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Court Rules Using Maps Apps While Driving Illegal
New California ruling expands the hands-off rule of smartphones and driving.

Facebook Apologizes over Breastfeeding Photo Ban
Facebook forces breastfeeding advocate to remove pictures of children nursing.

Passwords May Soon Be Replaced by "Pass-thoughts"
Passwords could soon be replaced with “pass-thoughts,” allowing access to your accounts simply by thinking.

Coming Soon to an ATM Near You: Human Tellers
Pilot program introduces human help at select Bank of America ATMs.

Audi Offering In-Car Wi-Fi for $15 Per Month
Could in-car WiFi be the next standard car feature?

Google Fights FBI Over User Privacy
The search giant seeks to end warrantless information requests targeting its users.

Ugandan Cell Phones Used to Ensure Clean Water
A novel new initiative helps this African country maintain access to basic needs.

iTunes App Store Gets Age Ratings
The iTunes App Store is now prominently displaying age ratings to help you better understand what apps are appropriate for your family.

Volta Racer offers Fun Powered by the Sun
Everything you need to build a working solar-powered car in about fifteen minutes.

Hands On with Facebook Home
Facebook Home puts Facebook at the forefront of your phone, without requiring additional log-ins or even getting past the lockscreen.

Five Unbelievable Cell Phone Fails
Take a look at these five spectacular cell phone fails, all caught on video.

Send Huge Files Easily with Yahoo! Mail
Yahoo! Mail's partnership with cloud-based file storage service Dropbox dramatically boosts the allowable size of e-mail attachments.

Court Rules: Resale of Digital Music Violates Copyright
According to a federal court, you own your CDs, but not music you download from iTunes or Amazon.

New Hope in the Battle Against Robocalls
The FTC is backing two proposed systems that aim to shut robocallers down.

One Phone Company Wants to Sell You Any Area Code
Want a 212 celphone number even if you live in Arizona? That option may be coming in the future.

New Technology Has Mobile Ads Talking Back to You
Are you ready to have a conversation with your online banner ads?

The Top 7 Must See April Fools Jokes On The Internet
Check out what pranks your favorite tech companies are up to on April Fools' Day.

Gmail Rolls Out New Compose Window Look
Find out how Gmail is changing and what you can do about it if you don't like the new look.

More Adults Than Teens Text While Driving
A recent survey from AT&T uncovers a surprising find about texting habits of adults.

Google Street View Offers Glimpse of Deserted Japanese Town
The quarantined town can be seen using Google's Street View technology.

Golden Gate Bridge Toll Collection Goes Fully Automated
Is the convenience of automation worth the further invasion of our privacy?

Google Maps Now Offers Up-To-Date Subway Information
Know whether you’re going to be late before you leave home.

Support For Equal Marriage Goes Viral On Social Networks
The red square symbol with the equals sign inside is spreading across Facebook. Learn the story behind the viral takeover.

Ocean Cleanup Dilemma Solved by Teenage Engineer
Plastic floating in our ocean is an ever-growing problem, but one that may have just been solved by a brilliant 19-year-old engineering student.

Carly Rae Jepsen to Write Her Next Song via Internet Voting
Jepsen will be conducting online polls on the American Idol website for her upcoming single, Take A Picture.

T-Mobile Announces No Contract Smartphones & High Speed Networks
Will T-Mobile's new no-contract monthly plans and new coverage be enough to get you on board with them?

Facebook Begins Rolling Out Threaded Comments
Facebook's new threaded comment feature should make Facebook conversations easier.

Congress Considers Telecommuting...for Themselves
A new bill would move congressional business from the real world to a virtual one.

T-Mobile Drops the 2-Year Contract But Does That Save You Money?
T-Mobile new monthly service is affordable, but there are limitations you should know about.

Deal or no Deal: Buying a Floor-model TV
With new 2013 TVs starting to ship this month, now is the time to get a clearance deal on the 2012 display models–or is it?

Passover Apps for Kids
Passover can be an opportunity to learn about the great history and traditions of the holiday. Here are some kid-friendly apps that both educate and entertain.

Save Web Stories to Read on Your Kindle, Smartphone or Tablet
New free service from Amazon lets you send Web content to your Kindle or any smartphone or tablet running the Kindle app.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1: The World's Smallest & Lightest DSLR
The Canon EOS Rebel SL1's small size doesn't mean loos of functionality.

Get this Essential iPhone Security Update
Apple has just released iOS 6.1.3, an essential security update to its iPhone operating system. Here's why you should install it now!

Luvocracy: Share Products & Earn Money
Social shopping site Luvocracy lets you browse or create boutiques full of products sourced from any online merchant's site.

3 Ways to Control Who Sees Your Facebook Posts
Just because you friend your boss, client or mother-in-law on Facebook, it doesn't mean you have to let them see all your updates.

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S 4
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the complete package—an impressive blend of hardware and useful software that makes it ready to go out of the box.

Exploratorium App Uncovers the Hidden World of Sound
The Exploratorium's new, free Sound Uncovered app brings the institution's signature interactive approach to learning to the iPad, with fun, fascinating results.

PBS Kids “It All Adds Up!” Math Help for Parents
PBS Kids “It All Adds Up!" program supports the development of early math skills for children of two-eight years old – and their parents.

World's First Smartphone Breathalyzer
Breathometer launches the first-ever smartphone breathalyzer, a keychain-size device.

Celebrate Pi Day with Your Family
For math mavens around the world, it’s time to celebrate Pi Day (on 3.14). Join in with these resources to help you celebrate.

Facebook News Feed to Get More Visual
Your Facebook news feed is getting a make over with bigger images and more filters.

The Roku 3 Offers Improved Navigation and Private Listening
Streaming video and music to your HDTV just got easier with the new Roku 3 box.

Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Tablet Z
Sony's ultra-thin and water-resistant Tablet Z resets what our expectations can and should be for a 10-inch class tablet.

The Easy Way to Get Your Lost Stuff Back
FinderCodes tags provide an easy way for Good Samaritans to return your lost items—without the exchange of personal information.

Hands-on with the Asus Fonepad
This 7-inch Asus Fonepad tablet doubles as a phone, providing a versatility other tablets lack today. Is it useful or just awkward?

Best Buy Matches Online Prices
Today, Best Buy began matching prices available from major online retailers like Amazon.

PS4: The Future of PlayStation Gaming
Sony PlayStation recently gave a glimpse of what’s to come with the new PlayStation 4 console available later this year, and it’s a gamer’s paradise.

Transformers Rescue Bots "Transport" into Beam Box Game System
Playskool Transformers Rescue Bots allow physical Transformer figures transport “into” a video game on your television via the Beam Box game system.

If You're Still Downloading Copyrighted Material Stop Now
A new six-strike anti-piracy program could throttle your Internet connection.

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 has many clear value adds over the Apple iPad Mini and competing moderately-sized tablets like Google's Nexus 7.

Apps that Teach Kids How to Save Money
These apps help promote good savings behavior and create awareness in kids around saving and spending money.

Hands-on with the New HTC One
HTC shows off its beautiful new One phone and we go hands-on.

Fun Apps for President's Day
This President's Day, learn more about the 44 men who've lead our country.https://www.techlicious.com/images/family/

NERF Rebelle Crossbow Delivers Girl Power
NERF introduces a new line of pink crossbows and accessories for tween girls.

Sonos Playbar Connects to Your TV & Wireless Music System
Wireless high-fidelity leader, Sonos, introduces a home theater soundbar that works with existing wireless speaker ecosystem.

Bang With Friends Gives New Meaning to Facebook "Pokes"
Bang With Friends does just what its name implies—connecting you with Facebook friends who are interested in a casual hook-up.

Hands on with Doxie Go Portable Scanner
Doxie Go needs no power cord or computer connection to scan and holds up to 600 pages of documents.

First Look: Skylanders SWAP Force
Kids can take SWAP Force characters apart and swap the tops and bottoms of the figures to create new characters to play in the game.

The Return of Facebook Facial Recognition
Know your privacy options when it comes to others tagging you in Facebook photos.

Revenge Porn: Another Reason to Protect Your Online Reputation
What is a revenge porn site and what you can do to protect yourself.

Auvi-Q: The First Epinepherine Auto Injector
The Auvi-Q isn't just an auto-injector: the device delivers audio instructions that walk you through what to do when taken it out of its case.

What You Need To Know About BlackBerry 10
We take a look at the improved interface, keyboard, messaging, and more from the new BlackBerry 10.

Apps for Catching Phone Spies in the Act
One in three people admit to checking out someone else's phone without permission. Here are the likely suspects and how to catch them.

Armortech Screen Protectors Get the Hammer Test
Screen protection for mobile devices gets even stronger.

GeoPalz Ibitz Pedometer Rewards Your Kids For Exercising
The more your kids exercise, the more they are rewarded with the GeoPalz mobile games.

Who Is Tracking You Online?
Understand who is tracking your online activities and what you can do about it.

Hands-Free Texting the Same as Drunk Driving?
The National Safety Council wants to repeal a recent California law that makes it legal to email or text on your phone while driving via voice command.

When Is the Right Time to Buy a New iPhone, iPad, or iPod?
Is it the right time to buy a new iPhone, iPad or iPod, or wait until the new models coming later this year?

Preview: Silverlit Mercedes-Benz Bluetooth iOS RC Car
This Bluetooth vehicle has everything from remote controlled gull wing doors, working headlights, and even stream music from your iOS device using in-car speakers.

Disney Infinity Blends Action Figures with Video Game Play
Collectible action figures will unlock new adventures in this upcoming cross-platform Disney game.

Facebook Messenger App Now Allows Free Voice Calls
Call your Facebook friends for free from your iPhone.

Facebook Announces New Graph Search Feature
Search the data Facebook has on your friends to quickly find the people, photos, places and interests that you are connected to.

The Craziest Gadgets From the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show
From a vibrating fork that reminds you not to pig out to a potty-training iPad stand, the biggest gadget show in the world never fails to amaze.

Critical Java Security Risk Requires Immediate Action
A new flaw identified in Java creates serious security risks for everyone. We recommend immediate action to protect yourself.

Stream Shows on the Go with HP Pocket Playlist
HP's Playlist storage device and PlayLater service offer a great way to watch your favorite shows on the road, without an Internet connection.

What is Ultra HD TV?
The big news this year in TVs is "Ultra HD TV". But what is it and do you want it?

Robot Building Kit LEGO Mindstorm EV3 Inspires Young Minds
LEGO makes introducing your child to robot building easy and fun.

Mobile Cases & Accessories that Inspire from XA Wireless
New mobile accessories with an inspiring message worth remembering every day.

New Fisher-Price Cases Protect Your iPad, Entertain Your Kids
These Fisher-Price iPod, iPhone, and iPad cases come with games sure to delight your kids, while keeping your device free of gunk.

Trackdot Tells You if Your Bag Made it to Your Desination
This nifty, affordable gadget tracks your suitcase to any city in the world--giving you a heads up of its location with a reassuring text message.

What's New in Car Safety & Entertainment Tech
2013-2014 model cars pack a variety of technologies make travel a lot more enjoyable, safer and even more productive.

Children’s Favorite “The Kissing Hand” Free on iTunes
For a limited time get the wonderful children's classic book app, "The Kissing Hand" free on iTunes.

Instagram Responds to User Outrage Over New Terms
Will Instagram sell the photos you post? The photo sharing site says no.

“This is Not an App” Fosters Creative Thinking
This creativity-inspiring app prompts users to make an interactive mess.

Facebook Rolls Out New Privacy Features
New features make it easier for your to understand and control how your information is used on Facebook.

Fingerprint Launches with Green$treets Financial App for Kids
Green$treets: Unleash the Loot! helps kids understand the value of money and how to make good financial decisions.

Chevrolet and Disney Partner Up Again for Test Track Fun
Buckle up for some serious fun, because starting today at Walt Disney World in Orlando, visitors to Epcot can visit the newly re-imagined Test Track powered by Chevrolet.

Why Plasma TVs are Better than LED/LCD
Many people dismiss plasma TVs, yet they offer better picture quality at a lower price. So what gives?

Picasound App Makes Kids Smile for the Camera
Choose from a variety of pre-recorded sounds to capture your kids' attention and make them smile while you get a great shot.

Is Your Flat-Screen TV Safe?
A child dies every three weeks as a result of a TV tipping over. Are you doing enough to secure your TV?

Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions
Appventures: Lions offers a variety of challenging activities, videos and fun facts that cater to a broad age range (4-7 years old) and skill sets.

The Evolution of Video in the Home
We've come along way since the introduction of the videocassette in 1976, but it's been a slow journey.

Sara’s Cooking Class App
“Sara’s Cooking Class” aims to get tween girls interested in preparing food from scratch and learning about ingredients.

Starbucks Verismo Delivers Home-Brewed Coffee and Lattes
With the launch of the new Starbucks Verismo, it’s now easier than ever to sip your favorite cup of coffee anytime of day from the convenience of your home.

PollVault Lets You See Your Ballot Before You Hit the Polls
Rather than stepping into a voting booth unprepared, the Show Your Ballot web app lets you do your homework ahead of time.

Philips Sonicare Advances Toothbrush Technology
I take the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean for a spin and see how far toothbrush technology has come in 5,000 years.

Apple iPad Mini: Does Less Equal More?
Apple's iPad mini is smaller, thinner and lighter than the iPad and adopts some of the features found in the new iPod touch.

Are You Using 5,000 Year-Old Technology?
Many of us are still using a 5,000 year-old piece of technology when it comes to our oral health—a manual toothbrush.

Election Sites for Kids
These resources provide ways to discuss the election with our kids