, 2021

Social media helps us stay in touch with family and friends and keep up with world and local news. But it also limits our ability to research and make good decisions.

Best TVs and More to Recreate the Movie Theater Experience at Home

Best TVs and More to Recreate the Movie Theater Experience at Home

Jacob Palmer | March 24, 2021

A giant screen or a projector…a surround sound system…streaming services…and even a popcorn maker and theater seats can make you feel you’re at the cinema.

How to Track Down Old Friends Online

How to Track Down Old Friends Online

Dan Ribacoff | October 22, 2020

Whether it’s an old friend or a new date, there are tracking tricks you can use if you know where to search.