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Three months after Google launched its Gigabit network in Kansas City, Mo., CNET pays the town a visit to find out how the blazing-fast pipe has changed the way people work, and where Google will install the system next.

In many states, it's now illegal to use a phone while driving. That means no phone calls, text messages, or looking at maps. But if you do rely on your handy gadget for chatting over Bluetooth or following directions, it's safer to have it mounted somewhere in the car than digging under the seat to find it. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on the best smartphone car mounting options.

The PlayStation 4 is announced in New York City, revealing new features for gamers, but what does the console look like?

Sony announces its new DualShock controller for the PS4 today at an event in New York City. Key among the new features is a built-in-touch pad in the center of the controller.

Whether it's catalogs, new credit card offers or donation solicitations, our mailboxes seem to get stuffed with unwanted paper. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on two free apps that help you manage your junk mail and be more selective about your catalog shopping.

Check the labels on your clothing. There's a good chance it was made overseas, anywhere but here in the United States. A new Web site is hoping to change that by using technology to connect American factories with American designers. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports.

When it comes to typing on mobile devices, most of us grin and bear it. We correct the typos, we laugh at the autocorrections, but let's face it -- we're frustrated. Would a physical keyboard ease our pain? CNET's Sumi Das tries out a new user interface from Tactus Technology.

Forget about flowers, if you've got a melody maniac on your list, think outside the box (of chocolates). No, we don't mean the obvious MP3 player or a music-download gift card -- CNET's Kara Tsuboi suggests some fancy headphones or a membership to an archived-concert service.

The way we take and view photographs has come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days of slide projectors and film negatives. Now, clever tech companies are creating new ways to adapt and modernize old technology. CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports in this Tech Minute.

We've all seen the video clips of Psy riding his pretend pony and of the happy wedding party dancing down the aisle. When it comes to online videos that get passed around like hot gossip, it's hard to know the winning formula for what will be successful. CNET's Kara Tsuboi explains how some people have made big money from clips like these

The phone-maker enlists Alicia Keys as its first-ever global creative director. Keys, a former BlackBerry owner, was apparently wooed back by the new Z10 and Q10.

BlackBerry, which previously called itself Research In Motion, today unveiled two new smartphones, the Z10 and Q10, that it hopes will turn around the company's lagging sales.

San Jose State University is partnering with tech startup Udacity, which offers online computer science and mathematics courses. CNET's Sumi Das explains how the first-of-its-kind program could help students graduate faster and save money.

RIM has gone from dominating the smartphone industry to struggling to retain its meager market share. CNET's Sumi Das offers a preview of the company's next move.

Let's face it: New Year's resolutions are tough to keep. What may be more realistic is the goal of maintaining good habits like flossing, staying on top of household chores, or taking your daily multivitamin. In this Tech Minute, CNET's Kara Tsuboi reports on some handy apps to keep track of your habits.