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Sony announces PlayStation 4, but leaves lots of questions unanswered

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As widely expected, Sony announced its next generation PlayStation 4 last night in New York. I say announced rather than unveiled as Sony didn't actually have a console on hand to show off. It also stayed mum on pricing details, though we'd expect it sell for no less than the current Sony PlayStation 3, and probably a few dollars more. The console's actual release date was also kept under wraps, though it is promised to be available in time for the 2013 holiday season. So, then, what exactly ... Quick Read

Kids and energy drinks: a potentially deadly mix

From Consumer Search

The family of reality-TV star and child beauty pageant competitor Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson definitely take the trophy when it comes to an unhealthy lifestyle. But, while the family's aversion to exercise and love of cheese balls might eventually lead to long-term health issues, one particularly unhealthy habit might land Honey Boo Boo in the emergency room as quick as she can wag her little finger. Honey likes to perk up before pageants by drinking a mixture of Mountain Dew and Red Bull ... Quick Read

The stomach flu, norovirus and your weapons against it

From Consumer Search

Every year 20 million Americans spend at least one horrendous night on the bathroom floor battling nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Call it what you want--food poisoning or the stomach flu--but your sickness may have been caused by the norovirus. For 1 in every 15 Americans this is true. Knowing how norovirus spreads and how you can avoid it can prevent anymore lonely nights spent with your head in the toilet.read more ... Quick Read

Is salmonella lurking in your kitchen?

From Consumer Search

Most people have had food poisoning at some point in their lives. Maybe that hamburger you ate last night was a little too rare or you missed the note that your favorite peanut butter is being recalled. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that one in six people in the US get sick every year from some foodborne illness. Medscape and the CDC took a look at what foods these sneaky bacteria and viruses were lurking in last year. Some of the biggest offenders ... Quick Read

Sneaky ingredients in your skin-care products

From Consumer Search

It's a typical scenario: You're looking for a new beauty product and find one that calls out an ingredient you actually know. Retinol -- you're sold! You probably won't even bother reading the ingredient list on the back because you can't decipher those long scientific-looking names. But have you ever wondered what they mean and which ingredients are bad for your skin? We break it down for you. The bad, the controversial and where you'll find these sneaky ingredients.read more ... Quick Read

9 must-see tweets from the Mobile World Congress

From Consumer Search

Our personal technology editor Molly McLaughlin was one of 72,000 attendees (from over 200 countries!) on the floor in Barcelona this week at the 2013 Mobile World Congress. The premier event in mobile technology, this year's MWC featured more than 1,700 companies exhibiting their latest and greatest in personal electronics.  While Molly's Twitter account showcased many of the highlights of the event during the week, the Twitterverse was chock-full of #MWC13 tweets. These are the nine that ... Quick Read

A tale of two customer service departments

From Consumer Search

The day you bring home a shiny new food processor can be the best of times--or the worst of times.  Consider the case of two fictitious customers, Audrey and Brian. Both of them have decided to buy new food processors. After consulting our report, Audrey selects the top-rated Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus DLC-2011CHB (*Est. $200), while Brian settles on the Runner-Up KitchenAid KFP750PK (*Est. $160). At first, both of them are very happy with their new kitchen tools. There's no reason not to be; ... Quick Read

Bread machine vs. loaf pan

From Consumer Search

A surprising number of websites and blogs are devoted to bread making -- and according to many, bread machines are the most wonderful invention since, well, sliced bread. Editors at Breadmachinedigest.com, maintain that unlike other small appliances that sit on a shelf collecting dust, bread machines are versatile and fun, will get lots of use, and can save you money over time.  Yet, Mason Currey reports a different sentiment for Slate.com. After testing five popular bread makers, he ... Quick Read

9 cool, strange and innovative mobile trends at #MWC13

From Consumer Search

Smartphones and tablets and phablets and apps; that's all that occupied my mind last week at the 2013 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, a tradeshow that attracted more than 72,000 visitors from over 200 countries. It was a busy several days, as multitudes of products were launched and myriad trends were spotted. We've already looked at what the Twitterverse took in; here's a sampling of what @MollyMobile saw. (At left are some cool cases and tablet keyboards from Belkin.) ... Quick Read

Strollers and theme parks: A common sense guide

From Consumer Search

Making a trip to a theme park or amusement park is not as simple as just packing your car and showing up at the gate with a high-limit credit card. If you're bringing along a baby or toddler, you need to be sure they're going to be comfortable for a long day -- or multiple days -- of walking many miles around a large park. The best way to handle that is to bring or rent a stroller, but it's important to understand that the stroller isn't allowed everywhere that people are; including ride lines, ... Quick Read

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