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Cellphone vibration syndrome and other signs of tech addiction

There's a growing body of research on phantom cellphone vibrations and the other problems associated with technology obsession, and leading the way is Larry Rosen, the author of iDisorder. IN this Q&A, Rosen talked about how addicted we've become and what we can do about it.

I, Robot Owner

Are we ready for robots that share our highways and homes? We'd better be, because they're coming.

I have seen the future (and it's made of glass)

Expect to see incredible innovation in consumer electronics glass over the next few years from Apple, Google, and Microsoft, writes columnist Mike Elgan.

Are you ready for a 'quantified life'?

Software with access to all the data gathered by tiny sensors in your smartphone, combined with an Internet full of information, could figure out all kinds of things about you.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) review: A nice price, but where's the 'wow'?

The new Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) tablet is a good tablet at an excellent price, but how much better is it than Samsung's previous models?

Three futuristic products you'll never own

The technology might be great, but do you really want to drive a flying car, wear augmented reality glasses play with virtual reality PC? Columnist Mike Elgan doesn't think so.

Why tech vendors fund patent 'trolls'

Some of the largest names in the tech industry are funding patent 'trolls,' for protection from lawsuits and for access to the patent pool.

Google's 'Project Glass' teases augmented reality glasses

Google has taken the wraps off its long-rumored augmented reality glasses project, officially dubbed 'Project Glass.'

The future of the PC

Columnist Kevin Fogarty says when users can buy sophisticated data services to support not only gadgets, but applications, too, that changes the role and goals of IT.

The newspaper industry must change, or become yesterday's news

Mobile technology and the Internet are transforming news. Whether newspapers are involved is up to them, writes columnist Mike Elgan.

Cool cop tech: 5 new technologies helping police fight crime

Not without controversy, police departments are turning to an array of tech devices including gunshot detection systems and eye-in-the-sky drones to investigate and solve cases.

Elgan: Voice, gestures dominate CES

CES 2012 ushered in three new ways that we will interact with our electronics: multitouch, voice and in-the-air gestures.

How Google and Apple will control TV

The future of TV is going to be pretty awesome. The addition of compute power, apps and Internet access are inevitable for TVs over the next few years and Google and Apple will be at the forefront, writes columnist Mike Elgan.

LG's flashy 55-in. OLED challenged by dropping TV prices

LG hasn't announced a price for its new 55-inch OLED TV, but you can bet that this beautiful, super-thin set will carry a hefty premium.

Up-and-coming tech jobs -- and how to land one

Big changes in IT are spawning a new class of tech job titles. Here are a few up-and-comers -- and a rundown of the skills you need to land these positions.

3D printers: Almost mainstream

As the tools used to create printable objects get easier, the technology could find acceptance outside the traditional niches.

3D printers compared: A sampling

3D printers are a lot less expensive than they were, but it still pays to shop around. Here's a comparison of the most popular models.

Better sleeping through technology: Zeo Sleep Manager - Mobile

Can a brainwave-sensing headband help you sleep better? Zeo Mobile tracks your sleep patterns and provides sound advice.

In depth: Using the Kindle Fire vs. the Kobo Vox vs. the Nook Tablet

Preston Gralla worked on the three new color e-readers -- the Kindle Fire, Kobo Vox and Nook Tablet -- and reports on his experiences and preferences.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime: The Rolls-Royce of Android tablets

The new Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is a bright, fully-equipped quad-core Android tablet that blows the competition out of the water -- but all that power comes at a cost.