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Facebook Inc.’s virtual-reality headset needs motion-sensing controllers, and finally it’s getting them.

Google officially staked its claim as a bona fide hardware brand with the launch of the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, the Daydream View virtual-reality headset and a bevy of other accessories for a more (Google-)connected life.

Hackers used an army of hijacked security cameras and video recorders to launch several massive internet attacks last week, prompting fresh concern about the vulnerability of millions of “smart” devices in homes and businesses connected to the internet.

Connected cameras and other smart-home devices promise a Jetsons-esque future. But as a recent hijacking of more than 100,000 networked cameras and DVRs demonstrates, they also provide fertile ground for hackers.

Federal regulators Thursday delayed a vote on a proposal to overhaul the market for TV set-top boxes, dealing a setback to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler on one of his top priorities for the year.

Facebook Inc. plans a major ad campaign to encourage more of its 1.7 billion users to stream live video on the social network.

Amazon introduced its second-gen Fire TV Stick, keeping the same $40 price, but including a voice-capable remote that lets owners talk to the artificially intelligent assistant Alexa.

GoPro’s new Karma drone isn’t on sale yet, but it already has a nemesis, the Mavic Pro—a new quadcopter introduced Tuesday by SZ DJI Technology, the Chinese company that has risen to dominance in the consumer drone space.

With the arrival of Google’s new Allo service, it’s worth looking beneath the hood to see how popular messaging services care for users’ private correspondence.

For the first time in years, Roku is revamping its entire line of streaming media boxes, keeping only one model. The company is betting big on 4K boxes, which it introduced last year.

Yahoo’s revelation of a massive security breach might have reminded you of an old account or two you haven’t logged into for years. Here are some tips and links to help reduce your overall exposure.