Author Archives: Stewart Wolpin

About Stewart Wolpin

I have been writing about consumer electronics for four decades, including news, reviews, analysis and history for a wide variety of consumer, niche and trade outlets. For the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), I annually update the industry's history and write the official biographies of the CTA Hall of Fame inductees. Aside from writing about consumer technology for a variety of consumer, tech and trade publications, I write a blog and do market research for Digital Technology Consulting. In the non-tech world, I have written "Bums No More: The Championship Season of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers" and "The Rules of Neighborhood Poker According to Hoyle." Check out my work at www.stewartwolpin.com.

My CES 2020 Coverage

Posted on 10 January 2020 by Stewart Wolpin

As I have for the last 35 years or so, I helped cover the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for the official CES Show Daily, published by TWICE. Here is a sampling some of my pre-show and on-the-spot reporting. FCC Chair … Continue reading →

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Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2020 Awards

Posted on 9 January 2020 by Stewart Wolpin

I contributed to Techlicious’ top CES 2020 top products roundup. You can read the entire roundup of products here.

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Telehealth Apps Make Dental Care More Affordable and Convenient

Posted on 18 December 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

What do many people fear more than a dentist? A dentist’s bill. That’s particularly true for many older Americans. According to a National Health Interview Survey, in 2017 less than a third of adults 65 and older had dental insurance. … Continue reading →

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11 Steps To Easily Set Up Your New iPhone

Posted on 17 December 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

If you have bought a new iPhone, follow these steps for the best way get it up and running quickly and smoothly. And then, take time to tweak some of the iOS settings for a more enjoyable iOS 13 experience. Read the … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned From Wearing a Fitness Tracker

Posted on 3 December 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

I write the review of the Oura fitness ring at the top of this AARP fitness tracker roundup, which you can read here.

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‘The Current War’ Helps CTA Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Hall of Fame

Posted on 26 November 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

Perhaps the most consequential period in technology history, the first format war that determined how the world would be powered, is lovingly portrayed in the new film, The Current War. The film depicts the business, technological and personality battles that … Continue reading →

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Home Virtual Reality’s Problem: It’s the Headset, Stupid

Posted on 13 November 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

A few weeks ago, I piloted an F18 Hornet fighter jet off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. John C. Stennis. I gently cruised above the coast of the Dubai, dipping down as low as 5,000 feet to … Continue reading →

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Best True Wireless Earbuds for Everyone on Your Gift List

Posted on 12 November 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

Now that Apple and it’s AirPods have not only proved the true wireless earbud concept but have made them really cool, everyone wants a pair. True wireless earbuds or wireless headphones are among the top wished-for gifts this year, according … Continue reading →

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How You’re Treated When You Shop Online Depends on Your Secret Score

Posted on 9 November 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

Are you paranoid, frustrated, angry, or scared about how much “the net” knows about you and your online activities? Those fears may be justified. It seems there is a “deep state” cluster of companies you’ve likely never heard of that … Continue reading →

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The North Face’s High-Tech FutureLight Fabric Set to Revolutionize Outwear

Posted on 26 October 2019 by Stewart Wolpin

Clothing isn’t normally considered high-tech, but The North Face applied advanced technologies to create and weave a new type of fabric that is set to change the way we exercise outside. Called FutureLight, this revolutionary fabric does the seemingly impossible … Continue reading →

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