Samsung desperately needs to move on from the year of exploding phones and washing machines. One way they plan to do it is with better TV's. Since Samsung sells just over 46% of the televisions in the US, what they decide to build matters. New for 2017 are QLED tv's with Quantum Dot technology that offers 4k and HDR, which gives you better colors and viewing angles. 

Faraday Future has a working vehicle that is pretty, fast and goes longer than a Tesla, the only problem is that they may never make any more.

LG has long sold neck buds that have a horseshoe type collar with earbuds that reach up to each ear. Now they are doing away with the earbuds and just selling the horseshoe... and I like it.

Apple and Nokia are at it again, with dueling law suits in 11 countries. Nokia alleges that Apple is using their patents without payment, and Apple says the settlement from 2011 covers everything, and that Nokia is trying to get paid like a patent troll for inventions that Apple owns. 

The Amazon Echo has been a huge hit for the company, and is sold out. Ship dates are targeting December 27 as of this post (Dec. 20, 2016) But if you really want one, there are a few to be found.

Nintendo has launched its first game on non Nintendo hardware. Super Mario Run was released on IOS on December 15th, and while providing some much appreciated fun to the hand held gaming world, the sales of the $10 app have been less than stellar, and Nintendo has seen a 15% drop in its stock value since the launch.

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Microsoft says that people are disappointed with the new Apple Pro computers and that they are buying Surface products instead. But, do we really know if either product is selling well?

Both Quesinart and yankee Candle have recalled products for cutting people. If you have the products, take them back or contact the manufacturer.

Apple announced wireless ear bud headphones in late October, and have delayed shipping several times. Once they do ship, they will offer some functionality that other ear buds can't match.