On this day in 1921, mechanic Charles Strite won a patent for the first practical pop-up toaster. Tired of the company cafeteria serving him burned toast, he wanted toast that didn't depend on human ...

I have to admit, the Revolution R180 is an eye-catching toaster. It's also expensive at $300. In true CNET fashion, I sacrificed my ever-recurring oath to start a diet tomorrow and toasted bread, ...

The Consumer Electronics Show (now dubbed CES) has always been an event where companies large and small debut new products and demonstrate cutting-edge R&D. At its best, the show serves as a ...