Tips to Make Any TV Better to Watch the Super Bowl
Getting ready for the BIG GAME? Whether you bought a brand-new big-screen TV or you’re trying to make the most of the one you’ve got, Consumer Reports says there are three features you should turn off for better picture quality!…
34th Anniversary of Challenger Space Shuttle tragedy
Today is the 34th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger explosion.
Streaming TV Breakdown
Streaming video services like Netflix and Hulu are all the rage these days, especially for cord cutters. Many people who still subscribe to cable also pay for at least one streaming service. But how do you know which ones provide…
Relief from Hidden Cable TV Fees
Look closely at your cable bill-- you might be surprised to find fees you never heard of, driving up the cost: Broadcast TV fee, regional sports fee, set-top box or rental fees, and many more. Add it all up and…
UPDATE: 911 service now working in Winona County
911 calls are not working in Winona County.
Co-creator defends suspected UAE spying app called ToTok
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — If the popular ToTok video and voice calling app is a spying tool of the United Arab Emirates, that’s news to its co-creator.
Best Instant Cameras
Many of us are used to taking all of our pictures with a smartphone these days. But remember those old Polaroid cameras? The ones that spit the photo right out? Well, they’re back. And Consumer Reports has checked out some…
Great Gadget Gifts
If your list is long but you're short on ideas, Consumer Reports offers some great options for the gadget gurus in your life.
CR Gift Guide: Smart Home for the Holidays
The holiday shopping season is upon us. And if you're looking for some ideas-- Consumer Reports has some terrific tech gifts to check out.
Is My Phone Listening to Me?
Sometimes it can be a little creepy, like someone or something is listening to your private conversations, or monitoring every keystroke.
Wisconsin tribe joins groups opposed to gas plant proposed by Dairyland Power and partner
An American Indian tribe in northern Wisconsin has joined environmental groups urging state regulators to reject plans to build a $700 million natural gas-fired power plant in Superior.
Threat of mass shootings give rise to AI-powered cameras
Paul Hildreth peered at a display of dozens of images from security cameras surveying his Atlanta school district and settled on one showing a woman in a bright yellow shirt walking a hallway.
Western Technical College to offer three new programs for automation, animal science and robotics
Western Technical College will offer three new programs during the fall semester. The programs include Automation Systems Technology, Animal Science Technician, and Robotic Welding and Fabrication Specialist.
British cyber expert to be sentenced for creating malware
A British cybersecurity expert credited with stopping a worldwide computer virus in 2017 is about to learn his sentence for creating malware designed to steal banking information.
North Dakota agency gets waiver to fly drones over people
The North Dakota Department of Transportation last month became the first state government agency granted a waiver to fly drones over people, a distinction officials say isn't that unusual except that it extends for four years.
Wisconsin Assembly passes electric scooter regulations
The state Assembly has signed off on a bill to regulate electric scooters on roads and sidewalks.
