Take fun with reading to a whole new level with these iPad and iPhone reading apps for kids--and bring them along in the car for a little bit of catchup before school starts. MeeGenius! Children's Books has favorite kids' titles with audio playback, word highlighting, and personalization (iPhone/iPad app is $1.99; comes with 12 enhanced titles). Alice for the iPad lets you throw tarts at the Queen of Hearts and play croquet with a flamingo (and read the story, of course) (iPad, $8.99). The Cat in the Hat app is a great animated version of the all-time favorite kids' story; kids can read it themselves, or the app will read it to them (iPad and iPhone, $3.99). There are other Dr. Seuss book apps, too, including Green Eggs and Ham. Disney has lots of read-along, interactive iPad apps, including Toy Story 3 and The Princess and the Frog (each $8.99). i-Itch has teacher-developed apps; their ABC Shakedown Plus app is $1.99. Word Magic is designed for 3- to 6-year-olds learning to spell and is available with different difficulty levels (iPad and iPhone, $0.99).

The iPhone 4 is still brand-new, so the market isn't yet jam-packed with accessories. But manufacturers are hurrying to come out with add-ons for the slim new phone. Here are some of our favorites.

MoviePeg, $7.53

This stand supports your iPhone while you watch video or chat using FaceTime, hands-free.

Case-mate iPhone 4 Barely There Case, $24.99

This super-slim case covers the back and corners of the iPhone 4 and includes a screen protection kit. A similar product, which also protects the iPhone 4's back and edges while leaving the screen exposed, is Apple's Bumper ($29).

iPhone 4 Dock, $29

Use this dock to charge your iPhone 4, or connect it to speakers, the TV, or your computer.

iPhone 4 OneFit Armband, $29.99

Keep your iPhone with you when you go running (or anywhere else). You can unclip the case without removing the armband, too.

Elan Passport Wallet for iPhone 4, $39.99

This case makes it easy to carry your super-slim iPhone 4 along with cash and credit cards, and gets you out the door fast.

The Flip makes video recording easy and convenient even for non-videographers. If you're looking to take your Flip to the next step, check out these accessories and cool utilities.

Flip Video Action Tripod, $24.99

This tripod is compatible with all versions of Flip, and it can be used stationary or on the go (its adjustable straps let you attach it to your bike helmet or handlebars, fore xample).

Camping no longer has to mean roughing it. So if you're the outdoors-iffy type--you don't mind the woods but you'd prefer to be able to charge your iPhone while you're there--these gadgets are for you.

Solio Classic-i Solar Charger, $79.95

Pack the Solio and you don't have to worry about your phone running out of juice. It holds a charge for up to a year and works with over 3200 devices (like the iPhone); you get your first adapter tip free, and others start at $9.95.

Graduation is around the corner - what are you getting the graduates on your list? Wow them with these fun, unusual, and really useful digital gifts.

Flip SlideHD, $279.99

The newest Flip handheld video camera shoots up to four hours of HD footage, and its 3" widescreen slides open to play video back instantly. Plus, you can decorate the front of the camera with a custom image.

You've got your iPad, now it's time to dress it up with some fun new accessories. Retailers are just beginning to roll out these add-ons, so you can expect to see more of them in months to come. For now, here are some of our favorites.

Wrapsol Scratch-Proof Protection, $34.95

This handy kit includes special pre-cut protective film, a microfiber towel, cleaning solution, and even a special iPad squeegee--yes, your iPad will most likely be cleaner than your car.

You've mastered Facebook and Twitter. Next up: Location-based social networking. So how does it work? Here are the details on a few apps you may have heard about: Foursquare has apps for iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, Android, and other devices with GPS. "Check-in" to let it know where you are (bar, restaurant, office, etc.), then it will tell your friends where to find you and you'll also see their favorite spots. You can also create tips about the places you go and read those left by other users--check in at a bar and you might find tips on tasty drinks from other users. Plus you earn points every time you check in somewhere, and users can also get rewards (like free drinks) from participating businesses.

Tons of major retailers are offering free wireless internet these days, so if you're carrying your laptop around town it's easy to find a spot to check your e-mail. Here are spots offering free wifi now, along with any limitations you need to know about: Starbucks offers two free hours of wireless with a registered Starbucks card. McDonald's has wifi in 11,000 of its 13,000 U.S. restaurant and and it's in all locations of Cosi, Denny's, Panera, . Barnes & Noble has free wireless in all its stores, and Borders has it in most of them. You'll also find wifi at Apple, Best Buy, Office Depot, and Staples. For more local options, check out the aptly named Open WiFi Spots, a crowdsourced site you can search by city and state.

What makes videos go viral--from unknown to 100,000 views overnight? This sampling of some of the greatest-ever virals should help you figure it out.

1. Evolution of Dance

Over 138 million viewers--over 2 percent of the world's entire population--have seen comedian Judson Laipply's act out the history of 20th-century dance. A funny man who's also clearly an athlete and a music lover.

You know about Evite already, but tons of other sites can also help you with your party planning - including more than just sending invitations. Zoji helps you manage events for different groups of friends, send invites and share photos. Enclude and PurpleTrail are ad-free (and don't cost anything to use); PurpleTrail lets you send printed invites, too (at $1.99 for a folding card). Manvite claims to be "Evite for the alpha-male"--plan traditionally masculine events like bachelor parties and beer drinking. Paperless Post is the classiest possible evite site--its custom online stationery (pricing varies based on how many "stamps" you use, but starts at $4 for 20; get the first 25 stamps free) looks like the real thing. MyPunchbowl is a full party planning site--we especially love its potluck planning feature; you can also survey guests on the dates that work for them and order party supplies. Socializr integrates with social networking sites like Facebook and Flickr. And you collaborate with friends about social events and vote on dates and times.

Getting sick of your same old iTunes library? You can legally listen to tons of new music free by checking out best online radio stations and streaming music sites--all you need is a computer (well, and a pair of headphones if you don't want everyone at work to discover your secret love of polka). iHeard is a search engine for free music, sports, and talk radio (filter by genre, country, and language, or see what's most popular). RadioTuna gives you free real-time search and profiles stations by the music they actually play (not the categories they list themselves under). Pandora creates your own personal radio station based on music you like. Grooveshark is like a web-based, pre-loaded iTunes--search for songs and create your own playlists. Last.fm is a super social site that lets you find music you'll like based on similar users' recommendations (you can download free MP3s, too). AccuRadio has over 430 channels to choose from and Live365 has over 6000 stations...but if that super-specialized content isn't unusual enough for you, RadioBeta specializes in international stations. Finally, NPR's not just a lifesaver for your commute--you can also listen to its continuous stream online, 24 hours a day.

See also: 10 Best iPhone Apps for Music Lovers

It's a multitasker's dream: Internet on the airplane, so you can get work done or watch movies you actually like on that six-hour flight from New York to LA. Airlines are just beginning to roll out the service, and it's not available on every flight yet, but here's what you need to know: So far, Gogo Inflight Internet is the service provider to beat. It provides wireless internet on all AirTran and Virgin America flights and some Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, United, and US Airways flights (click through for each airline's specific offerings, but in general, wireless is rolled out on certain types of planes first and is limited to flights in the lower 48 states, Canada, and Mexico). Gogo works for laptops and smartphones, including the Blackberry and iPhone. You have to create an account and purchase a session (do it on the ground to save time); Gogo's prices generally start at $4.95 for a flight up to 1.5 hours and go up to $29.95 for a 30-day pass on a single airline.

What about the other airlines? Gogo is expanding: Continental will start rolling it out on some planes this spring, reports SlashGear. Air Alaska will add it to all their planes as well, beginning this year. Southwest is using a different service, Row 44, to offer wi-fi on just a few flights so far. And what about the customarily innovative JetBlue? The airline is offering limited (limited to e-mail providers like Gmail, and Amazon.com) free internet in a trial program on one plane they're calling BetaBlue. Bottom line: If you must have wireless on your flight, make sure you book either Virgin or AirTran.

See also: How to Get Work Done Anywhere and 8 Tips for Clearing Aiport Security Faster

The Oscars are ramping up their online presence this year in an attempt to attract more viewers. That means more fun stuff online for movie lovers. First of all, you can watch the Oscars online at the official site, Oscar.com--and building up to the actual event, they have tons of other video available now, including the trailers for all the nominated films. There are also widgets for making predictions. The Oscars YouTube channel has plenty of video as well (we know you've always wanted to see how an Oscars statuette is made!). E! Online will have video live from the red carpet, so you won't miss what anyone's wearing. The Official Academy Facebook page has a large collection of photos and a Livestream channel where you can share your thoughts with other Facebook users watching.

All right, so maybe all the coverage isn't quite as good as being in Vancouver...but at least you'll stay warm when you check out the Olympics online! As with the Super Bowl, you can't watch officially watch the entire Olympics online. Still, check out NBC's 2010 Winter Olympics Online for video and a cool interactive competition schedule. There's more video at the official Winter Olympics 2010 site, Vancouver 2010, and on Yahoo! Sports. Want to (try to) interact with Olympians directly? Here's Twitter's list of verified Olympic athletes...and who knows, maybe some of them will make an appearance at Facebook's Vancouver 2010 fan page. If you're lucky enough to be at the Olympics or want to see snapshots from those who are, check out the Olympics Flickr Photo Group. You can also catch some of the action on your phone: ReadWriteWeb rounds up the best Olympics iPhone apps (official and non-), and iPhone Hacks has a few more. Finally, plenty of bloggers are covering the Olympics; some of the best are the NY Times' Rings, the Vancouver Sun's Inside the Olympics, FanHouse, Luke Winn at the Winter Olympics, and Newsweek's Ring Cycle.

Apple announced it's new tablet computer in January and everyone's got questions. Here are the most important ones (for now) answered.

What Is It? The Apple tablet is called the iPad. "Quite simply it works like a hybrid between an iPhone and a full laptop," explains MTV Multiplayer. "Using the touch screen, you can browse the internet, use apps, listen to music, watch movies and play games. It won't be able to make calls, but given the size, that's probably for the best." The iPad will be able to run all iPhone apps; more interesting, says Yahoo! Tech, "is the potential for app developers to build apps that take advantage of the iPad's jumbo display." The iPad has the potential to become the go-to e-reader--Apple also announced the new iBooks app and the iBookstore, where readers can download digital titles from large publishers. This should make the "the Kindle and its once-rivals shake and shudder at their bezels," says Ubergizmo.

Cutting your cable subscription doesn't mean you have to miss your favorite shows. There are more ways than ever to watch TV online; we've outlined our ten favorites below. Best of all, lots of content is completely--and legally--free. 

Some great gifts for your favorite tech-y music lover: Technabob features a headphone cord caddy that looks like an old-school cassette tape. 7 Gadgets has an MP3 speaker that doubles as a transistor radio. Gear Diary found a device that lets you stream music from your iPhone or BlackBerry. Nerd Approved has an acorn-shaped MP3 player (for squirrels?). PopGadget has flower- and apple-shaped speakers. You can get the entire Beatles catalog on an apple-shaped USB drive (via Engadget). And finally, for those chilly days, Gadgenista has earmuff headphones.

The approaching holidays bring guests--and lots of opportunities to take group shots. Though it might be impossible to take one photo in which every single person thinks they look their best, bloggers have some good tips for composing family pics.