People & Gadgets

The gadget that revolutionized TV in the 1990s.

The first digital camera used professionally by photographer Kyle Cassidy

 We pick the gadgets launched in 2013 that may become classics in years to come

The Vacuum Tube (or Valve) was the grandfather of the Silicon Chip

Apple has used innovative design on this new compact desktop computer

This color film defined the look of a generation and was used in many of the most iconic photos ever taken

These electronic pets were the bane of schoolteachers in the 1990s.

Refurbished products are the best-kept secret of the tech world. Here’s how to find these deals and save big.

This document sending device bridged the analog and digital worlds

Both new games consoles are glorified PCs under the hood

A generation used compact cassettes to create mix tapes, creating one of the first battles over music piracy. 

“Please turn off all electronic devices, including Apples, Blackberrys, Blueberries, Kindles, Nooks, Crannies, iPads and iPods…anything…

Google’s new flagship Android phone includes a big, bright screen, faster processor and a new version of the Android OS

This primitive computer was many people’s first experience of home computing

My colleague Melissa Perenson posted a great article recently giving three reasons why you should upgrade your tablet or phone.

We’ve become conditioned to expect something newer, faster, better each year.

What’s inside the iPad Air? Faster processor, faster graphics, but the same battery life

Oh, Microsoft. I feel bad for you; you took such a kicking with Windows 8 from all the people who hated what you did with it.

Whenever I get on a plane to cross international borders, my cell phone goes into airplane mode—and stays there until I land back on U.S.

When you talk about mobile gadgets, battery life always becomes a central part of the conversation.

It’s not like I haven’t known the benefits of USB 3.0.

Apple’s pioneering PDA was ahead of its time

When you’re a buying a tablet, the video capture abilities are usually not at the top of your buying criteria.

Sony’s pioneering music format failed to catch on, but found a few unexpected niches

Microsoft is claiming a 60% battery life improvement for their Surface Pro 2.