CES 2013 preview: Computers and accessories

If it feels like you've already gotten a full helping of new laptop, desktop, and tablet PC news very recently, you're right. That's because Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system launched at the end of October, and with it, dozens of new and updated computers from every major PC maker.While it's great that we've seen so many new systems, including inventive hybrids and convertibles, very recently, it also means...

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2012 Car Tech Awards:

(Credit: Wayne Cunningham/CNET)CNET Tech Car of the Year for 20122012 Tesla Model SOur choice for CNET Tech Car of the Year goes to the 2012 Tesla Model S, a car that shows superb technology throughout while also challenging our conceptions of how a car should work. Most people know the Model S for its electric drivetrain, which not only gives it tremendous acceleration, but also the best range among current production electric cars. Compared...

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iPhone 5 case roundup from A-Z

With the launch of every new iPhone comes an onslaught of cases to protect it.The Gumdrop Drop Tech Series returns for the iPhone 5.(Credit: Gumdrop Cases)What's the best one? Very hard to say. The problem is that everybody has different tastes in cases. And, of course, some folks choose not to bother with them at all.In doing this roundup, I've tried to present a good selection of products, highlighting some of the better cases that have hit the...

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A full-time laptop meets a part-time tablet

                                                   The biggest hardware trend marking the launch of Windows 8 is theproliferation of touch-screen laptop/tablet hybrids. Some have screens that pull apart to become separate tablets, while others have screens that flip, twist, or rotate to give you a tabletlike shape to...

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Windows 8 is in the house

If the holiday season delivered a new Windows 8 device into your life, I'm sure you're eager to get to know your new toy. Navigating and mastering Windows 8 will take a lot of your time, but you also should think about adding apps to your machine. For now, the Windows Store won't be as robust as you may like but there are enough apps to cover the basics of entertainment, gaming, productivity, and communication. So whether you have a new Surface or a Windows 8 laptop, check out the following titles. Not every title here may pique your interest,...

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