Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion.
One of the oddest features in the new Kindle Fire tablets is decidedly retro: a button that summons a human tech support representative on your screen.
Samsung plans to introduce a smartphone with a curved display screen, an executive of the South Korean company said Wednesday.
Since the dawn of the iPhone age in 2007, loyal BlackBerry users have watched their favorite device maker stumble into an ever-steepening decline.
A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S.
Nothing tempts hackers quite like a high-profile new target.
You'll have to be doggedly clever to unlock Mike Linden's new iPhone 5S.
Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today.
When Siri, the voice "assistant" on the iPhone, made its debut in 2011, it was welcomed as futuristic way to interact with our gadgets. You could ask it simple questions, banter and flirt, or launch applications with one push of a button and without slogging through touchscreen menus.
When your smartphone makes it so easy to connect to the Internet, why bother firing up a clunky desktop or laptop computer?
On the Internet, a truly private conversation is hard to come by.
Given the privacy concerns swirling around much of our digital activity these days, the idea of handing over one's fingerprints to Apple via its new iPhone 5S has some people nervous.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has unveiled an iPhone app called Operation Predator that asks the public for help in gathering information on suspected child sexual predators, including those who are fugitives.
After Apple unveiled a pair of new iPhones Tuesday, Tim Cook & Co. made the phones briefly available for some hands-on (and fingers-on) testing.
For the first time ever, Apple unveiled two new iPhones on Tuesday, a traditional upgrade of its iPhone 5 as well as a simpler, cheaper version.
Snapchat is trying to get away from its reputation as a service for randy sexting teens and secretive philanderers.
When Apple introduces new iPhones on Tuesday, as everyone expects them to do, the company that practically created the smartphone will face an unusual task: keeping up with the competition.
Apple is testing iPhone display screens as large as 6 inches, according to a new report.
It's tricky business comparing the handful of smartwatches that been publicly unveiled so far -- an early wave in the growing flood of wearable tech products.
In rolling out its Galaxy Gear on Wednesday, Samsung effectively launched the smartwatch wars, becoming the biggest player in an emerging gadget market that could soon see Apple, Google and others join the fray.
With its purchase of Nokia's mobile phone business, Microsoft has brought a longtime partner into the fold to help fight a battle that has been tough for both companies.
Confirming earlier rumors, Apple launched a new program Friday that will allow customers to trade in old iPhones at U.S. Apple stores for credit towards a newer model.
Three New Jersey judges surprised phone owners everywhere Tuesday with a new message: You don't have to be texting and driving to get in trouble. You might be legally liable for a crash if you're on the other end of the phone, too.
Google's Nexus 4 made a splash last fall simply because it was well-built and inexpensive, and yet it didn't require a two-year contract with a wireless carrier. Now, it's even cheaper.
For the first time Apple stores will soon let iPhone owners trade in their old phones for credit toward a new one, according to multiple reports.
There's no shortage of promising features expected in the next iPhone: A brand-new iOS 7 operating system, a better camera and processor, and possibly even a fingerprint sensor for added security.
Mapping apps on phones have already replaced dedicated navigation devices for many drivers trying to find unfamiliar addresses.
Samsung may be the latest company to enter the red-hot wrist-tech market. The South Korean company is planning to announce a new smartphone device that's worn on the wrist in September, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Director Werner Herzog has won countless film awards. His works, including "Aguirre: The Wrath of God," "Fitzcarraldo" and "Grizzly Man," are considered classics. He's been recognized for his artistic passion, his eccentricities (he once ate a shoe after losing a bet) and his disdain for many aspects of commercialism.
Pretty much any smartphone you buy in 2013 will have the same basic features: Internet access, e-mail, downloadable apps, a camera and of course the ability to make calls and send text messages.
Apple will unveil the latest version of its iPhone on September 10, according to a new report.
Many Californians were startled awake Monday night and early Tuesday morning by Amber Alerts that made screeching noises on their cell phones. Some people even took to Twitter to complain.
Starting on August 16, Apple will offer users of third-party iPhone, iPad, and iPod power adapters the chance to trade their old chargers in and pick up a genuine model at a discount.
It's becoming an annual tradition: Samsung will unveil the next generation of its Galaxy Note smartphone in advance of the IFA technology conference in Berlin. The company sent invitations to the press on Monday for an event on Sept. 4, two days before the first day of the conference.
If something can connect to a network, it can be hacked. Computers and phones are still popular targets, but increasingly so are cars, home security systems, TVs and even oil refineries.
Apple, that icon of left-leaning Silicon Valley whose board of directors includes former Democratic Vice President Al Gore, is really a symbol of the Republican Party.
Major wireless carriers have fixed a bug that could have allowed criminals to hack into hundreds of millions of cell phones, says a security expert who exposed the flaw.
As we store more and more of our personal lives on smartphones, mobile security is becoming increasingly crucial. A password offers some protection, but it may not deter a serious hacker.
Indecisive foodies have another tool to help them find top-notch eating and drinking destinations. Google on Monday overhauled the Zagat.com website and released new, free Zagat mobile apps for Android and iOS.
A car decked out with blinking disco lights and a fog machine is driving the streets of San Francisco at night. In the back are paying passengers belting out karaoke tunes. In the front is the at-least locally recognizable Lyft pink mustache outlined with LED lights.
Google is tightening its grip on the booming tablet market, with a new tablet, updated version of Android and a social take on games.
iPhone and iPad users looking with envy at the ever-ballooning screen sizes of Android devices shouldn't lose hope just yet.
Here comes the Moto X. If you haven't heard about it already, you will.
T-Mobile is making a bid to become the wireless world's "un-carrier," rolling out a plan that will let users update their phones up to twice a year for a modest fee.
Google has updated its Maps app, rolling the new-ness out now to Android devices and coming soon to Apple portables. Aside from a few new features, Maps will sport tablet-optimized versions for the iPad and Android slates.
"App" has been a computing term for a lot longer than five years. But, on July 10, 2008, it began its journey to becoming a household word.
Popular apps for the iPhone and iPad, some of which usually go for up to $20, were being offered for free in Apple's online App Store on Monday, possibly in conjunction with the store's fifth anniversary.
The premise of social discovery seems simple: Uncover the people and events around you, in real time, based on user interests and/or locations. But many worry today's social apps define privacy in very different and sometimes concerning terms.
It's been a while since we've heard anything concrete on Apple's rumored "iWatch" device, but Bloomberg now reports that Apple has filed on June 3 to trademark that name in Japan.
Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads.
Samsung's flagship smartphone could be getting twice as fast.
Microsoft Office, the suite of productivity tools used by millions, has finally come to the iPhone.
Apple is looking into launching iPhones with a 4.7-inch and a 5.7-inch screen, Reuters reports, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
You've been in an accident. The police officer goes through the normal drill, asking for your license and registration.
It's called "Apple picking," a growing wave of crime in which thieves target mobile devices, particularly iPhones and iPads.
All the tech world's eyes will be on Apple Monday, when the computing giant's 24th annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off in San Francisco.
iPhone 5 owners can now get broken display screens replaced while they wait at Apple retail stores, in what could be the first step in a move to make repairs quicker and cheaper.
Oh, Rickrolling. Even on Vine, Twitter's app that lets users shoot and share six-second videos, the Web is never gonna give you up.
On Monday morning, the first porn app for Google Glass was announced. Unfortunately, the app violated the most recent additions to Google's developer policies for the futuristic eyewear, which ban sexually explicit material.
Apple devices, from Macs to iPhones, have always been able to boast of advanced safety from viruses, spam and the like. Now, apparently, not even your phone charger is safe.
Last November, avid biker Leon Shaner found himself pushing harder than usual to keep up with a new friend.
The Galaxy S4 mini, a slimmed-down version of Samsung's flagship smartphone, is on its way, the company announced Thursday.
Motorola says it will produce the first smartphone manufactured in the United States.
Think back on your past 24 hours. How much time did you spend on your smartphone? Were you mostly texting, reading news, checking Twitter, or were you actually talking to another human?
Samsung on Monday announced a "premiere" event set for next month in London, along with a set of cryptic images suggesting new devices for its Galaxy and Windows-based lines.
Rumors that Apple is preparing major design changes with iOS 7 continue to heat up, with new reports suggesting a more muted and flat design aesthetic.
A month after being released to mostly positive reviews, Samsung's flagship phone is getting some validation from Consumer Reports. The publication has run all its tests, kicked the phone's tires, and named the Android-powered Galaxy S4 its top rated smartphone.
A tiny device that can recharge cell phone batteries in as little as 30 seconds won 18-year-old Eesha Khare a major science award that will help fund her college education at Harvard University.
In recent weeks, Google Glass has been distributed to its first group of beta testers outside Google and in the real world. As the pool of new smart-glass wearers grows, they are feeling out the etiquette of using the new technology.
Even if they don't admit it, most people know when they're hammered.
Mobile payments company Square is supersizing its hardware.
For more than a year, there have been rumors that Amazon is working on a smartphone. Now, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Amazon is actually working on two.
If your smartphone is attached to your hip, your blood flows like a Twitter feed and you're fairly certain your eyes permanently see through an Instagram filter, then maybe it's time to disconnect for a bit?
We're used to our phones navigating us from one place to another, giving detailed instructions on how to find our destination in the fastest, easiest way possible.
Consider for a moment how much Google knows about you. Depending on what services you use, it might have a record of every word or phrase you've searched, locations you visit the most and where you are right now, your scheduled meetings and trips, and any other information buried in e-mails.
Apple has elicited a lot of hand-wringing by investors and fans alike lately, even as its chief competition Samsung seems to be prompting nothing but applause. Turns out selling a wider variety of phones and tablets is a good strategy after all.
For all of their advantages, smartphones still fall a little short for some ? specifically, for those living with visual impairment.
All of those questions, messages, and stern commands that people have been whispering to Siri are stored on Apple servers for up to two years, Wired can now report.
As smoke clears from two deadly bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, focus turns to identifying those responsible. And that's no easy task. The massive number of cell phones and closed circuit cameras on the street provide an incredible wealth of video and photo.
A movement urging Verizon to get rid of wireless contracts appears to be gaining steam.
Smartphones are powerful tools, and with the right apps and accessories, they can become even more so. A California-based tech company has launched a tool that turns a regular iPhone 4 or 4S into a powerful biometrics scanning tool. AOptix has unveiled its app and a wrap-around device for turning the smartphone into a portable iris, face, fingerprint and voice scanner.
Microsoft is working on a touch-enabled smartwatch, reports The Wall Street Journal. Citing unnamed supply chain sources, The Journal claims that Microsoft asked Asian suppliers to ship components for the device.
A huge and deadly twister that pummeled Moore, Oklahoma, Monday reminds us that tornado season is upon us once again.
An app that helps users find other apps for free has been banned from Apple's mobile store in a move some say heralds a new round of blacklisting for content the company doesn't like.
It's weird out there and getting weirder: A California court just ruled that screwing around with your phone's map app while driving ought to be as illegal as texting or using the device without a handsfree solution.
Facebook has unveiled a new product, Facebook Home, at an event everyone knew would have something to do with phones and apps and operating systems.
The long-rumored Facebook phone might finally be ready to make its debut.
Auto-correct and "Angry Birds." GPS, and those awkward texts from last night.
Hallway, a social media site for students to collaborate and ask questions, gets picked up by microsoft for Windows 8.
Apple demonstrates it's new IOS 6 operating system that is the backbone of its new iPhone 5.
Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller walks through the new features of the company's iPhone 5 device.
Microsoft's tablet OS can run as a desktop, making it an all-in-one machine for use at home or on the go.
Smartphone users are creating a lot of buzz about an app that claims to repel mosquitoes. KENS reports.
Voxer CEO Tom Katis hopes to build a freemium business off of his app that brings walkie-talkie functions to smartphones.
The latest phones released at the 2012 Mobile World Congress include high resolution cameras and built-in projectors.
El director de la Filarmónica de Nueva York detuvo la orquesta a mitad de concierto por el sonido de un celular.
Barnes and Noble's new Nook Tablet lacks the multimedia features of Apple's iPad and Amazon's Kindle Fire.
Amazon's Kindle Fire is a solid tablet, and a relative bargain at $199. But, Apple's iPad is still ahead of the field.
Bump CEO David Lieb describes how his company's app is able to transfer information simply by bumping phones together.
Tech expert Marc Saltzman joins Fredericka Whitfield to discuss the latest news in technology.
With a surprise appearance by Steve Jobs, Apple debuts its iPad 2, the company's successful tablet computing gadget.
In June 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs faced an unexpected technical glitch during a demo of the new iPhone 4.
A former Microsoft employee creates an application that uses QR codes to track pets. KING reports.
According to CNET an Apple employee left a prototype of the new iPhone 5 at a bar in San Francisco.
Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong helps you decide if you should get a laptop or a tablet computer.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout explains a few major patent wars ongoing between tech companies.
A traffic app incorporates social networking to provide up to minute conditions. CNN's Dan Simon reports.
After already tackling the Internet, one CEO wants South Korea to be a "mobile wonderland." CNN's Paula Hancocks reports
Pew: 17% use cell phones for health info. Is that a good idea? CNN's Pete Dominick hits the street.
CNN's Dan Simon reports on an app that aims to find you a parking place.
Mobile makers hope to target Orthodox Jews with "kosher" phones. CNN's Kevin Flower reports
An iPhone user's reaction to news the device collects continuous information about a customer's whereabouts.
Wired.com's John Abell explains how iPhone software tracks users' movements and saves the data.
Sony Ericsson's CEO talks to CNN's Jim Boulden about the company's new PlayStation smartphone.
Filing your taxes last-minute? CNN's Karin Caifa tells us about some smartphone apps that can help.
A Verizon store in Minnesota welcomes customers interested in purchasing the new iPhone 4.
Digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong talks about some phone apps that could help save your life.
A doctor in Idaho helped develop a smart phone app that blocks texts and calls while a car is moving. KIDK reports.
Is cell phone etiquette around the world getting better or worse?
CNN's Jim Boulden explores the latest trends and news at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress.
So will smartphones really lead to the death of the PC? PC Magazine's Lance Ulanoff explains.
The makers say the app isn't replacing the confessional, but it will help people with the sacrament. WCVB reports.
New technology allows your appliances to "talk" to repair centers and give you tips on saving energy.
Whether you're shopping or banking, here are tips to keep information safe when using your smartphone.
Safe Road Trains for the Environment (SARTRE) is testing a system to lets you "convoy" hands-free on the road.
Playboy goes to the iPad uncensored and Facebook wants the world to go mobile. CNN's John Lisk reports.
Canadian students may soon be getting online textbooks. Global News' Antony Robart reports.
A dual-core smartphone that also docks as a laptop is one of Motorola's biggest show stoppers at CES 2011.
A teen discovers her Coby Kyros pad had pornography installed on it. WSIL explains what happened.
CNN's Dan Simon reports on a lawsuit brought against Apple, accusing the company of selling personal data.
CNN's Michael Holmes demonstrates some of the main features of the new CNN iPad app.
Offbeat reporter Pete Dominick takes a look at the new CNN iPad application with CNN's John King.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout demonstrates some of the main features of the new CNN iPad app.
Students in Canada unplug themselves from cell phones, iPods and computers. Global News' Lama Nicolas reports.
CNN's Kristie Lu Stout explains mobile app Foursquare and speaks to co-founder and CEO Dennis Crowley.
At the Web 2.0 conference, Google's CEO describes a new technology that could revolutionize the way you shop.
Two Spelman College students designed a phone app to educate others about historically black colleges and universities.
As the cell phone market is flooded with smartphones, CNN.com helps you narrow down which works best for you.
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