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Toshiba's latest Windows 8.1 tablet offers a quad-core Intel chip, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage for just $119.

Samsung Galaxy Note phones get new cameras, higher resolution displays and, for the Note Edge, an innovation that shakes up the way you use Android.

BitTorrent Sync 1.4 is an easy way to share files with family without the file size restrictions and fees of cloud storage sites.

Printer company Epson is joining the exercise monitor industry with its new Pulsense Watch and Pulsense Band.

A new software update called Sonos 5.1 lets the Sonos speaker line connect directly to your home wireless network without a $50 Sonos Bridge.

Hackers stole a number of celebrity nude photos from Apple's iCloud service, reminding us we're all at risk. Here's what you can do.

A new set of rules from the FCC should reduce the max volume of TV commercials but don't take effect until next year.

Remember Netscape Navigator and the original Yahoo.com? These teens don't — they're seeing them for the first time.

The new Samsung Gear S can receive texts and social media notifications even when outside of the Bluetooth range of your smartphone.

The $199 Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds send real-time pulse data to your phone by Bluetooth, keeping your workouts "in the zone."

The new Android smartphone from Sharp has a lot of features for a budget price.

Apple's suppliers are expected to begin production of a new, larger 12.9" iPad by the first quarter of next year.

Hewlett Packard has recalled its LS-15 power cord over reports of overheating, melting, charring and personal injury.

Boost Mobile's ZTE Warp Sync offers a quad-core processor, a 5" HD Gorilla Glass display and Android 4.4.2 KitKat, all for under $200.

The Facebook News Feed algorithm has been updated to reduce the prevalence of spammy, misleading and vague headlines on the social network.

The new Mobile Passport Control app lets you submit international customs declarations forms before you get off the plane.

The Sony a5100 is compact like a point-and-shoot, but with the features and power of a bulky DSLR.

Digital analytics firm comScore has released a list of the top 25 mobile apps based on unique users in June 2014.

Microsoft has tentative plans to debut its Windows 9 operating system at a developer preview event this September, with a full release next year.

The FCC is looking to the American public for comment on the controversial $47 billion Comcast/Time Warner cable super merger.

Apple's iMessage tool for iPhones has become a favorite of spammers thanks to its ease of use and weak account reporting procedures.

Spotify's new Serendipity map, created by artist Kyle McDonald, shows when two people hit play on the same song in the same tenth of a second.

Malware has been detected in computer systems at 51 UPS Store locations in 24 states between January 20 and August 11, 2014.

Delaware's new digital inheritance law allows executors of estates access to the email and social media accounts of the deceased.

Twitter is using computer algorithms to find and display relevant content that's popular amongst your social circle, just like Facebook.

New smart TV models from TCL and Hisense, coming this fall, have Roku streaming video software built in.

Google's $9.99 YouTube Music Key streaming music service offers offline listening, an audio-only background mode and access to concert footage.

Google's new kid-focused offerings, which require a parent to set up an account, will offer heightened privacy and tools to monitor kids' behavior.

Microsoft recommends Windows PC owners uninstall its latest MS14-045 patch, which is reported to cause crashes and prevent computers from starting.

A number of school bus companies now offer GPS and RFID tracking for their young riders and companion apps for concerned parents.

Gadgets are part of our everyday life, but many of the pioneers that had the brilliant ideas that influence our lives so heavily today are largely unknown.

Intel and SMS Audio have partnered to create the BioSport In-Ear Headphones, which transmits pulse data directly to your RunKeeper app.

Google Chrome now automatically blocks the installation of deceptive software that seeks to change your browser settings.

Apple's has banned the use of benzene and n-hexane during its iPhone manufacturing process, and will test to ensure compliance.

KitchenAid's new line of high-end Sparkling Beverage Makers are designed to look similar to the brand's iconic, colorful stand mixers.

Twitter has promised to improve support for family members of deceased users after Robin Williams' daughter was bullied off the social network.

The National Republican Campaign Committee is under fire for creating and promoting fake news websites designed to attack Democratic candidates.

ViaSat's new Freedom plan will deliver high-speed satellite Internet (12Mbps) to rural homes with a generous and flexible 150GB monthly data cap.

Activision announced that it will be releasing a full version of  its latest Skylander game on iOS and Android as well as on consoles this October.

The California Senate has passed a bill requiring all phones manufactured and sold after July 2015 in the state to include anti-theft technology.

T-Mobile's new Pay as You Go plan offers minutes of talk and texts at a flat rate of 10 cents each, with a $3 monthly minimum.

The WorldView-3 Satellite, launching into space on Wednesday, will be capable of capturing images as small as 12 inches for online map providers.

The Federal Communications Commission has set a December 31 deadline for smaller carriers to enable text-by-911 emergency service.

The Virgin Mobile Custom phone plan allows you to personalize talk, text and data allotments so you only pay for what you use, and nothing more.

Microsoft will stop supporting older versions of the Internet Explorer web browser with tech support and security updates on Jan. 12, 2016.

An update to Android Device Manager lets you leave a recovery message and phone number, making it easier to retrieve a lost device.

A new digital literacy quiz from Ofcom lets you see how your confidence with cutting edge tech stacks up to people of different ages.

Social network Pinterest's newest feature lets you send messages, Pins and start conversations with up to 9 friends at once.

VIZIO is recalling its 39- and 42-inch E-Series flat-panel LED televisions due to a faulty stand that increases the risk of the TV tipping over.

The Counting Kingdom is a new tower defense game for PC and Mac that perfectly blends learning about math and fun for kids 6 to 8.

The Navdy aftermarket HUD unit lets you view incoming call notifications, texts, navigation info and vehicle warnings directly on your car windshield.

The Timex IRONMAN ONE GPS+ smartwatch offers messaging and remote GPS tracking through a built-in, free (for 1 year) 3G AT&T data connection.

A gang of Russian cybercrooks have compiled a database of over 1.2 billion stolen account credentials from over 420,000 websites.

Comcast's Internet Essentials program offers low-income families debt forgiveness, 6 months of free Internet service, and a $9.99 monthly rate.

A security researcher has developed a radio device capable of spoofing remote entry car key fobs, allowing a thief entry to virtually any vehicle.

A Houston man has been arrested on child porn charges after Google analyzed images being sent from his private Gmail account.

Having your data stored overseas does not necessarily protect it from being obtained by U.S. law enforcement, a District court judge ruled.

This season, the NFL will use shoulder pad mounted RFID chips to track players' movement, speed, acceleration and positioning.

Bluebox Security has discovered a new vulnerability that lets malicious Android apps masquerade as trusted ones to access sensitive functions.

Google has begun adding aggregated 5-star reviews to its product ads, pulling data from both merchants and independent editorial websites.

The $39 NomadPlus ($19 on pre-order) is a small 1500 mAh add-on to your standard Apple USB wall plug with pass-through charging.

Skullcandy Method ear buds use new StickyGel technology to help stay in your ear once the sweat starts flowing.

Open WhisperSystem's new iOS app promises free, secure end-to-end encryption for calls placed from your smartphone.

Credit Karma, the site behind the TV ads promising free credit scores, now offers customers free credit reports as well.

Game developer Electronic Arts's new EA Access plan offers unlimited play of a rotating selection of games for $4.99 per month.

uNu Electronics's Ultrapak battery can store enough power to fully recharge a smartphone in just 15 minutes thanks to its new Ultra-X technology.

Amazon's new 3D Printed Products store allows you to quickly and easily create simple, custom 3D jewelry, toy, and home décor items.

President Obama is expected to empower the NTIA to create privacy rules for the operation of unmanned commercial drones.

The free hotelwifitest.com website features crowdsourced data on which hotels have the fastest wifi, and for what price.

The Lechal smart shoe connects to Google Maps, using haptic feedback vibrations to tell the visually impaired when to turn.

A new iOS and Android app called Digify lets you grant contacts access to your sensitive files for a finite period of time.

A company called AddThis is promoting a new, difficult-to-evade method of ad tracking called canvas fingerprinting.

A new wireless patch worn directly over your heart continuously measures vitals, providing doctors and nurses with advance alerts of emergency.

ISP Comcast is admitting internally that its own policies helped contribute to a customer service call gone very bad that went viral last week.

The public beta for Apple's Yosemite (OS X 10.10) operating system is limited to the first million to sign up for it.

Nigerian scammers are now using malware such as keyloggers to steal data and money from U.S. businesses, security experts say.

The new Samsung French Door Food ShowCase Refrigerator keeps infrequently accessed items in a see-through, sealed inner compartment.

Large ISPs have recruited the U.S. House of Representatives in their fight with the FCC over publicly owned municipal broadband networks.

You can now add time and location-based reminders to Google Now using the Chrome search bar on your desktop or laptop computer.

Facebook's new Buy button will let you make purchases directly from businesses via the social network.

At the behest of E.U. regulators, the Google Play store will no longer label games with in-app purchases as "free."

In a new interview with The Guardian, Ed Snowden says viewing your nude photos is considered a "fringe benefit" of working at the NSA.

SnapUp, a new iOS app, converts screenshots of products into shopping lists which it then monitors for price drops.

Microsoft's Bing search engine now provides a wealth of data and ratings for public and private schools directly in its Snapshot search results.

The deadline to offer the FCC your opinion on Net Neutrality and so-called Internet "fast lanes" is this Friday, July 18.

The new WiFi-enabled Slingbox M1 allows you to stream live TV from your cable box to your smartphone, tablet, or PC without monthly fees.

Verizon's ALLSET prepaid phone plans will begin offering 4G LTE speeds to enabled devices beginning July 17.

Online invite site Evite has partnered with Jifiti to make giving and receiving party gifts a simple part of the RSVP process.

Fitbit has teamed up with Tory Burch to release a line of fashion-minded accessories for its popular activity tracker.

VTech's Kidizoom, available today for $59.99, is a sturdy learning smartwatch designed for kids aged 4 and up.

Criminals in Texas were arrested for infecting public hotel computers with malware to steal guests' personal information and financial data.

One Comcast customer retention agent was caught on tape going way too far to keep a customer from ending his home Internet service.

DreamWorks' Dragon Adventure World Explorer uses real-time GPS, weather and traffic data to create an in-game world that mimics the real one.

Marketers buy data on you from store loyalty cards, credit agencies, credit cards companies and your cable company to create incredibly targeted ads.

Doctors have traced a case of allergic contact dermatitis in an 11-year-old boy to his contact with an iPad tablet, Pediatrics reports.

The Syntonic Sponsored Content Store will let you shop certain websites and install apps without counting against your monthly data allowance.

Bop.fm allows you to share playlists and individual songs with friends regardless of which subscription music service (if any) they use.

Dropcam now lets you receive motion detection alerts on your mobile device for individual areas of your camera's feed.

A new LEGO subscription service called Pley loans you construction sets on an all-you-can-build basis starting at $15 per month.

GE researchers have created a prototype device capable of estimating the calorie content of food using microwaves.