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Amazon has added the Tap, a portable Bluetooth speaker, and Echo Dot, an Echo without the built-in speaker, to its Alexa lineup.

Having to change passwords before they expire is annoying - and it may not even keep your account safe. 

Hound is bounding past virtual assistants like Siri, Cortana and Google Now with faster, more nimble performance as a virtual assistant.

The IRS' solution to help people whose tax refunds were stolen in previous years file again is now letting thieves steal their refunds this year. 

What's that spiky thing growing along the side of the house by the back door? The PlantNet app uses image recognition to help you identify plants.

Judge concludes that the All Writs Act (AWA) does not compel Apple to assist the government with unlocking phone of a convicted drug dealer.

Google's new deep-learning machine, PlaNet, uses a photo's pixels to determine where it was taken.

When you search for local home repair services, you might end up reaching a fraudulent operation that has submitted a fake address to Google Maps.

If you fell for this date changing prank that left your iOS device bricked, there are solutions.

Your wireless mouse may seem harmless, but hackers can use it as a way into your PC.

Nikon joins Sony, Fuji, Panasonic and Canon with its first two premium pocket-size cameras. 

The social network's reactions feature rolled out to everyone today, so you can finally show your love or dislike of a post.

Tax season phishing and malware attacks have exploded in 2016, up 400 percent from last year. How can you protect yourself?

If you're looking for free shipping on Amazon, you're going to have to purchase more. It is time to go Prime?

Lenovo has unveiled two affordable new Android tablets designed for families to use at home, the 7-inch and 8-inch TAB3.

Samsung ups everyday usability of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with an improved camera, waterproof housing and an always-on display.

The G5 hides a secret—it has an innovative modular construction, with various components that can be swapped in our out based on your needs.

A previous software update caused iPhones to brick and show "Error 53" if an unauthorized shop repaired it. After outrage, Apple has fixed the problem.

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event may be in Barcelona, but a 360-degree VR view will make you feel like you're there.

The Mazar Android BOT malware lets hackers complete wipe your phone. Here's how to make sure it doesn't happen to you..

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will be receiving the long-awaited firmware that will upgrade their phones to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. 

For less than $300, you can bring smart car connectivity to your pre-smart car through Rand McNally's new OverDryve dashboard tablet.

Ever heard that dogs and their people tend to look alike? Microsoft's new app, Fetch!, can tell whether you're more of a golden retriever or a beagle.

There were a ton of really great toys on display at Toy Fair this year. Here are our must-haves for kids of all ages.

Americans have high expectation of smart home tech, including cleaning, babysitting and even saving their marriages.

Google's safe browsing feature will now display a warning if you're about to land on a site with deceptive download buttons.

YouTube Red subscribers can now watch the original series and movies by popular YouTubers like PewDiePie and Lilly Singh.

Apple Music has finally joined other Sonos-integrated music streaming services, which include Pandora, Tidal, and Amazon Prime Music.

In honor of Safer Internet Day, Google is giving away 2GB of precious cloud space to users who do a Security Checkup

Amazon Fire tablets, known for providing a lot of bang for the buck, just became even more affordable with a 20 percent price drop. 

There’s a lot more to Amazon’s Echo than playing music. Here are 7 fun & useful things that Alexa, Echo's built-in virtual assistant, can do.

Don't let yourself become a victim of one of these shoddily made USB-C cables that can render your phone, tablet or computer useless.

Fitbit's Alta is the fitness tracking band fashionistas have been looking for.

If you've got a device running Windows 7 or 8, the Windows 10 "recommended" status means some users' operating systems will be automatically upgraded.

Screen helps parents manage all screen time, from phones to laptops to TVs, with just the click of a button. 

Developers have found a Chrome Web Store flaw makes it easy to get fraudulent apps listed before legitimate extensions if they're similarly named.

Experian's survey shows that while 71% of Americans are concerned about identity theft, we've got a long way to go to ensure we don't become victims.

At the Washington Auto Show we saw cars that can tell when the light is changing, auto driving in traffic jams and much more.

Facebook rolled out Live Videos, a live video-streaming competitor to Twitter's Periscope, to all U.S. iPhone users today.

The smart, connected home is a hot topic these days, but, does making a product smart or connected really make it better? 

Reporting and recovering identity theft can be a pain. The FTC is looking to make the process easier with IdentityTheft.gov.

Why bring your debit or credit card to a Chase ATM when you can just use your phone to get out cash? 

Now everyone on Twitter can see your tricks and wipe outs on the slopes as they happen when you stream from your GoPro with the Periscope app.

There are a lot of rumors swirling about Apple releasing a 4-inch iPhone called the iPhone 4SE. We break down the most credible.

The kitchen of the future is about smart technology that learns your likes, your habits and helps anticipate and adapt to your needs.  

If a friend sends you a shortened link, be wary, as this particular one overloads Safari and other browsers to force a device reboot.

Fisher-Price's Code-A-Pillar aims to teach preschoolers the foundational skills of coding, through problem solving and sequencing.

If you’ve got an iPhone, iPad or a Mac, you’re definitely going to want to download and install the updates that Apple released today.

If your password is on this list, you should change it immediately.

Who doesn't love freebies? Google has one for you — a free Google Chromecast for making 10 mobile payments via Android Pay.

To celebrate Amazon's original series Mozart In the Jungle winning two Golden Globes, Amazon is putting a one year membership to Prime on sale this weekend.

The USB-C standard plug has been called the one reversible cable to rule them all. Does it have what it takes to leave legacy USB plugs in the dust?

With more than 100 Blu-ray movies coming out this year in 4K Ultra HD, you'll want one of these 4K Blu-ray players.

Armed with detailed customer service information that only Dell could seemingly know, scammers are tricking people into "fixing" perfectly good computers.

Here's how you can make a difference by simply by completing everyday tasks that give back. 

Samsung's extra door on its newest front-loading washer lets you easily pop in a stray sock or shirt.

Our editors pick their favorite consumer tech products from the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show.

Fitbit faces a class suit over allegations of inaccurate heart rate counting by two of its wearable heart rate trackers, the Charge HR and Surge.

Onkyo's W800BT wireless in-ear headphones refuse to bow down to any wired technology overlords. 

4mom's new self-installing car seat takes the guesswork out of the process that leaves three out of every four seats improperly installed.

Huawei’s Elegant and Jewel designs bring high class style to their Android Wear watch line.

The Mate 8 makes a great phone for Android users looking for on-the-go power and productivity.

LG's futuristic Signature refrigerator opens by itself and shows you what's inside with just a knock.

Does Lumosity sharpen the brain as its makers claim it does? There's no scientific proof, so the FTC complained and fined Lumos Labs $2 million.

Samsung wants you to say goodbye to your paper-cluttered fridge door and hello to a fancy touch screen. 

Looking for the very best UHD TV on the market? LG and Samsung have both earned the new Ultra HD Premium seal for their top 4K TVs.

Fitbit's latest fitness tracker encroaches on Android and Apple Watch territory with its stylish new Fitbit Blaze.

Whirlpool builds on its award-winning innovation and eco-initiatives at CES 2016, showcasing new products incorporating eco-friendly technology.

LG’s 65B6 Flat OLED 4K HDR TV is the culmination of the TV advances of the last few years into a 2.7mm thick package. 

The removable wireless projector in Lenovo’s new ideacentre 610S desktop can turn any wall into a 100-inch screen.

If you’re looking for a way to carry your laptop and other gear securely, Kensington’s new SecureTrek line of backpacks and cases is a stylish option.

If you’ve ever wanted to watch a helicopter fly across a screen and hear it fly above you, too, this soundbar is for you.

The Lenovo X1 transforms from a tablet to a laptop and comes with optional modules that let you use it as a laptop, a projector or a 3D camera.

The BoomStick claims to add depth and richness to any pair of headphones. How does it really perform?

If you've been waiting to control your lightbulbs and find out the answers to life's questions with your voice, Sengled's Voice has you covered.

At 12:01 AM on December 24, 2015 you'll be able to go to pretty much any streaming service and listen to The Beatles.

With LifeLock discredited by the FTC, find out the right way to protect yourself from identity theft.

Google just released its 2015 Year in Search, and you’ll want to see what's on it and our refresher of the top terms.

The USPS' newly launched Informed Delivery service captures and emails images of letter-size mail that's on its way to your mailbox.

We took a look at Google Play Music and Apple Music’s family plans to find out which one is better at keeping the family harmony.

Samsung SmartThings and Scout Alarm make 24/7 professional home monitoring do-it-yourself, easy to install and affordable.

Google just released its lists of top-rated apps and games of 2015. Find out what made this year's lists.

What's hot on YouTube? Take a look at the 10 most-viewed YouTube videos in the year 2015.

The Internet has provided us with quick and easy access to information for decades now, but has this convenience affected the way we think?

Check out our new Techlicious store, with hundreds of products that are fun, educational and will make your life more convenient.

Amazon offering Showtime, Starz and many other streaming video services at a discount to Prime members, plus unified search across services for Fire TV.

If the original Apple Watch impressed you, find out what major features the highly anticipated Apple Watch 2 has in store.

Verizon customers will now be able to make calls via Wi-Fi even when no cellular signal is available, starting with a select number of phones.

The Google Calendar app now lets you add to-do reminders that will keep tasks stay top of mind so you stay on track.

Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Reader’s Edition can do everything a Fire can, but adds a leather case and a year of Kindle Unlimited for $100 cheaper.

Has Google been collecting personal information from your children's school laptops without your consent? Find out why and what's being done.

A software update for Amazon Fire tablets brings a blue light filter to help you sleep after nighttime reading, parental controls and a kid-friendly browser.

What if you could watch a theatrical or musical performance in something like Google Street View? Now you can — in 360 degrees of artistic glory.

Save about 70 percent of your mobile data and speed up page loading over slow connections with mobile Chrome's updated Data Saver mode.

A stylish new analog wristwatch from Swatch lets you pay for purchases with a tap of the wrist at the checkout register.

The servers of VTech's Learning Lodge app store were hacked in mid-November, exposing personal information of 5 million parents and 200,000 children.

Did you click the popular app that tells what your most-used words on Facebook are? You may be open to massive privacy issues; Techlicious explains.

Is your Android phone vulnerable to a remote reset by Google? It might be, if full-disk encryption isn't enabled and it runs an older version of Android.

Accidentally sent a Viber message that you shouldn't have? Viber's updated app now lets you take it back before it creates trouble.

Recent data shows Windows 10 use has grown 12.4 percent from early 2015, as Windows 7 use shrank 7 percent.