•  Lifestyle & Trends - Technology

Why knowing the weather forecast can save you cash

Technology continues to hold a significant place in Americans' hearts and wallets. The Consumer Electronics Association recently reported that it expected consumer spending on personal electronics to increase slightly over last year. With less money to spend, consumers are looking at technology innovation that will not only offer them personal enjoyment but also help them save money at home.

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Hot HDTV trends for 2010

As we enter the second decade of the millennium, screen technology, Internet connectivity and 3D capability are transforming the experience of watching television, experts say.

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Tips for choosing the right aid for your hearing loss

More than 31 million Americans of all ages live with some level of hearing loss, according to the Better Hearing Institute. Our increasingly noisy society has, unfortunately, ensured hearing problems are no longer an exclusive affliction of age; while people 55 to 64 make up the largest group with hearing loss, the second largest segment are people who are just 45 to 54, a time when many of us are in our prime financially, socially and professionally.

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Cold weather care for your car

Baby, it may be cold outside, but inside your car's engine it's hot as blazes. Even when temperatures dip, your vehicle's coolant system works hard to keep the engine cool and running smoothly. It's important to take care of your cooling system, whatever the weather.

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It's never too late for a great smile: Teeth straightening tips for you and your child

About 4.5 million Americans wear braces or other dental appliances to straighten their teeth, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Many more - an estimated 50 to 75 percent of the population - have some form of malocclusion or misaligned teeth and could benefit from orthodontic treatment.

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Taking headaches out of travel for frequent fliers

A job that requires a lot of travel might initially sound glamorous and jet-setting, but any business traveler who has logged countless miles will tell you differently. Because travel for work is a necessity, many new innovations are designed to ease the discomforts of it and mitigate the inconveniences it presents. Here are a few ideas to make things easier for business travelers and frequent fliers.

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Degrees that will make you indispensable in the workplace

From digitizing and analyzing America's health records to developing the next big video game or hardware program, careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields continue to gain prominence in the work force. As employment opportunities within these new and emerging industries continue to expand, educational institutions are taking a look at refining curriculums to provide career-focused higher education, and better prepare students for careers in specific fields.

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The kitchen of the future at your fingertips

We turn to technology to make many aspects of our lives easier - from traveling with a GPS to staying connected with loved ones via social networking Web sites. It's no surprise, then, that our kitchens, the most-used room in the home, are becoming increasingly high tech.

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Banking on the go puts you in control of your money

Ever wish you could get more done in a day? Now it's possible - and easy - to pay bills, transfer money, check balances in your bank accounts, even send money to a strapped family member, all with the device most people never leave home without: the mobile phone.

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Simple tips to protect and organize your precious data

The old joke goes "death and taxes are the only things you can count on 100 percent." Add a new item to that list - disk and tape drive failure. The good news is there are ways to organize and protect data.

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