DirecTV Now Is Still a Mess By Marshall Honorof published 24 January 17 DirecTV Now is more stable than it was upon launch, but many of its biggest problems persist.
The Most Innovative Tech Company of 2016? It's Lenovo By Mark Spoonauer published 16 December 16 By reinventing both 2-in-1s with the Yoga Book and phones with the Phab 2 Pro and Moto Z, Lenovo out-innovated the competition this year.
Echo Fox Talks Twitch, H1Z1 and The Future of eSports By Michael Andronico published 13 October 16 Here's how technology is helping eSports teams like Echo Fox reach the next level.
Why Can't Americans Vote Online? By Sue Marquette Poremba published 14 September 16 Why can't we vote online? You might be surprised, but many computer-security and electronic-ballot experts are dead set against the idea.
The Best Places to Buy and Sell a Used iPhone By Jackie Dove published 13 September 16 There are plenty of places to buy and sell a used iPhone. We went undercover to see who offers the best deals and the best customer service.
A Year with Sling TV: What I Loved and Hated By Michael Andronico published 11 July 16 Sling TV offers lots to like for cord-cutters, but after a year with the service, I'm not convinced it's the best option out there.
Heroes of the Storm Will Make You Want to Play MOBAs By Marshall Honorof published 30 June 16 Blizzard's MOBA Heroes of the Storm has grown and changed over time, and most of the changes have been for the better.
How Overwatch's Sound Design Gives You an Edge By Michael Andronico published 10 June 16 Here's how the sound design of Blizzard's hit online shooter ensures that you can hear every major threat headed your way.
Gadget Materials Guide: Aluminum vs Carbon Fiber, Plastic and Glass By Avram Piltch published 27 May 16 Which is better aluminum or magnesium? How about carbon fiber? We take an in-depth look at the most popular materials used in phones, laptops and tablets today.
Can a Fitbit Work for Martial Arts? By Marshall Honorof published 17 May 16 High-end fitness trackers today can track heart rate and calories burned; does that make them useful for martial artists?
Inside Logitech's Quest to Make a Perfect Gaming Mouse By Marshall Honorof published 24 March 16 Take a look behind the scenes at Logitech's headquarters in Switzerland to see how gaming mice go from concept to reality.
Do Sleep Tracking Devices Really Work? By Alyssa Danigelis published 24 February 16 From wearables to in-bed gadgets, tech for sleep monitoring is getting smarter, but the devices' overall effectiveness varies.
PC Gaming's Future: Living Rooms, Live Streams and VR By Michael Andronico published 14 January 16 PC gaming is getting even more accessible and diverse in 2016. Here are the trends to look out for.
The Best Startups of CES 2016 By Michael Andronico published 12 January 16 Here are the most exciting startups of CES 2016, from companies with a high-tech take on health to those pushing the boundaries of virtual reality.
Are Unlimited Data Plans Still Worth It? By Cherlynn Low published 11 January 16 They're expensive and not as common as they used to be, but unlimited data plans give high-bandwidth users peace of mind. Are they still worth it?
Oculus Rift Inventor Predicts Virtual Reality's Future By Mark Spoonauer published 1 January 16 Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey weighs in on what's next for virtual reality, including touch control, changing the way we communicate and the convergence of AR and VR.
What’s Next for VR: More Useful Content, Less Nausea By Mark Spoonauer published 29 December 15 Virtual reality is changing the face of entertainment. Hear from Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey and other experts on what's coming next.
What’s Next for Drones: Super Selfies, GoPro Karma and Fuel Cells? By Mark Spoonauer published 29 December 15 From camera drones that follow you to fuel-cell power to GoPro's first drone, here's what's on the horizon (including FAA regulation).
What’s Next for Wearable Tech: What Will Make You Healthy? By Mark Spoonauer published 29 December 15 Fitness trackers and smartwatches are just the beginning. The next big trends in wearable tech include health devices that you swallow.
Laptops in 2016: OLED Screens, Oculus-Ready Gaming By Mark Spoonauer published 29 December 15 The Surface is no longer the laptop-tablet combo to beat. Learn what's next for 2-in-1s, and for gamers looking for cheap thrills and VR fun.
What’s Next for Car Tech: The Road to Self-Driving Autos By Mark Spoonauer published 29 December 15 Car owners are overwhelmed by new features, but innovations should drive away confusion, and autonomous driving is becoming a reality.
These Battery Breakthroughs Will Change Your Life By Brian Nadel published 18 December 15 There are lots of things we can imagine but can't execute without a better battery, but world-changing power technology is coming soon.
Ad Block Apocalypse? Here's How to Save the Web By Avram Piltch published 18 September 15 Ad blockers are endangering the web's revenue model and over 230,000 jobs. Can users be convinced to unhide the ads? Will lawsuits help? How about anti-blockers? We look at five ways publishers are fighting back and whether they are working.
I Tried Legal Cord Cutting: Which Services Are Worth It By Alex Cranz published 15 September 15 I stepped over from the dark side to see which premium streaming services are worth the monthly cost.
Droid Turbo vs Zenfone 2 vs Galaxy S6: Which Phone Charges Fastest? By Alex Cranz published 24 August 15 We measured the charge percentage of seven popular phones at various times and factored in battery capacity to declare a winner.
You (Probably) Don't Want an Android Console By Marshall Honorof published 13 August 15 It's hard to determine exactly why expensive, powerful Android consoles exist, or to whom they're supposed to appeal.
HTC: Why Vive Will Beat Oculus VR at Its Own Game By Mark Spoonauer published 17 July 15 HTC's executive director of marketing talks about the Vive's secret weapon against the Oculus Rift and the future of virtual reality.
Legal? PlayLater Lets You Record All of Netflix for $20 By Marshall Honorof published 20 April 15 Using PlayLater, you can take advantage of cheap software and free trials to get months' worth of video content. But how legal is it?
How Data-Breach Hype Undermines Your Security By Sue Marquette Poremba published 11 March 15 Exaggerated media reports about data breaches may scare people away from thinking they can improve their own personal security habits.
The Hottest TV Technologies By Sean Captain published 5 January 15 It will be an amazing year, with OLED, curved and bending screens, nanocrystal color, 4K/Ultra HD sets, smarter TVs, and even glasses-free 3D.