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Why are Bluetooth headsets so lame?: In search of a hands-free phone headset that won't make people hate you.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.10.17
The new Roomba sucks. Really well: IRobot's newest vacuuming robot has improved cleaning power and better handling to get around your filthy home. But is the Roomba happy?; Farhad Manjoo 2007.09.05
Why Blockbuster is gaining on Netflix: The retail giant's online DVD service offers one great advantage over Netflix: Instant returns at the store. Trouble is, Netflix won't let you leave.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.08.29
How bots rigged D.C.'s "hot" reporter contest: Trying to find the hottest reporter in the nation's capital is like trying to elect a president in Ukraine. Don't expect fairness.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.08.22
How "Guitar Hero" saved guitar music: Contrary to some purists' claims, the popular video game is inspiring kids to rock out for real.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.08.15
Apple's fantastic new iMac: Steve Jobs unveils a snazzy new all-in-one computer, plus a redesigned suite of applications.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.08.07
Meet Zonbu, the amazing $99 green PC: This tiny machine is stylish, silent, cheap and innovative. If engineers work out the kinks, it could be revolutionary.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.08.02
Google and eBay fight the phone companies: Internet companies are lobbying the FCC to open up wireless networks to new applications and devices. If they win, we could all have cheaper, better, more wonderful cellphones.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.07.25
Freeing the iPhone the legal way: Lawmakers and consumer advocates push for rules to block wireless firms from locking gadgets and charging high cancellation fees.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.07.18
Meet the iPhone hackers: The coding geniuses who are taking apart Apple's hot device say they're within a few days of making it work with cell networks beyond AT&T.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.07.11
Why the iPhone matters: Everything you've always wanted to know about Apple's new phone, and why it could change your life even if you don't buy one.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.06.27
The anti-iPhone: The Jitterbug takes calls and makes calls, and that's it. Now that's thinking different.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.06.20
Why a five-star restaurant serves one-star food: A host of new Web sites promise to make online reviews of products and places more reliable.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.06.13
TV on the computer: I would love to ditch cable TV. So I tuned in to Apple TV and Joost, the hottest digital alternatives.; Farhad Manjoo 2007.06.06