Gadgets & Gear

Hackers can break 90 percent of passwords, and new methods -- like eyeprints -- are needed to protect our data.

Mobile payments are like unicorns: almost real, but they're just flights of fancy... at least for now.

Diving into the near future where sensors monitor your everyday life.

Why those crazy gadgets released on CES may not be so outlandish after all.

Why aren't you watching smart TVs? You can blame the content.

What you can expect at CES? Here's a sneak peek.

Procrastinate? Here are a few last-minute gift ideas.

For aspiring chefs and people who just love to eat, a great gadget is a priceless gift to transform the kitchen experience.

Art and technology are often separated into distinct categories, but they go together wonderfully -- mobile gadgets create beautiful images, sounds and movies every day. With that in mind, this guide will help creative loved ones stay ahead of the curve with a high-tech holiday treat.

If you're shopping for an exercise lover, getting a dainty phone isn't a great idea -- instead, look for gadgets for an active lifestyle, and designed for those who love to get their blood pumping.

Choosing an eco-friendly gift, for the green goddess to the outdoor sports lover, will make you feel as good about giving as they will about receiving.

Sometimes you need to think outside the box when searching for the perfect gift... and way outside of any boxes with smartphones in them. Tech accessories are a great gift option because they're often not utterly essential, so people feel indulged and loved receiving them.

If you want the best of the best and you're willing to pay for it, you can find some amazing phones. It's important to note that higher prices don't always equal higher value, but expanding your gadget budget gives you more options.

For teens, the phone is an important device. Not only is it a lifeline to friends, but the type of phone they use is also an extension of their identity.

Picking out an Android gift is tricky business.

If you're shopping on the cheap, finding a good deal and a decent phone is tough. You want the best bang for the buck, but it's a minefield of crap out there. It's a tricky business. No worries -- we're here to help.

The Mini is more than just a smaller iPad; it's Apple's declaration to its competitors: "The tablet market is ours, and you can't have it. Game on."

Microsoft wants you to forget everything you've seen, and begin viewing HTC's 8X and 8S as the quintessential Windows 8 devices.

The ongoing patent wars in the mobile industry will impact how devices look, although many argue over whether or not these protections will hamper true innovation.

Updates to Apple's iPod Touch will keep the music player a valuable player in its lineup of products.

Apple is on a collision course to battle Google in the television market, as the battle to bring content to living rooms heats up.

The constant bombardment of updates and new products in the world of technology can make it difficult to decide when to pull the trigger on a new gadget, but this guide will help make sure your next purchase isn't outdated.

Is the smartphone race becoming one based on software and apps, or does hardware still matter when it comes to swaying consumers?