Most people don't yet regularly use video calling on their smartphones, according to a recent PhoneDog poll. But the practice is becoming more common. You probably know that FaceTime, which allows face-to-face video calls, is built into the...
Wish you could go back to school along with your kids? You can (and this time around you'll get to skip gym class!). Put your brain to work at your convenience by checking out these cool online courses and...
Online sample sale sites are a great way to snap up designer goods (everything from shoes to home décor to trips abroad) at a discount. Many of these sites require an "invite" or referral link (or claim to require...
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...
Working out alone can be pretty, well, lonely--and less than motivating. Let one of these sites serve as your "gym buddy" and you may notice better results; plus, these sites can make wellness fun. Mindbloom turns achieving goals...
Grocery shopping may not be your favorite chore, but these tips and tricks can make it easier and faster: The Grocery Game is a service that matches the lowest-priced products at your supermarket or drugstore matched with manufacturers'...
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...
Ah, summer vacation...but first, you have to get to your destination, and with kids, computers, and luggage in tow, that can be a hassle. These gadgets, priced from $1.99 to $350, will make your trip easier, more fun,...
While you might automatically turn to the Internet to purchase MP3s and DVDs, most people still drive to the drugstore to pick up razor blades and toilet paper. But now online retailers are making it easier, and cheaper,...
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...
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...
No wedding planner? No problem: Planning weddings is much easier than it used to be because the Internet is here to help (although, no, you don't have to be like this couple and live-Tweet your wedding!). For save-the-dates, and...
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...
A paperless office... house... life is a dream for a lot of people, but it's hard to know where to start cleaning out all that dead-tree clutter. However, some good online resources can help. First, figure out what...
You know you should back your computer up regularly, but you just haven't gotten around to buying an external hard drive yet...Sign up for an online backup service and you'll never have to worry about losing that important report...
If you're sick of hefty cable bills eating chunks out of your checking account, it's worth taking a look at free online services to see if you can save some cash. Use BillShrink to save money on cell...
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...
Making phone calls via the web can save a lot of money, and in many cases, it's completely free. Considering shedding your landline or just want to give the technology a try? Check out these services. Skype is...
The hilarious Let's Panic! is written by mom bloggers Alice Bradley (finslippy) and Eden Kennedy (Fussy and yogabeans!) and is "the only website that accurately explains the journey from morning sickness to third-degree tears to keeping that baby...
Nobody said having a new baby was easy, but these gadgets might make it a little less difficult. LilSugar has "10 Go-To Gadgets for Protective Parents," including a cry analyzer. Coolest Gadgets reviews the Beaba Babycook, which cooks...
Not only should you follow these moms on Twitter, you'll love discovering their blogs, too. Kelby Carr (@typeamom) is a social media blogger and consultant. Evergreen Moms (@evergreenmoms) run a Pacific Northwest shopping blog and share their favorite...
If you're like most of us, the new year means vows to eat better and spend less. A few sites that help you do that: First of all, of course, there's the original Cheap, Healthy, Good, "a blog...
What do you get the Apple lover in your life who already has an iPhone, a MacBook, an iPod and most of the other cool gear that comes with it? Here are 10 great gifts for Apple lovers...
Need some stocking stuffers for the whole family? All of these fit the bill - and they're affordable enough that you can buy more than one. Related: Cool Digital Gifts for Wired Students and Best Wired Gifts for...
Good doesn't have to be expensive - or hard to find. Here are five great gifts guaranteed to delight anyone in your life with a computer and an Internet connection (aka, everyone). Related: Digital Gifts for Music Lovers...
Looking for a great special gift that won't break the bank? Here are 5 one-of-a-kind gifts that virtually anyone on your gift list will enjoy.Related: Fun High-Tech Gifts for Under $100 and High-Tech Stocking Stuffers for $25 or Less...
For students doing research on the go, there's the tiny, portable Wikireader, which allows access to Wikipedia from anywhere (at Wicked Cool Gadgets). This Lego mouse would make a great stocking stuffer (via Coated). Ace Online Schools suggests...
What can you get your pet this holiday that's also a treat for you. Technabob features the FroliCat BOLT, which provides a laser lightshow for cats--projecting and moving a red laser dot for cats to follow. Think of...
Got a movie lover on your gift list? Technabob features the HypnosEye, which lets you turn your iPhone into a projector. 7 Gadgets has a portable HDTV and DVD player. Engadget features the $10 MovieWedge, which keeps your...
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...
You know where you're going this holiday season--and hopefully by now you've booked your tickets. But even with the best of planning, holiday travel can be unpredictable (to put it mildly). These sites will help make your trip go...
The iPhone addict in your life will surely love some new extras to deck out his or her phone this holiday season. Bloggers have plenty of suggestions: iPhonefreak is a great resource for all news on iPhone accessories,...
These gadgets are great gifts for the home-loving geek. Ecofriend features Sanyo's Air Washer Plus, which uses tap water to purify indoor air; plus, check out this Table Top Fireplace, which burns ethanol instead of wood. We love...
Looking for cool gifts for Dad that aren't another tie, socks or a robe? Gadgets and tech are always a good bet. PC Mag lists what not to buy in 2009--and what to choose instead. For example, don't...
Looking for something fun and unique for Mom for Christmas? The Mobile Gadgeteer rounds up the best e-book readers of the year. PC Mag has a list of great tech gifts under $150; moms might like the Epson...
Connect with Your Teens Through Pop Culture and Technology lists 20 tech-y holiday gifts for teens, including video game suggestions for girls. MSNBC lists 10 cool gifts for the geeky kids on your list, including an internet clock radio...
Hostess with the Mostess offers cute table-setting tips, and don't miss their ideas for parties by holiday: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. The Budget Smart Girl's Guide to the Universe has tips for party recipes on a budget....
Make cooking your Thanksgiving feast just a little easier with bloggers tech-y tips. The Unofficial Apple Weblog rounds up 5 Thanksgiving iPhone apps, including one that has 27 turkey recipes and generates a shopping list for you. The...
Holiday cards are a given, but don't forget about the other digital photo projects you can create this season. At Zazzle, make custom photo stamps. You can also do this at Stamps.com. At SmugMug, create keepsake boxes, photo...
Okay, you don't have to be like the family running The Life Change Experiment--they gave away all their stuff, and though it's fun to read about them, you may not be quite ready to get rid of all...
Homework can be as stressful for parents as it is for kids, but these free, student-friendly websites can help make hitting the books more fun. Fact Monster offers an analogy of the day, a daily spelling bee, and...
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