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Amazon will soon offer milk, cereal, water, dog food and other consumable household grocery items under its Elements brand.

Microsoft Lens straightens, crops and applies OCR to photos of documents, creating editable Word docs, PowerPoint slides and PDFs.

The Google Play store now offers new family landing pages with top charts, age filters, character search and better parental controls.

The coming Android M mobile OS enables tap-to-pay NFC transactions that use your fingerprint for authorization, similar to Apple Pay.

REACHIt integrates with digital assistant Cortana in Windows 10 to enable voice search for files across all devices and on multiple cloud services.

Crime syndicates have created over 100,000 fraudulent IRS.gov accounts in taxpayers names, all in an effort to request fraudulent tax refunds.

The 14- and 15-inch Lenovo Ideapad 100 laptops offer basic functionality -- surfing the web, emailing and editing documents -- in a Windows 8 package.

The provision of the Patriot Act that allows the NSA collection of phone metadata is set to expire May 31, and Congress looks unlikely to extend it.

The Microsoft Windows 10 companion apps will help sync music, photos, docs and the Cortana personal digital assistant across all your devices.

Google researchers have concluded that secret questions are neither secure nor reliable enough for account recovery.

Google is expected to announce that the next version of its mobile operating system, Android M, will include a Touch ID-like authentication feature.

Constant data breaches have taught Americans the value of keeping their personal data safe, but few are taking basic steps to secure it.

A failure to review user-submitted data may have resulted in a pair of racist incidents on Google Maps and Twitter recently.

The TempTraq patch offers 24-hour continuous temperature monitoring of sick children, reducing the need to disturb their sleep.

The Google Maps app now offers much more robust data about the cause and duration of traffic incidents, and why alternate routes are recommended.

The 5.7-inch LG G4 Stylus and 5" G4c are interesting budget-minded variations on the flagship LG G4 smartphone.

President Obama has taken then helm of @POTUS, a twitter account only he will post to, meant to be handed down between presidents.

An FBI warrant says security researcher Chris Roberts hacked a United Airlines flight's computer systems to briefly commandeer the plane in the air.

A Microsoft survey shows that heavy technology use is harming our ability to focus, multitask and remember information.

The brushed metal 5.5" Android L ASUS ZenFone 2 with PixelMaster and BoostMaster technology will go on sale here in the U.S. this week starting at $199.

The latest iteration of the Google self-driving car will be tested on the roads of Mountain View, California this summer, the company announced.

Hackers are actively exploiting the weak passwords on some Starbucks accounts to drain the linked bank account of their owners.

The use of IMSI-catchers fake cell phone towers is no longer a massive police secret and the US government does not have a monopoly over their use:

The Image Identification Project can analyze uploaded pictures and make a highly educated guess as to what it's a picture of.

identity.gov offers victims of identity theft a step-by-step checklist for contacting authorities, credit bureaus, debt collectors, the IRS and more.

Google has processed over 250,000 privacy requests from individuals seeking the deletion of search results that contain personal information.

Owners of 4K TVs rejoice: The Blu-ray Disc Association has finalized its UHD Blu-ray specification, clearing the way for 4K players later this year.

A California woman has filed suit claiming that she was fired for disabling a 24/7 GPS tracking app loaded onto her company-provided iPhone.

The new Add a Link feature for the Facebook iOS app lets you search for links to attach to status updates without needing to open a browser.

The Consumer Review Freedom Act of 2015 would make it illegal for businesses to penalize customers for posting negative reviews online.

The Knomo Elektronista Digital Clutch is no ordinary, fashionable bag. If you unzip the sides, the clutch becomes an organizer which can be opened flat.

Enjoy sends a professional to your home to deliver your new tech purchase, set it up and show you how to use it, all at no added cost.

A new study from Facebook, published in Science, suggests our own biases are the biggest factor in the one-sided political nature of our News Feeds.

Defense Distributed, designers of The Liberator, the first 3-D printed gun, is filing suit for the right to distribute its blueprint online.

The Color Enhancement add-on for the Chrome browser makes color tweaks to your browser settings to make them easier for the color-blind to see.

The MIT Technology Review suggests that Apple is working to dramatically expand the use of personal DNA testing and sharing via ResearchKit.

The Mophie Juice Pack H2PRO battery case (2,750 mAh) is rated IP-68 and exceeds Military Standard 810G for drop resistance (1.2 meters).

T-Mobile is enticing Verizon customers to switch with a risk free 14-day trial with your existing phone number and a promise to reimburse fees.

Prime members will be able to enjoy their fill of free streaming songs and movies on Amazon Instant on JetBlue flights starting later this year.

Facebook is giving a small number of users the ability to promote chosen friends' content to the top of their News Feeds.

The largest private insurer in the U.S. has announced it will cover the costs of video chats with doctors for all its subscribers by 2016.

New Microsoft website how-old.net, designed to test face recognition technology, guesses your age and gender based solely on an uploaded picture.

The Tesla Powerwall is a 220-pound smart battery that stores solar power and releases it for use in your home when electricity rates are highest.

Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census records shows that one-third of families with kids making under $50K are without Internet access at home.

Waze has launched a series of Twitter accounts in 50 cities that warn when traffic conditions are unusually bad and advise alternate routes.

From pop-ups that trick you into installing software to blog entries on green coffee bean extract, Microsoft IE is cracking down on unfair ads.

The new Microsoft HoloLens virtual reality platform and new details about Windows 10 are being discussed at the Build developer conference this week.

The new Password Alert extension for Chrome protects you from phishing by warning you when you reuse your Google password on a non-Google site.

The new LG G4 smartphone features a 5.5-inch quad HD display, an improved 16MP camera with manual mode, better color sensors and real leather backing.

Police body cameras may be able to catch misconduct, but plenty of ordinary citizens may find their privacy violated by constant police surveillance.

The Facebook Messenger chat app now lets you connect to friends with free, face-to-face video chats — just watch your mobile data plan.

Google's first ever U.S. fashion report reveals that tulle skirts, emoji jogger pants and flannel are the hot trends this spring.

Comcast has officially pulled the plug on its proposed merger with Time Warner after the FCC signaled the deal would fail to get federal approval.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of YouTube, we have compiled a list of the 10 most watched videos of all time on the streaming video site.

Project Fi uses both your home Wi-Fi network and the Sprint/T-Mobile networks to route calls and data, and charges you only for the data you use.

Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing a clean reauthorization of the bulk data collection provisions (Section 215) of the Patriot Act.

The new Facebook app Hello (Android only) gives you information about incoming calls, pulled directly from the Facebook profile of the caller.

Prosecutors around the country are dropping cases against dangerous criminals rather than spill details about the FBI's StingRay technology.

Much as it may like to do so, Major League Baseball and other sports groups are largely unable to stop fan-shot live stream video of games.

HP's new back-to-school lineup features convertible laptops that target students with varying computing needs and budgets.

A new Pew Research Center study shows that 98% of teens use the web weekly, while 56% admit using it several times a day.

Social network Twitter now lets you opt in to receiving direct messages from all users of the site, regardless of whether you follow them.

On January 11, 2017, Norway will become the first country to complete its transition from analog FM radio to all digital HD radio.

Thieves are using an inexpensive amplifier device to trick remote keyless entry/push-button start vehicles into unlocking themselves, police warn.

Money held in your Google Wallet account is now protected against bank failure by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), up to $250,000.

Starting on April 19, Verizon FiOS TV customers can choose from themed skinny bundles that can be swapped from month to month.

The U.S. GAO is warning that newer passenger aircraft are vulnerable to hacking via their in-flight Wi-Fi networks.

Sidebar Statuses are short text blurbs, viewable by your Facebook Messenger friends, that are reminiscent of AIM away messages.

UP4, the next generation of Jawbone UP fitness bands, can connect to your American Express card to enable tap-to-pay NFC mobile payments.

The TSA has fired 2 agents who were part of a scheme to fondle attractive male passengers passing through a Denver International Airport checkpoint.

Recent testing by SquareTrade shows the Samsung Galaxy S6 to be more durable than the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus.

An HTC software update to fix camera issues with the One M9 does not improve camera enough to make it competitive.

The free Kaspersky Ransomware Decryptor tool restores your access to files affected by the nefarious CoinVault malware.

Kart Kingdom allows kids aged 6 to 9 the ability to explore, cooperate with others and learn in a safe, controlled and free online game environment.

U.S. television maker VIZIO has unveiled its M-Series, offering 4K ultra high-definition resolution starting at $599 for a 43-inch model.

The Mophie Space Pack protective case adds up to 128 GB of file storage and more battery life to your iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and iPad mini.

The Federal Communications Commission will be holding a workshop on April 28 to discuss web surfing history privacy protections for broadband subscribers.

YouTube will soon launch a paid subscription service that allows you to skip ads and access exclusive subscriber-only videos.

iOS 8.3 brings racial and family diversity to your emoji keyboard, a spam filter for Messages, a Siri voice update, bug fixes and more.

The folks at iFixit have given the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone a low 3 out of 10 score for repairability, putting it well behind the iPhone 6.

LG has unveiled new lines of Netflix Recommended TVs, its first ever optimized specifically for streaming video convenience and performance.

Samsung's first omni-directional wireless speaker sports 360-degree sound, but is it worth the steep price tag?

The YouTube Kids app mixes advertising with programming drawing ire from parent groups.

The FLIR FX home security camera offers an easy recap of the day's recordings, convenient cloud storage and can be used as a portable action cam.

If jigsaw puzzles and crafting projects are feeling a little stale in your house, we've got a new rainy day project: HEXBUG VEX Robotics Ant.

Take a trip down memory lane as the GM plant in Arlington, Texas, rolls out it's 100 millionth vehicle, a Chevrolet Suburban. And, the Suburban celebrates its 80th birthday.

After making unbendable claims after the iPhone 6 Bendgate scandal, Samsung's new Galaxy S6 fails the same test.

A self-driving car completes a successful test run from San Francisco to New York City.

More devices are getting access to HBO without a cable subscription thanks to Sling TV.

Google has released a surprising report about how much malware they've been able to stop last year on Android devices.

Google research has noted that approximately 5% of all visitors to Google sites have ad-injecting malware installed in their browser.

The NFL will broadcast the week 7 Jaguars-Buffalo Bills football game online only through a yet-to-be-named digital distribution company.

The Waze GPS mapping app now includes a progress bar to let you know when you can expect a traffic jam to finally ease up.

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously agreed that the use of GPS tracking technology without a warrant is a Fourth Amendment rights violation.

Verizon is finally letting its customers opt-out of the incredibly intrusive unique identifier header (UIDH) ad-tracking tool through its website.

What smell best represents you brand? Find out, then get stationery made with your custom scent.

T-Mobile announces new $5 a month calling plan for pets, so your whole family can stay connected.

Facebook Scrapbook allows you to easily create dedicated albums for your kids on your own profile using the site's photo tagging feature.

The new All Inboxes feature for Gmail for Android lets you view multiple Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo Mail accounts through a singular Gmail interface.

The adhesive-mounted Amazon Dash Button lets you instantly order popular household grocery staples with the simple press of a real-life button.