CNET’s Sumi Das uncovers the best wearable devices at CES 2014
At the International CES trade show in Las Vegas, companies show off wearable tech for our wrists, our ears and more. Sumi Das reports.
Digital Family Life
Kids need free time, not screen time, this summer
Overscheduling isn't good for children, especially on summer break, pediatricians say
High-tech sensors help kids keep eye on aging parents
Smart home devices give older adults a way to stay safe at home, while giving their children peace of mind
One-third of kids use touchscreens by age one
New research finds many kids are digitally literate before they can even talk, and toddlers are spending an hour a day on devices
Should parents snoop on their kids online?
With new tools available to monitor everything kids do, parents face new choices about how far to go to keep them safe
Keeping "smart homes" safe from hackers
Experts weigh in on what needs to be done to make smart home technology safe and secure
Kids with cell phones: How young is too young?
Some cellular carriers are marketing to children as young as five
New tech helps parents keep teen drivers safe
Ford MyKey, GM Family Link and other options let parents set limits and track their teens on the road
New tech helps kids, parents fight cyber-bullies
New apps offer some high-tech solutions to the problem of bullying on social media
Medical apps let doctors diagnose by smartphone
One million people had virtual appointments last year on medical consultation apps; but there are concerns about replacing in-person doctor visitors
Distracted teen drivers often on cellphone with parent
Talking or texting while driving is a major concern, and parents may be setting a bad example
The $5 million cooler
A cooler with built-in blender, Bluetooth and more becomes a Kickstarter sensation, giving new meaning to the word "cool"
Target introduces image-recognition shopping app
Image-recognition technology has improved, and retailers are looking for new ways to improve sales
Coming in 2015: "World's first family robot"
The robots are taking over -- and this one could be in your home by next December
Kid-friendly wearables ease parents' minds
Wearable devices can help parents keep track of wandering kids
Kids still getting too much screen time
Three-quarters of children aged 12 to 15 spend more than the recommended amount of time watching TV and using a computer each day
Wearable tech for pets? Devices are not just for humans
Data from wearables could help humans take care of their beloved pets
A great suite of tools to ensure online privacy
On the anniversary of the Snowden disclosures, dozens of organizations band together to deliver more online privacy and security
What it's like inside Google's driverless cars
Tag along for a test-ride in one of Google's self-driving vehicles
How far would you go to retrieve your smartphone?
A survey shows that many people would put themselves in physical danger to get a stolen smartphone and all its data back
Dolby introduces revolutionary TV imaging technology
New technology will enhance colors on the screen, changing the way we watch TV
New apps attempt to stop teens from texting while driving
App designers in Kentucky and Florida think they've found a tech solution to a deadly epidemic
Smart tags change color when food gets spoiled
Inventors claim gel-like tabs can even tell when unopened canned foods or medications go bad
Hotels experiment with using smartphones as keys
Hotels are experimenting with a high-tech alternative to magnetized key cards: an app on your smartphone
In digital age, where do parents set boundaries?
As technology advances, parents and experts find themselves rewriting the rules at lightning speed
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
Who's keeping AI in check?
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico in data privacy ruling
