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Amazon Launchpad offers a curated selection of tech gadgets, wearables, food items and more, all from some of the hottest startups around.

System requirements for installing Microsoft Windows 10 are modest and it's free, but you may have to wait to get it. Here's what you need to know. .

The 23.6- and 27-inch Samsung SE370 monitors (1920 x 1080) have a Qi wireless charging spot built in to their base.

A hacker could use the Stagefright bug to compromise your entire Android device simply by sending your phone a MMS.

In-app advertising fraud hijacks your smartphone data connection to rack up large number of fake ad views, eating up over 2 GB of your data per day.

Without this software patch, a remote hacker could gain control over select Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Chrysler vehicles with Uconnect.

A new paper from Google Research suggests that computer security experts prioritize software updates, two-factor authentication and strong passwords.

Apple is giving students, parents and school faculty a free Beats Solo2 ($200) when they purchase a new computer by September 18th.

The new Your Timeline feature lets you visualize all the GPS tracking data Google Maps has collected on you over the last several years.

White hat hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have discovered a software vulnerability that leaves cars open to hacking via their built-in Internet connections.

Hackers could gain complete control of your Windows PC via this recently discovered vulnerability in Windows Font Driver if left unpatched.

Identity theft protection company LifeLock has been charged with failing to protect its customers data in violation of a prior FTC agreement.

The Slingbox M2 lets you remotely watch live cable TV from any phone, tablet, computer, Roku, Fire TV or Apple TV device with no added fees.

Google, Twitter and Pinterest are all launching "buy buttons" to make the mobile buying process one-button simple. Is shopping becoming too easy?

Hackers have stolen 37 million customer records from adultery personals site Ashley Madison and are threatening to reveal the customers' identities.

Panasonic has announced a new line of 4K cameras, both in an expensive fixed-lens version and more costly interchangeable lens model.

A new Pew Research Center poll shows that 63% of social media users (Twitter, Facebook) now get their news there.

The new Desire smartphone line from HTC combines performance at a very low price and includes Android 5.1.

The new Apple iPod touch features a 4-inch Retina screen, 64-bit A8 processor, 8MP camera, iOS 8 and new pink and blue colors.

The Homtime C1pro electronic alarm clock does quadruple duty as a Bluetooth speaker, 2.1-amp USB charger and an indoor weather station.

The Spotify Musical Map shows you the top tracks in major cities around the world, giving you a new way to discover and stream songs.

The new Stream web TV package from Comcast offers local TV channels plus HBO as an add-on to its Internet subscribers for $15 per month.

Gmail now uses artificial neural networks and machine learning to better detect spam, especially phishing attempts.

Sensitive personal information for more than 21.5 million past, present and prospective federal hires has been compromised by hackers, the OPM admits.

The group of pre-eminent cryptographers and security professionals say law enforcement backdoors would also harm innovation and economic growth.

Starting July 15, T-Mobile Simple Choice customers can call, text, use data and travel anywhere in North America at no added charge.

The News Feed Preferences panel lets you choose friends whose posts you want to see at the top of your feed, and select others to unfollow.

Consumer Watchdog has filed a complaint with the FTC requesting a U.S. version of the Right to be Forgotten privacy doctrine.

Maker Camp, which encourages kids to learn and create through the process of making fun projects, launches this week.

On Wednesday July 15, Amazon will hold its first ever Prime Day celebration, offering more one-day-only deals than Black Friday.

Researchers in the U.K. have created a new carbon-based technology that can invisibly heal mild to moderate damage inflicted on a given surface.

Amazon is using big data, likely pulled from social networking sites, to understand the interpersonal relationships between its customers.

We love our tech and how it enhances our lives, but sometimes our favorite gadgets can hurt us instead of help us. Check out these six devices that pose hidden dangers.

Later this fall, a pilot group of MasterCard cardholders will be able to authenticate and complete purchases via facial recognition.

The Varia Rearview Bike Radar detects up to 8 cars up to 140m away, while Smart Bike Lights add headlight autofocus and turn signal capability.

Google Photo's algorithm is yet unable, experts say, to understand nuanced differences in human skin tones.

Be wary of anyone who requests an account verification code over email or text — chances are it is a hacker trying to steal your account.

The NSA can continue its bulk phone data collection program for the next six months, despite the program being ruled illegal by the Second Circuit.

Gmail now includes more themes and customization options (like blur and vignette) to make your inbox look its absolute best.

A NYT report reveals that the privacy policies of 85 of the top 99 websites allow the sale of your data to third parties in case of bankruptcy.

Apple has officially launched its own streaming music service with 30M songs, a celebrity run 24/7 radio station, its own social network and more.

Apple is adding a tech that measures how much pressure your finger applies to your smartphone screen, Bloomberg is reporting.

Taking a page from Snapchat, an update to the Facebook photo editor interface allows the easy addition and manipulation of stickers, text and filters.

Apple has made the controversial decision to scrub instances of the Confederate flag from iTunes and the App Store, including many Civil War games.

The next version of Qi will support Quick Charge 2.0 compatible 15W wall chargers to significantly boost the recharging speed of your phone or tablet.

In a move usually left to malware creators, installing Java will now attempt to switch the default search and homepage on your browser to Yahoo.

ISPs are responding to Net Neutrality unfair billing practices complaints filed by customers with offers of service discounts.

The new car-sharing program from Ford Motor Credit and Getaround could earn you enough money to retire your car payment for good.

Facebook researchers have designed a recognition algorithm that can identify you based on clothes, body shape and posture when your face is obscured.

Marriott has launched a new 4-D virtual travel experience that combines the Oculus Rift VR headset with physical stimuli like warm wind gusts.

Amazon is making changes to its customer review algorithm that adds weight to verified purchasers, helpful reviews and the most recent reviews.

The EFF report covers whether companies publish data retention policies and are transparent about government requests for data and censorship.

Carriers can now employ technologies that block robocalling devices and spammers from being able to reach your landline or cell phone.

LeapFrog Imagicards teach kids math and language skills by way of scannable trading cards featuring PAW Patrol and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The second-generation Apple Watch will reportedly have a camera for FaceTime and iPhone-independent Wi-Fi when it launches in 2016.

The slender GE Bright Stik LED bulb is more affordable than other LED bulbs and even gives compact fluorescent and halogen bulbs competition.

A security flaw in the way the Keychain app communicates could give hackers access to your stored passwords if not quickly addressed by Apple.

The smart home giant is introducing the new Nest Cam home security device, along with a revamped Nest Protect and an updated, unifying Nest app.

Google Maps can tell you if the store or business you're trying to drive to will be closed when you arrive, provided Google has that data available.

The new waterproof Sony Xperia Z4v, coming this summer, boasts a Snapdragon 810 processor, a 20.7 MP camera and 5.2-inch WQHD display.

Long-awaited The Last Guardian, a Final Fantasy 7 remake, Uncharted 4 and a game about robo dinosaurs stole the show at the Sony E3 2015 keynote.

Windows 10 by Microsoft brings Cortana, biometric security, virtual reality, and an improved browser experience to your PC as a free update.

The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, designed to immerse you in a 3D game world, looks to have some impressive titles at launch.

Android takes over yet another major TV brand as Sharp becomes the third manufacturer to build the Android TV operating system into its smart TVs. 

Google can now use your location to provide context to your searches to understand and answer questions like How long is this river?

Crash avoidance cameras and lasers reduce rear collisions by 15 percent, leading NTSB to recommend them as standard equipment for all cars.

The free Microsoft YouthSpark Summer Camps this summer will teach kids aged 8 to 16 valuable coding and game design skills.

A terrorist betrayed the location of an ISIS headquarters building by posting a selfie on social media, leading to its successful bombing.

With a simple trick and temporary possession of your smartphone, a thief can easily steal your WhatsApp account and invade your privacy.

OS X El Capitan offers enhanced Spotlight Search, improvements to Safari and a number of performance tweaks that boost the speed of everyday tasks.

Apple iOS 9 will feature big upgrades to the Maps app, a new Wallet app with store card support, a News app and significantly improved battery life.

A Google Chrome update allows the browser to intelligently stop non-essential Flash videos, protecting users from the scourge of autoplaying ads.

Facebook Messenger has scrapped always-on location tracking in favor of letting you share your exact GPS location with friends with a finger tap.

Both the Lycos Life Ring and Lycos Life Band wearables allow you to authenticate with websites and apps and transfer small amounts of data via NFC.

On July 12, Showtime is launching a stand-alone Internet TV service with live streams and a back catalogue for $10.99 per month.

The new PayPal user agreement requires you to either agree to receive promotional robocalls from the company on any line or shut your account down.

Amazon.com now picks up the shipping tab on small items weighing less than 8 ounces, even if you're not an Amazon Prime member.

The Opendoor website will make a fair market offer on your home and purchase it from you, charging the same rate as standard REALTORs.

Nobody expects a small device like a watch, phone or tablet to provide a big-screen experience — yet Lenovo is showing it's possible to do just that. 

The waterproof Hero+ LCD is the first GoPro action camera to include a touch-screen display for shot framing and settings control.

Netflix has begun testing pre-roll video ads for some users on Xbox and Roku, showing promos for its own original series.

The new My Account page lets you manage your privacy and security settings across all Google sites and apps in one location.

Can you tell which of these quotes defending the Patriot Act are from the Bush administration and which are from the Obama administration?

A specific string of non-Latin characters can crash your iPhone if it attempts to display the text as a banner notification, Apple is warning.

A new report from the United Nations says strong data encryption is necessary to protect free speech and expression online.

Amazon will soon offer milk, cereal, water, dog food and other consumable household grocery items under its Elements brand.

Microsoft Lens straightens, crops and applies OCR to photos of documents, creating editable Word docs, PowerPoint slides and PDFs.

The Google Play store now offers new family landing pages with top charts, age filters, character search and better parental controls.

The coming Android M mobile OS enables tap-to-pay NFC transactions that use your fingerprint for authorization, similar to Apple Pay.

REACHIt integrates with digital assistant Cortana in Windows 10 to enable voice search for files across all devices and on multiple cloud services.

Crime syndicates have created over 100,000 fraudulent IRS.gov accounts in taxpayers names, all in an effort to request fraudulent tax refunds.

The 14- and 15-inch Lenovo Ideapad 100 laptops offer basic functionality -- surfing the web, emailing and editing documents -- in a Windows 8 package.

The provision of the Patriot Act that allows the NSA collection of phone metadata is set to expire May 31, and Congress looks unlikely to extend it.

The Microsoft Windows 10 companion apps will help sync music, photos, docs and the Cortana personal digital assistant across all your devices.

Google researchers have concluded that secret questions are neither secure nor reliable enough for account recovery.

Google is expected to announce that the next version of its mobile operating system, Android M, will include a Touch ID-like authentication feature.

Constant data breaches have taught Americans the value of keeping their personal data safe, but few are taking basic steps to secure it.

A failure to review user-submitted data may have resulted in a pair of racist incidents on Google Maps and Twitter recently.

The TempTraq patch offers 24-hour continuous temperature monitoring of sick children, reducing the need to disturb their sleep.

The Google Maps app now offers much more robust data about the cause and duration of traffic incidents, and why alternate routes are recommended.