The stay-at-home dad: Noise-cancelling parenting

That’s it. I’m not listening to them anymore!

Cyber Monday transforms as shoppers are more connected

The Monday after Thanksgiving is still a time when millions of Americans pause to check out online deals and check off items from their gift list

New phone helps

There is a manufacturer that has developed some new technologies to help people with hearing aids hear better on the telephone. One is a cell phone solution and one is a cordless landline solution. Both work really well. My patients are very impressed. The only drawback is that they are only compatible with newer wireless hearing aids and only back-compatible a few years.

Cellphone cancer warning falls lightly on US ears

Consumers unlikely to change their mobile lifestyle

NEW YORK - News last week that an arm of the World Health Organization said cellphones might raise the risk of brain cancer has been greeted by Americans mostly with a shrug of the shoulder - one that's pinning a cellphone to the ear.

Male suspect at large after pharmacy robbery

Ask your audiologist: New android cell phone helps and some other developments

A few manufacturers have now developed hearing aids that are compatible with any Bluetooth phone regardless of the operating system or the brand. The technology has been available for iPhones for a while, but now the android users get to use it too.

Hour of Code, hackathon is Friday at Gizmo-CDA

The University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene is partnering with Gizmo-CDA and the Innovation Collective to get local children interested in learning about computer coding and technology.

Cultural event or shopper's dream?

Black Friday starts earlier

Remember when the Friday after Thanksgiving meant turkey sandwiches and spending an extra hour in the gym, trying to work off that second piece of pumpkin pie?

Friday frenzy

Shoppers shake off virus fears and head to store to start holiday season

Friday Frenzy

Pharmacy robbery reward offered

Man displayed gun, demanded OxyContin

COEUR d'ALENE - A cash reward as large as $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for robbing Medicine Man Pharmacy in Coeur d'Alene.

Pulling the plug

RadioShack files for bankruptcy protection, to sell stores

NEW YORK (AP) - Struggling electronics retailer RadioShack has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and says it will sell as many as 2,400 stores.

Need a new computer display?

Ask the Propellerheads

Dear PropellerHeads: I need a computer display for my conference room. I see some folks are using a big TV instead of a projector now. What should I do?

St. Vincent's island of misfit toys

Children's gift program hands out presents to 130 kiddos

A shocking secret: Your body is naturally electrified

The "body electric" is a wonder - unless man-made frequencies disrupt its many functions!

Can you hear me, HAL?

Ask The Propellerheads

At what cost?

Constantly changing online prices stump shoppers

NEW YORK - Online shopping has become as volatile as stock market trading. Wild, minute-by-minute price swings on everything from clothes to TVs have made it difficult for holiday shoppers to "buy low."

Smart TVs get just a little bit smarter

Gadget show continues in Vegas

More than just point-and-click

What shopping will look like in the future

What's a home stereo system?

Many 20-somethings are into the music of the '60s and '70s, but it's how they listen to this nostalgic noise that is different.

Ironman Village abuzz with activity on eve of race

COEUR d’ALENE — There’s no place like home.