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Vinci Tab: A Tablet Designed for Toddlers
Made of non-toxic materials and loaded with toddler apps, the Vinci Tab is the first tablet designed specifically with toddlers in mind.

NVIDIA Tegra Zone: A Store for Android Gamers
The Tegra Zone app is a carefully curated store selling high-end 3D Android games that require the extra muscle of NVIDIA's Tegra 2 platform.

Panasonic ZS10, TS3 & FX78 Cameras Get 3D and Full HD Video
Panasonic’s Lumix ZS10, TS3 and FX78 point-and-shot cameras will take 3D stills and shoot Full HD 1080p video.

Vudu 3D Streaming Now Available
Vudu 3D streaming is now available through existing Vudu enabled devices. An easy way to get your 3D fix.

Jawbone Era Bluetooth Headset Delivers Great Sound
The new Jawbone Era Bluetooth Headset provides great sound by filtering ambient noise and reducing distortion.

Pay for Coffee at Starbucks with Your Phone
No more fumbling for cash or cards, BlackBerry and iPhone owners can swipe their phones for their next latte.

Found: The Prettiest Digital Picture Frame
The Parrot DIA has a gorgeous minimalist design with a really cool two-piece display that creates more depth than a traditional digital picture frame.

PBS Launches Free Video Streaming App for iPhone
The PBS app for iPhone offers a great selection of free educational programming, including full episodes of NOVA and classic Julia Child.

Skype Comes to Blu-ray Players
Get Skype video chat on your TV with new Internet-enabled Blu-ray players from Panasonic and Sony.

LG Optimus Black: the Thinnest and Brightest Phone Ever?
LG unveils its new Optimus Black at CES—the thinnest and brightest smartphone ever.
The Verizon iPhone: Should You Get One?
The Verizon iPhone finally happened. But with no hardware upgrades and a lot more competition, switching is not an easy decision.

Samsung Infuse 4G & 4G LTE Get "Super Plus" Displays
Samsung surpasses its best-in-class display found on the popular Galaxy S class phones with a Super AMOLED Plus display that delivers higher contrast and better viewing in bright light.

Vizio Unveils Its First Phone
Vizio is entering the smartphone space with the TV-friendly VIA Plus phone. The VIA Plus phone will share apps with your Vizio TV and can even act as a universal remote.

HTC Announces 4G Smartphones for AT&T & Verizon
HTC announces the HTC ThunderBolt for Verizon and HTC Inspire for AT&T—joining the crowd of 4G phones showcased at CES.

Dell Streak 7 Hands-on Preview
Dell announces the Streak 7, the first tablet for T-Mobile's 4G network. While it's another option in the tablet market, it's not a game changer.

CES: Tablets, Tablets Everywhere
Suddenly everyone wants to be in the Apple-created tablet PC business and they're not just making iPad clones. You'll see tablets with slide-out keyboards, bumpers for toddlers and even slide-out keyboards.

3DTV with Passive Glasses is Finally Here
After only a year of launching active 3D technology, manufacturers are coming out with passive 3D sets with glasses that are much cheaper and lighter.

Eye-Fi Direct Mode: Send Photos from Your Camera to Your Smartphone
Eye-Fi is introducing Direct Mode, a new feature that allows users to send photos and video from their camera to a smartphone or tablet.

Samsung SH100: World’s First Phone-Controlled Camera
The Samsung SH100 breaks new ground by providing zoom, shooting mode and shutter control via a downloadable Android cell phone app.

Skype Video Chat Comes to iPhone
Use your iPhone 4 to make Skype Video calls over Wi-Fi or 3G any device running Skype—computers, TVs, even the latest generation iPod touch.

The 5 Most Interesting Tech Trends for 2011
Our picks for the five most interesting technologies we predict will hit the big time in 2011.

Nintendo Warns: No 3D for Kids Under 6
Nintendo says that looking at the 3D images for long periods of time can damage visual development in children under 6.

Pick Your Own Price for Great Computer Games

Apple Pulls WikiLeaks App from iTunes
Apple pulls WikiLeaks app from iTunes. Are they making too much fruit in the "walled garden" forbidden?

Gawker Media Hacked - 1.2 Million Accounts Exposed

Is Wi-Fi Killing Trees?
According to recent studies in the Netherlands, Wi-Fi is killing trees and interfering with plant growth. Or maybe not.

Google Nexus S Preview
Google announces that the Nexus S smartphone will be available on December 16th. It may be the new king of the Android family.

Women Want iPhone, Men Want Android

A Special 15% Off Coupon Offer from Tekserve
Buy any Apple product in December from Tekserve and receive 15% off an accompanying accessory or peripheral.

Get the Velveteen Rabbit App for Free During Thanksgiving
From November 25th through November 29th, Ruckus Media is offering a special promotion to download a free copy of The Velveteen Rabbit app on iTunes.

Netflix Launches Streaming Movie Plan for $7.99
Netflix launches a bargain streaming-only plan for $7.99 a month, while the single DVD plan will be increasing to $9.99.

iOS 4.2 Provides a Major Upgrade for iPad Owners
Apple announced that iOS 4.2 for iPad is available for download today through iTunes. The new features transform your iPad into a much more useful device.

Facebook Messages Bridges Email, texting and Chat
Facebook announced a new messaging system that combines email, texting and chat in a way that takes advantage of each platform’s strengths but is always seen as one conversation.

Samsung Continuum Gets a Second Display for Anytime Updates
The Samsung Continuum has second “ticker” display that provides news and social networking updates—even when the main display is off.

HP Palm Pre 2 for Verizon Gets a Faster Processor and New OS but Won't Make a Splash
The next generation Palm Pre 2 for Verizon pulls even with mid-range smartphones on the hardware side, but shows little innovation with HP webOS 2.0

Let Your Kids Browse Through Parent-Approved Programs with Sony's New Remote
Sony’s splash proof RM-KZ1 Children’s Remote puts only pre-approved channels at your kids fingertips.

New MacBook Air is Slimmer and Faster than Ever
The new MacBook Air is super-slim and runs speedy flash drives that amp up performance and battery life. It may be the ultimate portable computer.

Netflix Over Sony PS3 May Be Best Version Yet

Skype Launches Version 5.0 with Facebook Integration
Skype just released version 5.0, with Facebook News Feed integration that allows you to SMS, chat or call your Facebook friends directly within Skype.

Sony TVs and Blu-ray Player Get Google TV
Sony kicks the living room app race up a notch with its line of Internet TV products—four TVs and a Blu-ray player that run Google TV.

Unveiled: the First Windows Phone 7 Phones
Windows Phone 7 devices come equipped with great core features–1Ghz processor, 5MP camera, capacitive touchscreen–and enough unique features to please every type of user.
A Verizon iPhone? The Good, the Bad and the Murky

Logitech Revue box with Google TV: the Union of Pay TV and the Web
What’s on TV? With a range of apps, Internet browsing and all of your pay TV provider’s content at its disposal, the Logitech Revue box with Google TV delivers whatever you can think of.

Facebook Groups and App Dashboard Provide New Privacy Features
Facebook launches a new version of Groups, that allows you to share information privately, and a better dashboard to control how applications access your information.

Skype for Android Now Available
Skype is now available in the Android marketplace. But carrier and compatibility issues limit its usefulness.

HP ePrint Printers Let You Print Photos from Anywhere

CPSC Issues Warning on Strangulation from Baby Monitor Cords

Bose VideoWave is a Major Leap Forward in Surround Sound
The new Bose VideoWave offers top-notch surround sound packaged into a 46" LCD TV, along with the best universal remote I've seen.

Dumb Tech: Turn your iPhone into a Bottle Opener

CLEARcard is Back, Letting You Breeze Through Airport Security
With your CLEARcard and a quick fingerprint or iris scan to verify your identity, you can skip the winding lines leading up to airport security checkpoints.

Panasonic Creates Easy-to-use Digital SLR that Shoots 3D Photos
Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GH2 digital SLR is a sophisticated camera that's easier to use than many point-and-shoots. And if that weren't enough, you can get a 3D lens for it, too.

Audyssey Audio Dock: The Best iPod/iPhone Dock for Your Desk
Great sound, the ability to charge and sync with your computer and a built-in mic for calls make the Audyssey Audio Dock a compelling package.

Ivi Launches Service to Stream Live TV Through the Internet

Will Apple TV Finally Let You Ditch Cable?
With iTunes content, cheap HD video rentals and access to Netflix, Apple TV brings you closer to being able to ditch cable. But it's a small step.

Sony Bloggie Touch: The Pocketcam Goes Upscale

Netflix Movie Streaming Now Available on iPhone

Gmail Lets You Make Phone Calls from Your Computer for Free
Google launches a new feature on Gmail that lets you call any phone from your computer. And it's free in the U.S. and Canada!

Facebook Places Tells Friends Where You Are - Here's How it Works
Facebook Places is a great new feature that lets you tell friends where you are and arrange meet-ups. But there are safety concerns that can be managed with a few simple settings.

Plastic Surgeon Frank Ryan Killed by Texting
People Magazine is reporting that Monday's fatal car accident of celebrity surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan was caused by texting. It's time for a technology solution to a technology problem.

Take HD 3D Movies and Photos with Fujifilm's FinePix REAL 3D W3
Fujifilm's FinePix REAL 3D W3 may be a camera first, but it's also the first affordable device to capture 3D movies in HD.

Samsung Apps Brings Hundreds of New Apps to TV

Upgrade Your iPhone to iOS 4.0.2 to Protect Against New Threat

Torch: The Best BlackBerry Ever - But is it Enough?

Android 2.2 Now Available for Download on Sprint HTC EVO

Apple Safari's AutoFill Feature Divulges Your Personal Information by Default
Malicious websites can easily hack Safari's AutoFill feature without your knowledge and steal your personal information. Find out if you're at risk and how to fix this security risk.

Ford Cuts Driver Distraction with its Do Not Disturb Mode
Ford adds a "Do Not Disturb" button to block incoming phone calls or text messages and support for reading aloud email and text messages on select 2011 models.

Samsung Vibrant and the Death Grip - The Facts Behind Dropped Calls

Soap.com Launches Today with Free 2-Day Shipping
Quidsi, parent company of Diapers.com, launches Soap.com today with promises of lower prices and free 2-day shipping for common household goods.

Microsoft Ends Support for Windows XP Service Pack 2

Motionbox Acquired by Snapfish - Video Service to be Shut Down

Sony Announces New 3D Point-and-shoot Cameras
Sony's new digital cameras, the Cyber-shot TX9 and WX5, put the ability to shoot 3D still-images in your pocket–an exciting and more personal reason to take another look at 3D.
Apple to Fix Misleading iPhone Reception Bars

Amazon Slashes Price of Kindle to $189

Hands-on with the Toshiba Libretto W100 Dual-display

Symantec Releases Norton Anti-malware App for Android
Symantec releases Norton Smartphone Security app to block malware, spam SMS and unwanted calls on Android-based smartphones.

AT&T Eliminates Unlimited Data - What Does It Mean for You?

Social Networking Updates that Bite Back
According to a recent Retrevo Gadgetology Report, 32% of the people surveyed regret something they'd shared—and being under 25 or posting with a mobile device made the odds go up.

Skype Launches Group Video Calling

Sony NEX DSLRs are Ultra Compact, Fast and even shoot 3D Pictures
The Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3 digital SLRs pack fast image capture, HD movie making and 3D picture taking into an ultra-compact camera body.

Seagate GoFlex Net Makes Accessing and Sharing Your Files Easy
If you’re backing up your photos, movies, music and other files, it’s easy to make them accessible on your home network, on the road or to your friends with Seagate’s GoFlex Net.

Three New Apps Put More “My” in T-Mobile’s MyTouch 3G Slide
T-Mobile's MyTouch 3G Slide comes one big step closer to a phone that automatically adjusts your experience based on when and where you’re using it.

The Create by Jason Wu: More than Just a Pretty Camera
Underneath its sleekly modernist exterior, the Create camera is a fully operational point-and-shoot camera, replete with functions that are both simple and convenient.

New Facebook Privacy Risks - What You Need to Know
New Facebook features allow third-party sites to access information from your Facebook profile, even via your friends. Here's how to protect yourself.

Draw Your Own iPhone Cover with Sketch Ups
Why let someone else design your iPhone cover? Trexta Sketch Ups let you draw right on their recyclable covers using included lime green, orange and black markers.

3D Sports - Thrill of Victory or Agony of Defeat?
After watching two major sporting events in 3D this week, I'm convinced that 3D sports broadcasting is not yet ready for primetime.

Cell phones for seniors that let you choose your calling plan
Two new simple, big-button cell phone options for seniors lets them choose their carrier and plan.

5 Ways to Help Your Kids Become Better Readers
Helping your kids become better readers means tapping into your own excitement about reading. Here are 5 great tips to you get started.

Yahoo's Sketch-a-Search App Replaces Type with Touch
Yahoo!'s new Sketch-a-Search mapping app lets you simply draw a circle around a given area to locate local eateries. But it's limited functionality may leave you hungry.

Hands-on with Sony's PlayStation Move

The Best Phone at the CTIA Wireless Show: HTC's EVO 4G
HTC's EVO 4G smart phone clearly stole the show at CTIA, the largest wireless show in the U.S., with 4G data that rivals home broadband, 4.3-inch touchscreen and a forward-facing camera for video chat, among other features.

Make Sure Your Teen is Practicing Safe Text
Worried your teen is engaging in risky texting behaviors? New parental control services can monitor message content and block texting while driving.

Google Officially Stops Censoring China

Suzanne's 7 Favorite iPhone Apps
With more than 140,000 apps to choose from, finding decent apps for your iPhone can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Here are my favs!

Chatroulette.com - Is the sleazy side the drawback or the appeal?
Chatroulette.com is a hugely popular free site that lets you video chat anonymously with random people from around the globe. You can imagine where things go from there!

Your Child Will Be the "Ace of Cakes" with the Easy-Bake Deluxe Delights
No need to fire up the light bulb to cook Easy-Bake style. Hasbro's Easy-Bake Deluxe Delights uses the microwave to make beautiful pastry creations.

Apple iPad Available on April 3rd: Should You Pre-Order? No
Apple announced today that the iPad will be available in U.S. stores on April 3rd and can be pre-ordered now. But I recommend holding off until reviewers can put it through its paces.

Relax Poolside While Royal Caribbean's Royal Connect Keeps Virtual Tabs on Your Kids
Worried about losing your kids on board one of those huge cruise ships? Royal Caribbean snaps a tracking bracelet on your kids as they board so you can keep tabs on them remotely.

Add Voice Notes to Your Pictures with the Fotobabble App
Add a voice note to any photo to share on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or email with the Fotobabble app for iPhone and the web.

LG's Bagless Vacuum Cleaners Make "Cakes" out of Debris
LG's LuV200 and LuV300 vacuum cleaners come packed with technology, including a compression system for packing debris together for easy disposal and a remote control for the main unit on the cleaning wand.

Should You Buy a TV Now or Wait?
With 3DTVs going on sale later this month, wireless video coming into more models and the usual improvements year-over-year in technology, will you regret that close-out deal you got on a 2009 model?