TECH REPORT  

John Brandon


The Goods: 4 New Android Tablets

Until recently, the iPad was the only serious tablet in town. Now, hardware makers are rolling out tablets that are more likely to appeal to PC users. The de...  View slideshow

Four New Android Tablets

A review of Android-powered tablets that are competing with the iPad  Read story

3 Task Management Apps

A review of the latest smartphone apps designed to keep you organized  Read story

Reinventing the Computer Mouse

A look at computer mice designed to be easy on the eyes and the wrist  Read story

An Easier Way to Share Files

Say goodbye to overstuffed inboxes with this new file-sharing device.  Read story

Five Promotional Gifts Worth Giving

There’s a new breed of high-tech giveaways that is more likely to make an impression with clients than T-shirts or umbrellas. We tested a variety of gadget...  Read story

Three Internet Security Programs

We tested three programs to see how they performed against malware and viruses.  Read story

Three New Conference-Room Speakerphones

We tested three new speakerphones to see if they can improve the quality of conference calls.  Read story

Kinder, Gentler E-Mails

Our review of ToneCheck, a plug-in for Microsoft Outlook that serves as an attitude adjustment for e-mails.  Read story

Is BlackBerry Losing Ground?

Once the reigning champion among business handhelds, BlackBerry maker RIM is steadily losing market share. What happened?  Read story

4 New Web-Based Printers

A review of printers from Epson, HP, Lexmark, and Xerox.  Read story

An Archiving Service for Google Apps

Backupify is a new service that backups your Google Apps data.  Read story

The Best Hotel Fitness Centers

Three hotels made our list of the best hotel gyms, and we didn’t even break a sweat.  Read story

Ordering Shirts Online

We’ve tested three custom shirt tailoring websites to determine how good they really are.  Read story

A New 3-D Digital Frame

A picture frame designed to display photos and videos taken with Aiptek’s 3-D HD camcorder.  Read story

Is the iPhone Finally Ready for Business Use?

Apple has made serious strides in making its smartphone more business-friendly. Here's our verdict on whether it has come far enough.  Read story

Best Itinerary-Planning Site: TripIt

Forward confirmation e-mails from airlines, hotels, and online booking services to TripIt , whi...  Read story

Best Low-Cost Videoconferencing: Skype 5.0

Until recently, online video chat services have been relatively bare-bones, better suited for a call to Grandma than a client. The beta version of ...  Read story

Best Rugged Laptop: Panasonic Toughbook 31

Looking for a laptop that can withstand getting jostled around in luggage? We recently put four so-called rugged laptops from Dell, Panasonic, HP, ...  Read story

Best Portable Projector: HP Notebook Projection Companion

Designed for the road warrior , this palm-size HP projector w...  Read story

Best Car Speakerphone: Iogear Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

Looking for an energy-efficient way to talk business during road trips? This Ioge...  Read story

Best Travel Watch: Casio Pathfinder Solar Watch PAG110C-3

The Casio Pathfinder gets a charge from just a few minutes of outdoor sunlight a day, an...  Read story

Best High-Tech Hotel: Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas

Tired of spotty Wi-Fi and outdated lobby workstations? These days, more hotels are redefining business travel with high-tech amenities. At the fore...  Read story

Best Air Travel App: FlightTrack Pro

Tracking flights is easy with the FlightTrack Pro app, which has a ...  Read story

Best Service for Swapping Miles: Global Points Exchange

One downside to frequent-flier programs is being limited to one airline. The Global Points Exchange on Read story

Four Great Office Coffeemakers

We put models from Keurig, Jura, Fetco, and Technivorm to the test.  Read story

Three Low-Cost Video Chat Services

Business-friendly videoconferencing from TokBox, ooVoo, and Skype  Read story

Four New iPhone Rivals

Jumping out ahead of the much-anticipated iPhone 4G, Apple's competitors are rolling out their own next-generation offerings. Here are four models we like.  Read story

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