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The Curiyo browser plug-in provides detailed information about unfamiliar terms in webpages, all with one simple long click.

Disney's re-release of The Little Mermaid will have second-screen integration, allowing kids to use an iPad to enhance the movie experience right in the the theater.

PayPal's new Beacon service uses Bluetooth to complete every day purchases with trusted stores in your neighborhood, hands-free.

Your Roku TV box is about to get a whole lot better: You can now stream your own home movies from your Android device to watch on your TV.

Apple just unveiled its colorful new line of metallic iPhone 5S and pastel iPhone 5C devices. Are the new look and features worth the upgrade?

Microsoft's Xbox Music, a service previously limited to Windows Phones, can now be enjoyed by Android and iPhone owners. But is it worth the price?

Hard drive manufacturer Seagate announced a new Rescue and Repair service plan that covers the cost of data recovery in case of failure.

Last month, Google Play removed 36,000 apps from its shelves due to virus and malware concerns, and the pace is likely to only grow from there.

If you're trying to stay anonymous online (best you can), a new Pew Research Center poll says you're not alone.

The non-profit HDMI Forum has announced the new specs for HDMI 2.0, the cable you'll need to get the most out of a 4K TV.

The Owlet baby monitor lets you track your baby's vital signs remotely, giving you constant piece of mind.

Researchers at University of California, San Francisco have developed a video game they say is capable of treating ADHD.

Meet the Yoga 2 Pro, Flex 20 All-in-one and ThinkPad Yoga, Lenovo's newest convertible (hybrid) computers.

Don't just stare at the camera: Researchers have used the Microsoft Kinect to solve the 'biggest little problem' of Skype video chatting.

Samsung introduces a wearable device that allows you to preview messages, see who's calling and more from the Note 3.

Samsung introduces the Note 3, a lighter, thinner, more powerful phone/tablet hybrid.

Sony's new QX100 and QX10 "Lens Cameras" turn any smartphone into a better camera with one tap.

Five e-book publishers have settled their anti-trust cases with the federal government, agreeing to pay their customers a cumulative $95 million.

A proposed change to Facebook's Data Use Policy allows the site to sell your name and likeness to advertisers without a way to opt out.

VTech's Go! Go! Smart Wheels vehicles and playset tracks encourage creative play through cause and effect. 

Drive, spin or drift with the Crazy Cart by Razor.

Send a text message to a person you know is driving in New Jersey, and you could be held responsible for a resulting accident.

GreatCall, the company behind the senior-friendly Jitterbug phone line, is introducing a $140 Android-based smartphone for older adults.

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a technology capable of transmitting one person's brain signals to someone else.

Nissan made a bold announcement this week: It's Autonomous Drive car technology should be available as an option to car buyers by 2020.

Sony's Alpha 3000 is small, inexpensive and easy for beginners to use, while still being powerful enough for a more experienced photographer.

Starting Friday, Apple will begin rolling out an in-store trade-in program that lets you exchange older iPhones for a discount on a new iPhone.

Nintendo's new 2DS gaming system is simply the Nintendo 3DS without 3D functionality at a lower price point.

The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids puts the power of Samsung's popular Galaxy Tab line of tablets behind a dedicated kid's device.

An increasing number of lenders are looking at your social media history and browsing habits to determine whether you're creditworthy.

Social network Facebook now allows you to give your friends access to add photos to your own albums via its new Shared Albums feature.

Attempts to visit The New York Times website failed Tuesday after the Syrian Electronic Army, a group of hackers, hijacked the news outlet's domain.

This year's edition of Madden Football is a celebration of 25 years of scoring digital touchdowns and running virtual teams.

According to security researchers from Technical University of Berlin, as few as 11 hacked phones could bring down cell service for an entire city.

Mitsubishi's new Kirigamine Z Series air conditioner uses infrared mapping to discover pockets of heat and aim blasts of cold air at.

The ESRB expanded video game ratings coverage to include interactivity and social connection ratings for games and apps. 

LinkedIn University Pages provide practical information to help prospective students better research and engage with higher education institutions and alumni. 

Move over, Microsoft Office: Apple's iWork suite can now be accessed from the iCloud in beta, letting you work on your documents from any computer.

Do you need a camera when you can take really good photos with your smartphone? Canon says you can have the best of both with its PowerShot N Facebook ready camera.

Frustrated with how hard it is to permanently close website accounts? A new website named Just Delete Me makes it easy.

A number of Facebook users are reporting that their news ticker has either disappeared or shrunk as part of the social network's latest redesign.

A new poll from the Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that over half of teenagers have refused to install an app because it requested too much access.

PayPal is experimenting with a new face-verification system that adds an extra layer of security to real-life purchases made with your mobile device.

Netflix's new "My List" feature aims to replace individual Instant Queues with a more predictive, self-sorting list of favorites.

New York City police broke up the largest gun ring in city history, in part, thanks to pictures shared by aspiring rapper Neno Best on Instagram.

Popular video-sharing app YouTube got a major update this week, bringing a new look, a picture-in-picture feature and gesture controls.

Google Maps now features crowdsourced, real-time construction and accident updates from Waze, making its maps more up-to-the-minute than ever before.

A hacker leaked names, user IDs, and third-party login credentials for over 15,000 Twitter accounts. Here's what you can do to minimize the damage.

When Facebook's Security team ignored a bug report by Khalil Shreateh, the unemployed researcher did something to get their attention: He hacked Mark Zuckerberg.

According to British ophthalmic surgeon David Allamby, increased use of smartphones could result in 50% more cases of myopia over the next 10 years.

If you thought the 5.5" Samsung Galaxy Note was big, you haven't seen anything yet. Check out the Galaxy Mega, Samsung's new 6.3" Android smartphone.

California's State Senate passed a bill Thursday that would make sharing revenge porn pictures punishable with jail time and a $1,000 fine.

Watch out, Paypal: Facebook is about to test a new mobile payment service to simplify purchases made with your phone.

A study by the University of Michigan Psychology Department suggests that the more you use Facebook, the less satisfied with life you will be.

Owners of Foscam baby monitors beware: At least one hacker has exploited security vulnerabilities in the device to spy on sleeping children.

According to analyst reports, sales of smartphones have finally begun to outpace sales of feature phones worldwide.

They’re shocking, funny and even sad. And they all happened in the public eye thanks to the magic of social media.

After facing incredibly negative press and harsh criticism from customers, Microsoft announced that the presence of a Kinect motion-sensor is no longer required for the Xbox One console to work.

It's the future of the car's owner's manual: The eKurzinfo app uses augmented reality to provide info under the hood with a quick point of a phone.

Research performed by social media marketing firm SocialBakers shows that people check-in to airports using Facebook Places a lot. Like, seriously. A lot.

A new Facebook study shows that increasing the number of self photos you post decreases the quality of your real-life relationships.

Google just announced a new way for the company to make money off your geolocation data: by putting ads inside its Google Maps app.

President Barack Obama reassured the public Friday over his administration's domestic spying efforts led by the NSA. But did he go far enough?

These websites that teach coding are great for kids who are interested in designing games, websites, apps, or just having some fun.

From the creators of YouTube comes MixBit, a video creation and collaboration app that takes your video-sharing game to the next level.

Despite assurances that the NSA's domestic spying data is only used to fight terror, info has been flowing to the DEA and IRS since at least 2005.

Social network Twitter released a new update Tuesday that promises to boost account security and make finding pictures easier.

Whatsapp, one of the most popular mobile messaging apps, is adding the ability to send and receive free voice messages.

Lithium ion battery risks are real. Here's how to prevent issues and stay safe.

The LG G2's hardware and software innovations put it in a position to compete with the Android market leader, the Samsung Galaxy S4.

According to a recent Google Apps study, using your pet's name as a password is a highly common – and highly insecure – idea.

The Snapchat-esque Secret.li app allows you to post self-destructing pictures to Facebook.

Facebook reveals details behind its new news feed algorithm, explaining how it determines what shows up and what gets buried.

Have an extra car sitting around that you hardly use? You can make up to $400 per month renting it out using FlightCar.

Modern-day criminals are getting more tech savvy. To keep up to date, the FBI uses spyware and hacks to collect evidence against persons of interest.

Massive Russian SMS malware network uncovered by security company Lookout shows a high degree of sophistication and brazenness.

This new iPad reading app for kids 3-7 years is aligned with common core standards, delivering a well-rounded curriculum, adorable graphics and memorable activities.

Tired of other people's streaming video viewing habits ruining your Netflix recommendations? Good news: Individual user profiles are finally here.

Looking for a bargain? Starting today, Pinterest will keep an eye on the prices of your pinned items, letting you know when things you liked on the site go on sale.

After meeting success with original kids offerings like Annebots, Amazon Prime is ordering 5 new kids' show pilots to debut later in the year.

Feeling nostalgic? Facebook has just added a new "On This Day" filter that shows you exactly what you were up to on the same day in the past.

The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that it is constitutional for police to track your movements based on your cellphone metadata without a warrant.

New details about the NSA's domestic spying efforts suggest the agency collects detailed data on private citizens who are not investigation targets.

Moscow police are planning to install SIM card readers on the city's subways capable of tracking every single rider's movements. Is it an anti-theft measure, or something more sinister?

In response to a deluge of rape threats directed at a U.K. reporter, Twitter announced that it would be introducing streamlined reporting options for Android and web users.

A poll from the Pew Research Center shows that 50% of the U.S. approves of the government's domestic data collection efforts on private citizens.

A pair of white hat security researchers hacked the on-board computers of a Ford Escape and Toyota Prius to help prevent others from doing so.

Scammers hacked countless Instagram accounts, flooding the picture-sharing network with nefarious pictures of smoothies designed to spread viruses.

A study shows that 74% of those aged 18 to 34 worry their social media posts will get them in trouble at work. A sizable percentage fears being fired.

Twitter found itself caught up in scandal when it faked tweets from real users to help sell advertising.

Machines help doctors save lives, but according to a study published in BMJ Quality & Safety, their use accounts for 25% of all surgical errors.

Google is removing all barriers to world communication by developing an Android-based real-time voice language translator.

What you Like on Facebook can tell marketers and corporations if you’re gay, democratic, intelligent and more.

It's as close as we'll ever get to a Dislike button: Facebook is implementing a way to hide posts you don't like and privately tell the site why you don't like them.

H.R. 2397, Rep. Amash's (R-MI) amendment to end the NSA's practice of collecting domestic phone metadata, failed narrowly in a 205 to 217 vote.

Car accidents could be reduced if cars began using wireless communication to "talk" to each other about road conditions, the NTSB says.

Personal friend, fellow journalist and Techlicious contributor, Steve Morgenstern passed away this week.

Google's new Chromecast device lets you easily send audio and video on your tablet, phone or computer to enjoy on your television.

A study by the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London suggests that a child that learns from a tablet computer might be limiting their vocabulary later in life.

Google has unveiled the new HD Nexus 7, a thinner, lighter, and more powerful Android tablet with a luscious 1920x1200 7" screen.