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Gadget guide: Which electronics are 'in season' and which to avoid

Thinking about some major gadget purchases this summer? It may be the right time to pick up a new TV. An iPhone? It's probably best to wait a bit.
4K TV: Theater quality in your living room

4K could be the next big leap for TVs. But do we really need a "higher definition" picture?
CES: Why car gadgets are making inroads at Las Vegas electronics show

At CES, six of the top 10 automakers are promoting their technological gadgetry, an increasingly important factor in car sales. The Las Vegas electronics show is coinciding with the Detroit Auto Show.
Tablet computers passe? Here come ultrabooks.

Tablet computers were ubiquitous at CES 2011, thanks to iPad. Ultrabooks will be featured at CES 2012, thanks to MacBook Air. But 100 tablet computers are expected to debut.
Horizons
Could an Apple TV be the next big iProduct?

An Apple TV was very much on the mind of Steve Jobs, according to a new biography.
The New Economy
Democrats adopt technology sooner, study finds

A new survey from the Consumer Electronics Association finds that members of both parties buy shiny new electronic gadgets, but Democrats tend to buy them sooner.
Fix the economy? There's a mobile app for that.

Mobile apps could boost the economy just as previous high-tech breakthroughs have.
Can Apple's iPad spur economic recovery?

Sales of Apple's iPad are strong. If they skyrocket, they may herald a faster-than-expected recovery.
Should you get an extended warranty on gadgets?

Extended warranty coverage is good only sometimes.
Bright Green
E-waste recycling – are solutions near?

Electronic waste is the fastest-growing part of the municipal waste stream, but e-waste recycling lags. Various solutions have been proposed.
Horizons
Chinese government shows no sign of backing down on spyware program
3D looms into movie universe

Success off 'Monsters vs. Aliens' confirms digital 3-D's draw, and studios are leaping at the opportunity.
The New Economy
Auto show blues? Consumer electronics offer ray of hope.
Tourism rises globally, but not to U.S.

With a weak dollar, America is a great buy for foreigners, yet visits are falling.