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Google’s privacy shift: Everything you need to know

Google's new all-encompassing privacy policy went into effect March 1. Here's what you need to know (and what you may want to change). More>>

How to become a hit on Twitter

A little Internet fame never hurt anyone. Here's how to tweet to get results, whether it's more visibility for your work, site or message. More>>

With the Zero-G Cup, astronauts enjoy real cup of tea aboard the International Space Station

Living and working in a zero-g environment is challenging enough, without having to endure drinking everything through a straw. But with this "zero-G cup," it appears even astronauts can now enjoy a true cup of tea. More>>

Pinterest is blowing up... with cries of copyright infringement

Pinterest's potential is huge, but does the platform pave the way to copyright infringements? More>>

This Kinect shopping cart can help you get your grocery list done

Microsoft, Chaotic Moon and Whole Foods have partnered up to create a Kinect shopping cart as your ultimate supermarket companion. More>>

New Apple TV expected alongside iPad 3

Rumors suggest Cupertino may launch a next-generation Apple TV to accompany the iPad 3 announcement on March 7. More>>

Space elevator could be ready by 2050, ride takes a week

While Richard Branson tinkers with his Virgin Galactic space craft in the hope of getting the space tourism industry off the ground, a Japanese construction company has said it is looking at the viability of building an elevator into space. More>>

IKEA furniture assembly vlog proves its instructions are totally indecipherable

Don't know how to put together IKEA furnitures? You're not alone, and new IKEA instructional videos are here to help... aren't they? More>>

Airbag backpack saves skier’s life in deadly avalanche

Pro-skier Elyse Saugstad had to react quickly when she found herself caught in an avalanche at the weekend. She was saved by activating her special airbag backpack which helped to keep her close to the surface of the tumbling snow. Unfortunately her three friends were not so lucky. More>>

In the future, electromagnetic roads may charge your cars while you drive

Stanford University researchers have created a wireless way to charge your electric vehicles as you drive so EVs will never run out of juice halfway through a road trip. More>>

Mattel plans to make Back to the Future hover boards

With the popularity of the Back to the Future franchise spawning new products, Mattel is the latest company to jump in the Delorean and race up to 88 miles per hour. More>>

Best shopping apps

Whether you're hunting for the best price or looking for something at a nearby store, we've selected our favorite shopping apps to help you get the job done. More>>

Florida man injured by exploding electronic cigarette (it was in his mouth at the time)

A Florida man got the shock of his life on Wednesday when an electronic cigarette he was using exploded in his mouth. More>>

Best iPhone apps

We round up the best iPhone apps available today, from time-saving productivity tools to games you won't be able to put down. More>>

Valentine's Day and 5 other great Google doodles

The Valentine's Day Google doodle animation is sure to melt anyone's "Cold, Cold Heart." But is this Valentine's Day doodle the best Google doodle video? Here are five of our past favorites. More>>

Geek love: Dating apps that choose social over science

Algorithm-based online dating sites are a dime a dozen, and several new apps are trying to inject a little more personality into the system. More>>

Multiple Natures tower is an alien-like structure that looks out of this world

Check out Soma Architecture's Multiple Natures twisting tower. More>>

Want to get paid for surfing the Web? Then join Google’s Screenwise project

Earning $25 has never been easier—just as long as you let Google track your web-surfing habits. More>>

Valentine’s gifts for him and her

We've narrowed down a list to our favorite tech-related ways to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day. More>>

The truth about online dating sites selling you the science of love

A new research study observes the use of "scientific" research in order to give weight to online dating services that offer to find the perfect soulmate for users. More>>

LeVar Burton bringing back Reading Rainbow — with an app

 LeVar Burton is resurrecting Reading Rainbow for yet another generation — by releasing an app. More>>

Facebook might be tough on users with low self-esteem

Using Facebook can be bad for people with low self-esteem, a new study suggests. More>>

Study: Is Facebook more addictive than alcohol or cigarettes?

While the addictive nature of checking social networks has only been escalated by more smartphone sales, one study has come to the conclusion that it may be even more addictive than popular vices. More>>

Safe social networking tips for teens

Like many activities, social networking sites offer both opportunities and risks for teens, and parents need to help their children use these sites wisely, the academy advises. More>>

Survey: 10 percent of Brit men have snooped on partner’s online accounts

The results of a new survey revealing that 10 percent of British men have secretly logged into an online account belonging to their other half also highlight the careless attitude of many when it comes to password management. More>>

Canadian teens put a (LEGO) man into space for just $400

It was probably a rather small step for LEGO but it was certainly one giant leap for a LEGO man when he was launched into space by a couple of Canadian teens recently. More>>

Angry Birds will arrive on Facebook this Valentine’s Day

The epic battle between bird and pig will spill over to Facebook on February 14. You have been warned. More>>

10 reasons not to invest in Facebook

Facebook may be worth a half-trillion dollars by 2015, but not everyone's confident that the social network will be worth the investment when it goes public. More>>

Survey: Android users most likely to engage in hanky-panky on first date

The results of a new survey suggest owners of Android phones are the most likely to end up in the sack on a first date, while BlackBerry owners are more likely to make do with a beer. More>>

Upload at your own risk: Most cloud storage services offer no data guarantee

Megaupload's closure has unveiled a valuable lesson: Very few cloud storage services guarantee that your data will remain safe and accessible. And if it doesn't, the loss is your fault, not theirs. More>>

Why you should care about an Internet sales tax

Many retail industry observers expect an online state tax bill to pass in 2012; if it does, how could it affect you? More>>

How to de-personalize your Google experience

If you've become overwhelmed with the amount of customized, curated content out there, here are a few ways you can get a little impersonal with Google. More>>

The Internet more than doubled in size in 2011

The Internet now has 555 million Websites, up from just 255 million at the end of 2010. More>>

People may lie more when texting

Folks might fib more frequently when text messaging, a new study suggests. More>>

The mandatory Timeline update is upon us, says Facebook

You've had months to optionally switch to the Timeline redesign, and now Facebook is ready to usher in the next era of the profile - by force, if necessary. More>>

The hottest new smartphones from CES 2012 Video included

From Samsung's huge Galaxy Note to Huawei's world's-thinnest phone, Digital Trends recap their favorite smartphones at CES 2012. More>>

Google named best place to work in America

From bocce courts to filtered air, the perks of being a Google employee push the company to #1 on Fortune's list of the best companies to work for in America. More>>

Sen. Marco Rubio drops support of PIPA, a bill he co-sponsored

In an early sign that the mass online blackout in protest of the "Stop Online Piracy Act" (SOPA) and the "PROTECT IP Act" (PIPA) is working, PIPA co-sponsor Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has pulled his support for the Senate's controversial anti-piracy bill. More>>

January 18 SOPA/PIPA blackout: A quick guide

More than 7,000 sites are going "black" to protest the "Stop Online Piracy Act" (SOPA) and the "PROTECT IP Act" (PIPA). Here's everything you need to know. More>>

Man’s life saved thanks to a game of Words With Friends

Words With Friends turned into an international lifesaver recently when a game between two players on different continents uncovered a serious health condition. More>>

Your smartphone may be stressing you out Video included

Compulsively checking your smartphone may not actually be that smart, British researchers warn. More>>

Could Internet addiction disrupt brain's connections? Video included

A small Chinese study suggests that the brains of teenagers who are seemingly addicted to the Internet have abnormal "white matter," the biological insulation that surrounds the wiring between neurons. More>>

Internet flu searches may warn of outbreaks Video included

Keeping an eye on Internet search traffic about the flu can provide hospital emergency departments with an early warning system about potential surges in seasonal flu cases, a new study suggests. More>>

Why 2012 is starting to look like 1984

Between SOPA, NDAA, telecommunications surveillance, and people's willingness to share endlessly via social networking, will 2012 mark the year consumers irreversibly surrender their privacy and freedoms? More>>

The CD solution

Still stuck with a massive tower of CDs from the pre-iTunes era? We tell you how to keep the music and lose the clutter. More>>

Rivalry grows as HBO cuts off Netflix from DVD and Blu-ray discounts

HBO retracts discounts on DVDs and Blu-ray to deepen rivalry with Netflix. More>>

iPhone flashlight helps rescue team save lost hiker

While advances in technology certainly help make our daily routines easier both at home and in the office, one lost hiker found out how useful his iPhone could be after getting stuck in the wilderness. More>>

Booze-fueled online shopping sessions produce surprises for some

With more and more people hooking up to the Internet, it's never been a better time for online retailers—especially if their customers are wearing beer goggles when they visit. More>>

10 things our kids will never worry about thanks to the information revolution

You know you're getting old when you start using the same "kids these days" rants with your children that your parents threw your way. Then again, the kids are lucky nowadays. More>>

Viral Video: FedEx delivery man throws computer monitor over fence

With millions of holiday shoppers turning to online purchases in order to avoid long lines and heavy traffic at department stores, the extra burden on shipping companies appears to be taking a toll on at least one FedEx driver. More>>

Google releases holiday Easter Egg: Let it Snow

Since Google has an ongoing tradition of altering the logo for special holidays or creating interesting effects with specific searches, the company released a cute effect to go along with the holiday season. More>>

Man who wins $57m on slot machine told it’s a software error, offered $100

A Swiss slot machine player is about to launch a lawsuit against a casino company after it refused to pay him $57m in winnings, despite the machine signifying that he'd hit the jackpot. Operators of the Austrian casino claimed the win was the result of a "software error."
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Twitter stalking is protected free speech, judge rules

Saying mean, terrible, even violent things about someone on Twitter or blogs is free speech protected by the First Amendment, a judge has ruled. More>>

Facebook launches service to help prevent suicide

Facebook is using its social-networking prowess to help prevent suicides in the United States and Canada. More>>

Microsoft launches SkyDrive for iPhone: 25GB free cloud storage

Microsoft is giving iOS users 25GB of free cloud storage with the release of its SkyDrive app. More>>

Survey: Consumers hoping for a tablet, not a laptop, this holiday season

Consumers would much prefer to receive a tablet than a laptop this Christmas, according to the results of a survey, with Apple's iPad coming top of the wishlist. Of course, what they would like to receive and what they actually end up getting (a pair of socks and a new pair of gloves?) is another matter entirely. More>>

eSleeper makes use of old eMac as a high-tech cat bed

DIY designer Samuel Cox combines an eMac shell, Arduino, and Twitter for a high-tech bed for his feline friend. More>>

Study: Students with smartphones study more often Video included

While more teenagers and college students are utilizing tablets and smartphones in their daily lives, one study finds that students with access to these devices may be studying more often. More>>

Nearly three percent of Australians check Facebook during “intimate moments”

While social networks continue to become more entrenched in many aspects of our lives, a percentage of Australians don't seem to mind checking out wall posts and status updates while spending personal time with their partner. More>>

Best iPhone and iPad accessories for kids

Berna Erol recommends her picks for the best iPhone and iPad accessories for kids including toys from Disney, Lego, and more. More>>

$1.75M Cold War cabin is the perfect place to bunker down for zombie apocalypse

The ultimate zombie survival pad comprises 2,000 square feet, nine underground floors, and can be yours for only $1.75 million. More>>

Best Kindle Fire apps

We list the best Kindle Fire apps and games, including Plants vs. Zombies, Comics, Hulu Plus, and more. More>>

How to avoid online scams

Thieves are getting smarter with online scams. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself. More>>

How tablets and e-readers can save you money

With tablets and e-readers becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., we look at how these products can save you money. More>>

3-D TV doesn't raise seizure risk for kids with epilepsy

Children with epilepsy do not appear to face an increased risk for seizures while watching 3-D TV, a new German-Austrian study suggests. More>>

Shopping guide: Best digital cameras

Digital Trends has picked their top choices from among the best digital cameras to hit the store shelves this year. More>>

App installed on millions of phones secretly records all activity

A developer says he has discovered a secret piece of software, which comes installed on all Android, BlackBerry and Nokia handsets, that records all activity performed on the device -- and he has the video to back it up. More>>

JetLev jetpack finally goes on sale

It's been 11 years in the making, but inventor Raymond Li is finally bringing his JetLev water-powered jetpack to the commercial market. It costs a few bucks though. More>>

Sponsored Videos

Bicycling magazine debuts first-ever iPad "buyer's guide"

Produced for Bicycling magazine - Bicycling magazine has announced its first-ever iPad edition of the annual "Buyer's Guide," a comprehensive, highly interactive look at the very best new bicycles for 2012. More>>

Taking control of your Diabetes

Produced for Dexcom Inc. - Dr. Steven Edelman, founder and director of Taking Control of Your Diabetes, shares tips on how diabetics can take action and avoid potential problems. More>>

Cutting home entertainment costs

Produced for Tivo - Consumer technology expert Chris Cashman discusses ways to cut technology costs. More>>

Calling all developers: OnStar looking for next big app

Produced for OnStar - OnStar will give selected developers access to a proprietary application program interface (API) to create innovative mobile applications designed to interact with OnStar's suite of services. More>>

Brett Larson looks at technology making this holiday’s wish list

Produced for News Media Group -  Brett Larson, Technology and Trends Expert and host of "Killer Apps", offers advice on the best tech gift ideas for the holidays, from the latest and greatest 3-D HD smart TV to previewing a new mobile app that will even help Santa's gift list! More>>

Medical scans: To image or not to image?

Produced for Siemens -  A new study examines familiarity, fear and radiation dose in a patient's decision to undergo potentially life-saving scans. More>>

Be safe with the help of your smartphone

Produced for Bipper - A mom and safety advocate describes a new app for smartphones that helps keep you safe in an emergency. More>>

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