Much of the reporting about Google’s driverless car has mistakenly focused on its science-fiction feel. While the car is certainly cool—just watch the video below about a 95%-blind man running errands...

With the game on Sunday, retailers say this week will be one of the busiest for TV sales. Walter Holland, home theater manager for the Best Buy at 5801 N May, said big-screen TV sales are up.Walter Ho...

HTC has released a small, less capable handset to accompany one of its oversized, perhaps overly capable smartphones, according to a report from Slashgear. The HTC Mini, which resembles a candybar fea...

Path is paying $800,000 for its little privacy debacle and will have forced privacy assessments for the next 20 years.

Breaking: BlackBerry Z10 review: a new life, or life support? By Adi Robertson on January 31, 2013 01:02 pm @thedextriarchy 4Comments First used by the military in th...

This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for – the BlackBerry Z10 has taken the stage and we’re pleased to introduce it to you. It is a gorgeous device in black and white, and it’s designed to showca...

The news here at the BlackBerry 10 global launch event keeps coming. Just moments ago, Thorsten Heins introduced the new BlackBerry Z10, and now we’re having a look at the BlackBerry Q10. The iconic-l...

What was the best new iPhone app you used in 2012? On this page, you can submit nominations for the best new app that debuted in 2012. Nominations are accepted until Feb. 11, at 11:59 pm ET.

Twitter introduced Vine on Thursday morning, following a day of speculation about the company’s intentions with video after CEO Dick Costolo shared a video created through the video startup. Twitter a...

The 802.11 family of wireless specifications has been a resounding success. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that these protocols are to a large extent responsible for reshaping the way in which o...

The FCC has outlined its latest proposals to boost its ongoing quest to accelerate mobile broadband deployment across the US. This time the ideas are not about spectrum but ways to "streamline the dep...

Every late January/early February TV calendar is loaded with premier dates. At first glance 2013 is no different—the network and cable heavyweights are obliging. (Editor’s note: Skip that Kevin Bacon...

When 73,208 fans file into the New Orleans Superdome for the Super Bowl on Sunday, they'll have to follow the usual rules: no booze, no weapons, no fireworks, and no food (though food and beer can be...

We all know tablets are selling like hotcakes, but how many have actually been distributed so far? Between 2009 and the end of 2012, nearly 200 million tablets have shipped worldwide. Furthermore, it...

We've seen remote-controlled thermostats, door locks, and even washing machines. Now GE is bringing the convenience to cooking appliances, with the launch of its new wall ovens at the International Bu...

Niche gadgets get a bum wrap, mostly because most people buy cheap, low quality devices and expect them to deliver. Our experience with the GoPro was nothing but a premium one in terms of materials an...

The most important denial-of-service attack in 2012 didn't make headlines; if you weren't following Russian politics, you probably missed it altogether. It happened in October, when the opposition cou...

Fed up of managing the web of HDMI cables from behind your TV? WiGig, the new wireless standard could set to change all that with wireless connectionsWiGig, the new wireless standard has gained certif...

As I look back on this year's International CES, there are a few trends worth pointing out. Earlier, I mentioned how the show was dominated by Ultra HD TVs, low-power x86 processors for tablets and no...

Path is paying $800,000 for its little privacy debacle and will have forced privacy assessments for the next 20 years.

Until recently the term “Internet of Things” had been a novel concept and ambitious vision that encompasses the endless technological possibilities that exist in a future where everything is truly con...

Dear Lifehacker, My cable modem and router just keep flashing all night, even when I'm not doing anything on the internet. I know my power light is supposed to be on, but should the send/receive light...

We’ve been talking about connected homes and the internet of things for at least a decade, but why is there so much suddenly happening in the connected device space? Smartphones, access to cheap off-t...

(MoneyWatch) It's belaboring the obvious to point out that all of our mobile devices -- laptops, phones and tablets -- thrive on wireless Internet. But finding a hotspot isn't always easy. When you're...

There are many reasons to enjoy Wi-Fi calling, from starting video chats with family far and wide, to giving your old phone a new lease on life as a Wi-Fi-only device in little Johnny's hands. However...

MySlate is a new tool that lets you track your favorite parts of Slate. You can follow authors and sections, track comment threads you're interested in, and more. On any hectic workd...