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The Summer to Go on a Power Diet

in The Digital Solution on June 15, 2010 at 3:40 pm PT

Katie runs down ways to keep your energy bills down this summer.

Meet Apple’s iPad: Starts at $500, Supported by AT&T

in Mobile on January 27, 2010 at 11:25 am PT

At a 2007 all-hands meeting to discuss the iPhone, Apple CEO Steve Jobs remarked on the company’s product roadmap. The machines Apple will bring to market in the years ahead, he said, would be “off the charts.” This morning, Jobs made good on his word, unveiling a new multimedia tablet device called the iPad.

Cellphone Headsets With Less Bulk, Background Noise

in Personal Technology on May 15, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

Two of the most important wireless earpiece makers are bringing out new models that attempt to make their products more attractive and functional. Both work well, despite some drawbacks.

Putting a Computer in Hibernation

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on December 27, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

Walt answers questions about standby mode, the MacBook Pro’s WiFi detection and laptops with LED displays solid state drives.