TECH REPORT  

John Brandon


Four Set-Top Boxes

Devices from TiVo, Roku, Samsung, and popbox that turn your television into a media hub  Read story

A Water-Resistant MP3 Player

The new Sony Walkman W250 can survive a rain-soaked run or a rinse in the sink.  Read story

4 New Rugged Notebooks

We put models from Dell, Panasonic, HP, and Lenovo to the test.  Read story

4 iPad Apps for Business

Programs that help you track flights, create slideshows, and more.  Read story

3 Online Database Services

New software offers companies innovative ways to store and manage data in the cloud.  Read story

4 New Desk Phones

Models from Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, and AT&T that are smarter and sleeker.  Read story

Does Every Home Theater Need a 3-D TV?

Looking to watch Avatar on DVD as it was meant to be seen? We test new 3-D TV models from Panasonic and Samsung.  Read story

Ways to Beam Your Computer to Your TV

These wireless adapters give you new ways to compute from the couch.  Read story

3 Remote Tech-Support Services

Create your own virtual IT department.  Read story

4 Cutting-Edge Shredders

Models from Black & Decker, Fellowes, and OfficeMax that offer fewer jams and more style.  Read story

Beyond the Business Center

Tired of spotty Wi-Fi and outdated workstations? These hotels are redefining business travel.  Read story

Calculating Your iPad’s ROI

It's tempting to buy an iPad if you're the boss, but is it a good fit for small business? The answer depends entirely on your business needs.  Read story

The Best Online Event Services

Your own virtual party planner  Read story

4 Great New Projectors

A model for every purpose, blackout shades optional  Read story

Mophie's New Mobile Credit Card Reader

The marketplace, a new iPhone case by mophie, lets you collect credit card payments on the go.  Read story

The Best Solar Gadgets for Road Warriors

New ways to power up on the go  Read story

The 4 Best Business Scanners

If your company is storing more data in the cloud these days, a desktop scanner that reproduces documents in high resolution could come in handy. We tested f...  View slideshow

4 New Speakers for Your Computer

Thanks to iTunes, Web radio, and sites like Pandora, more computers are doing double duty as stereos. Can these speakers do your music justice?  View slideshow

A Little Office Music

A look at 4 sets of cool computer speakers  Read story

The Best Business Scanners

Must-have hardware for the cloud-friendly office  Read story

The Best Voicemail Management Services

Three top options for business users  Read story

4 Great PowerPoint Tools

New ways to make your presentations yawn-proof  Read story

Warm Up Your Car With Your iPhone

Reviewing the new Viper SmartStart remote car starter  Read story

3 Great Portable Routers

Reviews of portable routers from Verizon, ZyXEL, and CradlePoint.  Read story

An Online Exchange for Frequent-Flier Miles

Swap miles with other business travelers on the Global Points Exchange.  Read story

3 Cloud E-Mail Services for Business

Microsoft, Google, and Cisco offer cloud e-mail services.  Read story

A Hassle-Free Digital Frame

The new Vizit by Isabella Products makes getting the picture on the screen easier.  Read story

Four Great Trip-Planning Websites

These free Web-based services will help you organize your business travel plans  Read story

Three New Bluetooth Headsets

These low-profile Bluetooth headsets are small--but still sound great  Read story

The Best Smartphone Apps for Business Owners

Ever wonder if you could run your business via phone? These 13 phone apps will help you do it.  Read story

The New Nikon COOLPIX

A camera that points, shoots, and projects.  Read story

Three New iPhone Rivals

Meet Apple's new competition.  Read story

The Best Budget-Friendly Blu-ray Devices

How Blu-ray models from Sony, Sharp, and Panasonic stack up  Read story

The Best Earbuds for Air Travel

Four top earbud picks for canceling out airplane noise  Read story

Cheap Alternatives to PowerPoint

These three presentation tools, SlideRocket, Zoho Show, and Impress are like PowerPoint, only free  Read story

The Best New E-Book Readers

From the Kindle to Plastic Logic, the latest e-Book readers  Read story

The Best Websites for Frequent Travelers

Save money and time with these travel-planning websites  Read story