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Android Pay launches PayPal support, could see Canadian release next week
The most expansive solo experience we’ve seen in a fighting game, Injustice 2 compels you to master its fast-paced, combo driven combat.
There's a healthy amount of skepticism surrounding WB's superhero universe, so every new look at one of the upcoming films prompts a lot of debate.
Sonic Forces’ takes inspiration from recent Sonic games, while adding new features and a darker tone.
Kobo’s new Aura H2O is a great large-screen Kindle alternative that’s also waterproof
If you're a regular Amazon shopper who's not signed up for Prime, the new free shipping minimum offers an even better chance to save some cash.
If you were lucky enough to pick up an NES Classic before production stopped, here's a trick to get the most out of the console.
If you’ve ever wonder what will happen if you put wine in your SodaStream, the DrinkMate is for you.
Twitter-using news addicts will be pleased to hear of Bloomberg's 24-hour video feed launching on the social media service soon.
Apple is taking a stab at a streaming video service, with as many of ten shows set to debut on its overhauled Apple Music app before the end of the year.
The New Nintendo 2DS XL might tempt players who don't care about 3D but like the clamshell design. It signals a commitment to handhelds, too.
If you've been waiting for prices to come down to buy a new TV, Vizio's latest models might have you reaching for your wallet.
Apple may be all about diversity on the surface, but the numbers show that the company hasn’t made strides in becoming more diverse over the last year — its leadership is still overwhelmingly comprised of white men.
Featuring top-tier specs, an innovative yet classy design, and features like the all-new Bixby digital assistant — the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are the phones to beat for 2017.
Google Earth underwent a major update that not only redesigned the interface, but also added rich textual and visual content.
Companies are taking security very seriously these days, and biometric authentication is rapidly becoming the standard way to protect our identity.
Your TV isn't smart enough! Why Roku's Premiere+ is the best way to stream
The original Starcraft and Brood War can now be enjoyed for free, with added feature improvements and bug fixes.
Ever since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, fans have been wondering when Star Wars would be added to the Disney theme parks, and now we have our first look at what's planned.
The discontinuation of the NES Classic means many people looking to get their hands on the in-demand throwback console will be out of luck.
How you wake up just may be the most important part of your sleep, and the Sunrise Smart Pillow wants to make sure you're doing it correctly.
A smart pet door that you can control via a smartphone could give pet owners greater peace of mind.
The PicoBrew Pico Model C is less expensive than its predecessor, without losing any functionality.
Microsoft’s latest lawsuit over Windows 10 updates now claims the OS wiped files and broke computers.
Unleash your inner Mozart with Skoove, a piano teaching app now for your iPad. Learning how to play the piano can be expensive and hard -- Skoove wants to address both those issues.
Vevo has one of the largest collections of music videos, and will soon let you watch them along with others online, in real time.
With the numerous modern design features of the Nintendo Switch, the return of friend codes is disappointing.
If you're planning your TV viewing schedule for the year, you'll want to keep an eye on these five pilots that Amazon will be debuting later this month.
Water is an incredibly healthy drink, but it sure can get boring! The creator of this flavor-changing water bottle Kickstarter wants to help.
You win when mobile service providers compete, and your latest victory comes in the form of unlimited data from Verizon.
'Lego Batman' is the hero Gotham deserves, and brings the comedy we need right now
Gaming's digital future is inevitable but publishers ensure that physical video game releases aren't going to stop anytime soon.
Why it matters to you: Facebook's new social discovery tool is the closest the platform has ever come to offering something that resembles a dating service.
“Our goal was always to create the best vocal blend and the most sophisticated harmonies in a rock song.”
By the end of 2017, Apple will have its own scripted, original content and there’s even a suggestion it could start making movies in the future.
Provided by Microsoft pulled the plug on its program offering a free upgrade to Windows 10 on July 29. The company was rather aggressive in its attempt to get everyone on board with the latest platform, causing a lot of headaches.
CES might have grabbed headlines for the past few days — but Verizon quietly made a few changes to its upgrade fee and two-year contract that will have a more immediate impact on new and existing customers.
In the near future, catching some sun might do more than get you a tan and some vitamin D. Researchers at the University of Bern in Switzerland have shown that solar cells placed under the skin can generate enough energy year-round to power a typical pacemaker.
Apple supplier Foxconn may be getting rid of its human workforce.
Packed to the gills with innovative tech, Natufia’s Kitchen Garden features real-time data analysis which helps the machine quickly process environmental changes and adjust its settings accordingly.
Can one photo make a difference? Johnson and Johnson thinks so — for every photo shared through the Donate a Photo app, the company donates $1 to a non-profit.
This year's best game didn't just transform a genre, it created a culture
Every year we take a look at the performance of our favorite devices and how they stacked up against each other. This year is no different, and (surprise, surprise!) Apple came out on top.
Snap is starting to snap up companies.
2016 was the year Amazon learned to fly.
“I simply don’t have time.” How often do you make that statement?
The gaming market continued to grow in 2016, with mobile gaming leading and PC gaming coming in a close second. Virtual reality gaming was held back by high prices of hardware and esports and video content continued to grow.
Over the next couple of generations, one of the biggest challenges we may face as a species is what to do with ourselves. When artificial intelligence and robots can do most of the work for us, what will we do?
The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple was in talks with the Indian government to manufacture its products in India.
Tech industry execs from companies including Apple, Facebook, and Amazon descended upon Trump Tower on Wednesday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump. But there was one notable web giant that surprisingly didn’t receive an RSVP.
From planning the vacation to visiting landmarks back in time, here's how VR is changing the way we explore the world.
Researchers at Newcastle University have published a paper detailing how brute force methodology could be used to figure out credit card payment information from the first six digits of a card number alone.
Students waiting to find out if they've been accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are receiving confirmation in the form of a Snapchat message. Will more colleges end up adopting the unorthodox route?
You may or may not have voted for him, but that doesn't mean you won't be getting texts from him. With inauguration day approaching, so too does the possibility that Donald J. Trump may one day soon be blowing up your phone - with texts.
Those looking for complete privacy on their computers have been covering up their forward-facing cameras for years, but now researchers have discovered a different way that hackers can potentially crack into your most private moments — your headphones.
Scientists are trying to figure out why vultures don’t get food poisoning. While research is ongoing, one study suggests an alliance between the birds and microbes makes rotting carcasses safe for the birds.
Restoring thousands of manufacturing jobs to the United States’ struggling Rust Belt communities was one of President-Elect Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises, and at least one major technology company is considering following through.
Technology is quickly advancing to create smarter and more accessible homes. There’s everything from locks and thermostats you can control with the click of an app, to lights and appliances that respond to voice commands. One of the latest innovations means that the furry, four-legged member of your home doesn’t have to be left out of the loop.
If you’ve ever seen the 1984 family-friendly horror-comedy Gremlins, you know that there are a few rules about keeping the said critters.
New technology is helping companies screen out applicants for particular behaviors.
Chrysler and engine supplier Cummins were named in a class-action lawsuit alleging the two companies conspired to hide excess emissions from diesel pickup trucks built between 2007 and 2012.
China is taking a stance against Trump. In a piece published Monday by the state-run Global Times, the newspaper said that the incoming U.S. president would be "naive" to engage in a trade war with China.
A wannabe weatherman in Kentucky is alleged to have started a wildfire so he could report on it, apparently in the hope of driving more traffic to his Facebook page. He was recently arrested on a second-degree arson charge.
A newly married couple got a unique perspective of their big day when they decided to let their dog be the videographer. With a GoPro mount, this friendly canine earned himself a few treats -- and possible viral fame.
“Rent, don’t buy,” may be the new mantra among higher-income Americans.
A guy in Melbourne, Australia, may be hit with a hefty fine after he used a drone to deliver a cooked sausage to a friend. The nation's aviation agency came across a video of the stunt, and didn't much like the pilot's flying practices.
It looks like the fight between Ireland, Apple, and the EU is only set to escalate -- Ireland is prepared to bring that fight to EU courts. An order from the European Commission states Ireland charge Apple $14.5 billion in back taxes.
A new smart will service from LegalZoom wants to offer customers the chance to create a document that doesn't just deal with property and savings, but the entirety of your digital legacy.
A major new update for Android Auto, Google's in-car entertainment platform, negates the need for a fancy head unit or new car: supported phones and tablets now run the interface.
A California mother of six could end up in jail for up to a year for selling homemade food on Facebook. The details surrounding Marina Ruelas' arrest, and that of her fellow social sellers, is even more fascinating than her crime.
That #ballotselfie could get you in trouble -- Taking a photo of your ballot is only legal in 19 states (and Washington D.C.), despite ongoing lawsuits. Do you live in a state that bans ballot photography?
Turin, who entered a contest at his local electronics store, changed his name to iPhone Sim to win the phone for free. Paying just around $2 to change his name, Sim avoided the price of the iPhone 7, about $850 USD.
If you think you’ve already got your vote in for Hillary Clinton after texting it, then think again.
The Obama administration has just announced comprehensive support for the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). In a White House press release the administration committed to steps that will reduce the United States’ dependence on oil, increase access to clean energy, and fight climate change by supporting EV deployment and the necessary charging infrastructure.
Facebook reported its latest quarterly data. Revenue climbed, profits soared, user numbers jumped, so why on earth did its stock value suddenly tumble?\
When I moved out of my shared two-bedroom apartment to embrace life sans roommates, I called it adulthood. What I didn’t anticipate was also calling it claustrophobia.
Do you look more like Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump? Ntechlab, the company behind one of the world’s most accurate facial recognition systems, wants to give you a way of finding out.
Freelancers are increasing as a percentage of U.S. workers. Technology enables them to work from rural areas, a trend not lost on millennials and Generation Z, who are operating as freelancers at a greater percentage than other generations.
Erin Hatzi’s stomach dropped. It was a typical night in Portland, Oregon, but after her husband discovered that her car was missing from the driveway, this particular night got a whole lot worse.
The latest selfie fail to hit the headlines involves a college student in Texas who thought it’d be a good idea to grab a quick topless pic to send to her boyfriend via Snapchat. She was driving at the time.
Apple beat Wall Street expectations in almost every area for its fourth-quarter earnings. Beating expectations, however, does not mean growth, and the company's iPhone sales continue to fall.
If you’re not distracted enough already while driving, there’s a new partnership between OnStar and IBM Watson that’s sure to add to the sensory overload. Beginning early next year, Watson will be making its way into your vehicle, and for a rather curious purpose — to help you “connect and interact with [your] favorite brands.”
Donald Trump is launching a nightly Facebook Live show dedicated to news from the Trump camp. The first broadcast kicked off from Trump Tower and lead into the Republican candidate’s campaign rally.
As it approaches its third quarter earnings release, Twitter is reportedly planning to announce extensive job cuts this week. The company has also rescheduled its earnings report, sparking much debate in regard to what it has in store.
It’s official: Nissan is now the largest shareholder of Mitsubishi Motors, the beleaguered carmaker whose fortunes slid further into the gutter earlier this year when officials admitted that the company cheated on fuel-economy tests in its home country of Japan.
Nintendo has officially unveiled its next piece of hardware, which will be released in 2017 as the Nintendo Switch.
Fancy spending a night in Dracula's castle? Airbnb is offering an overnight stay there in a special Halloween contest.
Over the past several months, questions surrounding the so-called Apple Car have switched from “Will they or won’t they?” to “When will it show up?,” “What will it look like?,” and “Who — if anyone — will it be built with?”
Airlines aren’t messing around with the threat of exploding phones.
It should go without saying that, sometimes, people get on your nerves or creep you out on Facebook.
Will Twitter be snapped up by a larger corporation later this month?
Green Day's 2004 album American Idiot was turned into an unlikely hit on Broadway in 2010, and now the musical is headed to the small screen as an HBO movie.
If there’s one universal challenge to living in a city, it’s the near-impossibility of finding safe, convenient and affordable parking.
Samsung announced Monday evening it’s officially halting sales of its troubled Galaxy Note 7 device.
The vocal T-Mobile CEO John Legere, who's known for his opinions (and his willingness to share them) recently told Business Insider that he finds competitor Verizon's current situation with their recent Yahoo purchase "hilarious."
Valentine's Day is around the corner and you just realized that you don't have a date. How about giving man's best friend a shot?
LinkedIn has made it possible to look for a new job without anyone else (including your nosy boss) catching on, thanks to its new "Open Candidates" feature, which is now available globally via its Recruiter platform.
Fitness trackers may be trendy, but there's no evidence these devices raise activity levels enough to improve health, even with financial rewards, a new study suggests.
Will you trust a delivery service to leave packages inside your home when you’re not there? That’s the big question behind a potential delivery option that may be offered to Amazon Prime members.
If you are a customer of Aetna, you could soon get a subsidized Apple Watch. Health insurance giant Aetna has announced a new initiative to make the Apple Watch available to its customers at a cheaper price than usual.
As costs for premium television subscriptions have risen by about 40 percent over the last five years, it appears as it more consumers will be cutting the cord in favor of streaming video.
If you're going to try to cheat an HOV lane by plunking a fake passenger beside you, it's probably advisable not to use a cardboard cutout of one of the most famous people on the planet.
Playing video games might improve a child's motor skills, reaction time and even academic performance, but new research shows that too much gaming can be linked to social and behavioral problems.
Instagram announced it has officially hit its next milestone in advertisers -- 500,000. This news comes less than seven months after it announced it had crossed the 200,000 mark.
Uber is recruiting college kids to be drivers. The ride share company is casting itself as the “perfect part-time solution” for college students, particularly in Los Angeles, according to a recent post on Uber’s Newsroom blog.
Next time you're making a purchase from Amazon, you may want to look closer. A new report from ProPublica suggest the best price isn't always the one shown -- but it might be the one the retailer wants you to buy.
It’s not an uncommon scene: You make your way out to your driveway, keys in hand, ready to head off to work, and you notice a sagging, deflated tire. Upon inspection, you find a small nail or piece of metal has punctured the rubber and released the air from within. Now what?
Produced for PogoTec, Canon
Produced for PogoTec, Canon - Tech expert Stephanie Humphrey on the best “look and shoot” camera and the printer that does it all.
Produced for Honeywell & Rain Bird
Produced for Honeywell & Rain Bird - Smart home security is great for peace of mind and the Honeywell Lyric C-1 is easy to set up, simply plug it in and download the app for a wide angle view of the entire room. Rain Bird’s New WiFi Timer works with any existing in-ground sprinkler system and is smart enough to adjust your watering schedule based on the season.
Produced for Facebook
Produced for Facebook - Take control of the story the internet tells about you. On Facebook, make your profile photo public, fill out your “about” section with school and work experiences and add your skills to the professional skills section. You can even quickly and easily apply to jobs on sites like Facebook – without ever leaving your Facebook app.
Android Pay launches PayPal support, could see Canadian release next week
Android Pay launches PayPal support, could see Canadian release next week
The most expansive solo experience we’ve seen in a fighting game, Injustice 2 compels you to master its fast-paced, combo driven combat.
The most expansive solo experience we’ve seen in a fighting game, Injustice 2 compels you to master its fast-paced, combo driven combat.
There's a healthy amount of skepticism surrounding WB's superhero universe, so every new look at one of the upcoming films prompts a lot of debate.
There's a healthy amount of skepticism surrounding WB's superhero universe, so every new look at one of the upcoming films prompts a lot of debate.
Sonic Forces’ takes inspiration from recent Sonic games, while adding new features and a darker tone.
Sonic Forces’ takes inspiration from recent Sonic games, while adding new features and a darker tone.
Kobo’s new Aura H2O is a great large-screen Kindle alternative that’s also waterproof
Kobo’s new Aura H2O is a great large-screen Kindle alternative that’s also waterproof
If you're a regular Amazon shopper who's not signed up for Prime, the new free shipping minimum offers an even better chance to save some cash.
If you're a regular Amazon shopper who's not signed up for Prime, the new free shipping minimum offers an even better chance to save some cash.
If you were lucky enough to pick up an NES Classic before production stopped, here's a trick to get the most out of the console.
If you were lucky enough to pick up an NES Classic before production stopped, here's a trick to get the most out of the console.
If you’ve ever wonder what will happen if you put wine in your SodaStream, the DrinkMate is for you.
If you’ve ever wonder what will happen if you put wine in your SodaStream, the DrinkMate is for you.
There are several fan-sanctioned ways to watch the Star Wars films.
There are several fan-sanctioned ways to watch the Star Wars films.
Buying a house for the first time can be a daunting prospect, especially when it comes to budgeting. Zillow's new tool RealEstate.com is here to help.
Buying a house for the first time can be a daunting prospect, especially when it comes to budgeting. Zillow's new tool RealEstate.com is here to help.
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Why it matters to you: Facebook's new social discovery tool is the closest the platform has ever come to offering something that resembles a dating service.
Why it matters to you: Facebook's new social discovery tool is the closest the platform has ever come to offering something that resembles a dating service.
In the near future, catching some sun might do more than get you a tan and some vitamin D. Researchers at the University of Bern in Switzerland have shown that solar cells placed under the skin can generate enough energy year-round to power a typical pacemaker.
In the near future, catching some sun might do more than get you a tan and some vitamin D. Researchers at the University of Bern in Switzerland have shown that solar cells placed under the skin can generate enough energy year-round to power a typical pacemaker.
These new developments might change how you use social media.
These new developments might change how you use social media.
Social media can be a powerful motivating tool. But if your goal is to get to the gym more often, competition beats friendly support on social networking sites, a new study contends.
Social media can be a powerful motivating tool. But if your goal is to get to the gym more often, competition beats friendly support on social networking sites, a new study contends.
A California mother of six could end up in jail for up to a year for selling homemade food on Facebook. The details surrounding Marina Ruelas' arrest, and that of her fellow social sellers, is even more fascinating than her crime.
A California mother of six could end up in jail for up to a year for selling homemade food on Facebook. The details surrounding Marina Ruelas' arrest, and that of her fellow social sellers, is even more fascinating than her crime.
Almost everyone has looked at selfies posted on social media where the people in the photo look deliriously happy and wildly popular.
Almost everyone has looked at selfies posted on social media where the people in the photo look deliriously happy and wildly popular.
As it approaches its third quarter earnings release, Twitter is reportedly planning to announce extensive job cuts this week. The company has also rescheduled its earnings report, sparking much debate in regard to what it has in store.
As it approaches its third quarter earnings release, Twitter is reportedly planning to announce extensive job cuts this week. The company has also rescheduled its earnings report, sparking much debate in regard to what it has in store.
It should go without saying that, sometimes, people get on your nerves or creep you out on Facebook.
It should go without saying that, sometimes, people get on your nerves or creep you out on Facebook.
Will Twitter be snapped up by a larger corporation later this month?
Will Twitter be snapped up by a larger corporation later this month?
An 18-year-old from Austria is suing her parents for allegedly posting hundreds of photos from her childhood on Facebook.
An 18-year-old from Austria is suing her parents for allegedly posting hundreds of photos from her childhood on Facebook.
