This week: Facebook makes a giant purchase of WhatsApp, be sure to change your Kickstarter password before you take a peek at a new gadget that will make sure you never drive away and forget things again. Also, Candy Crush is going public and will be having an IPO, there are 7 Gmail features you might not know existed, and take a peek at a really cool Indigogo project that'll have your fingers doing the talking—almost literally. And, just for fun, check out some of the best and most interesting Toy Fair products. Read More

Facebook released a new app for iPhone users that's pretty great. And speaking of apps, Chromecast may soon have many more, thanks to the release of an official software development kit. Plus, a teacher is putting new spin on teaching world news, Wikipedia has a new voice project in the works, and Microsoft has a new CEO. Also check out a story about two guys hacking into genetic code to try and help a little boy, get some Valentine's Day apps, and there's more fuel for the Amazon gaming console rumors. Read More

Google acquires another company and also offers Google Glass in more fashionable frames. Also: Swiftkey is now on iOS…with some limitations, a new 3D printer can make flexible and colorful objects, and there’s now a way to tell if your neighbor’s drone is spying on you. Plus, we’ve got news about the new Sherlock game app, a good nerd home accessory list, and a Kickstarter project for a lightsaber dueling game. Read More

Yesterday was Data Privacy Day. How did you celebrate? Well, if you didn’t make a big deal out of it yesterday, you should consider spending a few moments considering data privacy today. Why? Because you should have the freedom to choose what information you are willing to share and whom you’d like to share it with. Get some great resources for making sure you do just that. Read More

You'll never guess what the most common password is for 2013...or maybe you would! Also in the news this week: a newly discovered Google Chrome bug could make you vulnerable to being spied upon, Verizon appears to be entering the Internet TV market, check out a review of the Nest Protect, and Apple may soon be unveiling larger iPhones. Also, take the hottest quizzes going around Facebook and get the latest geek news on Sherlock and Top Gear. Read More

This week Google tops the news with their purchase of Nest and their smart contacts for diabetics. Also hot? Target's data breach was rooted in malware located at their point-of-sale machines, you can build your own 35mm camera for only $35, and the movie "Her" is expected to have an interesting influence on tech design. Plus, be sure to watch for the MegaFon pavilion during the winter Olympic coverage—the side of it is pretty amazing (and we've got the video to prove it). Read More

The upcoming consumer electronics show has companies unveiling lots of new goodies including cheaper 4K TVs and solar-powered cars. Also, find out how to check if your Snapchat account was hacked, learn about the Coinye West currency, and watch some new packing pyramids in action that are taking on Styrofoam and bubble wrap. Still want more? Take a peek at some good "best of 2013" iOS and Android app lists and look at what's hot on FB this week. Read More