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Teens and tweens are creating online profiles and increasingly living through the Internet, offering challenges to parents who must grasp the new realities and master the nuances of raising kids in a digital age.

As gadgets shakes off its geeky mystique, and consumers snap up smartphones and tablets in record numbers, tech companies are transforming their image, but not always for the better.

The oldest baby boomers will turn 65 this year, joining a growing senior citizen population learning to stay young at heart with the promise of social networks.

Think smartphones push men to become multi-tasking masters of the universe? Well, a funny thing happened on the way to world domination: mobile devices collided with the female race, giving way to technology that will impact culture for years to come.

The age-old question of "Will they call?" is transforming into "Will they text, Facebook, tweet, Gchat or Skype me?"

The day when smartphones alert people to emergencies is not far off, as government agencies, social media and industry innovations combine to revamp national notification systems.

A texting service -- making a small but vital impact on human trafficking in West Africa -- will expand to other areas, underscoring mobile devices' ability to empower citizens to improve their communities.

Gaming is fun, but a growing number of titles are harnessing games' potential to improve users' health and quality of life in the face of serious illness and injury.

As more of our lives -- relationships, pictures, personal messages -- move online, who gains access to our virtual identities and information when we die?

Consumers are dumping laptops and desktops in favor of tablets, responding to the so-called "post-PC" era, but the change may come with more challenges than people think.

A new set of badges are bringing young Boy and Girl Scouts into the 21st century, catering to an emerging group of "digital natives" integrating technological know-how into every aspect of their lives.

Twitter and smartphone apps are circulating the word about February's Heart Month, educating as well providing emergency resources for everyday people.

March Madness is hectic month for college basketball fans, but online services are debuting a paid service to reap profits from the 67 games this year.

Sports Illustrated selected model Kate Upton for the cover of its swimsuit edition, highlighting the Internet's power of making dreams come true.

The 54th Grammy Awards is just days away, and the show will harness mobile and social media technology as old media tries to keep pace with new trends among its viewing audience.