CNET News – Brainwave tech could help ALS patients control appliances
http://cnet.co/YM87nN Patients with Lou Gehrig’s Disease can become paralyzed, and technology is now being developed that could let them control smart appliances with their brainwaves. CNET’s Kara Tsuboi checks it…
Tech Minute – Top real estate apps
If you’re thinking about buying a new home this year and plan to consult your smartphone for help, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 44 percent of home buyers use…
Tech Minute – Explore the great outdoors with these apps
http://cnet.co/1rQmtw3 Celebrate summer’s arrival by strapping on some hiking boots and hitting the trail. Whether you’re exploring a local state park or doing some serious backpacking, CNET’s Kara Tsuboi reports…
Tech Minute – Work out with these private coach and fitness apps
Give yourself a pat on the back if you’re sticking to your New Year’s resolution to get in shape. For the rest of us, who are struggling to stick with…
Tech Minute – Virtual garage sale: Apps for selling your stuff
http://cnet.co/1oaVr2k Craigslist and eBay are great sites for selling collectibles and other personal items, but they’re not your only options. In this Tech Minute, CNET’s Kara Tsuboi reports on a…
Tech Minute – Ditch the spray: Apps to repel mosquitoes
Along with summer comes cookouts, swimming, and mosquitoes — lots of them. Instead of slathering on repellent, turn to your smartphone to keep pesky critters at bay. In this Tech…
World Cup referees to use goal-line technology to settle the score
The time-honored tradition of the FIFA World Cup is getting a surge of new technology when it kicks off in Brazil. This year, the referees will get a sophisticated camera…
CNET News – Firefighters testing new technology after Hot Shot deaths
http://cnet.co/1yekOlD Technology previously used by the military could give fire crews an edge as they battle wildfires. The Wave Relay system, which uses Android devices, enables two-way, real-time voice and…
CNET News – New technology aims to reinvent some staples
http://cnet.co/19MEcAg From light bulbs that stay on during power outages to a keyboard that doesn’t require a surface, CNET’s Sumi Das checked out some of the new offerings at CES…
CNET News – Fighter jet technology for your car dashboard
http://cnet.co/15ymDzz Garmin’s latest device is a head-up display that projects directions right onto your windshield. It certainly has a cool factor, but how about the safety factor? source