Best of Summer Tech
By Amy Eller, Bob Plunkett, Susan Davis, Richard Sherwin with Ilinca Tuvene, Elisabeth Ng Just Ask Logitech’s Hub to get more Entertainment Capitalizing on its long time leadership in audio, video, computer and home automation accessory skills, the Swiss giant’s Hub controls your entire home entertainment experience without lifting a finger. With Harmony Hub and […]
Consumer Tech Summer Buying and Gift Guide
By Richard M. Sherwin, Bob Plunkett, Jennifer Auspitz, Ted Mayo, Amy Eller, Richard Macias and Susan Davis (With special contributions from Gary M. Kaye and Tech50+ www.tech50plus.com DFA’S Biggest summer Buying Guide A lot of our readers, listeners and viewers have been complaining about the quality of knockoff accessories. The knockoffs stop working after a […]
Logitech’s M515 Couch Mouse
By Livia Bergovoy… Logitech’s M515 couch mouse works on uneven surfaces such your couch, bedspread, thigh, etc. That’s pretty cool especially for “those of you” who are inclined toward sybaritic-ness. But, the feature that best impresses is that this mouse is designed to be activated by touch. What this means is the batteries (two AAs) […]
Another WEB TV? Or a Real Merger of Technologies?
Our Reporter on the Scene tries to find out.. By Livia Bergovoy The long awaited introduction of Sony’s version of Google TV (with Intel inside) was promising at best. And, at the same time confusing at worst. Presented by Bob Ishida, Sony's Head of Worldwide Home Entertainment Business, Sony officially said it was going after a younger generation with this initiative, but if you're like I am, you are watching more and more of your TV shows on line via
Are You Smarter Than your TV?Google and Logitech Try to Help
By Richard M. Sherwin Google + Logitech + Intel Corp. = Your TV The set top box uses a Google browser to access almost any Internet material... Available accessories will include a TV styled web cam which...
Fall Product Launches 2010
By Richard M. Sherwin Bose-Os Logitech Wireless Trackball Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 5000 Keyboard and Mouse Set Logitech MK520 WLS Combo Logitech Wireless Speaker Z515 Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S715i Logitech Alert™ 750i Master System JVC 3D-enabled D-ILA Home Theater Projectors Epson has seven new 3LCD 1080p high-definition home theater projectors Panasonic Digital Camera offers 3 new interchangeable lenses that combine compact size with high optical performance
Richard Sherwin’s Consumer Tech:Sometimes We Really Have to Use What We Review
I have been in the consumer technology business so long that sometimes I get jaded the umpteenth time someone introduces the next easiest way to network your home entertainment content or shows off a security camera that lets you watch your Golden Retriever eat the couch or your new baby bibble. The leading security companies, including Schlage, Panasonic and ADT, don’t produce a mass market security product that you can easily install yourself. In reality, they usually require a third party installer or two solid days on the phone with tech support. In my experience, their products are difficult to install and operate no matter how adept you are at whole house network sharing or wireless home computing.
Reviews: Wuala; Logitech’s HD Pro Webcam; chicboom; MIO; EZ Writer II
Wuala by Lacie – Secure Online Storage Logitech® HD Pro Webcam C910 chicboom Keychain Speaker by chicBuds MIO Heart Rate Monitor EZ Writer II