updated Jan 13, 2017 4:55 PM | By Jon L. Jacobi

Dash cam reviews: What you need to catch the maniacs and meteors of daily driving

Dash cams can record what's ahead (and occasionally, what's behind), and mark it with GPS (or what's the point?). This is exactly what you need on the mean streets of modern life.

updated Jan 13, 2017 2:23 PM | By Ian Paul

Performance-boosting Game Mode discovered in new Windows 10 preview build, confirmed by Microsoft

An early version of Windows 10's expected Game Mode has made an appearance in Build 15007, and Microsoft executives have confirmed it will formally roll out soon.

Jan 13, 2017 1:19 PM | By Stephen Lawson

Is this the year IoT standards will finally make sense?

A few brave souls predict IoT standards will start to gel this year, but making all those connected things work together still looks like a long shot.

Jan 13, 2017 1:16 PM | By Magdalena Petrova

INU is a pricey personal scooter for the urban consumer

INU is an electric, luxury scooter that's intended for a young generation of urban working professionals.

Missing Pieces Jan 13, 2017 11:59 AM | By Hayden Dingman

This week in games: Half-Life 3 un-confirmed, Oculus braces for a fight with Bethesda

Plus: New trailers for Torment: Tides of Numenera and Resident Evil 7, Halo Wars 2 announces a Blitz mode open beta, Dishonored 2's finally adding mission select, and more. This is gaming news for January 9 through 13.

Jan 13, 2017 11:49 AM | By Caitlin McGarry

Snapchat just got way easier to use thanks to a new search bar

Confused by Snapchat? This app update is designed to simplify snapping.

Smart Mobile Tricks Jan 13, 2017 10:58 AM | By Ben Patterson

5 ways Google Maps can make your next weekend trip better

Find a scenic route, pinpoint the perfect local restaurant, keep an automatic diary of your stay, and more.

Jan 13, 2017 9:55 AM | By Michael Ansaldo

How to watch all of the NFL playoff action and the Super Bowl without cable

Options abound for checking out all the championship action on whatever screen you choose.

updated Jan 13, 2017 9:08 AM | By Michael Simon

WhatsApp vulnerability could expose messages to prying eyes, report claims

A vulnerability in the popular messaging service WhatsApp could allow Facebook to read supposedly encrypted messages.

Jan 13, 2017 7:25 AM | By Ian Paul

Google's adding native Chrome support for FLAC lossless audio files

Google's Chrome browser will be able to play FLAC files by the end of January—as will Firefox.

Jan 13, 2017 6:54 AM | By Gregg Keizer

EFF warily applauds the Windows 10 Creators Update's privacy concessions

Recent concessions by Microsoft in the data its Windows 10 "phones home" to company servers won cautious praise from one critic this week.

Jan 13, 2017 6:09 AM | By John Ribeiro

Apple must face claims of monopoly in iPhone app market

An appeals court has ruled that Apple must face antitrust charges in a lawsuit that alleges that the company monopolized the market for iPhone apps.

Jan 13, 2017 5:15 AM | By Hayden Dingman

Nintendo Switch console details revealed: launch date, price, games, paid multiplayer, and more

The Nintendo Switch will launch in March for a reasonable price, but it basically looks like a Nintendo console with Nintendo games.

Hassle-Free PC Jan 13, 2017 5:00 AM | By Ian Paul

How to add 360-degree images to Chrome's New Tab page

SVRF Tabs for Chrome puts 360-degree images on your New Tab page.