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Thanks to the rapid proliferation of media technology, it can feel as though new gadgets are determined to overthrow our homes. We shove them in cabinets only to find cords sprouting from every hinge; we cringe at the futuristic flat screen looming over Louis XVI chairs. Make peace with your televisions, DVRs, game systems, and DVD players with these pretty and functional storage ideas that will Read more
As host of GeekBeat.tv and tech expert extraordinaire, Cali Lewis spends close to 75 percent of her time on the road. It's fitting that during a recent Macworld panel when asked to name five technology innovations she can't live without, she didn't give a coveted spot on the list to just any fad. Cali's list of life-changing tech is a combination of the practical for someone always on the go and Read more
As a New Yorker staff writer, author of nonfiction books on subjects ranging from Rin Tin Tin to orchids, and woman with an all-around awesome job, Susan Orlean spends a lot of time alone writing from home on her latest reporting venture. So when she wanted to find all the camaraderie of an office no matter where her travels took her, guess where she turned for comfort . . . Twitter. In an event Read more
CES is the gadget addict's Disneyland, with miles of shiny new technology you never knew was always needed in your life. A refrigerator that keeps your health goals in mind, the crispest TV display ever seen, and a phone that will never need to be soaked in rice again after a water encounter — these six electronics and accessories are the new must haves we didn't know we were missing. Read more
We've left Las Vegas, but that doesn't mean we're done with CES. Missed any news, releases, or photos? Catch up with all of our CES coverage so far, and stay tuned for lots more gadget goodness! Cameras Polaroid adds WiFi to its new SC1630 Smart Camera. Speaking of WiFi, the Sony Bloggie Live can livestream your videos with a connection. Like Instagram? You'll love the new Panasonic Lumix Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Ah, the wish list. It made a lovely debut when we were little, often addressed to a certain Mr. Claus. It had a good run for a few years, but retired itself in adulthood as the stuff of kids and dreams (with the exception of weddings and babies, when they take on the adult guise of “registry”). And now that we are adults, Read more
Go, gadget, go! For technology-lovin' mamas, nothing says "I love you" like a modern new gadget designed to make life easier, better, or simply cooler. Whether she's a digital music buff, is never without her iPhone, or simply must have the latest kitchen gadget, keep reading for a selection of gifts sure to delight the techie mama on your list. Read more
The mother of all cooking holidays is fast approaching, but you don't have to let it stress you out. Thanks to technology, you can keep your kitchen in order and clutter-free. Take it from the Food Network's Iron Chef America star, Alex Guarnaschelli — she's partnered up with Microsoft to mix food and tech to help you move gracefully from Thanksgiving to Christmas and beyond, without burning Read more
We've long-loved Derek Lam's namesake label; now the designer behind the minimalist, street-cool separates and chic dressing is giving us something else to gush about. His newly launched 10 Crosby collection is another foray into covetable clothing, this time with a lower price point ($195 to $895) and ultra-wearable line of easy silhouettes and fabrics. We got a peek at the new Resort collection Read more
We talk all year about properly recycling your gadgets, but since today is officially America Recycles Day, it's the perfect time to remind you about the different ways to recycle, donate, and get some cash back from your old gadgets. It only takes a few minutes to help others and Mother Earth, so read on! Find a location near you — To ensure electronics don't end up in landfills or Read more
