New tech helps kids, parents fight cyber-bullies

New apps offer some high-tech solutions to the problem of bullying on social media

• Aug 19, 2014

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

• Aug 8, 2014

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

• Aug 8, 2014

The $5 million cooler

A cooler with built-in blender, Bluetooth and more becomes a Kickstarter sensation, giving new meaning to the word "cool"

• Jul 25, 2014

Target introduces image-recognition shopping app

Image-recognition technology has improved, and retailers are looking for new ways to improve sales

• Jul 23, 2014

Coming in 2015: "World's first family robot"

The robots are taking over -- and this one could be in your home by next December

• Jul 18, 2014

Kid-friendly wearables ease parents' minds

Wearable devices can help parents keep track of wandering kids

• Jul 9, 2014

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

• Jul 9, 2014

Wearable tech for pets? Devices are not just for humans

Data from wearables could help humans take care of their beloved pets

• Jul 3, 2014

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

• Jun 9, 2014

What it's like inside Google's driverless cars

Tag along for a test-ride in one of Google's self-driving vehicles

• May 14, 2014

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

• May 9, 2014

Dolby introduces revolutionary TV imaging technology

New technology will enhance colors on the screen, changing the way we watch TV

• Apr 16, 2014

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

• Apr 7, 2014

Smart tags change color when food gets spoiled

Inventors claim gel-like tabs can even tell when unopened canned foods or medications go bad

• Mar 17, 2014

Hotels experiment with using smartphones as keys

Hotels are experimenting with a high-tech alternative to magnetized key cards: an app on your smartphone

• Mar 5, 2014

In digital age, where do parents set boundaries?

As technology advances, parents and experts find themselves rewriting the rules at lightning speed

• Dec 4, 2013

Can your "smart TV" watch you?

Researchers show an audience of children at Defcon Kids how a Samsung Smart TV can be hacked

• Aug 7, 2013

Flipping on educational TV may boost kids' behavior

"It isn't just about turning off the TV," said study's author, "it's about changing the channel."

• Feb 18, 2013