• Ten technology tips for your family members this holiday

  Every time I come home for Christmas, my folks ask me to fix something technology-related in their home. They're very intelligent people and generally good with Macs, but somehow I always end up having to troubleshoot something . (This Christmas: controlling the Nest thermostat through their iOS…

• Want to use VoIP services like Skype? Pay more says Indian carrier Airtel

  Bharti Airtel, India's largest carrier by subscribers has just made a controversial change in its data policy. According to the updated terms and conditions on Airtel's website, the carrier plans to start charging customers extra for VoIP calls.Here's the clause from the new terms and…

• Merry Christmas! Enjoy These Freebies to Celebrate [Deals Hub]

  This is our favorite time of year—the holiday season brings all kinds of great things like moments with family and friends. And then there's moments like this, where you stumble onto some free deals that you get just because it's the holidays and we're feeling generous. So check out these…

• Got a new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus for Christmas? Do these 9 things first

  If you've got a shiny new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus for Christmas, and can't wait to use it, here's our guide on how to set it up, configure it, install the best apps and games, and learn about all its features. Continue reading →

• Ignition brings the CarPlay feature to your iPad [Jailbreak Tweak]

  Earlier, we showed you a jailbreak tweak known as CarPlay iOS that brings Apple's CarPlay feature to your iOS devices, but it wasn't quite stable. Ignition is a similar tweak that just got released on Cydia by Adam Bell and is made primarily for iPad. Continue reading →

• How to watch 'The Interview' on your iPhone, iPad, Roku or Apple TV

  Though hackers tried as hard as they possibly could to prevent its release, the most talked-about movie of 2014 can now be seen in theaters. Sony Pictures Entertainment's "The Interview" is showing in small theaters across the country beginning on Christmas Day, and here's a complete list of…

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• Merry Christmas, from hackers: PlayStation Network and Xbox Live both attacked

  A hacker group known as "Lizard Squad" has claimed responsibility for attacks targeting both Microsoft's Xbox Live and Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) on Wednesday evening. FROM EARLIER: The iPhone 6 might be low-res, but Apple's highest-resolution device ever is coming soon Microsoft's…

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• Is Google less afraid of hackers than Apple?

  Google and Microsoft both took a stance against hackers when partnering up with Sony to release The Interview on Christmas Eve, something Apple wasn't so eager to do. But for Google, this move might be a lot more important than simply making its voice heard when it comes to defending freedom of…

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