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From a stolen shipment of worthless tablets to a $45 million ATM heist, these are 4 of the most daring, big money, high-tech heists we've ever seen.

The FiLIP Smartwatch is a simple, pared down communicator for kids featuring a trusted contacts list for calls and the ability to receive text messages.

Instagram just announced that advertisements will be coming to the social network "in the next couple months."

Target announced the launch of brightspot, its new prepaid phone plan that offers T-Mobile-level service for as low as $35 per month.

OKCupid now lets you filter unattractive people from your search results for a monthly fee that varies based on your own looks and body type.

With the release of Windows 8.1 approaching, Microsoft has made the latest update to its flagship operating system available for pre-order for $119.

A newly discovered exploit in Microsoft's Windows Explorer browser is being actively used by hackers to compromise computers, experts say.

Facebook just increased the power of its Graph Search, now letting you search conversational topics to find individual posts and status updates.

After much controversy, ObamaCare health insurance exchanges are now open for business. Here's how to apply online.

Ustyme keeps your kids' attention during long video chats by integrating e-books and tablet gaming into the experience.

Evite Ink combines the ease of an electronic invitation with real, printed and USPS-mailed cards, helping to keep grandma in the loop.

A new poll from the Pew Research Center suggests that a majority of Americans love putting their own names into search engines.

Netflix is no longer saving its 1080p high-definition content for the limited number of subscribers whose ISPs signed on to Netflix Open Connect.

Typo prone? No worries -- Facebook now lets you edit posts after you make them, keeping a log of all your changes.

Surprise, surprise: Users of newly recycled Yahoo email accounts are getting sensitive communications meant for their previous owners.

A major security exploit involving Siri has been discovered that lets bad guys sneak around your iOS 7 lock screen. Thankfully, there's an easy fix.

Twitter Alerts, the social network's newest feature, will keep you up-to-date about crises in your area via SMS and push notifications to your phone.

Choosing a new Roku streaming media device has never been easier.

A new California law lets teenagers request the deletion of any of their personal and private information that they've posted to the Internet.

The new Verizon 4G LTE Router with Voice lets you bring your home phone and Share Everything data plan anywhere – at a cost.

Target Ticket is a new streaming video marketplace that aims to be a family-friendly destination for movie purchase and rental.

Amazon's new Kindle Fire HDX line of tablets feature ultra high-res screens, powerful processors and a 24/7/365 streaming help line.

A total of 19 firms have been caught a New York Attorney General sting operation targeting fraudulent Yelp reviews.

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of 91 "Texting Zone" locations on state thruways that offer a safe place for motorists to text.

If iPhone cord tangles are a common frustration, design firm Nice has a cute solution: A colorful, fish-shaped organizer named Goldie.

If getting your kids to brush is a nighttime battle, the Oral-B app may help them put in the required tooth-cleaning time.

How does the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S rank in terms of breakability? Not very well, according to phone insurer SquareTrade.

Hewlett Packard's Envy 17 Leap Motion Special Edition laptop offers touchscreen functionality without need of an actual touchscreen.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company's cars will possess self-driving technology in 2016.

With app store file sizes growing by the day, Apple has raised the limit on how much you can download over-the-air when not connected to WiFi.

The Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat with Voice Control gives you plenty of powerful home-automation options, all a short spoken phrase away.

Greentoe helps you negotiate the best price for tech items like cameras, AV equipment, appliances and more.

Popular video sharing network YouTube will be making its content available for offline viewing this November.

Join us Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT as we chat about how to save time and become better organized using your smartphone.

Turn off iMessage before getting rid of your old iPhone, or your next phone may not be able to receive texts from other iPhones for 30 days.

Porch is a massive home contractor data repository that helps you make the right hiring decision for your next home improvement project.

If you've been holding on to an iPhone 3G or older iPod touch, Apple is finally giving you the ability to update your apps.

Researchers can now edit an always-on video recording of a person's life down to a small, easy to watch summary of important life events.

Facebook Credits are dead! Long live local currency payments!

Videos uploaded to Facebook will now start playing on their own as you scroll by them in your news feed, the company announced.

Online game marketplace Steam is testing a Family Sharing program that lets you loan your downloaded games to friends when you're not playing them.

Gogo, the nation's largest provider of in-flight WiFi, unveiled plans for a new communications technology that could boost download speeds up to 6x.

The Curiyo browser plug-in provides detailed information about unfamiliar terms in webpages, all with one simple long click.

Disney's re-release of The Little Mermaid will have second-screen integration, allowing kids to use an iPad to enhance the movie experience right in the the theater.

PayPal's new Beacon service uses Bluetooth to complete every day purchases with trusted stores in your neighborhood, hands-free.

Your Roku TV box is about to get a whole lot better: You can now stream your own home movies from your Android device to watch on your TV.

Apple just unveiled its colorful new line of metallic iPhone 5S and pastel iPhone 5C devices. Are the new look and features worth the upgrade?

Microsoft's Xbox Music, a service previously limited to Windows Phones, can now be enjoyed by Android and iPhone owners. But is it worth the price?

Hard drive manufacturer Seagate announced a new Rescue and Repair service plan that covers the cost of data recovery in case of failure.

Last month, Google Play removed 36,000 apps from its shelves due to virus and malware concerns, and the pace is likely to only grow from there.

If you're trying to stay anonymous online (best you can), a new Pew Research Center poll says you're not alone.

The non-profit HDMI Forum has announced the new specs for HDMI 2.0, the cable you'll need to get the most out of a 4K TV.

The Owlet baby monitor lets you track your baby's vital signs remotely, giving you constant piece of mind.

Researchers at University of California, San Francisco have developed a video game they say is capable of treating ADHD.

Meet the Yoga 2 Pro, Flex 20 All-in-one and ThinkPad Yoga, Lenovo's newest convertible (hybrid) computers.

Don't just stare at the camera: Researchers have used the Microsoft Kinect to solve the 'biggest little problem' of Skype video chatting.

Samsung introduces a wearable device that allows you to preview messages, see who's calling and more from the Note 3.

Samsung introduces the Note 3, a lighter, thinner, more powerful phone/tablet hybrid.

Sony's new QX100 and QX10 "Lens Cameras" turn any smartphone into a better camera with one tap.

Five e-book publishers have settled their anti-trust cases with the federal government, agreeing to pay their customers a cumulative $95 million.

A proposed change to Facebook's Data Use Policy allows the site to sell your name and likeness to advertisers without a way to opt out.

VTech's Go! Go! Smart Wheels vehicles and playset tracks encourage creative play through cause and effect. 

Drive, spin or drift with the Crazy Cart by Razor.

Send a text message to a person you know is driving in New Jersey, and you could be held responsible for a resulting accident.

GreatCall, the company behind the senior-friendly Jitterbug phone line, is introducing a $140 Android-based smartphone for older adults.

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a technology capable of transmitting one person's brain signals to someone else.

Nissan made a bold announcement this week: It's Autonomous Drive car technology should be available as an option to car buyers by 2020.

Sony's Alpha 3000 is small, inexpensive and easy for beginners to use, while still being powerful enough for a more experienced photographer.

Starting Friday, Apple will begin rolling out an in-store trade-in program that lets you exchange older iPhones for a discount on a new iPhone.

Nintendo's new 2DS gaming system is simply the Nintendo 3DS without 3D functionality at a lower price point.

The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids puts the power of Samsung's popular Galaxy Tab line of tablets behind a dedicated kid's device.

An increasing number of lenders are looking at your social media history and browsing habits to determine whether you're creditworthy.

Social network Facebook now allows you to give your friends access to add photos to your own albums via its new Shared Albums feature.

Attempts to visit The New York Times website failed Tuesday after the Syrian Electronic Army, a group of hackers, hijacked the news outlet's domain.

This year's edition of Madden Football is a celebration of 25 years of scoring digital touchdowns and running virtual teams.

According to security researchers from Technical University of Berlin, as few as 11 hacked phones could bring down cell service for an entire city.

Mitsubishi's new Kirigamine Z Series air conditioner uses infrared mapping to discover pockets of heat and aim blasts of cold air at.

The ESRB expanded video game ratings coverage to include interactivity and social connection ratings for games and apps. 

LinkedIn University Pages provide practical information to help prospective students better research and engage with higher education institutions and alumni. 

Move over, Microsoft Office: Apple's iWork suite can now be accessed from the iCloud in beta, letting you work on your documents from any computer.

Do you need a camera when you can take really good photos with your smartphone? Canon says you can have the best of both with its PowerShot N Facebook ready camera.

Frustrated with how hard it is to permanently close website accounts? A new website named Just Delete Me makes it easy.

A number of Facebook users are reporting that their news ticker has either disappeared or shrunk as part of the social network's latest redesign.

A new poll from the Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that over half of teenagers have refused to install an app because it requested too much access.

PayPal is experimenting with a new face-verification system that adds an extra layer of security to real-life purchases made with your mobile device.

Netflix's new "My List" feature aims to replace individual Instant Queues with a more predictive, self-sorting list of favorites.

New York City police broke up the largest gun ring in city history, in part, thanks to pictures shared by aspiring rapper Neno Best on Instagram.

Popular video-sharing app YouTube got a major update this week, bringing a new look, a picture-in-picture feature and gesture controls.

Google Maps now features crowdsourced, real-time construction and accident updates from Waze, making its maps more up-to-the-minute than ever before.

A hacker leaked names, user IDs, and third-party login credentials for over 15,000 Twitter accounts. Here's what you can do to minimize the damage.

When Facebook's Security team ignored a bug report by Khalil Shreateh, the unemployed researcher did something to get their attention: He hacked Mark Zuckerberg.

According to British ophthalmic surgeon David Allamby, increased use of smartphones could result in 50% more cases of myopia over the next 10 years.

If you thought the 5.5" Samsung Galaxy Note was big, you haven't seen anything yet. Check out the Galaxy Mega, Samsung's new 6.3" Android smartphone.

California's State Senate passed a bill Thursday that would make sharing revenge porn pictures punishable with jail time and a $1,000 fine.

Watch out, Paypal: Facebook is about to test a new mobile payment service to simplify purchases made with your phone.

A study by the University of Michigan Psychology Department suggests that the more you use Facebook, the less satisfied with life you will be.

Owners of Foscam baby monitors beware: At least one hacker has exploited security vulnerabilities in the device to spy on sleeping children.

According to analyst reports, sales of smartphones have finally begun to outpace sales of feature phones worldwide.

They’re shocking, funny and even sad. And they all happened in the public eye thanks to the magic of social media.

After facing incredibly negative press and harsh criticism from customers, Microsoft announced that the presence of a Kinect motion-sensor is no longer required for the Xbox One console to work.