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With so many advancements in phone technology happening so quickly, I'm curious about the latest trends we should be keeping an eye on. It feels like every year, new features are making our phones faster, smarter, and more intuitive. Whether it’s Android lock screen widgets, new AI capabilities...

New TVs offer four times the resolution of HDTVs — at up to four times the cost — but skimp on color, smooth motion and material to watch. 4 Reasons Not to Get a 4K TV — Yet : Read more

New TVs offer four times the resolution of HDTVs — at up to four times the cost — but skimp on color, smooth motion and material to watch. 4 Reasons Not to Get a 4K TV — Yet : Read more

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Social media is a broad term that describes Web-based tools that foster interaction and community. What Is Social Media? : Read more

Microsoft's Windows operating system and Office suite have some built-in encryption features. Here's how to use them. How to Encrypt Files on Windows : Read more

SteamOS is based on the Linux operating system, so only Steam's Linux-compatible games, which currently number 502, can be played on it. Top 50 Steam Machine Games 2014 : Read more

Although solid information is thin on the ground, you can get an idea of what the purchase might be leading to, if you know where to look. What Does Google Want with DeepMind? Here are Three Clues (Op-Ed) : Read more

The chip-and-PIN system, also known as the EMV standard, is replacing the magnetic-stripe system used in U.S. credit and debit cards. What Is a Chip-and-PIN Credit Card? : Read more

The AMD Catalyst Control Center is a component in the AMD Catalyst software engine. What is Catalyst Control Center? : Read more

Security woes continue to plague Snapchat as its latest security measure is easily fooled. New SnapChat Verification System Defeated in 30 Minutes : Read more

Now that 3D printing is hitting its stride, mainstream technology companies are thinking about entering the 3D-printing marketplace. 3D-Printer Manufacturers Are Not Safe from Competition (Op-Ed) : Read more

Reports this week reveal the number of text messages sent between mobile phones has fallen into decline for the first time since the service was introduced. Texting is Bound to Decline but It Won't Die Out Just Yet (Op-Ed) : Read more

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Tom's Guide's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The massive Consumer Electronics Show (CES), hosted annually in Las Vegas, showcases the latest disc 3 Tech Concepts From CES 2014 You Might...

So it is perhaps surprising to learn that the industry is already working on its successor, 5G. What’s the difference and why do we need to move on from network speeds that are already being heralded as lightning fast? Explainer: After 4G, Why Do We Need 5G Phones? : Read more

Toshiba's latest camera may make fuzzy selfies and blurry group photos taken with cellphones a thing of the past. Toshiba Deep-Focus Cellphone Camera Removes Blur : Read more

Nvidia announces gear that will let users stream games from PCs to Nvidia Shield handheld consoles. Nvidia Names GameStream Hardware Partners : Read more

Belkin has new products for the connected home, including an LED lighting system, a Crock-Pot and a DIY Internet-connection system. Belkin Unveils Smart Light Bulbs, Crock-Pot : Read more

Can games be made without human creativity? 'To That Sect,' developed by an AI called Angelina, reveals what may be possible. 'To That Sect' Game Created Entirely by Artificial Intelligence : Read more

With the new year, some films disappeared from Netflix's streaming service, but you can still find them elsewhere online. Where to Watch Movies Dropped from Netflix Streaming : Read more