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Panasonic Arc5 Shavers Deliver a Closer Shave
Panasonic's five-blade shaver delivers a closer more comfortable shave.

FTC: "There's No App for That."
The FTC has forced two marketers to stop falsely claiming that their smartphone applications could treat acne.

The Most Dangerous Tech Products
The electronic products in our homes can be among the most dangerous products we have. Yet you can avoid these hazards with a few simple precautionary measures.

Android Tablet Prices Drop Below $200
With prices dropping below $200 for capacitive touchscreen Android tablets, the tablet becomes an interesting alternative to the netbook.

Samsung MV800 Camera Offers Innovative "App-Style" Menus
Samsung's new MV800 camera offers a handy flip-out display, "app-style" menus and fun artistic features.

JibJab Jr. Books: E-books for iPad Starring Your Child
JibJab Jr. Books for iPad lets you customize animated e-books with your child's name and face.

FTC Cautions Consumers on Penny Auction Sites
You've seen the ads on dozens of sites — "Get an iPad for only $10!". Sound too good to be true? You bet it is.

Sol Republic: Inexpensive High-Quality Headphones with Swappable Parts
Sol Republic Tracks headphones produce high-quality sound and break down so you can swap cords and headbands.

Starbucks is expanding its Apple iTunes Pick of the Week program

DIY Back-up Camera Kit For Magellan Nav Systems
Magellan's back-up camera kit for its RoadMate Safety Series portable nav systems shows a 120-degree view around the rear of the vehicle.

Get Lice Outbreak Alerts on Your iPhone
The Facts of Lice iPhone app provides warnings about lice outbreaks in your area.

NewYu Fitness Monitor Credits You for All Your Activities
The NewYu fitness monitor accurately calculates your caloric burn with its ability to distinguish between different forms of exercise and daily activities.

What Retailers Don't Want You to Know about Extended Warranties
Salespeople at the big box electronics retailers feverishly push extended warranties to their customers. Why?

Itemize.com Aims to Cure Coupon Overload
Itemize.com promises to sort through thousands of deals to deliver only those offers that will appeal to you.

Humble Indie Bundle 3 Offers Great Games, Benefits Charity
Gamers can help themselves to six diverse downloadable games while helping a worthwhile charity.

Google TV for $99: Is It Worth the Price?
With the price dropped to $99 and an upgrade path to the next version of Google TV, does it make sense to buy a Logitech Revue?

Skype for iPad Now Available in iTunes
Today, Skype launched its Skype for iPad app, available for download in the iTunes App Store.

Amazon Adds Textbook Rental for Kindle
Select textbooks can now be downloaded to a Kindle or any of the myriad devices that run Kindle reader software.

Best Buy Launches Insignia Connected TVs with TiVo
TiVo software make it easy to find TV shows and movies on Best Buy's Insignia Connected TVs.

Nintendo Drops 3DS Price to $169.99
Nintendo has drastically cut the price from $249.99 to $169.99.

Sony Cyber-shot TX55: Finally a Good Digital Zoom?
Sony claims its solution to digital doubles the TX55's optical zoom while producing high-quality full-resolution images.

The Biggest Privacy Risk? Your Spouse.
A new study shows that the level of spying among spouses and dating partners has reached shocking levels.

Sonos Play:3: Streams Quality Music to Small Spaces
Sonos lowered its entry level pricing to $299 with its new Play:3, a small all-in-one that combines a music streamer and speaker.

Lenovo Announces 3 Tablets: IdeaPad K1, IdeaPad P1 and ThinkPad
Today Lenovo introduced two upcoming Android tablets, plus the IdeaPad P1 running Windows 7.

Scrabble Finally Comes to Android, But I'm Still Not Happy
It's not clear what took EA so long to create their Android version, but what is clear is that it wasn't all time well spent.

The Pluses & Minuses of Google+
Does Google+ have what it takes to make Facebook shake? Let’s look at how the new service stacks up.

Songify App for iPhone Turns Anyone into a Singer-Songwriter
We test the Songify App for iPhone to see if it can turn even the most musically-challenged of us into budding pop stars.

Tech-Savvy Families are the Most Optimistic
The most tech-savvy families are more optimistic about the future when compared to their less-techie counterparts.

Son of Georgian President Sets Record for iPad Speed Typing
The son of the Georgian President sets a world record for iPad speed typing.

Evidence Shows Cancer Risk from Cell Phones is Unlikely
A major review of published research concludes there is no convincing evidence that cell phones cause brain tumor

LCD vs Plasma: What Are Their True Energy Costs?
The new EnergyGuide labels for TVs finally let us compare the true costs of TV ownership.

Catch a Predator Host, Chris Hansen, Gets Caught Cheating
The tables are turned on this well-known television host.

LeapFrog LeapPad: A Tablet for Kids
LeapFrog's LeapPad delivers educational content and videos in a ruggedized kids tablet.

How to Tell if Your Personal Data Has Been Hacked
Find out if your email address was one of the 1,000,000+ stolen in recent hacker attacks.

Top Cheaters Caught by Tech
Anthony Weiner is hardly the first politician or celebrity to get tripped up by using technology.

Best Buy Customer Data Violated
Best Buy Customer shipping addresses changed without customer knowledge.

E3 Update: Sony Pushes PlayStation Vita Handheld, Move and 3D
Highlights of Sony's press conference at E3 - the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV
Apple iOS 5 Brings More than 200 New Features
Apple's new iOS 5 operating system will bring more than 200 new features to your iPhone, iPad and/or iPod Touch.

Apple's iCloud & iTunes Match Simplify Music Syncing
Apple's iCloud tears down the content/device prison and creates – you'll excuse the expression – a new content/device paradigm.

Facebook Birthday Party Fiasco for 16-Year Old
A 16-year old girl gets some unintended consequences when she invites everyone on Facebook to her birthday party.

Lego Master Builder Academy: Learn to Sculpt with Bricks
Learn the tips and techniques that separate Lego Master Builders from the assemblers.

Lark iPhone App Helps You Sleep
Lark Pro, an iPhone-based app and sleep-monitoring device, helps you get a better night's sleep.

Google Now Providing Android Movie Downloads
Google’s new Android Market Movies has thousands of downloadable (or streamable) movies.

Android Security Flaw Could Expose You to Data Theft
A security risk lets intruders access your calendar and contacts with Android phones used over unsecured Wi-Fi networks

HP Wi-Fi Mouse Frees up a USB Port
With USB ports at a premium these days for charging and connecting devices, HP's Wi-Fi Mouse comes as a welcome exception.

Slacker Internet Radio: Now with Song Requests
Slacker combines traditional radio programming with the ability to play individual tracks and albums on the go.

The Fastest 4G? It's No Contest
Everywhere you ads are popping up advertising superfast "4G" networks. But what is 4G anyway and who really has it?

Five Tech Products that Will Be Dead in Five Years
Tech products we take for granted that will likely be dead in five years.

Don't Be Tricked by Fake Mac Security Software
Widespread fake security software scam hits Mac users. Here's what it is and how to protect yourself.

Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4 85-inch 3DTV - only $1,000 per inch
Bang & Olufsen is releasing it's first 3DTV with a beautiful design and stunning features at a whopping $85,000.
Apple Responds to iPhone Location Storage Issue
Apple to offer a fix to the location storage issue in an upcoming iOS patch.
When is White iPhone Arriving? Tomorrow!
The white iPhone is finally arriving on April 28th for AT&T and Verizon.

Sony PlayStation Network Hacked, Your Data Stolen
Yet another massive data breach, this time from Sony. Is your data safe?

Android Phones Also Storing Location Data
Android phones are also storing location information, but less than on iPhone.

Your iPhone Stores a Record of Everyplace You Visit
Concerned about your privacy? The iPhone tracks every move you make and stores it on your phone.

What if Moses Had Facebook?
What if Moses had access to modern Internet tools? Watch this video to find out!

Cisco Shutting Down Flip Camcorder Business
Cisco to shut down Flip line of camcorders, refocusing on home networking devices.

Amazon Releases Ad-supported Kindle for $114
Amazon Kindle discounted to $114 for ad-supported version.

YouTube Expands Search Capabilities
A newly revised YouTube search system makes it much easier to specify topics of interest and weed out irrelevant results.

Linksys E-Series Routers Offer Easy Setup & Top Performance
Cisco's 2011 lineup of Linksys E-Series routers offers increased wireless performance while also being incredibly easy to setup.

Major Email Security Breach Threatens Millions
An "unauthorized entry" into email marketing giant Epsilon's database has exposed millions of email addresses and, possibly, customer names.

Last Night Never Happened App Erases Embarrassing Posts
Erase evidence of your shenanigans from Twitter and Facebook, including status updates and photos.

Is 3D Worth it on a Nintendo 3DS or Cell Phone Display?
When you watch 3D on a screen as small as 3.5 or even 4.3 inches is it enjoyable? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Here's why.

Amazon Appstore Launches with Free and Discounted Android Apps
Amazon has opened its Appstore for Android devices with several intriguing features plus free and and discounted apps.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 vs 10.1 vs iPad 2
The Galaxy Tab 8.9 & 10.1 are designed to take on the Apple iPad 2 on price, size and features - and mostly succeed.

The LG G2x Brings Dual-Core Speed to T-Mobile
T-Mobile is introducing the LG G2x, its first smartphone running Nvidia's speedy Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processor.

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G for Mega-Messaging Android Fans
T-Mobile is bringing a new generation of the popular Sidekick phone to market, now with 4G network speed.

T-Mobile Doubles 4G Network Speed
T-Mobile sweetened its 4G offering today by doubling network speed in key cities, with more to come.

BlackBerry PlayBook Set to Compete with iPad 2
With an entry-level price of $499, the BlackBerry PlayBook competes with the iPad 2 on price and features, but not apps.

Swarovski Crystal Digital Display for Watches
The Phosphor Reveal watch creates digital numbers using moving parts made of Swarovski crystals.

Samsung Galaxy Player 4" and 5" - Android without the Phone
Samsung's 4- and 5-inch Galaxy Players deliver Android 2.2 with just Wi-Fi. Think iPod touch versus iPhone.

Trade eBooks for Free on eBook Fling
eBook Fling acts as a matchmaker, putting together people who have books with the people who want them.

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & Verizon Offer Free Calls to Japan
In response to the catastrophe in Japan, all four major U.S. wireless providers are offering free calls to help you connect with friends and loved ones.

Get a 3D Digital Camera for Only $50
The dual-lens DXG-018 digital camera lets you try out 3D photography for just $50.

Google Launches Person Finder for Japan Earthquake
Google launches Person Finder to help find friends and relatives missing from the Japanese Earthquake.

Apple iOS 4.3 Prevents Unwanted In-App Purchases
Apple's iOS 4.3 has plugged a hole that let children rack up hundreds of dollars of charges on their parents' iTunes accounts by making in-app purchases.

Panasonic Viera Tablet: Will this Dog Hunt?
The Panasonic Viera Tablet isn't a standalone device for gaming and browsing the Web, it's a companion for Viera televisions. Is that enough?

Tired of Charlie Sheen? Block Him Out.
Tired of reading about Charlie Sheen? The "Tinted Sheen" browser plug-in lets you block him out.

Today.com Delivers Today Show Content 24/7
As the lines continue to blur between TV and the Web, it’s great to see the Today Show step up and deliver a site that matches its show.

iPad 2 vs. iPad - What's Changed?
The iPad 2 is here. It's a big step up from the iPad and remains a formidable opponent in the upcoming tablet wars.

Google Art Project Opens Virtual Museum Doors Online
Google Art Project features extensive virtual tours of 17 major museums around the world, all at no charge.

Mobile Manners are Getting Worse
A recent Intel survey of American adults found that 75% of respondents believed our mobile etiquette is getting worse.

The Easy Way to Shred Documents
No feeding the Swingling StackandShred by hand, just put paper in this shredder's bin and it does the rest.

New MacBook Pro Family Gets Faster
Apple’s new MacBook Pro family gets lots of internal upgrades, including faster processors the superfast Thunderbolt data and video port.

Amazon Prime Instant Videos Streams Free Movies
Now with your free 2-day shipping, you get free instant streaming of movies and TV shows included in your Amazon Prime membership.

HP TouchPad Tablet: Too Little Too Late?
HP's TouchPad Tablet will have a tough time competing with the iPad and the new 10-inch Android tablets, the Motorola Xoom and Samsung Tab.

Toy Fair: The Hottest Tech Toys
This week at the annual Toy Fair in New York, I got a sneak peek at this year’s coolest tech toys. Here are my favorites.

Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case for iPhone
Fisher Price's new Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play case protects your iPhone from breakage and slobber while your baby plays.

Send Your Valentine a Cockroach and Support a Good Cause
Looking for a great last minute gift that also supports a good cause? Name a cockroach for your Valentine at the Bronx Zoo.

How to Keep Your Google Account Safe from Hackers
Prevent hacker attacks with 2-step verification for your Gmail account, Google Docs or other Google application.

Custom Earphones in 4 Minutes
Custom-fit earphones can block sound like the noise-cancelling variety and deliver great sound, but have required an audiologist and weeks of waiting until now.

New Nikon Coolpix Line: Super Fast & Ultra Long Lenses
Nikon's new Coolpix models feature a fast f/1.8 lens and a new 36x zoom lens.

Android Market Web Store Finally Arrives
Android Market is finally a website—not just an app on your Android phone or tablet. But it's not up to iTunes standards yet.

Galaxy S 4G Coming to T-Mobile in February
The Samsung Galaxy S 4G is coming to T-Mobile in February, with many of the updates we expected—4G, front-facing camera, Android 2.2 and personal Wi-Fi hotspot.

Facebook Security Update Fixes Firesheep Data Theft
A nasty security flaw that let anyone on a shared network-–i.e. Starbucks, your hotel–hijack your Facebook account finally has a fix. Here's what you need to do.

Support.com Provides Tech Support for Mobile Devices
Having trouble getting your new smartphone or tablet up and running? Support.com's Mobile Fast Start can help.

Sony Introduces Next Generation Portable Gaming System
Sony's Next Generation Portable gaming system is a huge advance over its current PSP. But is it obsolete in an age of smartphones and tablets?

AT&T Restoring Some Unlimited Data Plans
AT&T is allowing customers who had unlimited data plans in the past to return to an unlimited plan by calling AT&T Customer Service.

Kaspersky Pure Keeps Computer and Kids Safe
Kaspersky PURE combines the most comprehensive parental controls we've seen with great security software.

Facebook Turns Your Updates into Ads
Facebook's Sponsored Stories is turning your personal posts into ads on your friends' pages - and you can't opt out.