The latest airport security trend is the backscatter x-ray machine, touted as a powerful way to virtually frisk a traveler for contraband without the embarassment of a strip search. ... Read More

How do I know you're lying? My computer is watching your lips moving.Once again computers are proving more capable at something that has long been the domain of humans. ... Read More

First they start paying out 6 to 5 on natural blackjacks, and now this? The little guy gets the short end of the stick once again, as UK researchers say they've developed a computer algorithm that can analyze how Blackjack players manage their chip stack Read More

Back from his six-month medical leave, Apple CEO Steve Jobs — clad in his trademark black turtleneck and blue jeans — finally reemerged into the spotlight Wednesday to unveil a new digital album format, a camera-equipped iPod Nano, and a trio of souped up Read More

The power of speech might not be the first feature that comes to mind when shopping for a printer, but Canon says its "voice guidance system" can help you edit and print the perfect snapshot, even when you're on the go. Read More

It doesn't have an optical zoom, image stabilization, facial recognition, or even a flash, but the iPhone is duking it out with a high-end Canon Digital Rebel SLR for the most-popular camera on photo-sharing site Flickr. Read More

For whatever reason, taking pictures of yourself remains an incredibly popular pastime for a variety of consumers. It's also a terribly inaccurate one, with the usual result being an out-of-focus shots of 3/4 of your head. ... Read More

Remember when you could wear a lampshade at a weekend party and pretty much get away with it — well, save for a wicked hangover? Those days are over, thanks to this new, all-seeing, and tireless "automatic photographer" from Sony. Read More

What's the fun in squinting at snapshots on a two-inch LCD? Instead, try projecting your latest stills and video clips onto the nearest wall, courtesy of Nikon's latest (but pricey) compact camera. Read More

Smile, you're on not-so-candid camera.The bright and sudden pop of a flash bulb means photos are being snapped, and while it's (arguably) fun to have your picture taken, the harsh glare of a flash bulb often leaves subjects squinting and annoyed. ... Read More