By Andrew Eisner

1. Don't drive (at least a real car)
The best way to save gas is to not use your car. For the price of a couple of tanks of gas you could buy one of the latest high definition super-realistic driving simulation games. For a few tanks more you could buy a PlayStation 3 and for what you’d pay for a trip to Disneyworld you could buy a new HDTV set and feel like you're driving a real car in the safety and comfort of your home. Some of the newer games running on game consoles like the PlayStation 3 are starting to offer Full HD or 1080P resolution. That’s more resolution than the 720P or 1080i you get over the air or cable.  read more »

If you love your mother-in-law and have never wanted to play a little joke on her then maybe this gift guide isn’t for you. On the other hand, if there has been no love lost in your relationship and you want to “appreciate” your mother-in-law on Mother’s Day, here are a few ideas to satisfy that dark side and have a little fun in the process.  read more »

It was opening day at CTIA today and no one was fooling around. I have to say this show is a lot easier to deal with than CES; much more manageable and less crowded. You could actually get a chance to check out the products at the booths and lunch in the press room didn't vanish at 11:45.

Speaking of the press room I ran into a Becky Waring, an old colleague who has a degree from MIT and has been writing a lot recently for PC World. She just finished a roundup of new wireless routers due to be published soon. One thing she told me that I wasn't aware of is how WiFi networks ca  read more »

Retrevo is at the CTIA show in Las Vegas this week. CTIA is the big cell phone conference. Showstoppers is an event held at all the most popular tech conventions that brings the press and vendors together in a comfortable setting. The draw for journalists is easy access to the right people from companies with cool products. The attraction for companies is access to fish or rather journalist in a barrel. The fact that they always have great food helps lure in hungry journalists looking for a free meal. It's always a great place to see cool new stuff and meet interesting people.  read more »

This year money is going to be tight for many consumers and you may not be able to afford to buy Mom that new sports car she’s had her eye on. Fear not, Retrevo has some great recommendations for gadget gifts that your Mom will love and will leave you with enough money left over to fill up the gas tank.  read more »

Moms love gadgets just like everyone else. They’re fun to own and can make your Mom's life easier. We know money is going to be tight this year but just in case you can afford more than the $50 for gifts we suggested in the other Mothers Day gift guide, here are some picks for Mother’s Day gadget gifts that cost around $100.  read more »

Either she’ll hate them or she’ll make your life a tech support nightmare but here are some products you might want to avoid this Mother’s Day.  read more »

Best Gadgets To Take On Spring Break

By Andrew Eisner

As the Beatles said “…it’s been a long cold lonely winter..,” but now here comes the sun and off you go. Whether you're taking the kids to Disneyland or taking a break from college to go to Florida you’ll probably end up taking along a suitcase full of gadgets.

To help you find the best gadgets to use on your break, Retrevo analyzes reviews and ratings for thousands of consumer electronics products like GPS , Laptops, Camcorders, Digital Cameras from manufacturers like Garmin, Toshiba, Sony, and Canon. Here are some recommendations to make your adventures more fun and memorable.  read more »

It’s Time Again For Another Time Change  read more »

Last year (2007) was the first time in 20 years that new days were established for changing to Daylight Saving Time. Chances are you survived last year’s change to Daylight Saving Time on March 11th and then back to Standard Time in November. The problem is unless your device was upgraded to use the new dates your clocks will not change automatically on the right day this year, the second Sunday in March (March 9, 2008) and your clocks may then mistakenly try and adjust the clock on the old date which was the first Sunday in April (April 6, 2008).

By Andrew Eisner

Retrevo recommends the best gadgets gifts for Valentine's Day including GPS, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, and more.

This year, why not say “I love you,” with something that lasts longer than a dozen roses? The right gadget can score points with your favorite sweetheart and be the one Valentine’s Day gift that keeps on giving.  read more »