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Articles From Michael Simpson
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020 32:30 AM ET
Globe Electric makes smart home setup simple with its app- and voice-controllable products
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019 34:32 PM ET
Anker says these are the world's first earphones to utilize the "Astria Coaxial Acoustic Architecture", which should mean something to aficionados of audio.
Friday Dec 6, 2019 18:46 AM ET
Designed to plug into a USB-C port, this accessory adds two USB 3.0 ports, slots for SD and microSD cards, a 4K HDMI output, an Ethernet port and Power Delivery over its own USB-C plug-in.
Thursday Nov 21, 2019 55:00 PM ET
A smart bulb worth looking for in upcoming sales if you're switched on to the idea of remote-controlled lighting in your home
Monday Sep 9, 2019 15:00 AM ET
This clever little gadget from Anker Innovations plugs into a vehicle’s 12V cigarette lighter socket and doubles as a dual USB adapter.
Thursday Dec 15, 2016 30:00 AM ET
Star Trek's 50th birthday celebration has produced some welcome new discs. We recommend four fascinating stocking fillers.
Friday Dec 9, 2016 40:00 AM ET
Courtesy of Activision, we are offering one reader the chance to get a 3D-printed toy made of a Skylanders character they have designed.
Tuesday Oct 25, 2016 10:00 AM ET
Star Trek isn't the only classic sci-fi series that CBS is acknowledging this year.
Monday Oct 3, 2016 50:00 AM ET
Captain America: Civil War isn't any less enjoyable on 2D Blu-ray but no 3D movie collectors should pass up this release.
Thursday Sep 22, 2016 05:00 AM ET
This massive 30-disc set contains the Original Series movies, the Original Series itself and the Animated Series, which is presented in HD for the first time.
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016 00:00 AM ET
Spare but stylish in appearance, the Stilo has no bells and whistles in its packaging or its performance.
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016 10:00 AM ET
Bruce Campbell is back in the demon-killing role that has defined him for almost four decades.
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016 55:00 AM ET
This season has a recurring role for John Noble as Holmes' father and his sparkling scenes with Jonny Lee Miller are among the highlights.
Monday Jun 27, 2016 25:00 AM ET
The impressive video quality and comprehensive set of special features make this release a worthy tribute to most Trekkers' favorite Trek film.
Thursday Jun 9, 2016 05:00 AM ET
The new set will include the Director's Cut of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and the Animated Series remastered in HD for the first time.
Thursday Jun 2, 2016 15:00 AM ET
You don't need to default to LEGO's Star Wars, Marvel Superheroes or Angry Birds Movie sets to find something that will appeal to brick builders across a wide range of ages.
Wednesday May 25, 2016 30:00 PM ET
With Storage Made Easy it's a snap to manage multiple cloud storage providers in one place.
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Tuesday Apr 5, 2016 05:00 AM ET
Humans deserves credit for keeping the implications of artificial intelligence grounded but adds nothing new to the discussion.
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Monday Apr 4, 2016 30:00 AM ET
Marvel Battlegrounds is a brawler that pits superheroes against each other face-to-face, echoing events in the upcoming movie Captain America: Civil War.
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Thursday Mar 31, 2016 50:00 AM ET
HBO Home Entertainment has gone above and beyond with its Game of Thrones releases so far and the season five set easily meets that standard.
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Monday Mar 7, 2016 55:00 AM ET
Eggcited Thrillipede and Spring Ahead Dive Bomber variants are now available along with a Land Race Pack featuring Double Dare Trigger Happy.
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Monday Mar 7, 2016 25:00 AM ET
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Baloo the Bear and Ant Man are among the new additions.
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Thursday Mar 3, 2016 45:00 AM ET
According to a press release, the ride will deliver a 'powerful storyline' and 'stunning 3D experience'.
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Thursday Mar 3, 2016 40:00 AM ET
Special Skylanders SuperChargers toys released to promote Autism Speaks.
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Saturday Jan 23, 2016 30:00 PM ET
Disney Infinity's interpretation of the latest Star Wars chapter lives up to its source.
Friday Jan 22, 2016 50:00 AM ET
The end of the world is a laughing matter.
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Thursday Jan 21, 2016 10:00 AM ET
This hit summer 2015 series is fun but don't expect a lesson in biology.
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Sunday Dec 27, 2015 20:00 PM ET
This year's seasonal special, Missile-Tow Dive-Clops, will be a must-have for any Skylanders toy collector.
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Wednesday Dec 23, 2015 10:00 AM ET
It's been a good year for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS titles and amiibo toys.
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Tuesday Dec 22, 2015 05:00 PM ET
This flyable Styrofoam model of the iconic ship stands out among the many Star Wars-branded toys.
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Friday Dec 18, 2015 55:00 AM ET
Bring family-friendly Star Wars action to your console with Disney's much-improved toys-to-life game
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Thursday Dec 3, 2015 20:00 AM ET
About as close as most of us will get to rocking out on stage.
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Tuesday Nov 17, 2015 30:00 AM ET
UK fans of Sleepy Hollow will get to see the Bones crossover this Thursday on Universal Channel.
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Monday Nov 16, 2015 05:00 AM ET
Low resolution graphics and constant danger makes this world-building game more edgy than Minecraft.
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Monday Nov 9, 2015 30:00 AM ET
Guaranteed compatibility makes this drive is an impressive option for avid gamers who want to add tons of storage space to a Wii U.
Friday Nov 6, 2015 20:00 AM ET
Nintendo's lovable little dinosaur makes a welcome return in this heartwarming yarn.
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Wednesday Nov 4, 2015 35:00 PM ET
Update adds new toy sets and the ability to 'borrow' Wave 1 characters.
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Monday Nov 2, 2015 05:00 PM ET
Packaging for HBO's top show gets a classy metallic makeover in time for the holidays.
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Tuesday Oct 27, 2015 20:00 AM ET
A good start that provides something to build on.
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Monday Oct 26, 2015 25:00 AM ET
Add AirPlay and Chromecast streaming to Windows 10 with this versatile program.
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Friday Oct 23, 2015 15:00 AM ET
Easily run Windows, Linux and Chrome OS apps on a Mac.
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Thursday Oct 22, 2015 10:00 AM ET
The fifth game in Activision's toys-to-life series keeps the franchise on track.
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Tuesday Oct 13, 2015 20:00 PM ET
Beneath the surface, Best Buy's budget tablet is unusually versatile.
Monday Oct 12, 2015 55:00 AM ET
The game will be released on all major platforms in January 2016.
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Saturday Sep 26, 2015 30:00 PM ET
Splatoon feels like the kind of game that the Wii U console was designed for.
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Friday Sep 18, 2015 20:00 AM ET
LEGO Dimensions will be released on September 27 for the Xbox One and the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 systems, and Nintendo's Wii U.
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Friday Sep 18, 2015 50:00 AM ET
'Episode 1: The Order of the Stone' will be the first of five episodes in this season of Minecraft: Story Mode.
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Monday Sep 14, 2015 10:00 AM ET
K'NEX building sets come in various themed series for a range of age groups and most have an educational component.
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Monday Sep 14, 2015 00:00 AM ET
Activision has partnered with British racing driver Max Chilton to promote the new game at the Indy Lights Championship season finale.
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Tuesday Aug 25, 2015 30:00 AM ET
Upcoming releases for the Wii U include Super Mario Maker, Disney Infinity 3.0, Skylanders SuperChargers and LEGO Dimensions.
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