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The browser add-ons that make Mozilla Firefox more useful can be exploited by hackers. Can you enjoy add-ons while playing it safe?

Need to turn up your Lutron smart lights or turn them off without getting out of bed? Now you can stay where you are and simply ask Alexa.

Facebook's in-app livestreaming service now lets you be more creative and more selective with whom you share.

The third generation Plantronics BackBeat GO 3 Bluetooth earbuds receive sonic and battery life upgrades.

Nutrition labels help you pick the right food. Now, broadband labels from the FCC let you do the same with your internet service.

Ransomware holds your computer or files hostage to get you to shell out ransom money. Learn how to dodge this dastardly malware.

Roku has surged to the front of the streaming media player pack with a smaller, updated version of its Streaming Stick. 

HP dubbed the new Spectre the world's thinnest laptop; here's how it stacks up to LG's gram and Apple's MacBook Air.

The Panasonic Lumix GX85 DSLM camera uses two types of image stabilization for blur-free photos and jitter-free video. 

Still on the fence about whether to buy the new four-inch Apple iPhone SE for $399? How about buying it for $299? Here's how and where.

If you're running low on iPhone or iPad storage, fear not: this trick clears space up in a jiffy.

New technology from Microsoft may soon make passwords obsolete. With Windows Hello, a glance at the camera or touch of your finger can sign you in.

A new update to INRIX's Traffic app uses machine learning to make your navigation much smarter.

Women’s History Month is a wonderful time to reflect on the women who have inspired us in our personal and professional lives. 

Acer's new Chromebook 14 has a roomy 14-inch display, extra long battery life and enough juice that you could make it your everyday computer.

See who's at the door or lock and unlock it from anywhere you happen to be using your smartphone, or give visitors custom codes to let themselves in.

TCL's new 4K UHD TVs add a better way to search for your favorite TV shows and movies, plus a feature-rich remote.

That little red encryption lock recently added to Gmail is just the beginning. Here's how Google has your back.

You may want to hold off on updating your Mac until there's a solution. But if you have updated and are having problems, we have a workaround.

Move over Skylanders and Amiibo, Infinite Arms Is taking the toys-to-life video game model to a whole new level.

Researchers in Germany easily assembled a cheap radio system to access keyless entry cars. Here's how to protect yourself.

As expected, Apple announced a 4-inch phone, the iPhone SE. It's essentially an iPhone 6s packed into an iPhone 5s-size body with lower price tag to match.

As expected, Apple announced a 4-inch phone, the iPhone SE. It's essentially an iPhone 6s packed into an iPhone 5s-size body with lower price tag to match.

The list of streaming video providers in T-Mobile's Binge On program just got bigger, now including YouTube. How will this affect your data plan?

Luxury is the name of the game for smartwatch makers, and Fossil's Michael Kors Access line and Samsung's Gear S2 de Grisogono watches fit right in.

Your next appointment is coming up two hours from now. When should you leave? What if you forget? A new feature from Waze keeps you on track.

Manually killing apps in an attempt to save battery power isn't good for your phone and could even degrade device performance, say Google and Apple.

The answers Siri, Cortana, S Voice and Google Now respond with may be inappropriate for those facing critical situations like rape and suicide.

Lord & Taylor slammed for not requiring influencers to disclose they had been compensated for sponsored articles and social posts.

Get your chips, drinks, cheers and brackets ready for the 67 NCAA games coming up. Here's how to watch online for free.

To prevent car crashes due to sleepiness and distractions, car makers are exploring solutions that help you keep your eyes on the road.

iRobot's Braava jet mopping robot is designed for small spaces and small wallets.

Samsung's Galaxy S7 line is rated as "water resistant." SquareTrade put that claim and the phones' durability to the test.

Parents aren't the only ones who think device use should be restricted.

Nest products now know when you leave the house or are approaching your home so they can automatically set to Away or Home mode.

If you're looking for travel information on your phone, Google's Destinations has just made it a whole lot easier to plan your next trip. 

Google has untied its bag of sweets early this year to offer developers a preview of the successor to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Android N.

Recent studies show that photographing food before you eat it can impact your enjoyment when you consume. Find out how to snap and savor every morsel.

Google is looking to replace your current cellular carrier with a no-contract plan that combines Wi-Fi and cellular access. Should you switch?

Not all banks follow the best security practices when it comes how you log on, neglecting even the basics. Find out if you are at risk.

AT&T is building a nationwide Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) to support text, pictures and video, but access to it may be another story.

Amazon has added the Tap, a portable Bluetooth speaker, and Echo Dot, an Echo without the built-in speaker, to its Alexa lineup.

Having to change passwords before they expire is annoying - and it may not even keep your account safe. 

Hound is bounding past virtual assistants like Siri, Cortana and Google Now with faster, more nimble performance as a virtual assistant.

The IRS' solution to help people whose tax refunds were stolen in previous years file again is now letting thieves steal their refunds this year. 

What's that spiky thing growing along the side of the house by the back door? The PlantNet app uses image recognition to help you identify plants.

Judge concludes that the All Writs Act (AWA) does not compel Apple to assist the government with unlocking phone of a convicted drug dealer.

Google's new deep-learning machine, PlaNet, uses a photo's pixels to determine where it was taken.

When you search for local home repair services, you might end up reaching a fraudulent operation that has submitted a fake address to Google Maps.

If you fell for this date changing prank that left your iOS device bricked, there are solutions.

Your wireless mouse may seem harmless, but hackers can use it as a way into your PC.

Nikon joins Sony, Fuji, Panasonic and Canon with its first two premium pocket-size cameras. 

The social network's reactions feature rolled out to everyone today, so you can finally show your love or dislike of a post.

Tax season phishing and malware attacks have exploded in 2016, up 400 percent from last year. How can you protect yourself?

If you're looking for free shipping on Amazon, you're going to have to purchase more. It is time to go Prime?

Lenovo has unveiled two affordable new Android tablets designed for families to use at home, the 7-inch and 8-inch TAB3.

Samsung ups everyday usability of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with an improved camera, waterproof housing and an always-on display.

The G5 hides a secret—it has an innovative modular construction, with various components that can be swapped in our out based on your needs.

A previous software update caused iPhones to brick and show "Error 53" if an unauthorized shop repaired it. After outrage, Apple has fixed the problem.

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event may be in Barcelona, but a 360-degree VR view will make you feel like you're there.

The Mazar Android BOT malware lets hackers complete wipe your phone. Here's how to make sure it doesn't happen to you..

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will be receiving the long-awaited firmware that will upgrade their phones to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. 

For less than $300, you can bring smart car connectivity to your pre-smart car through Rand McNally's new OverDryve dashboard tablet.

Ever heard that dogs and their people tend to look alike? Microsoft's new app, Fetch!, can tell whether you're more of a golden retriever or a beagle.

There were a ton of really great toys on display at Toy Fair this year. Here are our must-haves for kids of all ages.

Americans have high expectation of smart home tech, including cleaning, babysitting and even saving their marriages.

Google's safe browsing feature will now display a warning if you're about to land on a site with deceptive download buttons.

YouTube Red subscribers can now watch the original series and movies by popular YouTubers like PewDiePie and Lilly Singh.

Apple Music has finally joined other Sonos-integrated music streaming services, which include Pandora, Tidal, and Amazon Prime Music.

In honor of Safer Internet Day, Google is giving away 2GB of precious cloud space to users who do a Security Checkup

Amazon Fire tablets, known for providing a lot of bang for the buck, just became even more affordable with a 20 percent price drop. 

There’s a lot more to Amazon’s Echo than playing music. Here are 7 fun & useful things that Alexa, Echo's built-in virtual assistant, can do.

Don't let yourself become a victim of one of these shoddily made USB-C cables that can render your phone, tablet or computer useless.

Fitbit's Alta is the fitness tracking band fashionistas have been looking for.

If you've got a device running Windows 7 or 8, the Windows 10 "recommended" status means some users' operating systems will be automatically upgraded.

Screen helps parents manage all screen time, from phones to laptops to TVs, with just the click of a button. 

Developers have found a Chrome Web Store flaw makes it easy to get fraudulent apps listed before legitimate extensions if they're similarly named.

Experian's survey shows that while 71% of Americans are concerned about identity theft, we've got a long way to go to ensure we don't become victims.

At the Washington Auto Show we saw cars that can tell when the light is changing, auto driving in traffic jams and much more.

Facebook rolled out Live Videos, a live video-streaming competitor to Twitter's Periscope, to all U.S. iPhone users today.

The smart, connected home is a hot topic these days, but, does making a product smart or connected really make it better? 

Reporting and recovering identity theft can be a pain. The FTC is looking to make the process easier with IdentityTheft.gov.

Why bring your debit or credit card to a Chase ATM when you can just use your phone to get out cash? 

Now everyone on Twitter can see your tricks and wipe outs on the slopes as they happen when you stream from your GoPro with the Periscope app.

There are a lot of rumors swirling about Apple releasing a 4-inch iPhone called the iPhone 4SE. We break down the most credible.

The kitchen of the future is about smart technology that learns your likes, your habits and helps anticipate and adapt to your needs.  

If a friend sends you a shortened link, be wary, as this particular one overloads Safari and other browsers to force a device reboot.

Fisher-Price's Code-A-Pillar aims to teach preschoolers the foundational skills of coding, through problem solving and sequencing.

If you’ve got an iPhone, iPad or a Mac, you’re definitely going to want to download and install the updates that Apple released today.

If your password is on this list, you should change it immediately.

Who doesn't love freebies? Google has one for you — a free Google Chromecast for making 10 mobile payments via Android Pay.

To celebrate Amazon's original series Mozart In the Jungle winning two Golden Globes, Amazon is putting a one year membership to Prime on sale this weekend.

The USB-C standard plug has been called the one reversible cable to rule them all. Does it have what it takes to leave legacy USB plugs in the dust?

With more than 100 Blu-ray movies coming out this year in 4K Ultra HD, you'll want one of these 4K Blu-ray players.

Armed with detailed customer service information that only Dell could seemingly know, scammers are tricking people into "fixing" perfectly good computers.

Here's how you can make a difference by simply by completing everyday tasks that give back. 

Samsung's extra door on its newest front-loading washer lets you easily pop in a stray sock or shirt.

Our editors pick their favorite consumer tech products from the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show.

Fitbit faces a class suit over allegations of inaccurate heart rate counting by two of its wearable heart rate trackers, the Charge HR and Surge.

Onkyo's W800BT wireless in-ear headphones refuse to bow down to any wired technology overlords.