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A recent update to Instagram has brought Instagram Direct, a new way to send private photos and videos directly to members' inboxes.

Music streaming service Spotify today announced that it now offers new free mobile listening options for both smartphone and tablet.

Google announced today that you can now upload your own photo spheres to Google Views, creating your own Google Street Views map.

How safe is your neighborhood? If you live in New York City, the Police Department has just unveiled a powerful new interactive crime map.

Google Glass isn't available to the public yet, but states are already acting to ban use of it and similar wearable technology while driving.

Vice President Joe Biden and Domestic Policy Advisor Cecilia Muñoz will be answering Americans' immigration questions via Skype this Wednesday.

Apple has activated its iBeacon technology for use inside its U.S. retail stores, tracking iPhone owners' movements with their permission.

Microsoft recently ended sales of its Windows 7 operating system, though you can still find an OEM copy if you're willing to put in work.

The new AT&T Mobile Share Value Plan trades the standard two-year contract (and subsidy) for a $15 monthly service discount.

Computer security experts warn that a new version of the Pony Botnet Controller stole approximately 2 million account credentials from its victims.

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group announced the new reversible design of the next generation of USB.

Facebook is planning changes to your news feed to promote "high quality" news articles and opinion columns, the company announced.

Online payment company PayPal has opened its own marketplace for digital gift cards just in time for the holiday season.

Both Amazon and UPS suggest the future of same-day delivery will come via unmanned drone. But don't believe all you read.

The birth of Prince George Alexander Louis was Bing's most searched news story of the year, Microsoft reports.

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to a New York State Law requiring sales taxes to be paid on all online purchases.

On the couch, at the office, in the kitchen or on the go, convertible laptops offer both clamshell- and tablet-style versatility in a single device.

Google's powerful voice search feature is finally arriving to your desktop with the Google Voice Search Hotword add-on to the Chrome browser.

From drunk reindeer to oversized Santa faces, Amazon has hundreds of ugly Christmas sweaters to make the holidays a little more interesting.

A survey of U.S. teens by the Family Online Safety Institute shows that most teens use social networking, but few share their location while doing so.

Social network Twitter now requires you to enter your date of birth before you can follow alcohol brands such as Bud Light and Heineken.

A study by Northwestern University and Microsoft Research shows that demographics play a major role in how safe parents feel about their kids online.

Mimo is a high-tech organic cotton onesie that tracks baby's sounds, breathing, temperature and more, sending the data directly to your smartphone.

Google will begin issuing physical debit cards to interested Google Wallet account holders, according to the company's blog.

Join us Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT as we chat about how to save money with your smartphone as you shop for gifts.

This holiday season, you can give the gift of two-day express shipping with a gift membership to Amazon Prime.

Do you love your smartphones, tablets, and other tech devices a little too much? Here are four warning signs to watch out for.

Free service Persona scans your Facebook, Twitter and Google+ histories for profanity, alcohol references and other potentially damaging content.

An eBay Deals survey of 100 smartphone owners reveals which settings its socially acceptable to use your smartphone in.

The new Apple Store app for iPad provides a welcome, well-designed alternative to standing in nasty holiday lines at an Apple retail store.

Flickr Photo Books are a high-quality (but expensive) way to share your best, high-quality photographs with offline friends and family.

Coupon app Ibotta sends money to your PayPal account in exchange for shopping or dining out and completing related tasks.

San Francisco Attorney General George Gascón says his effort to put theft-reducing kill switches on smartphones is being blocked by major phone carriers.

More pictures are uploaded to photo-sharing app Snapchat than to social network Facebook, the company revealed today.

The bold, colorful ear covers and headband of the $49 Urbanears Humlan headphones can be removed and thrown in the wash for easy cleaning.

Yahoo announced it would be boosting its security to 2048-bit SSL encryption, in part to help keep files safe from the government.

Google reached an $17M settlement agreement with 37 state attorneys general over its practice of overriding Safari's do-not-track cookie settings.

If you've got a middle school, high school, or college student, Best Buy and Sprint is offering 12 months of cell service for free.

Acer's latest Chromebook, the C720, provides all the Internet basics without the frills at an incredibly attractive price.

Alpha House may not be as good as Veep, but Amazon's new political comedy (starring John Goodman) is still worth a look.

Looking for a way to personalize a tech gift without ruining it? Check out Amazon's new line of customizable Kindle cases.

Police departments around the country have begun using StarChase GPS projectiles to help safely end high-speed pursuits.

Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) filed the Consumer Choice in Video Act, a pro-net neutrality bill that prohibits ISPs from slowing access to competitors' content.

The Amazon PlayStation Network Store is an alternative marketplace for digital downloads for your PS3, PS4 and PS Vita.

New reports suggest that college-bound high school seniors need to pay close attention to their social media profiles, especially during admission season.

Typhoon Haiyan (aka Typhoon Yolanda) has caused utter devastation to the Philippines. Here's how you can help the search and recovery effort.

New technology from Duke University allows WiFi waves to be harvested from the air and converted into usable energy.

Mobile security app Lookout will be installed on all new Android smartphones sold through AT&T, the company announced on its blog today.

Apple will soon launch an in-store repair program capable of inexpensive part, battery and screen replacements, a report from 9to5Mac says.

Riddell's new InSite Impact Response System helmet tech monitors the frequency of hits taken by young players, thereby reducing head injuries.

Gratafy lets you buy and send your friend drinks, appetizers, or even a meal at local restaurants using just their email or phone number.

Google Helpouts offers one-on-one time with handymen, doctors, and teachers at affordable per-minute rates, and in some cases, for free.

Gadget repair website iFixit praises the new Google Nexus 5 smartphone for its modular design and the ease in which easily broken parts can be replaced.

If you solve relationship issues using text messages, you could be causing more harm than good, Brigham Young University research shows.

A new YouGov study of European smartphone owners shows that some parents are neglecting their kids in favor of their smartphone.

Be careful with that new iPad Air: According to website iFixitit, excess glue makes Apple's newest tablet a dicey and fragile repair.

Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays? Check out the Techlicious Top Picks at Best Buy!

Amazon's new Kindle First program offers Amazon Prime customers one free e-book every month ahead of its official release date.

Hate the standard 2-year cell phone contract? You may want to consider a switch to Google's new $349 off-contract Nexus 5.

The FAA has relaxed its rules prohibiting electronics during takeoff, opening the way for airlines to start allowing their use as early as November 1.

Not content to only track your likes, personal data, and browsing history, social network Facebook may soon start tracking your cursor position.

U.S. pediatricians say kids are spending too much time with technology, urging parents to create a "family media use plan."

An Android-powered Google smart watch will rely heavily on the Google Now service, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The 8- and 10-inch Yoga Tablet, Lenovo's newest Android devices, offer a built-in stand to accommodate three different operating modes.

The curved design of the LG G Flex improves sound quality and helps it fit better in your rear pocket, according to its manufacturer.

Security industry professionals criticize LinkedIn's new Intro mail service for routing all your private emails through the company's servers.

A new analysis from Mother Jones shows each state's law on texting while driving - including one state where texting can land you in jail for a year.

FON's new Fonera router lets you share a piece of the world's largest WiFi network, all with a simple Facebook login.

A new marketing survey by Piper Jaffray reveals that teens' preference for Facebook has declined significantly over the last year.

The new TiVo Roamio line of DVRs allows live TV and recorded content to be streamed directly to your iOS device ... with a catch.

If you're looking for the look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy S4 in a smaller package, the less expensive Galaxy S4 Mini may be just the thing.

T-Mobile announced today that it will offer free 4G LTE data to anyone who brings an LTE-enabled tablet to the carrier.

A coming change to the Android YouTube app will let you listen to videos even when you're using other apps or your screen is shut off.

A solid tablet brought down by the decision to saddle it with the cumbersome Windows RT operating system.

A controversial video showing a Mexican woman being beheaded for adultery will continue to be shared on Facebook, the company says.

If you want free shipping on Amazon, be prepared to shop: The site has just upped the minimum needed to qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping.

Meet Apple's two newest tablets: The super-slim and lightweight iPad Air and the high-res iPad mini with Retina display.

Apple's latest operating system, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, is a free download for anyone who currently owns a Mac.

Online dating, once a refuge for the nerdiest amongst us, has gone mainstream according to a new Pew Internet poll.

A dangerous new Trojan called CryptoLocker holds your files for $300 ransom, making them permanently inaccessible unless you pay up quick.

If you find 4G LTE tablet plans to be prohibitively expensive, AT&T's new tablet day pass option may be just the right size for your wallet.

The new Microsoft Remote Desktop app allows you to connect to Windows 8.1 Pro PCs directly from your iOS or Android smartphone.

Glow is an iOS app that helps track ovulation cycles, activity levels, and food you eat to help optimize your chance at conceiving a baby.

A warning to parents of kids who use Facebook: Teenagers are now permitted to set posts and pictures to "public" on the social network.

The wait is over: Windows 8.1 is now available for free download for all current Windows 8 users.

Two new computers from Dell, the XPS 11 and the Venue 11 Pro, take different approaches to computing versatility and portability.

Good news for residents of New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles: Your top 4G LTE smartphone download speed just doubled.

A new big data facility in Oakland, CA is storing information collected via a network of 1,000+ city-owned cameras and sensors to fight crime.

Telemarketers who contact you without permission via robocall or SMS text could have to pay stiff penalties under a new law taking effect today.

The new Baby Brezza Formula Pro mixes the perfect bottle of baby formula heated to body temperature, all at the simple touch of a button.

How soon is too soon when it comes to letting your kids use tech unsupervised? A new Microsoft survey reveals what modern parents think.

Netflix is in talks with Comcast to bring its streaming video on demand service directly to your set top cable box.

A new study by mobile firm SOASTA reveals that 84% of smartphone owners do the same thing when we wake up in the morning. Can you guess what?

HTC took its flagship HTC One phone and supersized it. Meet the HTC One Max, a massive 5.9" phablet running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Do you use Google+ or use Google Maps to rate businesses? Watch out: Starting Nov. 11, your face could be used in advertisements to your friends.

The new Login and Pay with Amazon service now lets you use your Amazon credentials to complete transactions around the web.

A new study conducted by the University of Rostock shows that fitness trackers like the Fitbit could soon help diagnose dementia and Alzheimer's.

Nest's second commercial product, the Nest Protect, brings connected home technology to the smoke and carbon monoxide detector.

After less than a month of disappointing sales, major retailers have begun cutting their price on the new Apple iPhone 5C.

What's the best way to protect a brand new $650 smartphone? With an easily damaged $10,000 solid gold case, of course.