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Samsung Galaxy S4 made with new tracking feature

Samsung Galaxy S4 to add new built-in cellphone tracker, for a cost.
Electrocuted by iPhone? Apple investigates Chinese case.

After reports of a woman being electrocuted by iPhone, Apple agrees to look into the case.
Nokia introduced new smartphone: Lumia 1020

Nokia's new smartphone, the Lumia 1020, comes with a powerful 41-megapixel camera to compete with rivals Samsung and Apple.
Decoder Wire Is Hillary Clinton's new hairstyle a 2016 makeover? Or do we need to chill?

Hillary Clinton has a new hairstyle, which can only mean she is absolutely, definitely, positively running for president. Or maybe not. But the move to push her into the White House is gaining steam.
Apple's App Store marks fifth anniversary

Apple's App Store opened online five years ago Wednesday, dramatically changing the way consumers get their software.
With Jump, T-Mobile will offer twice-yearly upgrades (but there's a catch)

The Jump program, which launches this month, is intended to appeal to T-Mobile customers that want to frequently update their smartphones.
Google Reader is dead. Here are five alternatives.

Google Reader officially closed on Monday, leaving a void in the information aggregation market. Check out our list of Google Reader replacements.
Apple looking at bigger iPhone screens, more colors

To compete with other smartphone companies, Apple considers bigger iPhones in more color.
Saving Money Getting rid of stuff? 8 websites you need to visit.

Don't throw everything out. You may be able to trade or swap some of the clutter in your house for newer goods thanks to websites and applications that specialize in allowing people to do exactly that.
iOS 7 Beta 2: Siri has a brother

New additions for iOS 7 Beta 2 include a different gender for Siri, a rejiggered Reminders design, and a new group chat feature.
Saving Money The best smartphones for avid photographers

Smartphones have allowed many people to replace traditional point-and-shoot cameras, but not all phones are made equal. Narayanan lists five smartphones that offer the best image-processing, picture-taking quality, and web connectivity for your money.
Modern Parenthood Snapchat's new feature, SnapKidz, good in theory, not in practice

Snapchat — a temporary photo sharing platform that sends 200 million messages per day — introduced SnapKidz, a feature that attempts to prevent children from sending photos to friends. It could work, but it's easy to get around.
Top Picks: Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes' debut album, Frying Pan News' poetry initiative, and more

Bobby McFerrin records an album of African-American spirituals, StarMap 3D identifies constellations, and more.
Want an early peek at iOS 7? Here's how.

The launch of Apple's iOS 7 will likely coincide with the launch of the next iPhone. But why not take the operating system for a test-spin today?
Starbucks to display drink calories and it might shock you awake

Starbucks will begin displaying the amount of calories in its drinks on menu boards across the country starting next week. A caramel Frappuccino? 300 calories, and that's just the small size.
Huawei Ascend P6: Super-svelte smart phone set to debut this summer

The Huawei Ascend P6 is very slim. But is it actually any good?
Top 5 weather apps

Rain, shine, snow, or sleet, our top 5 weather apps can help you make the most of whatever weather you’re up against.
Top 10 fitness apps

With summer in full swing, you might be wondering about the best way to get fit. Click through our top 10 summer fitness apps to find out how your iPhone or Android smart phone can help you stay in shape.
Five gifts to 'green' your dad on Father's Day

Here are five energy-saving Father's Day gift ideas to help 'green' your dad:
Is Apple building a 5.7-inch iPhone phablet?

Apple is reportedly weighing the release of a large, 5.7-inch iPhone, which would put the device squarely in phablet territory.
Apple calls iOS 7 its biggest update since iPhone's launch

Apple tries to keep its users coming back with new iOS 7 operating system
Meet Apple's iOS 7. Definitely not the same as iOS 6.

Apple has taken the wraps off iOS 7, a radically-redesigned new version of its formidable mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
iPhone trade-in: Apple eyeing new in-store program?

iPhone trade-in program? As Apple preps for the arrival of a new smart phone, an iPhone trade-in program could help the Cupertino company clear out old stock.
The Monitor's View Spying on DNA, Verizon, and free will

New technologies extend the reach of surveillance tools to not only DNA and Verizon calls but also emotions and brain waves. Will this lead to a denial of individuals having moral agency and autonomy of thought?
Saving Money Price tag of new iPod touch may drop even further

The new 16GB iPod touch is selling for $229 — $70 less than the 32GB model — but Colley says that, in three months, its price tag could drop another $60. Discount-seeking consumers should hold off on buying the iPod and scour resellers for deals.