I’ve attended the CES show, the annual showcase of consumer electronic products from around the world, for over 30 years. But I gave it up a few years ago when I became tired of the terrible traffic jams and innefficiency of back-to-back meetings held in… Read More »New CES products for the traveler
Hertz announced today that they’re selling 20,000 EVs from their fleet and replacing them with internal-combustion engine vehicles, taking a $245 million loss. As noted in my earlier column, Hertz’ decision to place an order for 100,000 Tesla’s was a really stupid move that was… Read More »Hertz unloads their Teslas
I’ve used the Urban Armor Gear Monarch iPhone case on my last several phones. I liked the ruggedness, the look, and its feel in my hand. The details are impressive, even the screws on the four corners that might be used to bolt the case… Read More »Dissecting the UAG Monarch iPhone case
This is a good time to review your digital subscriptions and recurring monthly charges. It takes very little effort to save a sizable amount of money. In a space of a few hours I saved over over $300 by making a couple of phone calls… Read More »Time to review your subscriptions
As the year closes I look back at some of my favorite discoveries of new products and services ffor 2023. iPhone cases iPhone cases are now a billion dollar plus business with an enormous selection of all types -from clear to leather to wallets to… Read More »Favorite tech stuff of 2023
When my friend Larry told me earlier this week that he was about to fly from San Francisco to Newark on a Frontier Airlines flight to Phoenix, connecting to a Spirit flight to Newark, I jokingly told him to take good notes, because this could… Read More »A bargain airfare. What could go wrong?
For those still thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV), the landscape has changed considerably over the past year. Yet deciding what to buy has become more complex than ever. A Tesla was always a safe bet, offering the best range and charging network, and… Read More »An update on EVs
Here are some of the tech products, gadgets and services that made my traveling easier in 2023. INUI MagSafe Battery Pack – The INUI MagSafe battery snaps onto the back of an iPhone 12 and newer models and will recharge it from near empty to… Read More »Best travel products of 2023
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just over, I’m marveling at how Amazon has changed our buying habits. It’s not just a substitute for driving to the store, but so much more. First, you can’t find many of the items on Amazon in any store,… Read More »The Magic of Amazon
We’re about to see the rollout of a new tech gadget that’s receiving attention like few others since the iPhone. It’s been previewed at a TED talk and has attracted almost $300 million in investments from a who’s who list of Silicon Valley players. The… Read More »Pin: A new product attracting attention and skepticism