As Americans receive their tax refunds this spring, many, including myself, will consider putting some of those funds towards the purchase of a shiny new gadget.

Even if you’ve been following the e-books story for the past five years, it can be hard to define the heroes and villains of that plot.

The growing penetration of smartphones and prevalence of price-checking apps may cause you to wonder if it’s possible to compete with low-price e-tailers.

Last summer, our HDTV flashed a notice on its screen about a new firmware update.

I can’t remember when I last met anybody who was happy with their phone’s battery life.

The new Device, App and Content Working Group will serve as a forum for cross-collaboration, to foster new business opportunities for manufacturers, app developers and content companies.

If you’re not happy with your over-the-air TV reception, you’ve got company–but you also have options.

Are you ready for the SuperBowl?

My favorite part of my TV’s remote control is its “menu” button.

Seven top tech stories covering smartphones, tablets, apps, physical media, telecom consolidation, internet policy and privacy issues from 2011.