8M cell phones will be lost in '07 -- how to back yours up
Backing up your smart phone's data can save you a lot of grief if it's lost or stolen. Methods range from linking to a PC via USB cables and client software to employing an enterprise-level device-management suite, but they can all help you avoid becoming the next Paris Hilton.

Telepresence: Finally, videoconferencing that works
It's still not cheap, but telepresence technology takes videoconferencing a giant step forward. And did we mention that it's really cool?

Next: An MP3 washing machine?
Lamont Wood reports on a patent application for a music-playing laundry appliance -- which could go right next to your high-def refrigerator.

Opinion: Are Chinese gadgets deadly, too?
A rash of tainted food and toxic toys from China raise questions about the safety of cell phones.

Review: Planon's Universal Mobile Charger is a tiny powerhouse
At only 4 ounces, this lithium-ion unit packs a big punch for recharging cell phones, PDAs and cameras -- but not laptops.

How to use 802.11n bridging for the fastest wireless speeds and best range
Before the new class of "prosumer" routers emerged, you could have slow routers that supported bridging or fast routers with limited range that didn't support bridging. Now you can have it all.

Review: Canon PowerShot TX1
If you're already comfortable using a camcorder, the tiny TX1 could be a good choice for taking still photos and short video clips, but the small size leaves you with a small LCD and comes at a high price.

Shopping for a big-screen TV? Think LCD
LCD TVs are getting better and may supplant plasma technology in the consumer market, says Dan Tynan. And then there's OLED.

TechGear: All conventional wisdom about gaming is wrong
Mike Elgan says the new world of gaming is here, dominated by adults (most likely female) in search of easy, fun, casual games, not first-person shooters or massively complex behemoths.

Mobile robots aren't science fiction anymore
In the past couple of years, robots have started to move around and work independently. Just don't expect them to look, walk and talk like C3PO in the Star Wars movies -- rolling and beeping like R2D2 is more like it.