"How do we make the most of this amazing device and do it in safe, sustainable manner going forward?" asked Sree Sreenivasan (Chief Digital Officer at Columbia University and faculty member of Columbia's School of Journalism), who moderated ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Security
Many smart phone users don't adequately secure their phones, according to our latest survey. If that group includes you, here are three simple steps you can take to protect your privacy as well as the information on your phone if it's lost ...
Consumers' home PCs were no safer than they were last year, our annual State of the Net survey found. Heavy spam afflicted 43 percent of those surveyed. We've used our survey to extrapolate the number of consumers affected nationally. ...
Think video streaming, from services such as Amazon and Netflix, is killing physical discs? Not quite yet, according to the Digital Entertainment Group (DEG), which reports that Blu-ray sales were 28.5 percent higher in the first quarter of ...
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There are just about as many types of smart-phone users as there are phones. Understanding the kind of user you are will help you figure out how to strike the right balance between protecting yourself and getting the most out of your phone. ...
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Sandy slammed into the mid-Atlantic region. A new Consumer Reports survey documents the deep disruption and devastation Sandy wrought, along with highlighting the steps that helped victims cope in its aftermath. The Consumer Reports ...
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Samsung's newest Galaxy—available soon from a carrier near you—isn't just the company's new marquee smart phone: It's a one-device showcase for today's most advanced mobile technologies. With innovations of its own along with ...
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Wood has been used for making buildings and furniture since time immemorial. With the evolution of time a great deal of development has taken place in the wood working practices among the carpenters. From hand operated chisels and saws to ...
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High Speed Actuator is designed to deliver exceptional quality and performance in linear motion activities. The design and make of every actuator is different from the rest and relies on the inputs of manufacturer. If you need industrial ...
Looking to add some top-down thrills to your life? Our updated convertibles buying guide video and latest road tests can steer you in the right direction. There are many considerations when choosing a convertible, be it for just weekend ...
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Admit it. We've all nudged past the speed limit, either to keep up with the flow of traffic or to shave precious minutes off a drive. And we all know it compromises fuel economy and increases safety risks. So, what's your excuse? Even if ...
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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announced the release of an interim procedural guide that will provide a documented, optional process to extend current, unexpired AAMA product certification to any edition of ...
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Many new cars boast technology to help drivers avoid a crash, and now a new study finds that one system is a standout in preventing fender benders and injuries on the road. Forward-collision avoidance systems with autonomous braking are ...
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There is ongoing debate among researchers as to the degree of danger associated with texting, handheld phone or hands-free phone use while driving. Now a new study sheds light on which types of distraction has the greatest risk of a crash, ...
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A new study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reflects a 9-percent increase in motorcycle deaths in 2012 to about 5,000 fatalities for the year. That marks the 14th year out of 15 that deaths have risen. The GHSA report ...
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