These giant LED offerings from Sony Samsung, Sharp all share one characteristic in common – a lightning-fast 240Hz refresh rate that delivers incredible clarity, especially while watching action-packed playoff games in Full HD 1080p.

I had the opportunity to get to know the new Kobo Aura HD eReader and really spend some time getting a good feel for the device. When it was first announced it certainly looked like a premium level eReader device but now I can confidently say that it’s certainly the nicest E-ink device I’ve ever used.

As summer draws nearer, we find ourselves spending more and more time in new areas of the home and workplace – spaces we only use in warmer weather, for hobbies or chores or just plain relaxing.  Here are three lightweight and compact HDTVs from Insignia, Toshiba, and Samsung that can deliver quality playback at an ultra-affordable price – making them a smart addition for those smaller rooms which require a size-efficient media solution.

This year's Google I/O developer conference  held in San Francisco, didn't yield any new hardware or even a preview of the next  version of the Android OS. Google did focus on its key software features as well as an entirely new cross-platform Hangouts communications app.