Ideal for turning that giant jar of change you've been collecting all year into funds for online payments, Coinstar is gradually rolling out new machines that interact with PayPal accounts.
In a move that will significantly increase tax revenue from casinos within the state of New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie and other lawmakers have legalized online gambling for residents.
Definitely an interesting way to avoid digging through endless piles of junk mail in the mailbox, Outbox will provide digital scans of all your snail mail for a small fee each month.
Definitely useful to have when attempting to track down and arrest a hit-and-run driver, the 'Helmet of Justice' starts recording video from all angles the moment that an accident happens.
As more television manufacturers are continuing to improve on existing Smart TV software and hardware, it's never been a better time to ditch pay TV and adopt a cord cutting lifestyle.
Definitely helpful to television networks when it comes to measuring the effectiveness of online advertising, Nielsen will start incorporating streaming video use into the organization's rating system.
Definitely an inappropriate way to deliver serious news, police in Georgia used a fake Facebook profile to send a message about the death of a local man to immediate family members.
Creating a more personalized experience when using a drive-thru window at Starbucks, the coffee chain is allowing customers to see the employee taking their order using video chat technology.
In order to become more competitive against major online retailers like Amazon, Best Buy is rolling out a new change to the price matching policy that's designed to combat showrooming.
As traditional home security services continue to require multi-year contracts with hefty monthly fees, the Scout security system utilizes high-tech connectivity to provide inexpensive home security.
Once a rising competitor to the extremely popular, visual microblogging platform known as Tumblr, Posterous is being completely shut down by Twitter's management in less than ninety days.
Filling up the majority of the available storage on the upcoming tablet, Windows 8 needs a significant chunk of space on both versions of the Surface Pro.
Possibly a great way to slightly reduce your electric bill while significantly increasing your caffeine consumption, the Epiphany onE Puck uses heat to generate enough power to charge a smartphone.
Taking nearly two years to get around to plugging the gaping hole in security, the New York Times has eliminated the URL-editing method of circumventing the online paywall for premium subscriptions.
Providing a detailed set of data points as a package travels from sender to recipient, the DropTag Bluetooth sensor is designed to keep your shipping company honest and eliminate doubt during the damage claims process.
Definitely helpful for NYC residents that absolutely have to get around the city this weekend, the government operated PlowNYC site will provide vital updates about the progress on snow removal street by street.
As Americans continue to become more dependent on communication over email, text messages and social networks, the USPS will be cutting back on how often snail mail is delivered during the week.
Combining minimal design with significant benefits of LED lighting, the new Satechi Smart LED Desk Lamp uses different color temperatures to help users study, read, relax or drift off to sleep.
Ideal for anyone that uses the iPhone 5 extensively during the workday or when traveling on vacation, the new Mophie Juice Pack Helium case will provide a sizable boost to overall battery life.
Possibly reducing the number of Connecticut consumers that use Amazon for online purchases, the retailer and Connecticut lawmakers have come to an agreement on collecting sales tax.
Definitely ideal when searching for a new place to live, the new grid layout on Craigslist allows users to pick listings by photo rather than simple text.
As competition escalates between Google Fiber and Internet service providers in the Kansas City area, consumers will definitely benefit with faster download speeds and cheaper monthly bills.
Definitely ideal for a busy household, the Plant Link offers reminders over mobile notifications to water indoor plants in addition to automating the watering process of outdoor plants.
Utilizing the Facebook share for something more meaningful than trying to earn a new pet, a young woman was finally able to get in touch with her biological parents using the social network.
Possibly good news to Apple fans that are paying for cable or satellite television, the HBO GO streaming video app may be headed to the Apple TV this year.
Designed as a technological deterrent to potential sexual assaults, government officials in India are working on a watch that relays GPS location to police.
Racking up the most expensive monthly service bills, U.S. consumers that own an iPhone are spending slightly more each month than Android smartphone owners.
Definitely an excellent promotion for music lovers around the globe, Rdio is attempting to expose more potential subscribers to the music streaming service.
As the rate of smartphone thefts has risen significantly over the past few years, it seems that even thieves are at risk of getting robbed of stolen goods.
Ideal for identifying the person that stole your Android smartphone or tablet, a new feature in the Lookout app sends you a picture of the thief over email.
Definitely a cool product for anyone that's into home automation, the Almond+ touchscreen router provides a ton of control options and fast Wi-Fi speeds.
Looking to parents to help discourage children from signing up to Facebook too early, Facebook management doesn't have a way to identify underage profiles.
With more people interested in checking status updates over getting driving directions, Facebook's mobile application rose to the top by the end of the year.
Definitely an interesting way to get your hands on a quick hamburger, the Alpha robotic assembly line will make your burger to order without a single cook.
Impacting small U.S. businesses that offer services like shooting ranges or license courses, Groupon will no longer offer any deals related to firearms.
Ideal for privacy advocates as well as anyone concerned about the safety of backscatter machines, the TSA is finally pulling the plug on scanners that produce near-naked images.
Designed for anyone that habitually relies on the snooze button to avoid getting up, the singNshock alarm clock offers a jolt of electricity to start the day.
Possibly an interesting development for the future of sports, glass flooring combined with LED lighting brings us one step closer to making Tron a reality.