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YouTube is struggling to reach deals with larger independent labels, threatening the removal of songs from Adele and Arctic Monkeys from the site.

A Wikipedia rule change now requires companies and PR firms to disclose paid edits and contributions to the online encyclopedia.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether posting threatening rap lyrics on Facebook constitutes a crime without intent to carry the threats out.

Researchers at MIT's Wireless Center have developed a system for wirelessly measuring a person's breathing and pulse, even through walls.

The new Spire wearable tracks your breathing to let you know when you're stressed, offering relaxation exercises in times of need.

The Obama administration's proposed GROW AMERICA Act would empower the Dept. of Transportation to regulate Google Maps and other navigation apps.

The Cincinnati regional airport will become the first in the U.S. to estimate wait times using the MAC addresses of travelers' smartphones.

Google is preparing to launch Google Fit, a service to combine data from activity trackers and other wearables in one central location.

The DSLR-like Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 offers 4k video recording and a fixed lens that does the work of a whole bag full of interchangeable lenses.

The Huawei Ascend Mate2 phone/tablet hybrid tries to compete with the Galaxy Note 3 and LG G Flex, but at a bargain price. What tradeoffs did it have to make to accomplish that?

The Yves Béhar-designed Vessyl cup from Mark One uses sensors to measure the calorie, caffeine, sugar, and protein content of everything you drink.

The Google Now service can automatically convert casually emailed meeting suggestions from friends into cards and calendar events.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S gives the Apple iPad stiff competition with a Super AMOLED display that's thinner and produces noticeably deeper and brighter colors.

Security company Malwarebyte's newest offering, Anti-Exploit, goes beyond anti-virus to offer protection against zero-day security threats.

Amazon Prime members now have access to Prime Music, a streaming library containing over 1 million songs from top artists.

Starting today, select Starbucks locations will offer Powermat wireless phone charging stations, with all locations to have the tech by 2015.

What is the new national secure online ID that is being tested and how will it affect your security and privacy?

Amazon is planning on launching a site selling services from local handymen, contractors, tutors, babysitters and more.

A new research study suggests that roadside lasers can detect alcohol vapor in car cabins corresponding with BACs as low as 0.01%.

Researchers at Heinz and Ford are investigating the use of tomato by-products and other plant materials as motor vehicle components.

A CSIS report suggests that the growing problem of cybercrime costs the global economy as much as $575 billion annually – a 20% "cybertheft" tax.

A small coding change in Apple's iOS 8 will prevent marketers from tracking your location when your iPhone searches for available WiFi networks.

Sony's PlayStation TV streaming box, which lets you stream PS4, PS3 and classic titles to any HDMI-ready TV, is coming to the U.S. this fall.

Honeywell's new Lyric smart thermostat uses geofencing to automatically adjust the temperature when you're a certain distance from home.

The Google Now service has added public transportation alerts that can tell you when your bus or train has reached the stop nearest your destination.

The Department of Homeland Security is warning road sign operators to improve security after details on how to hack them leaked online.

Google is beefing up their emergency response reporting by pulling in select information from Twitter.

Kids use physical Tangram shapes, word tiles and plain paper to play games with the Osmo iPad accessory and apps.

This smart ceiling fan detects when you are in the room turning on and off based on your preferences.

Rumours are swirling about the upcoming event announcement, but all signs point to an Amazon smartphone.

80s-inspired skins, power ups and sounds come to Tetris to celebrate its third decade of stealing out productivity.

Integrated Twitter feeds and more channels are coming to both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One throughout the year.

Many emails are not encrypted, but Google has plans to change that for its customers with a new Chrome extension.

A revolutionary new technology could use the movement in our clothing to power our mobile devices.

Kindle versions of both the US constitution and Bible are now being used at official swearing-in ceremonies.

Hollywood pushes to use drones to aid filmmakers, but so far the FAA has only approved one use for the flying machines.

Instagram 6.0 strengthens the app's photo editing abilities beyond just applying Instagram's well-known filters. Now you can perform simple editing tasks.

Google complies with the EU's "Right to be Forgotten" ruling and receives thousands of requests.

On the 10 year anniversary of the discovery of the first mobile malware virus, it may be time to check your security and privacy practices for your smartphone.

Apple announced new features to upcoming releases of both Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite and iOS 8.

Stash constantly searches for the lowest prices on your favorite products, helping you get the lowest price.

Google has launched a web form allowing Europeans to request search results about themselves be deleted. Here's how it affects you.

HP's new SlateBook combines the simplicity of an Android smartphone with the comfortable size of a 14" laptop.

A new Consumer Reports survey shows that 62% of Americans fail to take even the simplest of steps to protect their data online.

The "Oleg Pliss" ransom hack that rendered a number of Australian iPhones and iPads locked this week has also hit a number of Californians.

A group of kids aged 6 to 13 were recorded encountering and using an old computer for the first time. Hilarity ensued.

The Google Video Quality Report lets you quantitatively compare your ISP connection against other providers in your area.

Lookout Mobile Security's newest premium feature snaps a photo of phone thieves in the act whenever a wrong password is entered.

Google's latest version of its self-driving car trades steering wheels and brake pedals for sensors and a simple video screen.

Microsoft announced that Skype Translator, a real-time speech recognition and translation app, will be available for Windows 8 by the end of 2014.

The PERES smartphone accessory measures ammonia and other products of spoilage to determine whether meat is safe to use.

The ChemCrafter iPad app is a virtual chemistry kit game that safely teaches the science to kids aged 4 and up.

Apptentive's look of app store reviews suggest that fake reviews are plentiful on both Google Play and Apple's App Store.

A new Facebook mobile feature that can automatically identify what TV show, movie, or song you're enjoying has created a new privacy concern.

Marblue's HeadFoams are billed as safe, nearly indestructible, sound-limiting headphones for kids as young as 3 years old.

Your e-waste doesn't need to wind up in a landfill — there are plenty of (often profitable) ways and places to recycle old electronics.

USA FREEDOM Act author Rep. Justin Amash voted against his own bill, calling it a green light for the government to unconstitutionally collect data.

Apple is working to fix an iMessage glitch that causes messages sent to some former iPhone owners to disappear into the ether.

Hewlett Packard's latest Android (Jelly Bean 4.2.2) tablet packs quad-core performance into a solid, value-priced package.

eBay is urging account holders to change their passwords after hackers gained access to a server containing personal information and encrypted data.

Fitness and health tracking devices and apps can legally sell sensitive medical information about you to the highest bidders, the WaPo says.

The Dashlane Security Roundup (Q2 2014) reveals which websites have the least secure password policies - and which are doing things right.

Social network Google+'s newest feature, Stories, automatically creates timeline albums from your vacation photos minus the blurry shots and duplicates.

AT&T's coming Samsung Galaxy S4 mini will be the first device on its network capable of making HD Voice calls in cities where VoLTE is supported.

Verizon's XLTE data network is designed to reduce congestion in populated cities and to double peak connection speeds.

An NRDC report finds the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One to be less energy efficient than the previous video game console generation.

Tivoli's latest home audio offering, the Albergo, is a designer clock radio with optional wood, fabric and leather cabinets.

The EFF's Who's Got Your Back government data privacy report shows that major tech players have finally begun standing up for user privacy, but not all of them.

Facebook's new Ask button lets friends prompt you for personal information like your relationship status that you've withheld from the site.

Major carriers have begun supporting Text-to-911 emergency services, but limitations at launch are keeping the system from being truly nationwide.

Sony's new 4K Ultra HD Media Player lets you stream 4K content to an enabled TV and download and store up to 1TB of content.

Comcast VP David Cohen says his company plans to introduce overage fees and limit customer data usage to between 300 and 500GB.

Digital movie platform Vudu's new "Share My Movies" feature shares content with up to 5 friends or family members without giving away your password.

The U.S. Post Office is urging you to check APC kiosks for attached credit card skimmers before using them following a rash of incidents.

You can automatically send unwanted emails directly to your Gmail spam folder by creating a "+spam" email alias.

Black & Decker's Lithium Cordless Drill with Autosense uses a microprocessor to stop drilling before walls are damaged or screws get stripped.

Aviation satellite company Inmarsat announced it will offer free, near-continuous GPS tracking for all passenger flights worldwide.

Yahoo and Google have both removed a number of pro-life ads that appear in search results for "abortion clinics" due to their misleading nature.

Nintendo's decision to exclude same-sex relationships from the upcoming U.S. release of Tomodachi Life has again landed the company in controversy.

A new Lookout survey on mobile phone theft reveals that fewer than 1 in 3 stolen smartphones are returned to their owner.

Amazon, Facebook, Google and other tech heavyweights have written to the FCC in support of net neutrality and an open internet ahead of a key meeting.

Amazon's Sunday USPS package delivery service is expanding into 15 new cities, including Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, and Philadelphia.

The new PBS KIDS Super Vision app gives parents the ability to see what their kids are up to on PBSKids.org and set limits on screen time remotely.

D-Link's Wi-Fi Smart Plug home automation tool offers thermal protection and energy monitor features to help differentiate it from the pack.

The predictive Google Now service will now inform you if a nearby store carries an item you've searched for on Google in the past.

The new Kohler Touchless Flush Kit uses electromagnetic sensors to upgrade your current commode into a touch-free toilet.

The latest major update to Google Maps brings new turning lane navigation info, new mass transit options, and savable offline maps.

Lenovo's first entry into the Chromebook market, the N20p, is inspired by the company's Yoga multimode concept design tablets and laptops.

Google has expanded its Google Shopping Express same-day delivery service to West Los Angeles and to Manhattan in New York City.

In an industry shift, most major U.S. technology companies will now notify you if an investigator requests your private data via a subpoena.

Rideshare company and taxi competitor Uber will has introduced uberFamily, a new rideshare service that guarantees car seat availability.

Microsoft has released a must-install Internet Explorer security update for owners of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows XP computers.

Could this wearable Tamagotchi convince your kids to get off the couch?

The FCC has fined a Florida man $48,000 for using a cell phone jammer during his daily commute over a period of two years.

Popular check-in app Foursquare is about to rebrand itself as two separate apps: 'Swarm' for check-ins, and 'Foursquare' for local discovery.

Microsoft and Google have announced that they will not serve ads to or collect advertising data on students using their search services in schools.

Facebook-based app log ins are about to see new line-by-line privacy controls as well as a new "anonymous mode" log in.

Watch the NYT recreate incredible deposition testimony wherein a government employee struggles to understand the meaning of "photocopier."

Google is making mobile versions of its Microsoft Office-like productivity suite available for free to Android and iOS users.

Acer rolls out budget Android tablets and laptops as well as new convertibles and all-in-one computers for the summer. We have the inside scoop.