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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...

This Website Creates Scarily Lifelike Faces Using AI A clever new website uses complex AI algorithms to randomly generate a real human face for an imaginary person.

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

SteelSeries' Stratus controller uses iOS 7's native programming interfaces to control iPads and iPhones. SteelSeries Unveils First Wireless iPad Game Controller : Read more

So what were the hits of 2013, and what will this year hold? Watches, Glasses and Super-Tablets: Tech Predictions for 2014 (Op-Ed) : Read more

You'll have to prove you pay to watch free TV. ABC Online TV Shows to Require Pay TV Subscriptions : Read more

When you ditch your old computer or smartphone, do you wipe it clean of personal data? How about when your work computer is upgraded? Here's how to make sure no trace of you is left behind. How to Erase Your Data From an Old Computer or Phone : Read more

Verizon will soon start publishing transparency reports that outline the data requests it gets from the government. Verizon to Publish Reports on Government Data Requests : Read more

Here's what to do if you're part of the dozen-odd major data breaches every year. How to Survive a Data Breach : Read more

In a privilege escalation attack, hackers exploit flaws in a system to gain unauthorized access. What is Privilege Escalation? : Read more

Aztec 3D launches Shapify.Me site and software, allowing people to scan themselves with a Kinect and order a figurine. Collect Yourself, with Shapify.Me 3D-Scanned Figurines : Read more

The new NimbleTV service will let New Yorkers watch broadcast TV over the Internet, but only if they are cable subscribers. NimbleTV Brings Online TV to NYC, but Not to Cord-Cutters : Read more

Forget computers and smartphones — did you know that cars can also be hacked? So can medical implants, baby monitors, garage-door openers, Bluetooth headsets, traffic lights and your front door. Here's how it happens and how you can protect yourself. 10 Things You Didn't Know Could Be Hacked ...

Vuzix has begun shipping preorders of its M100 Smart Glasses; shipments for new customers are coming later this month. Vuzix Smart Glasses Beat Google Glass to Market : Read more

Eye-tracking company Tobii unveils software to help developers build software that knows what you're looking at. How Eye Tracking Could Change Computing : Read more

Overwhelmed by the number of shopping sites to visit today? Here are some of the best values you can find without the hassle of searching. Ten Great Cyber Monday Tech Deals : Read more

A Web bot is an automated software program used to perform relatively simple and repetitive online tasks that would otherwise be too difficult or mundane for a human to continuously perform. What Is A Web Bot? : Read more

The online retailer announced that Black Friday deals will begin on Sunday, with new sales starting up to every 10 minutes. Amazon to Offer Black Friday Deals Every 10 Minutes : Read more

Now that HDTV is commonplace, companies are selling TVs with four times the resolution, called 4K or Ultra HD. What Is 4K TV? : Read more

By 2017, your smartphone will be noticing certain things and taking action automatically on your behalf, according to research firm Gartner. Your Phone May Become Smarter Than You Soon : Read more

Harris Interactive’s new poll shows that nearly half of Americans are at least interested in smartwatches or other wearable tech. Wearable Tech: Americans Interested but Doubtful, Poll Finds : Read more

The manufacturer of the Kickstarter-funded sub-$500 3D printer Buccaneer releases specs and makes preorders available online. Pirate3D's Low-cost Buccaneer Budget 3D Printer On Sale : Read more

Tech security site Appthority has released a list of iPhone and Android apps that have scary privacy and security issues. Beware! Spooky Apps Can Weaken Your Privacy : Read more

Sven Olaf Kamphuis, the self-proclaimed organizer of the massive cyberattacks that snarled Internet traffic in northern Europe last month, has been arrested in Barcelona, the Dutch justice ministry said. Suspect Behind 'Biggest Cyberattack' Nabbed in Spain : 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