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Children’s Favorite “The Kissing Hand” Free on iTunes
For a limited time get the wonderful children's classic book app, "The Kissing Hand" free on iTunes.

Instagram Responds to User Outrage Over New Terms
Will Instagram sell the photos you post? The photo sharing site says no.

“This is Not an App” Fosters Creative Thinking
This creativity-inspiring app prompts users to make an interactive mess.

Facebook Rolls Out New Privacy Features
New features make it easier for your to understand and control how your information is used on Facebook.

Fingerprint Launches with Green$treets Financial App for Kids
Green$treets: Unleash the Loot! helps kids understand the value of money and how to make good financial decisions.

Chevrolet and Disney Partner Up Again for Test Track Fun
Buckle up for some serious fun, because starting today at Walt Disney World in Orlando, visitors to Epcot can visit the newly re-imagined Test Track powered by Chevrolet.

Why Plasma TVs are Better than LED/LCD
Many people dismiss plasma TVs, yet they offer better picture quality at a lower price. So what gives?

Picasound App Makes Kids Smile for the Camera
Choose from a variety of pre-recorded sounds to capture your kids' attention and make them smile while you get a great shot.

Is Your Flat-Screen TV Safe?
A child dies every three weeks as a result of a TV tipping over. Are you doing enough to secure your TV?

Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions
Appventures: Lions offers a variety of challenging activities, videos and fun facts that cater to a broad age range (4-7 years old) and skill sets.

The Evolution of Video in the Home
We've come along way since the introduction of the videocassette in 1976, but it's been a slow journey.

Sara’s Cooking Class App
“Sara’s Cooking Class” aims to get tween girls interested in preparing food from scratch and learning about ingredients.

Starbucks Verismo Delivers Home-Brewed Coffee and Lattes
With the launch of the new Starbucks Verismo, it’s now easier than ever to sip your favorite cup of coffee anytime of day from the convenience of your home.

PollVault Lets You See Your Ballot Before You Hit the Polls
Rather than stepping into a voting booth unprepared, the Show Your Ballot web app lets you do your homework ahead of time.

Philips Sonicare Advances Toothbrush Technology
I take the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean for a spin and see how far toothbrush technology has come in 5,000 years.

Apple iPad Mini: Does Less Equal More?
Apple's iPad mini is smaller, thinner and lighter than the iPad and adopts some of the features found in the new iPod touch.

Are You Using 5,000 Year-Old Technology?
Many of us are still using a 5,000 year-old piece of technology when it comes to our oral health—a manual toothbrush.

Election Sites for Kids
These resources provide ways to discuss the election with our kids

Why are Nigerian Email Scams so Obvious?
Are Nigerian email scammers really that dumb? The answer may surprise you.

Serenity Star Eases those First Sleepless Nights with Baby
The simple, yet sleek Serenity Star comes packed full of gadgets, including a nightlight, room temperature indicator, clock, sound machine and feeding diary.

Lenovo Touchscreen Laptops Convert to Tablets
New Lenovo laptops have touchscreens and the foldable flexibility to transform them from laptop to tablet and any position in between.

Beware Fake Malware Scams
Don't get caught in these scams that prey on your fear of malware to separate you from your money.

5 Things I Miss Most About Android
Two weeks ago, I made the switch from the Samsung Galaxy S III to iPhone 5. Here are the things I miss most about Android.
Samsung Galaxy Camera: Sneak Peek
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a full-featured point-and-shoot running the latest Android OS.

Mobile Devices: The New Pacifier?
Mobile devices are changing the way parents and children interact with each other. Find out how.

Decide.com Now Guarantees Best Price on Your Next Tech Purchase
Decide.com is now backing-up its price predictions with a guarantee that pays you if they get it wrong.

Android Hack Can Erase All Data From Your Phone
The good news is apps are available that guard against an unintentional factory reset.

Beware of Inflated TV Screen Sizes
With inflated TV screen sizes, you may not be getting the deal you thought you were.

Are Smartphones Making us Dumber?
Even if scientists can’t prove it, some people’s behavior is decidedly stupid.

Apple launches New iPod Touch & iPod Nano
Apple unveiled new generations of its iPod touch and iPod nano, which the company still calls "music players" although they both do much more than play music.

Earphones Can Cause Hearing Loss
Researchers have show that noises over 110 dB can cause damage to nerve cells—sound levels earphones can generate. Here's how to protect your hearing.

Exploring the Scale of the Universe
From quantum foam all the way up to the full universe, this amazing interactive tool both captivates and educates.

WeWantApps! Launches to Help Find Apps for Kids
Parents get help finding age-appropriate apps for kids 0-14 years old.

Apps that Use Real World Trading Cards
Cool apps that use real world trading cards to activate 3D characters within a game that you can download for your iOS device.

Finding the Best Foundation Color for Your Skin Tone
Techlicious tests out Sephora's new ColorIQ system with Pantone color matching technology.

Is Your State One of the Clumsiest?
Residents in some states are far more prone to damaging their iPhones and iPads. Where does your state rank?

Hot Wheels Launches Mars Curiosity Rover
Hot Wheels will soon launch their figures into the next frontier, offering a replica of NASA’s Curiosity Rover next month.

First Look: Micro Chargers
Micro Chargers miniature racing cars charge in only eight seconds and race at “scale speeds of up to 600 miles per hour.”

Lazer Tag Blasts Back Onto Shelves
The new Lazer Tag combines live action battles on your iOS device with augmented reality.

Two Doctors Accused of Filming Women with Hidden Cameras
Two doctors are arrested in the same week for allegedly using hidden spy cameras on unsuspecting women.

Play Real Basketball in Your Living Room
NBA Baller Beats is the first video game where you can use a real basketball when you play.

The Future of Facial Recognition Comes Under Scrutiny
As the technology progresses more people wonder about threats to privacy.

Facebook Likes Cause Embarrassing Posts
Without telling you, Facebook can post embarrassing messages sent out by pages you have liked.

Electric Friends: Cute Speakers for Kids
Adorable speakers with an iPod/iPhone dock that produce great sound.

PaceDJ: Music that Keeps You Motivated
This app matches your music's tempo, or beats per minute, to your steps per minute.

Master Moves Mickey M3 in Action
Master Moves Mickey or M3 is back and strutting his stuff.

Thousands Could Lose Internet Access Due to DNS Changer Malware
Find out if you are infected with DNS Changer and what you can do about it.

Is Technology Ruining Our Ability to Write?
Compare your handwriting with that of your grandmother and you’ll likely see a big difference.

Do You Need Your Tablet or Laptop to Have a Good Vacation?
People will go to great lengths to accommodate the needs of their mobile computing devices when traveling.

A Blind Woman's Empowering Journey into Computers
With accessible technology, the blind can do everything they need to on a computer—including writing the story you’re reading right now.

Reading Rainbow for the Next Generation
Reading Rainbow, a childrens’ show that helped pioneer a way to get kids excited about reading, goes digital with LeVar Burton.

Join Techlicious at the CEA Line Shows!
Join Suzanne on June 28th in NYC for everything tech at the CEA Line Shows!

Switch & Go Dinos
By combining dinosaurs with vehicles, VTech hits it out of the park with their new innovative boy toy.

You'll Want to Upgrade to iOS 6 this Fall
Turn-by-turn driving directions, child lock, all-in-one digital card holder, do-not-disturb mode and much more make iOS 6 an essential upgrade.

Sony Wonderbook Brings Books to Life
Sony Wonderbook brings books to life with the magic of augmented reality and a PlayStation 3 peripheral wand.

LinkedIn & eHarmony Confirm Passwords Were Hacked
Both LinkedIn and eHarmony confirm user passwords hacked - change yours now.

Flame Malware Shows How Bad Things Can Really Get
New malware can turn on a computer’s mic to record audio and even steal data from your cell phone.

Classic Toys Ruined by Tech
Sure, some classics have actually improved with technology, but these toys.

Bump: The Easy Way to Share Photos
Tap two phones or a phone and computer together to instantly share photos.

OnStar Launches Family Link Locator Service
OnStar Family Link allows family members to track their progress in a vehicle at all times.

Motion Math: Wings
Motion Math: Wings helps kids as young as kindergarten learn multiplication skills.

Online Etiquette Lacking, Study Finds
Think people share too much online and don’t use the Internet politely? You’re not alone.

Everything Butt Art app
As immature as it may sound, drawing the shape of a bum can be the foundation to drawing a lot of legit items.

Five High Tech Hotels That Wow
These hotels will make you feel spoiled in a techy sort of way.

eBooks That Report on Your Kid's Reading
Interactive children’s storybook library provides personalized reports on child’s reading experience.

Facebook's Biggest Privacy Threat May Be You
Many of us are undermining our own privacy online by revealing too much information about ourselves and not using the security options Facebook offers.

How to Avoid Online HDTV Scams
Online HDTV shopping can save you time, gas and money, provided you choose the right dealer. Picking the wrong dealer can be a disaster.

Will CISPA Let the Government Spy on You?
Despite fears that the private data of citizens will be compromised, CISPA has passed the House and is headed for the Senate.

Light Effects for Kids Bikes, Scooters & Skateboards
Designed for bikes, scooters and skateboards, these battery-powered, water-resistant lights are just the thing to trick out kids rides this summer.

LEGO Super Hero Movie Maker
LEGO Super Hero Movie Maker is sure to have kids begging to use your iTouch, iPhone and iPad.

Can You Trust the Cloud with Your Personal Data?
Is using "The Cloud" a bulletproof way to safeguard your data? No. Should you use it? You probably already are.

Find Out Home Prices in a Snap
With the HomeSnap app finding out the price of a home and much more is as simple as taking a picture.

Friday the 13th Content for Sony Online Entertainment Titles
Celebrating Friday the 13th with in-game exclusives for Free Realms and Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures.

Android Users Warned About Fake Versions of Angry Birds Space
Malware in found in fake versions of Angry Birds Space reminds us to only download apps from the official Android markets like Google Play and Amazon.

Fun Read-Along App Helps Kids Learn Chinese
Learn Chinese: Toy Story 3 for the iPad is based on the Diglot Weave method of teaching a new language through a story.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 vs Apple iPad and Kindle Fire
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 2 tablets fall short of Apple's iPad, but offer unique features and lower prices.

Flashback Malware Hits 600,000 Macs
Approximately 300,000 Macs in the United States have been infected with the Flashback trojan. Find out if you're one of them.

Make a Custom Haggadah for Your Seder
Not happy with the stock selection of Haggadahs? Make your own!

Nissan Taxi of Tomorrow
The Nissan NV200 minivan offers creature comforts you wouldn't normally associate with taxi cabs.

All the Magazines You Can Read for $10 per Month
For just $10 per month you can read Glamour, Better Homes & Gardens, Esquire, Vanity Fair and 23 other digital magazines.

Samsung Responds to TV Spying Concerns
Samsung responds to privacy concerns - addressing some and reinforcing that others are real.

Beware of Inflated LCD TV Specs
Buyers beware: top TV makers are quietly substituting industry standard refresh rate specifications with their own artificially high numbers.

Seven Great Easter Apps
These Android, iOS and Windows Phone apps will get you hopping toward a happier Easter holiday.

Turn Off, Tune Out and Drop In on Family & Friends
The National Day of Unplugging is asking us to take a break from technology and reconnect with our families and ourselves.

Fighting Child Pornography with PhotoDNA
New photo identity software is helping law enforcement fight the battle against child pornography.

Is Your TV Watching You? Latest Models Raise Concerns
New HDTV features create serious new privacy concerns right in the heart of our living rooms.

The New iPad: Hands-on First Impressions
Our new iPad shows up in the mail and we give you our first hands-on impressions.

What's an Ultrabook?
You don't have to pay a hefty premium to get a thin and powerful laptop with good battery life when you get an Ultrabook.

Toy Could Help Brain-Injured People Communicate
A $99 Brainwave-reading headset could help people with Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis and ALS.

Twister Goes High Tech
Twister Dance takes Twister to a new interactive level by combining music and dance steps with the iconic colored dots.

Back-up Your DVDs & Blu-ray Discs Online for $2
Walmart's Disc to Digital service backs-up your movie disc collection and streams it for playback at home and on the go.

Homeless Men as Hotspots Stirs Debate at SXSW Tech Festival
Critics slam project in which homeless men roam South by Southwest tech festival outfitted with 4G MiFi devices to raise awareness and cash.

Tech Toys that Glow in the Dark
Nerf, CitiBlocs and Activision have added glow in the dark or light-up technology to some of their popular toy lines.

PaperKarma App Stops Paper Junk Mail
PaperKarma makes stopping paper junk mail as easy as snapping a photo.

AmEx Promotion Turns Tweets Into Savings
AmEx cardholders now can tweet promotional hashtags from a host of retailers for automatic savings.

Hands-on with the Sleek, New HTC One Smartphones
HTC's new One line of phones is sleekly designed and offers great new camera features.

The Absolute Funniest Websites
Looking for a website that makes tears stream down your face with laughter? These are the sites you need to visit.

Next Gen Master Moves Mickey Breakdances
Master Moves Mickey features funky original music beats, and just may get the whole family up and dancing.

Game of Life, Monopoly & Battleship zAPPed Boardgames Get Apps
Hasbro 's Game of Life zAPPed edition updates the face-to-face board game with the interaction and accessibility of an app.

Skylanders Giants: Bigger Toys, Bigger Powers
Skylanders Giants will be able to do things and access new places in the game with the Giants’ special set of skills.