Virtual private networks are a great way to protect your privacy online, but how do they work? Here is our guide to the essentials.

For the last few years, China has been building a string of artificial islands. How do they make these, and why are they making them?

At a live demonstration streamed on Friday, Elon Musk and the Neuralink team showed off the latest version of the device, and talked about the future.

Contact -racing apps have had middling success so far, but a nonprofit called the PathCheck Foundation hopes to change that.

Joe Biden has chosen Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate in the 2020 presidential election. That might be good news for the tech industry.

The EARN IT Act is making its way through the Senate, and privacy advocates are worried. What exactly does it do, and what do critics say? Read our explainer.

Contact-tracing apps were touted as tech's solution to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the hype, many have been ineffective or outright disastrous.

The popular weather forecast app Dark Sky is officially leaving Android on July 1. Subscribers will get a refund, but will have to find some other app to get their forecasts.

Democrats in Congress proposed a law on Thursday that would ban federal investment in facial recognition technology as well as other types of surveillance.

Trump campaign ads on Facebook reportedly used a Nazi symbol. Facebook ended up removing the ads featuring the inverted red triangle for violating its policies.

Sony is unveiling the first games for its upcoming PS5 console in an online event called the Future of Gaming. Check out our live blog for all the latest news.

Some people have expressed optimism that the pandemic will subside in the summer. Is there any evidence for that, or just wishful thinking?

According to a report published in the Nikkei Asian Review, Nintendo is amping up its production of the Nintendo Switch by 10% or so.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the company will cancel all of its large events through June 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Proper cleaning is important to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus from surfaces in your house, but what should you do with your mail and packages?

NBC's new streaming service, Peacock, is doing a miniature launch on Wednesday, April 15, for Comcast subscribers, with a wider launch scheduled for July 15.

UV sanitizing wands are a popular item on the internet in the time of COVID-19. We talked to an expert to find out if they are really effective or even safe.

After a tiger in the Bronx Zoo tested positive for coronavirus, pet owners may be wondering if their animals are at risk. Here's what available evidence indicates.

In response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the FDA OK'd adding chloroquine to the Strategic Nation Stockpile, but will the drug actually do anything?

With COVID-19 now gripping the world, it's no surprise that conspiracy theories and misinformation are spreading. Here are the facts on six of those rumors.

UV light is commonly used to disinfect surfaces and kill bacteria -- but can it work against the coronavirus? Here's everything we know about its effectiveness.

As many people keep themselves at home to reduce the spread of COVID-19, vaccines are already in the works. Unfortunately, they won't be here anytime soon.

The COVID-19 outbreak has made people much more conscious about washing their hands properly, but are they giving enough attention to the things they touch?

President Donald Trump announced Friday that Google will develop a website that will help streamline testing for COVID-19. Google was surprised by the news.

President Donald Trump announced a 30-day suspension of travel from Europe. Here's how it impacts tech.

The National Basketball Association opted to suspend its season after a player for the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19, the new strain of coronavirus.

Coronavirus, has slammed China's electronics manufacturing, and experts warn that there is no easy fix, shortages might be coming.

Due to growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, the organization running the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona has officially canceled it.

Fake meat is all over America's big food chains, appearing in grocery stores, burger joints, even KFC outlets. Now, the fake meat revolution has come to an iconic, traditional sphere: New York's Jewish delis. The decades old Sarge's Deli is serving a plant-based corned beef sandwich, and we're eager to try it.

Viruses spread quickly, but so too does misinformation. That's been the case in the wake of the novel coronavirus in China. As the number of cases increases, people online are growing more alarmed -- and spreading fake news. Here's how to spot misinformation about the coronavirus.

The coronavirus outbreak in China is growing, and with five reported cases in the U.S., the CDC is expanding screenings for infection to 20 ports of entry into the U.S. Travelers from China can expect non-contact thermometers scanning their temperature, among other things.

An online dashboard is aiming to offer accurate information on coronavirus infections globally. It is updated by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering.

According to reports, director Taika Waititi is in talks to helm an upcoming Star Wars movie. Waititi has built a great body of work over the last decade, and he could bring some much-needed creativity to a franchise in desperate need of a new look … if the studio let’s him do his thing.

CES is the one of the most impressive tech conventions in the world, but the gadgets aren't the only things that will catch your eye. Companies go all out building elaborate, striking booths to show off their products, and this year had some stunning ones. Here are the best booths we saw at CES 2020.