Articles by Kris Holt

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that makes a list of the latest gadget announcements and checks it twice to find those that deserve coal In our stocking this week are a smartphone with an extremely long-lasting battery, a drone that can follow around suspicious people, and a dedicated activity tracker for skiers....

Welcome, dear friends, to another edition of Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that plunges into the muddy waters of the latest gadget announcements in the hopes of plucking a pearl or two In our pool of enlightenment this week are the first official Apple iPhone battery case, a palm-sized 360-degree camera, and possibly the safest drone aro...

Welcome, one and all, to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that probes the latest gadget announcements through the lens of slightly too much eggnog. Yes, even this early in December ...

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that mines the week's gadget announcements for the more intriguing nuggets while wondering just how to survive the Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping orgy with financial solvency ...

Hello, and welcome to a fresh-out-the-oven edition of Gadget Dreams and Nightmares. the column that determines whether the latest gadget announcements are ready to serve or have to bake a little longer. Cooling on the window this week are an official Apple Watch dock, a mesh router system, a virtual reality smartphone case, and a wristband that ca...

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that somehow stopped reading Internet rumors about the new Star Wars movie long enough to pore over the latest gadget announcements In our rebel base this week are moldable earbuds, a robot dog, a permanent USB security lock, and a battery to turn a regular smoke alarm into a smart one....

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that ventures forth into the land of new gadget announcements to seek out the best and brightest gizmos ...

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that looks at the best, brightest and tiredest of the week's gadget announcements while, for this edition at least, taking things a little easy in California's wine country. ...

Welcome to another edition of Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that files dispatches from the road on the week's best, brightest and most compelling gadget announcements On the highway this week are a smartphone alarm clock dock, a new form of personal computer, and an adjustable tablet stand.

Welcome, one and all, to another edition of Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that somehow musters the energy to scour the latest in gadget announcements for those that deserve our praise or scorn, while still full of turkey from this week's Canadian Thanksgiving In our post-poultry bliss, we look at a smartphone with a focus on encryption, ...

Welcome, dear readers, to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that's always on the lookout for the most compelling new gadget announcements, pumpkin spice latte in hand ...

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that gladly steps far away from presidential debates to voice partisan opinions on the latest gadget announcements On the rostrum this week is a slew of new Google devices: a refreshed Chromecast; another Chromecast for audio; and the company's first completely in-house-created tablet. We also tak...

Welcome, friends, to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that wraps up its belongings in a burlap sack and trots along the path to the latest and greatest in gadget announcements, ...

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that gazes wistfully across the landscape at a sea of changing leaves and wonders what new gadgets the fall will bring In our deciduous forest this week are an updated Fire TV, a low-end Amazon Fire tablet, a case that adds touch functions to the rear of iPhones and iPads, and an underwater drone....

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that thinks any tech company not named "Apple" announcing a product this week should readjust its marketing strategy immediately In our app store this week are the new iPhone, Apple TV and iPad -- and just for kicks, a portable arcade console....

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that sifts through the latest gadget announcement for nuggets of gold In our precious metal collection this week are an adapter that converts a run-of-the-mill bicycle into a smart bike, a new spin on the singular credit card, a TV remote-speaker combo, and a roll-up keyboard....

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that searches for the gadget announcements that'll put a spring in our step while attempting to steer clear of those that'll make us drag our heels On the trail this week are a fitness tracker for swimmers, clever goggles to keep you on track, a Bluetooth stick for cocktails, and a ring that track...

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that relaxes in a cabin in the woods of the latest gadget announcements, with a roaring fire to keep the terrible ones at bay and a s'more ready for the finest new gizmos In our bug trap this week are a smart ring for notifications from your loved one, a breathalyzing bike lock, a payment device t...

Welcome to Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that dares to venture forth through the desert of the latest gadget announcements to find the oases of impressive ones ...

Bonjour and bienvenue to another edition of Gadget Dreams and Nightmares, the column that searches for the best of the week's gadget announcements while most certainly not skipping out on language classes On our la carte menu this week are a smartwatch for the blind, a virtual reality camera, a button to cancel distractions on your computer, and a...