Twitter on Friday released two national security letters it received from the FBI in the last two years that previously came with gag orders not to discuss them. In a blog post, the social network said it had been ordered by the feds to provide the name, address and other pertinent information of a user …

Sprint has announced a limited-time discount on its unlimited data, talk and text deal. For the next four days, new subscribers will be able to get a new contract for $50, with the ability to add an extra line for $40 more, or even further lines for $30 each a month beyond that. The Sprint offer is usually $60 a …

Now playing: Watch this: The best new stuff to stream in February 2017 1:05 It seems every month we tell you Amazon is picking up more and more James Bond movies. That just means that these titles disappear from services (like Amazon) and then come back online. In February you can catch “Diamonds are Forever,” “The Living Daylights” and “Live …

Knowing your computer’s name and what version of Windows it runs (Home or Pro) is important in general home networking, and especially when you’re asking for technical help. Here’s how to quickly find your computer’s name on Windows 8 and 10: Right click on the Start button In the pop-up menu, click on System The System window will appear and …

Starting Friday, Cricket Wireless customers will be able to binge online just a little bit more. The low-cost carrier is expanding its data cap, jumping from 2.5GB to 3GB for customers paying $40 a month, 5GB to 8GB for $50 a month, and 10GB to 12GB for $60 a month. The prepaid wireless service, which is owned by AT&T, has …

You don’t have to drive around breathlessly hunting for an open parking spot anymore. Google Maps is introducing a new feature that gives users a warning on how hard it is to park at their destination. It’s currently available only on Android devices, and in 25 select cities, such as New York, San Francisco, Washington and Los Angeles. If you’re …

Samsung could introduce its upcoming Galaxy S8 and S8 Edge phones to the world as soon as March 29, according to Evan Blass, a tech writer also known for reliably leaking upcoming products under his Twitter handle @evleaks. The two new flagship phones could feature larger screen sizes than even the supersize 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 7 did (before Samsung recalled …

What do fitness trackers, cars, televisions and children’s toys all have in common? When equipped with miniature computers, each can collect incredibly private data about you and your loved ones. In fact, experts from tech companies, watchdog organizations and universities agree that these devices also open up more avenues for companies, hackers and governments to violate your privacy. Yes, it’s …

How big of a deal is having a removable battery in your phone? Well, if you were LG, it’s a huge deal. Nearly all of its flagship phones have had them, bucking the trend of sealed-in batteries. That will no longer be the case when LG unveils its G6 next month. The company will follow everyone else and seal up …

Now playing: Watch this: The best new stuff to stream in February 2017 1:05 Where do we start with Netflix’s February 2017? It’s packed! Last year, Disney and Netflix worked out a deal where Netflix would be the exclusive place to stream Disney’s latest. In February, Disney’s “Finding Dory” hits the streaming service. Speaking of Disney, there’s also Tim Burton’s …