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If you have a connected device in your smarthome, there's a good chance it has security vulnerabilities you need to know about.

Unless you're planning on upgrading from an iPhone 8 or earlier, there's not much new to entice you into upgrading to the new iPhone 11 models.

Stop paying $30 for a printer cartridge that only prints a few hundred pages. These printers with refillable ink tanks can print thousands of pages at a fraction of the cost.

Though it may not sway music-lovers who are devoted to other streaming services, it's now a lot easier to access Apple Music, no matter where you are.

The Sonos Move is a powerful, rugged Bluetooth speaker that works on and off the Sonos network. 

To keep your computer, and every scrap of private information on it, safe, you should stop what you're dong and update your browser right now.

THX and Mixhalo make the music quality as good as the experience of attending a live concert.

Disney's new streaming service is due out later this year, but its low subscription price may not be as big of a deal as it seems.

Apple aims to make credit cards easy to use with the new Apple Card — and you can apply today 

The Equifax settlement won't be paying you $125, but you can still claim 10 years of free credit monitoring — which is better than nothing.

If you use Google Assistant, Google will save the voice recording. Here's how to listen to and delete the old files, and opt out of future files being saved.

How to turn off Siri and delete recordings of Siri queries from Apple's servers.

Amazon Alexa records and stores everything you request on Amazon's servers. Here's how to delete the files and prevent Amazon employees from listening to them.

Though your personal information is long gone, victims of the Equifax data breach can claim for compensation to get a cash payout or credit monitoring.

When you upload a photo to the popular face aging FaceApp app, you're giving the company rights to use that photo for commercial and other purposes.

Instead of using Android’s location services — which apps must have permission to access — these sneaky apps track you using less obvious means.

When Microsoft shuts down the DRM servers for its ebook store, your access to your books will disappear with it. 

You can now plan ahead with Google Maps to find out how crowded the train or bus will be when traveling.

Amazon won't be the only retailer offering sales for Prime Day, because the biggest retailers are all offering big sales this July — which means more deals for shoppers.

What cryptocurrency is and, by extension, Facebook's proposed Libra cryptocurrency, and why you should you care.

While Apple made a big show of updating privacy protections for adults, for parents these new protections for kids may be even more important.

The iPad strikes out on its own with iPadOS, which may give the tablet the boost it needs to replace your laptop for good.

What's new in privacy: "Sign in with Apple" to shield your data from third parties, the Maps that don't track you, smart home protections and more.

Apple's new iOS 13 doesn’t add anything revolutionary, but there are a lot of small conveniences that you’ll appreciate every day. Check out our favorite upgrades.

The Roomba s9+ and Braava jet m6 are the smartest floor cleaning robots you can buy, autonomously tackling the tasks of vacuuming and then mopping your floors.

The Echo Show 5 is a solid smart screen at a reasonable price — but the Google Nest Hub and the Lenovo Smart Clock offer stiff competition for shoppers.

For those looking for a solid phone at a fair price – especially if you’re looking to jump onboard with 5G – the Moto Z4 offers a compelling choice.

Walmart is offering 220,000 items with free NextDay delivery — no membership fee required. 

Make the world around you disappear with the Manta Sleep Mask & electronic device Blackout Stickers.

The Sleep Number 360 bed now tracks your heart and breath rate, movement, disturbances, and environment, and automatically adjusts for a better night's sleep.

This simple dimmer fixes one of the biggest problems with smart lights: our tendency to accidentally turn off the switch that powers them.

Amazon's Echo devices get a new Alexa skill, Alexa Guard, which turns Alexa into a house sitter when you leave home.

The FTC lawsuit against iBackPack showcases the perils of backing a crowdfunding project. Here's how to avoid crowdfunding scams on sites like IndieGogo and Kickstarter.

Android Q delivers more privacy controls and fewer distractions for all users and is designed to power the next generation of smartphones with support for foldable phones.

Google is focusing on making smartphones with better security and more privacy protections — all for an affordable price.

FCC warns that scammers are using missed call notifications to trick people into calling international premium rate phone services.

There's no need to box up your next Amazon return: dropping your items off at Kohl's may be faster, easier and cheaper.

Facebook wants to help you make friends, find dates, and have completely private conversations with end-to-end encryption. But after a year of privacy missteps, is it enough?

Swidget lets you add a wide range of smart home devices, like Wi-Fi control, lights or cameras, to your electric outlet.

Most hotels aren't doing a very good job of keeping your personal information safe. Here's what travelers need to know.

As more streaming providers increase their prices, you may need to do the math to see if streaming TV still costs less than cable TV.

Exodus spyware, which was once just found on Android phones, has made the leap to iPhones. Find out more and use these tips will help keep your smartphone safe. 

Trek’s new Bontrager WaveCel bike helmet line offers additional protection for your brain without significantly impacting weight, comfort or styling.

Check out what pranks your favorite tech companies are up to on April Fools' Day.

OtterBox's Otter + Pop highly-protective cases have an integrated dock that houses a PopSocket grip flush with the case when not in use. See your options.

Apple's first credit card enhances security and cuts through financial confusion with smart features that help you understand exactly where your money is going.

With Apple's recent iPad refresh, there are more iPad options than ever. We'll run down the latest models to help you find the right one to buy.

Haveibeenpwned.com now has details on 7.695 billion hacked accounts - more than the current world population of 7.558 billion. And, those are just the leaked accounts we know about.

The International Home and Housewares Show is the place for discovering all of the cool new gadgets for your home. Here are the 15 products we want for our homes.

If you're ready to jump on the folding phone craze, here are three phones that aren't just rumors — watch these phones unfold.

LG's latest smartphones go beyond the trend of folding and 5G phones to bring hand unlocking and motion controls to your next phone.

We found 10 innovative and fun toys that spark curiosity, teach coding, construction and creative design, and can even make you an internet star.

Samsung’s Galaxy 10 phones have impressive new displays, useful camera upgrades and plenty of storage, and the Galaxy Fold introduces a new design.

Alexa's latest features promise new independent content, with skills that will read blog posts, play university lectures, and bring new options to your Daily Briefing.

Your travel apps may be quietly recording your actions whenever you open the app — sometimes including passwords and credit card numbers.

If you have more than 1,000 photos on Flickr, you're running out of time to download them before they're deleted. Here's how to rescue your photos.

Apple finally fixed a serious FaceTime bug that let others listen in on you. Here's how to update your devices so you can safely use FaceTime.

Facebook Messenger's unsend feature lets you delete messages, but there are limitations. Here's what you need to know before you press unsend.

Motorola's three new Moto g7 series smartphones – the Moto g7 Play, the Moto g7 Power and the plain Moto g7 offer the perfect balance between features and cost.

Health insurer Aetna is betting the Apple Watch will encourage members to take care of their health — so they're giving them away.

When you want a big screen TV but you're on a budget, this TV gives you the most bang for your buck.

A new flaw found in FaceTime enables people to eavesdrop on you and even view you. Here's how to disable FaceTime until it's fixed.

Thinking of dropping Netflix? You may want to reconsider, because Netflix still has the best selection of streaming movies on the internet.

If you're thinking about deleting your Facebook or Twitter account to protect your privacy, think again. Getting rid of your account probably won't keep you safe.

Hulu's price cut makes its basic plan very budget friendly — but other plans are getting a price increase.

Use your smartphone or smartwatch to tap to pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay at Target, Taco Bell and more stores. 

If the Netflix monthly price increase has you considering account sharing, think again. New software could make it easier for the company to crack down on account sharing.

It's time to change your passwords, because the Collection #1 data breach compromised 773 million email accounts.

Whether it's holding on to outdated concepts or accepting as true the plausible assertions of a friend, many American believe these 8 tech myths.

The Soma Innofit smart bra can find your perfect size and you won't even have to pick up a measuring tape.

Lenovo's Yoga S940 laptop is all about protecting your privacy, with AI-powered features.

Just a few passes of the Opté beauty wand and you'll see all of your skin imperfections disappear. 

Iconic motorcycle-maker Harley-Davidson is finally jumping into electric vehicles with its first all-electric bike: the LiveWire.

The new Alienware Area-51m redefines what a laptop can be, with a powerful desktop processor and upgradable parts.

All you have to do is push a button on the LG HomeBrew to brew five liters of your choice of five different styles of beer.

From the latest televisions to ground-breaking high-tech beauty products, our editors picked their favorite products from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show.

Ceiling fan speed control was on every Caseta by Lutron enthusiast's list. And it's now a reality, with fan control module and a Pico wireless remote.

OptiShokz Revvez sunglasses have bone-conduction headphones built in. Now you have one less thing to carry.

HP's new EliteBook x360 knows when someone is shoulder surfing prevents others from viewing your screen from the side. 

High-resolution TVs are the stars of CES 2019. But, are 8K TVs ready for prime time? Plus, we look at the cool new TV form factors.

This new big-screen TV won't dominate your living room — instead, it rolls into its base to become completely invisible.

The Oral-B GENIUS X toothbrush doesn't just brush your teeth — it monitors your brushing habits and teaches you to brush better.

In the company's latest privacy scandal, Facebook allowed business partners see messages and contacts long beyond they offered services that required access.

Garmin’s vivosmart 4 measures your body’s overall activity and fitness level and lets you know if you should take it easy or go all out. 

A new Facebook bug gives app developers access to all photos you upload to Facebook — even photos you don't post.

There's still time to order gifts online with free delivery by December 24. Here are the cutoff dates.

Keep your online accounts safe by avoiding these common passwords

Google just released its 2018 Year in Search, and you’ll want to see what's on it and our refresher of the top terms.

A study of 11,000 children over the next decade will answer questions on the long-term impact of screen time on our kids, but there are already some interesting findings.

With the latest update to watchOS, your Apple Watch can notify you of an irregular heart rhythm — and it's already giving watch owners early warning of serious health problems.

Bose Frames aren't the first device to combine headphones and sunglasses, but augmented reality features set them apart. 

Be wary when an app asks you to use Touch ID, because it may be secretly charging you. Here's why it's so easy to be scammed.

Apple's list of the best iOS apps of 2018 covers everything from creativity to self-care.

From the biggest apps to the hidden gems, these are 2018's best apps and games on Google Play.

Hackers made off with personal data from more than 500 million accounts, including names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail address, and passport numbers. 

The Sonos Beam soundbar serves as your TV speaker, Alexa-enable smart speaker and a networked speaker for a Sonos whole home system. 

The Foreo UFO can knock more than eight minutes off the process of applying a sheet mask and elevates the experience to a spa treatment.

Not only can you find your keys with your smartphone, but you'll also be reminded if you leave home without them. 

With a recent letter, the FCC puts phone carriers on notice that they need to have the robocall problem completely solved by 2019. Here’s how they’re going to do it.

Ride-sharing services (Uber and Lyft), car-sharing services (Zipcar and Getaround) and bike rental services are offering discounts and even free rides to the polls. Here's how to get one.