Lauren Goode

Kids Get New Tablets Over the Holidays? Here’s How to Lock ’Em Down.

Lauren Goode in Product News on December 27, 2013 at 5:00 am PT

After $50 in Angry Birds purchases, I’m now the wiser.

Motorola’s Moto G Might Stand for “Great” Budget Phone

Lauren Goode in Product Reviews on December 23, 2013 at 6:00 am PT

Willing to sacrifice 4G/LTE? Moto G, at $179, is the mid-range, contract-free phone to beat.

Sony Updates Lens-Style Camera to Include Photo Gallery, Better Connectivity

Lauren Goode in Product News on December 19, 2013 at 9:30 am PT

Sony’s lens-style cameras might be a bit more intuitive now.

The NeatConnect Scanner Is a Cloud-Connected Guilty Pleasure

Lauren Goode in Product Reviews on December 16, 2013 at 6:00 am PT

A hassle-free scanner that’s easy to set up and does most of what it promises to do. But there’s a catch: It costs $500.

Electric-Vehicle Owners Get Charged Up Over Charging-Station Manners

Lauren Goode in News on December 14, 2013 at 5:00 am PT

Most people wouldn’t walk by a car at the fuel tank and pull out the nozzle. But electric-vehicle owners unplug other cars when they need a charge, leading some to call for more established etiquette.

Lenovo’s Bendy Yoga 2 Laptop Makes All the Right Moves

Lauren Goode in Product Reviews on December 9, 2013 at 6:00 am PT

Last year’s flip-friendly Yoga felt like a PC gimmick. This time around, the Yoga 2 has gone legit.

Jawbone Up24: Another Small Step for Activity Tracking

Lauren Goode in Product Reviews on December 2, 2013 at 6:00 am PT

Jawbone’s new Up24 wristband now sends your step and sleep data to the iPhone wirelessly, so you don’t have to plug the band into the phone each time.

The Only Thing You’ll Need to Read About Saving Money on Black Friday

Lauren Goode in Product News on November 27, 2013 at 8:27 am PT

Ben Franklin was on to something when he said, “Time is money.”

No Cheap Shots With This $300 Bluetooth Basketball

Lauren Goode in Product Reviews on November 25, 2013 at 6:00 am PT

The future of basketball looks pretty high-tech. (You still have to practice.)

There’s No Immunity From the Medical Device Tax in Silicon Valley

Lauren Goode in News on November 24, 2013 at 6:00 am PT

Silicon Valley med device companies, both large and small, are grappling with the 2.3 percent tax that went into effect earlier this year as part of the Affordable Care Act.