How to really, really make your naked Snapchat photos disappear

App maker KS Mobile insists that its Clean Master can help all those who are concerned that their spontaneous naked Snapchat snaps might linger in some technological depths. At least it can help users on Android. [Read more]

Google Translate now serves 200 million people daily

The company breaks down language barriers a billion times a day, it reveals at Google I/O. On the to-do list: real-time conversation translation. [Read more]

Why this old-school Trekkie loves the 'Star Trek' reboots

Crave writer Amanda Kooser, a longtime Trekkie, looks at "Star Trek Into Darkness" through the lens of a long "Star Trek" history and (mostly) embraces the new ways. [Read more]

Gallo Micro SE: How can a speaker this small sound this good?

Few "lifestyle" speakers tempt discerning audiophiles, but Anthony Gallo Acoustics' latest crop of mini models will challenge their expectations. [Read more]

Could Tumblr turn into Yahoo's MySpace?

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer seems dedicated to remaking Yahoo's image and infusing the company with a new spirit that Tumblr embodies. [Read more]

Pixel's camera failure only one of many

The Chromebook Pixel may be pretty, but it can't talk to cameras -- among the many problems that keep it from being a prime-time laptop. [Read more]

Want a 10-foot-tall painting of 'Star Wars' action figures?

Artist Rob Buden is itching to create epic oil paintings of vintage Star Wars action figures. How about a 10-foot Hoth scene in your living room? [Read more]

How BlackBerry is fixing its once 'broken' brand

Chief Marketing Officer Frank Boulben is trying to re-energize the brand by focusing on the BlackBerry name, eschewing old standbys like Bold and Curve. [Read more]

Winklevoss twins on Bitcoin: Time to work with the Feds

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who parlayed Facebook cash into a multimillion dollar Bitcoin stake, say making money means working with the Feds. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin Foundation is about to hire its first D.C. lobbyist. [Read more]

DirecTV reportedly wants to buy Hulu, again

The satellite TV provider is eyeing the video streaming service, according to news reports. [Read more]

Yahoo to consider $1.1B price tag for Tumblr this Sunday -- report

Yahoo's board of directors will decide on an all-cash offer for the hip blogging site this weekend, AllThingsD reports. [Read more]

Q&A: MacFixIt Answers

Readers ask questions about library locations, Wi-Fi networks, and using an internal hard drive as an external drive. [Read more]

Ready for Windows 8? We're just starting on Win 7, says Dell

Some big Dell customers are just beginning to migrate to Windows 7 -- an operating system that came out in 2009. [Read more]

Crave Ep. 121: Wake up to a dancing iPhone

This week, we take a look at a dancing robotic iPhone dock; salute astronaut Chris Hadfield on his return to Earth; and demonstrate an essential service that lets you put your face on your pet's face. [Read more]

Google's top product of I/O 2013: You

Instead of gadgets, the message is clear: Google's personalized services are aiming to get into your head and be a part of you...and your social life. [Read more]

Making sense of Google's high Galaxy S4 price tag

When Google announced its exclusive version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 at Tuesday's keynote, many were left wondering about its $649 value. [Read more]

How to handle OS X firmware updates that won't install

If you've got an OS X firmware update that just refuses to install properly, there are a few things you can try to remedy the situation. [Read more]

Forced to live with BB10, and kind of liking it

After losing my HTC One Android, I had to rely solely on BlackBerry 10. [Read more]

BBQ Dragon can light a grill fire in 10 minutes or less

If you have a problem getting the charcoal lit, the BBQ Dragon wants to be your summertime savior. [Read more]

Watch the tiny teaser trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins

It's less than a minute long, but the trailer for the next Batman game introduces at least one new antagonist. [Read more]

Intel kicks off ultrabook road trip in New York

The chipmaker is traveling the globe to show consumers some of the newest PCs and tablets. [Read more]

Which ear you hold your cell phone to may reveal brain dominance

Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit say that, similar to handedness, most people who hold their cell phones to their left ear are right-hemisphere dominant and vice versa. [Read more]

The Week in Pictures: Google's utopia to a stem cell burger

Google CEO Larry Page imagines a tech-driven utopia, robotic bees take flight, and a $325,000 stem cell hamburger is ready to be eaten. [Read more]

Google cuts network usage by terabytes by switching to WebP

Google is happy enough with WebP to spread it across the company, including the Google+ app on Android. Also: new features coming to WebP. [Read more]

Apple removes Bang With Friends from App Store

The eyebrow-raising app won't be initiating Facebook-friend hookups for iPhone owners for the time being. [Read more]

A coffeemaker for every day of the week

The Hamilton Beach (Model 49983) Two-Way Deluxe Coffeemaker can brew into a travel mug or a 12-cup carafe. Either K-cups or ground coffee can be used. [Read more]

Future Firefox takes tougher stance on mixed content

Mozilla might be fine with mixed company, but it's not fond of mixed content. A new tool to block unsecured content on secure sites makes its debut in the latest update to Firefox Aurora. [Read more]

One issue holding up Apple iRadio: The economics of skipping songs

Apple wants to roll out its streaming music service this summer, but it's still hammering out details with Sony Music over some very specific terms. [Read more]

Half of relationships contain Netflix adulterers

Faithlessness is easy to find in Netflix relationships. The majority secretly watch or would watch TV shows earlier than their partner. Even though they promised they wouldn't. [Read more]

Yahoo schedules NYC product event for Monday

The Sunnyvale, Calif., company has hastily put together a press event to make a "special" announcement. [Read more]