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...
When you download free web browser add-ons (think of them as apps for your web browser), you can make your everyday internet-using experience a lot better. Mozilla Firefox, our browser of choice, is the leader in add-ons: they just...
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...
As smartphone ownership has increased, so have the chances for theft, data loss, and viruses. Luckily, there are new ways you can protect your device. If you subscribe to Apple's MobileMe (which syncs your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and...
If your cell phone bill is consistently higher than you think it should be, some online tools can help you analyze and reduce it. First of all, check out CNET's quick guide to your cell phone bill, which...
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...
If you manage a small office, you're lucky because you have the flexibility to run it with cool web tools. Our favorites streamline everything from billing to backup. Online Backup: Mozy If you work from home, you know...
You no longer have to fly across the country to meet with clients: These web conferencing and virtual meeting tools help you hold your meeting without leaving your desk....
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'...
This week, Steve Jobs officially revealed the iPhone 4 which comes with a longer battery life, video chat/calling and a bunch of other stuff to make you look twice. Thinking about upgrading, or taking the iPhone plunge for...
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,...
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...
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....
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...