Thinking of buying a tablet? Read this first.

If you're in the market for a tablet, our buying guide will set you on the right path.

The 7 best storage devices for you

There are three main types of consumer-grade computer storage: internal, external, and network attached. These are the best of all.
$149 Hisense Sero 7 Pro is a respectable tablet

The Hisense Sero 7 Pro has a fast quad-core processor and a respectable touch screen, but it still can't top the Nexus 7.
The most 'BMW' car of them all

Also on this week's On Cars: hybrid systems explained, along with the Top 5 cheap ones.
True power in a slim design

Ditching gimmicks and delivering on function, Razer's 14-inch gaming laptop marries power and good battery life into an excellent PC.
Lenovo's 'flip and rip' laptop/tablet hybrid

The Lenovo ThinkPad Helix's flipping and ripping system is the best detachable-screen hybrid hinge we've seen.
Can the Ouya challenge the gaming giants?

Despite its low price and free-to-try system, the $99 Ouya console fails to reach its potential as a compelling alternative platform.
The long-awaited Canon EOS 70D is here

The replacement for the veteran 60D delivers a host of updates, including new autofocus technology.
Don't buy a new PC or Mac before you read this

Is the laptop, desktop, or tablet you plan to buy stuck with a last-gen CPU? That may be a reason to wait. Here's how to tell.
Mac OS X Mavericks is faster, prettier, easier

It's not a complete reboot, but Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks offers improvements. Check out our hands-on.

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The Norwegian browser maker completes the first step of its transition to the browser engine used by Google's Chrome.

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DeckoFab on Etsy makes some pretty fabulous "Star Wars" wedges along with a variety of other geeky pumps.
App marries Google Glass to Tesla News Joan E. Solsman 27 minutes ago

Developer who once used a Google product to fight a speeding ticket inserts Google into the electric automaker's Model S car.
Quickly fix Dropbox permissions errors in OS X How-to Topher Kessler 34 minutes ago

Dropbox includes a feature that should fix most permissions-related problems experienced with the cloud storage service.

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The 14-inch Razer Blade is a more conservative laptop than the previous model, but it packs a great combination of performance and battery life.
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Measuring-cup scale tells a different story with stainless steel News Brian Krepshaw 40 minutes ago

The Kalorik EKS 39724 Measuring Cup opens up a new chapter for a common kitchen gadget. The device measures weight and volume for several common ingredients.
RadioShack tries out new concept store News Andrew Nusca 55 minutes ago

It ain't easy being an electronics retailer in the 21st century. RadioShack thinks it has a solution for survival.
New album from ex-Groupon CEO fails to crack iTunes Top 100 News Chris Matyszczyk 1 hour ago

Andrew Mason's "Hardly Workin" is an opus of limited musical scope, but it's the lyrics, melding Tom Peters and Bob Dylan, that will surely inspire. Perhaps, though, it's an acquired taste.
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The first disc gamers will put into the console will require 8GB of free space to install on the console.