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Amazon Tap Wireless Speaker Gets Hands-Free Access to Alexa
A new software update turns Amazon's wireless Tap speaker into a hands-free smart home device.

FTC Tells Breathometer to Refund Customers Who Bought Breathalyzer
FTC has shot down Breathometer's claims of accurately measuring blood-alcohol levels. Now, its makers have settled the charges.

Your Android Phone's Pattern Lock Is Easy to Guess
New software can analyze video of you unlocking your phone — without a view of your screen — and guess your pattern lock within 5 tries.

Check Real Estate Listings by Taking a Photo
Finding a real estate listing for a home is now as easy as snapping a picture of the "For Sale" sign.

Nintendo Switch Lets You Play at Home or on the Go
Offering motion control and mobile gaming in one package, the Switch is like no video game console we've seen before.

Watch Out for Thieves Posing as Legit Amazon Sellers
Amazon customers have been targeted by a new and persistent phishing scam. Learn how to avoid becoming a victim.

Finding Your Keys, Wallet & Purse Has Never Been Easier
Now it’s easier than ever to find your keys, remote or purse with TrackR’s suite of tracking devices.

Home-Cooked Meals Made Easier Any Day of the Week
Whirlpool makes it easier to have a home-cooked meal any day of the week.

Deco Routers Deliver Speedy Internet to the Whole Home
The latest Whole Home system from TP-Link uses Wi-Fi mesh and Powerline to rid you of sluggish internet connections.

Alexa-Powered Speaker Headlines Lenovo's Smart Home Lineup
Lenovo's new smart home tech is practical and budget-friendly alternative to the Amazon Echo.

Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2017 Awards
Our editors pick their favorite consumer tech products from the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show.

You Can Control LG's Smart InstaView Refrigerator with Alexa
LG's new smart fridge lets you track your food and family from your refrigerator door, order groceries and more.

Cobra Drive HD Wireless Back Up Cam Lets You See What's Behind Your Car
Can't see what's behind while backing up the car? You could hit something or someone. The Cobra Drive HD Wireless Back Up Cam removes this blind spot.

Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed Auto Adjusts for a More Restful Sleep
Does your bed help you sleep restfully and soundly at night? The Sleep Number 360 smart bed could help.

Go All Wireless with LG's Tone Free Bluetooth Headset
LG's Tone Free truly wireless earbuds come with a handy neckband for storage and charging.

New LG OLED TVs the Thinnest TVs Ever
Measuring as thin as 2.57mm, LG's new W-Series OLED TVs mount flush to the wall for a window-like look and feel.

Samsung's New QLED TVs Make Wall Mounting Easy
With invisible cables and a flush-to-the-wall mount, these TVs look more like a picture frame.

Ring Floodlight Cam Lets You See Who's Prowling Your Property
You're not home. Intruders arrive. But the Ring Floodlight Cam has eyes to let you see who's there.

Samsung Smart Washer and Dryer Cleans Two Loads at Once
The Samsung FlexWash + FlexDry washer and dryer duo will make laundry day fly by.

TVs with Amazon Fire TV and Alexa Built-In Are on the Way
Soon you'll be able to access Alexa and all your favorite streaming services without the hassle of an extra box.

Lego Boost Teaches Coding, Brings Legos to Life
The latest from Lego lets kids build just about anything and then teach it to move and play.

9 Resolutions to Protect Your Privacy in 2017
Start the year with these best practices for combating identity theft and protecting your data, privacy and life online.

Amazon's Digital Day Sale Offers TV, Movies and More
If you're looking forward to filling up your new tablet or phone with content, this sale is for you.

Cuisinart Recalls 8 Million Food processor Blades
Before you start your holiday cooking, make sure your food processor isn't affected.

One Billion Yahoo Accounts Hacked: Should You Panic?
Yahoo announces 1 billion accounts were hacked, compromising users' encrypted passwords, birth dates and other personal data. Here's what you should do now.

YouTube's Top 10 Videos of 2016
The top videos of the year will make you laugh, cry and maybe even learn something.

FBI Can Now Search Almost Any Computer
Rule 41 gives the U.S. government power to remotely access computers that use VPNs or have been hijacked by malware.

Malware Compromises More Than 1 Million Android Devices
In the largest breach of Google accounts ever, Gooligan malware gains access to all of your data, including Gmail and Google Docs. Find out if you're infected.

How to Get the Best Financing on a New Car
Getting the absolute best price and the best financing could easily save you thousands of dollars over the life of your vehicle.

Hands On: Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones
Looking for a pair of Bluetooth, noise-cancelling headphones? We tested the Plantronics BackBeat Pro 2s against the industry-leading Bose QuietComfort 35s.

iPhone & iPad Users: Beware of Fake Shopping Apps
Hundreds of fake shopping apps in Apple's App Store could prove dangerous for holiday shoppers.

Huawei Fit Smartwatch: High-End Fitness Tracking at a Budget Price
This new smartwatch sports a touchscreen and heart rate monitoring with a low $130 pricetag.

Smart Home Tech Takes the Hassle out of the Holidays
A smart home is more than just a convenience. It can save you plenty of holiday headaches when you’re away from home this season.

3 Fun Ways to Capture and Share Holiday Photos
Your smartphone isn’t always the best choice for preserving those magic moments.

Apple's TV App Brings Streaming Apps Together
Apple's new TV app consolidates dozens of streaming apps with a single, simple interface.

New MacBook Pros Ditch Function Keys for Touch Bar
The updated MacBook Pro line is thinner, lighter and a lot more powerful than the last generation.

What to Expect From Windows 10 Creators Update
Microsoft wants to make everyone a creator with the latest Windows 10 update and Surface Studio all-in-one.

Why You Should Care About Last Friday's Internet Outages
Hackers used insecure connected gadgets to bring the Internet to its knees on Friday. Here's what you can do to help stop this from happening again.

FABRIQ Speaker Comes with Amazon Alexa Built-in
The budget-friendly new FABRIQ speaker combines solid sound with the power of Amazon's Alexa.

Hackers Steal Republicans' Credit Card Data
It's time to check your credit card statements. The National Republican Senate Committee site is one of 5,900+ storefronts compromised.

Amazon Prime Members Get More Free Books
Now Prime subscribers can read over a thousand books, plus magazines and comics, for no additional charge.

Google Home Competes with Amazon Echo and Its Alexa Assistant
The Google Home speaker with built-in Google Assistant is the first, and likely the biggest, competitor to Amazon Echo and its Alexa household assistant.

Google's Next Gen Phone: the Pixel
Google's first "made by Google" smartphones feature tighter hardware and software integration for an enhanced Android experience.

Assess Your IT Career Growth Competencies
With the CEB IT Talent Assessment, you can evaluate your own natural core competencies required to grow your IT Career.

The Internet's Most Dangerous Celebrities
Web-searchers beware: online searches for Amy Schumer, Carson Daly and Chris Hardwick have a good chance of infecting you with malware.

A Roku for Every Budget
Roku today introduced the candy bar-sized Roku Express for just $29.99, a new low price for media streamers and one of five new models from the leading media streamer maker.

Aloft Hotels Brings Voice Control to Hotel Rooms
Check into an Aloft hotel to check out a Siri-driven smart home experience, with lighting and temperature controls, music and more.

Pokémon Go! Guide Downloaders Get Malware
Pokémon Go! Guide in Google Play store found to have serious malware. And it's not the first time.

What You Need to Know About Upgrading to iOS 10
There are big changes coming to iOS 10, including a more accessible Siri, a better organized Apple Photos and access to more information on your lock screen.

Amazon Boosts Performance, Cut Price on Fire HD 8 Tablet
For $90, you won't find a better tablet than Amazon's updated Fire HD 8.

iPhone 7 Arriving on September 16
An upgraded camera, faster processing and waterproofing are among the features to look forward to in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

Apple Watch Series 2 Gets GPS, Waterproofing
Are the updates to Apple's Watch enough to make it a must-have?

The LG V20 Gets Major Camera & Music Upgrades
The upgrade to the LG V10, the LG V20 is the first phone to ship with Android Nougat and comes with big upgrades to the camera and audio capabilities.

Tile Slim Bluetooth Tracker Means You'll Never Lose Your Wallet
The Tile Slim tracker packs all of our favorite features from the original Tile into an ultra-thin, wallet-friendly package.

Kwikset's Kevo Gen 2 Smart Lock is Smarter & More Secure
The Kevo Gen 2 has all the same features we loved in the original, but it's more secure, easier to install and integrates with other smart home tech.

Philips Adds Motion Sensor to Hue Lighting Line
The new Philips Hue motion sensor makes the Philips Hue bulbs even smarter.

iPhone Exploit Allows Hackers Access to Your Data & Location
You should download iOS 9.3.5 immediately to protect your iPhone and iPad from this dangerous vulnerability.

Samsung's Galaxy Note7 Launches with Tons of Accessories
The new Note7 is Samsung’s most sophisticated phablet yet, with an updated S Pen that makes it easier than ever to jot down notes.

Android Nougat Starts Rolling Out
The wait for Android 7.0 Nougat is almost over. The update is rolling out to Google's Nexus devices and other manufacturers will follow soon.

Why You Shouldn't Trust Password Meters
Testing shows that password strength meters don't actually help us make strong passwords. Here's why and how you can create real strong passwords.

Faceless Facial Recognition Is Here
Blurring or obscuring your face in a photo may not be enough to avoid recognition. Researcher will soon recognize you without seeing your face.

Escort iX Versus Passport Max2 Radar Detector
Escort updates the 9500iX to the iX, with technology from the Passport Max2. Which is the better buy?

Philips New Connected Health Gadgets
Philips expands its consumer health offerings with a new watch, blood pressure monitors, thermometer and other gadgets.

Keyboard Vulnerability Lets Hackers Track Every Keystroke
The Keysniffer vulnerability allows hackers to collect logins, passwords and other personal data your type with your wireless keyboard.

These Apps Are Killing Your Battery
Though you may not realize it, some of your favorite apps are probably eating into your battery life—and your data plan and storage space. Here are the worst offenders.

Get Inspired to Reimagine Your Business
The challenge, which every entrepreneur faces, is to keep innovating. Here's inspiration to reimagine your business from industry leaders.

Eye-Fi Ends Support for Wi-Fi SD Cards Still Available on Amazon
Eye-Fi announced that it would end support for older Eye-Fi X1 and X2 cards on September 16, 2016. Here's what you need to know.

Amazon Offering Cheap Unlocked Android Phones
As cellular carriers continue to move away from subsided phones, this Amazon deal may be your tickets to finding a smartphone bargain.

High Tech Camping in an RV
The latest RVs are completely tech-savvy, whether you're on or off the grid. Here's what you can expect.

GE Introduces Smart Room Air Conditioners
GE's connected A/C units let you check the temperature and turn them on and off no matter where you are.

Why You Need to Update Your Apple Airport Express Router Now
Until you update your Apple Express Router, a security vulnerability could leave your network open to attack—and, trust us, that's not something you want.

3 Ways to Preserve & Share Memories
Don’t let your memories collect virtual dust, because we have three high-tech ways to save and share them.

3 Tech Accessories for Your Travel Checklist
Carrying the right gear can make or break your vacation—and a few travel tech items can help your trip go much more smoothly.

Gadgets for Getting the Most out of Your Outdoor Adventures
Even though you may mean to get off the grid, packing a few tech toys can help you capture every scenic vista and even stay safe.

What to Expect from iOS 10 & Other News from Apple's WWDC
There are big changes coming to iOS 10, a more accessible Siri, a less confusing Apple Music and a more comprehensive HomeKit smart home app.

Quiz: Can You Spot the Strong Password?
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon shows that there are still misconceptions about creating strong passwords. How savvy are you about passwords?

Lenovo Phab Phones Deliver Augmented Reality at an Affordable Price
The Phab2 Pro is coming out this September with impressive array of AR apps that deliver experiences we've never seen on a smartphone.

HP Launches World's Smallest Wireless Inkjet Printer
Free up more space on your desk and save on printing costs with HP's ultra-compact wireless printer, the DeskJet 3755 All-in-One Printer.

Turn Your Light Switches Into Smart Switches With No Hassle
Turn regular light switches into smart light switches you can control with your smartphone with no drilling, no wiring, no mess.

SpaceX to Attempt Another Rocket Launch & Landing
SpaceX is making another attempt to launch a rocket into space and then land it safely back on Earth.

Keyloggers Posing as Chargers Steal Wireless Data
Could a wall charger be responsible for stealing data from your wireless keyboard? The FBI warns about a device that could be harvesting your data.

Turn Your Child's Drawing into a Stuffed Animal
Crayola's Imaginables are custom-designed stuffed animals based on your children's artwork.

Chromebook Users Gain More Than a Million Android Apps
More than a million Android apps descend upon the Google Chromebook as Google announces Play Store integration into Chrome OS.

Google Home: A Smarter Alternative to Amazon's Alexa-Powered Echo?
Google Home may be smarter than Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo or even Apple's Siri, with a wider array of compatibilities and capabilities than either.

Experience the Misery of Solitary Confinement through Virtual Reality
The Guardian's "6x9" brought prisoners' solitary confinement experiences to life in an eye-opening virtual reality story.

Safety, Privacy Fears Push Americans Away from Internet Use
Grave worries about online privacy and safety have been deterring Americans from engaging online.

GetHuman: The Easiest Way to Get Customer Service?
GetHuman's new service helps you get the customer service you need without the any of the hassle.

Facebook Users Threatened with Sophisticated Phishing Attacks
Cybercriminals are out again to get your Facebook login data using persuasive tactics.

Are 'Spying Billboards' an Invasion of Privacy?
Tracking billboards log your location when you pass by with your smartphone. Could that be an invasion of privacy?

Design Your Own Charging Cable
When a standard, plain charging cord just won't do, the Toddy Cable lets you personalize your charging cord's color, print and even the plugs.

Hackers Can Remotely Unlock Smart Locks
Samsung SmartThings has been outsmarted by white hackers who were able to unlock a connected smart lock undetected.

Black & Decker Debuts Cordless Vacuums With Smart Sensors
Do your spring cleaning smarter and faster with Black & Decker's cord-free vacuum cleaners with smart sensors — the first of their kind.

Audiobooks Offer a New Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Books
Did you know how much audiobooks have to offer? Find out how they can make all of your reading better.

HP's Chromebook 13 Packs Power Into a Thin Package
The slim, all-metal HP Chromebook 13 is cost effective powerful and perfect for getting things done on the go.

Philips Hue Releases 2nd-Gen App with Big Upgrade to Features
Philips Hue's second-generation companion app for its smart light system brightens up with better and more convenient features.

Why You Need to Uninstall Apple QuickTime
Apple will no longer be updating QuickTime for Windows, leaving future security holes unplugged. Protect your PC by uninstalling QuickTime now.

Is the Kindle Oasis the Best eReader?
Amazon's Kindle Oasis gets a better display, extended battery life and an improved reading experience. Is it right for you?

Technology Cops Could Use to Test for Distracted Driving
The Textalyzer would be able to determine if you were using your phone right before an accident occurred.

Hands on with the HTC 10
The HTC 10 puts HTC right back at the top of the Android pack with Samsung and LG, with its flagship quality specs and impressive new camera.

You Need to Update Your Adobe Flash Now
Hackers have exploited a software vulnerability in the plug-in to install ransomware on computers. This update fixes it.