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A new phishing attack is targeting unprotected TP-Link and UT Starcom routers, running scripts to redirect web traffic and steal online banking credentials.

Social network Facebook is rolling out new tools to report threats of self-harm and suicide and provide resources to those in need.

Washington Republicans are ending attempts to stop net neutrality, clearing the way for the FCC to regulate the Internet as a public utility.

Think twice before searching for medical information online: Advertisers are compiling highly sensitive databases of your medical searches.

The Google Chrome browser now stops you before visiting a site with malware downloads via a bright red warning screen.

Israel-based company StoreDot has created a new type of fast charging bio-organic battery it hopes to put inside smartphones by the end of 2016.

The U.S. Treasury Department is now accepting digital wallet payments from PayPal and Dwolla through its pay.gov web portal.

Google will launch a stand-alone YouTube Kids app with age-appropriate, curated videos for kids and useful parental controls.

Amazon Prime subscribers now watch video 13.4 times per month — more than the 12.7 per month average of Netflix subscribers.

Pirated video content is moving away from traditional torrent file-sharing sites and toward more lucrative video streaming sites.

Google is opposing a rule change, sought by the Justice Department, that would enable the remote hacking of computers anywhere in the world.

The Hexbug Aquabot Remote Control Angelfish swims around your home aquarium just like a real pet fish — minus the maintenance hassle and feedings.

The new Snackin Sara doll from Hasbro requests kids feed her, chews her food (included), and alerts kids when she needs a diaper change.

An analysis of U.S. carrier unlocking policies shows that only Verizon has fully lived up to the terms of its voluntary agreement with the FCC.

The Hasbro Bladebuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber set lets kids design and create their own futuristic weapon straight out of the Star Wars universe.

Want to know what the best new toys will be this year? We scoured the floors at Toy Fair and found eight worthy of our coveted Best of Toy Fair awards.

An Alcatel-Lucent report says that 0.68% of all mobile phones are infected with malware, a year-over-year increase of 25%.

The new Pay Once & Play section on the Apple App Store features the best paid iOS mobile games without in-app purchases.

Luxury air-flow company Dyson just revealed the AM09 Hot + Cold Fan Heater and the V6 Absolute cordless and Cinetic Big Ball upright vacuums.

From social media sharing to binge watching Netflix to online ads, video content now makes up 78% of all Internet traffic.

The FCC redefinition of broadband to 25 Mbps means that one private company now controls 56% of high-speed Internet business in the U.S.

Facebook now lets you name a legacy contact able to perform simple account management tasks in the event of your death.

Remote kill switch features like Apple Activation Lock and Find My iPhone have reduced iPhone thefts in NYC by 25% and in London by 50%.

You can more accurately track your daily steps by keeping a smartphone in your pocket than by wearing a dedicated fitness tracker, the study shows.

All-you-can-read e-book service Scribd has added over 10,000 past and present comics (Archie, X-Men, Thor, Ninja Turtles) to its library.

Google Knolwedge Graph search results now include doctor-curated and -reviewed health information for a range of diseases and medical conditions.

DeepFace, a new facial recognition algorithm being developed by Facebook, can identify a person in a photo with 97.35% accuracy.

TurboTax has paused the submission of state-level tax returns following a dramatic increase in fraudulent filings with the software.

The 500-watt Hammacher Schlemmer Rechargeable Snow Shovel is a happy medium between a hand shovel and a snowblower for city dwellers.

Google Fiber gigabit Internet service is coming to the cities of the Nashville, Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte metropolitan areas.

Hackers could gain unauthorized access to a wealth of online accounts and personal information thanks to a yet-to-be-exploited XSS bug.

FCC Chair Tom Wheeler will pursue Net Neutrality by classifying ISPs as Title II utilities, ending efforts to throttle Netflix and impose fast lanes.

New FCC regulations require carriers to transmit your location within 50 meters when making 911 calls in 40 percent of all cases within 2 years.

Under the plan, the NSA will continue its bulk data collection efforts, though it will now delete non-essential data pertaining to Americans.

Anonymized metadata, researchers from MIT have proved, can be de-anonymized for 90% of people with as little as 4 pieces of outside data.

Verizon will finally offer an opt-out of its privacy busting supercookie that allows third-party ad tracking across multiple websites.

Amazon, Netflix and HBO Go all allow you to share your streaming video password with your family — to a certain extent.

Nickelodeon parent company Viacom announced Thursday that the TV network for kids will launch an over-the-top streaming video service.

The bill, if passed, would create stricter privacy regulations and empower the FTC to police violations by companies like Facebook and Google.

The New NY Broadband Program will provide $500M to private companies on a 1:1 match to support the buildout of high-speed Internet infrastructure.

Overstock.com will begin selling movie and TV downloads and rentals by mid-2015, eventually expanding to offer original content at a later date.

The Federal Communications Commission states that the use or sale of Wi-Fi signal jamming equipment is punishable by severe fines.

Owners of older, soon-to-be-obsolete Dropcam HDs, original Dropcams and Dropcam Echos will get a free Dropcam HD camera as a replacement.

You can once again download a varied selection of free music and free TV shows on iTunes, including shows from FOX, TBS, Disney, HGTV and more.

Verizon's ad tracking supercookie allows third-party advertisers to track you, even after clearing your device of standard cookies.

A new report suggests the HomeKit home automation platform won't support the Nest smart thermostat and Kwikset Kevo lock for security reasons.

T-Mobile and AT&T may have embraced the idea, but Verizon says it will not allow customers to roll unused data over from month to month.

The Works with Nest connected home ecosystem gets high marks for its well-designed user interface and reliability.

A new Illinois cyberbullying law compels parents to surrender the social networking passwords of their children at the request of school officials.

Amazon will offer free streaming of the full season of Golden Globe-winner Transparent this Saturday, along with a big discount on Prime memberships.

From Transparent to Woody Allen's new untitled project, some of the best TV shows are skipping cable entirely and going straight to streaming.

There are plenty of 4K TVs on the market, but according to Akamai, only 19% of U.S. homes have Internet speeds capable of delivering 4K content.

The Windows 10 operating system, featuring voice-activated digital assistant Cortana and a Start menu, will be free for the first year after release.

Facebook is changing its News Feed algorithm to reduce the number of hoaxes, scams and false news stories appearing on your Timeline.

Data provided to healthcare.gov about your age, income, pregnancy status is being sent to at least 14 different third-party sites, including Google.

The new GE Bluetooth Sous-vide accessory offers a cost-effective way to cook succulent meats and crisp vegetables in a temperature-controlled bath.

Common numerical strings, the word password, and sports terms make up the most commonly used (and thus worst) passwords of 2014.

Cable giant Comcast says a lack of demand is holding back gigabit fiber Internet, when in reality, the problem appears to be on the supply side.

A major update to the Google Translate app brings near instant translations to both spoken and written words in major world languages.

Virgin Mobile Data Done Right plans, starting at $65/mo for 2 lines, allow you to share prepaid 4G LTE data between all phone lines in your family.

The new warnings, being applied to graphic video of Charlie Hebdo terrorists, also prevent those under the age of 18 from viewing the content.

Verizon Vehicle adds OnStar-like emergency and roadside assistance service to any vehicle manufactured after 1996 for $14.99 per month. 

The GE Cafe Series Refrigerator with K-Cup Brewing System makes your morning coffee right in the fridge door, ready when you want it.

The free Google Chrome Remote Desktop app allows you to access your home computer from your mobile device anywhere you have Internet access.

Researchers have developed a computer program that can accurately guess your age, gender, intelligence and more based on your Facebook likes.

Facebook has teamed up with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to being issuing geographically targeted AMBER alerts to members.

The Personal Data Notification and Protection Act would create a national 30-day standard for alerting victims of data breaches.

Researchers at the University of Alberta have created a strategic learning computer program designed to always win at Texas Hold em poker.

Pella Windows and Doors’ new Designer Series windows feature motorized, between-the-glass shades that don’t require wiring.

A security researcher has created a new type of super cookie that tracks your web movements in incognito mode and shares data with other sites.

We got our hands on the lightest notebooks available, the Lenovo LaVie Z line, but does their performance and design hold up to the competition?

Google has requested the FCC regulate broadband providers as utilities, granting them the right to run wire over utility poles.

“Honeywell, I’m Home.” The Honeywell Lyric Home Security takes voice commands and works with a range of connected products, including thermostats, lighting, shade s and lock controls.

The continued existence of red light cameras is being threatened by scandal and a new safety report suggesting that they actually increase accidents.

Gillette’s next generation Venus Swirl™ Razor has a new technology that will change the way you shave.

The future of washing machines, shown off at CES 2015 in Las Vegas, includes built-in sinks, double washers and Nest integration.

The Belkin WeMo Water with Echo Technology analyzes pipe vibrations and pressure changes to calculate usage for each individual plumbing fixture.

The new Flex Duo Oven Range from Samsung allows you to bake two items separately that are a different size and at a different temperature.

Phaz P2 headphones not only deliver outstanding sound, but can charge your smartphone or MP3 at the same time.

The Asus Zenfone Zoom and Zenfone 2 have many great features for photo buffs, but one has no firm time table on when it is coming to the U.S.

Companies Edyn and Parrot are both showing off their latest watering automation technology that promises the healthiest plants possible.

Forget replacing smoke detector batteries twice a year: The Smart Alert Onelink Wi-Fi Smoke & CO detector battery is good for the life of the alarm.

Our editors pick their favorite consumer tech products at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show.

TV manufacturers are trying to improve on LCD screens with quantum dot, OLED and Smart Laser Backlight technologies, but which is the best?

Kolibree uses a 9-axis motion sensor to know its position in your mouth, sending feedback about your brushing to an app on your smartphone.

The Samsung Portable SSD T1 USB drive packs 1TB of flash storage into a tiny 2.8-inch by 2.1-inch footprint, but at a very steep price point.

The Devialet Speaker debuts in the U.S. with unparalleled sound quality for a fraction of the cost of high-end systems.

LG announces an innovative new washer that can clean two separate loads of laundry at the same time.

The new, colorful Skechers Game Kicks sneakers for boys and girls come with a Simon-like flashing light memory game built in.

An avalanche of home connected devices are being announced this week at CES, but will Apple rule them all with their HomeKit initiative?

ZTE announces a new mobile projector that doubles as a mobile hotspot with a surprisingly bright and clear picture.

Sony continues to innovate with action cams with the X1000V that shoots in 4K and the compact but customizable FDR-AA33.

Toshiba announces a new line of note-centric small tablets and ultrabooks that take in handwriting, images and voice recordings with ease.

With a 720-degree range of view controlled via iOS or Android app, this upcoming home security camera can see it all.

Lenovo has announced a new line of Yoga convertibles in different sizes and Flex laptops with budget-friendly pricing.

The new Sling TV package offers live streaming access to 12 cable channels (ESPN, HGTV, CNN) on PC, mobile, smart TV or home streaming box.

Invoxia has unveiled the Triby, a fridge-mounted Wi-Fi phone for families without home phone service that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker.

Samsung announces curved screen all-in-one PCs and a new generation of ultraportable laptops that still pack a punch.

The new 85-inch Sharp AQUOS Beyond 4K Ultra HD TV uses pixel-splitting tech to achieve an effective 8K resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels.

The Smarter Coffee Wi-Fi enabled bean-to-cup brewer creates the perfect, custom cup of coffee via your smartphone or custom IFTTT rules.