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Why are Nigerian Email Scams so Obvious?
Are Nigerian email scammers really that dumb? The answer may surprise you.

Serenity Star Eases those First Sleepless Nights with Baby
The simple, yet sleek Serenity Star comes packed full of gadgets, including a nightlight, room temperature indicator, clock, sound machine and feeding diary.

Lenovo Touchscreen Laptops Convert to Tablets
New Lenovo laptops have touchscreens and the foldable flexibility to transform them from laptop to tablet and any position in between.

Beware Fake Malware Scams
Don't get caught in these scams that prey on your fear of malware to separate you from your money.

5 Things I Miss Most About Android
Two weeks ago, I made the switch from the Samsung Galaxy S III to iPhone 5. Here are the things I miss most about Android.
Samsung Galaxy Camera: Sneak Peek
The Samsung Galaxy Camera is a full-featured point-and-shoot running the latest Android OS.

Mobile Devices: The New Pacifier?
Mobile devices are changing the way parents and children interact with each other. Find out how.

Decide.com Now Guarantees Best Price on Your Next Tech Purchase
Decide.com is now backing-up its price predictions with a guarantee that pays you if they get it wrong.

Android Hack Can Erase All Data From Your Phone
The good news is apps are available that guard against an unintentional factory reset.

Beware of Inflated TV Screen Sizes
With inflated TV screen sizes, you may not be getting the deal you thought you were.

Are Smartphones Making us Dumber?
Even if scientists can’t prove it, some people’s behavior is decidedly stupid.

Apple launches New iPod Touch & iPod Nano
Apple unveiled new generations of its iPod touch and iPod nano, which the company still calls "music players" although they both do much more than play music.

Earphones Can Cause Hearing Loss
Researchers have show that noises over 110 dB can cause damage to nerve cells—sound levels earphones can generate. Here's how to protect your hearing.

Exploring the Scale of the Universe
From quantum foam all the way up to the full universe, this amazing interactive tool both captivates and educates.

WeWantApps! Launches to Help Find Apps for Kids
Parents get help finding age-appropriate apps for kids 0-14 years old.

Apps that Use Real World Trading Cards
Cool apps that use real world trading cards to activate 3D characters within a game that you can download for your iOS device.

Finding the Best Foundation Color for Your Skin Tone
Techlicious tests out Sephora's new ColorIQ system with Pantone color matching technology.

Is Your State One of the Clumsiest?
Residents in some states are far more prone to damaging their iPhones and iPads. Where does your state rank?

Hot Wheels Launches Mars Curiosity Rover
Hot Wheels will soon launch their figures into the next frontier, offering a replica of NASA’s Curiosity Rover next month.

First Look: Micro Chargers
Micro Chargers miniature racing cars charge in only eight seconds and race at “scale speeds of up to 600 miles per hour.”

Lazer Tag Blasts Back Onto Shelves
The new Lazer Tag combines live action battles on your iOS device with augmented reality.

Two Doctors Accused of Filming Women with Hidden Cameras
Two doctors are arrested in the same week for allegedly using hidden spy cameras on unsuspecting women.

Play Real Basketball in Your Living Room
NBA Baller Beats is the first video game where you can use a real basketball when you play.

The Future of Facial Recognition Comes Under Scrutiny
As the technology progresses more people wonder about threats to privacy.

Facebook Likes Cause Embarrassing Posts
Without telling you, Facebook can post embarrassing messages sent out by pages you have liked.

Electric Friends: Cute Speakers for Kids
Adorable speakers with an iPod/iPhone dock that produce great sound.

PaceDJ: Music that Keeps You Motivated
This app matches your music's tempo, or beats per minute, to your steps per minute.

Master Moves Mickey M3 in Action
Master Moves Mickey or M3 is back and strutting his stuff.

Thousands Could Lose Internet Access Due to DNS Changer Malware
Find out if you are infected with DNS Changer and what you can do about it.

Is Technology Ruining Our Ability to Write?
Compare your handwriting with that of your grandmother and you’ll likely see a big difference.

Do You Need Your Tablet or Laptop to Have a Good Vacation?
People will go to great lengths to accommodate the needs of their mobile computing devices when traveling.

A Blind Woman's Empowering Journey into Computers
With accessible technology, the blind can do everything they need to on a computer—including writing the story you’re reading right now.

Reading Rainbow for the Next Generation
Reading Rainbow, a childrens’ show that helped pioneer a way to get kids excited about reading, goes digital with LeVar Burton.

Join Techlicious at the CEA Line Shows!
Join Suzanne on June 28th in NYC for everything tech at the CEA Line Shows!

Switch & Go Dinos
By combining dinosaurs with vehicles, VTech hits it out of the park with their new innovative boy toy.

You'll Want to Upgrade to iOS 6 this Fall
Turn-by-turn driving directions, child lock, all-in-one digital card holder, do-not-disturb mode and much more make iOS 6 an essential upgrade.

Sony Wonderbook Brings Books to Life
Sony Wonderbook brings books to life with the magic of augmented reality and a PlayStation 3 peripheral wand.

LinkedIn & eHarmony Confirm Passwords Were Hacked
Both LinkedIn and eHarmony confirm user passwords hacked - change yours now.

Flame Malware Shows How Bad Things Can Really Get
New malware can turn on a computer’s mic to record audio and even steal data from your cell phone.

Classic Toys Ruined by Tech
Sure, some classics have actually improved with technology, but these toys.

Bump: The Easy Way to Share Photos
Tap two phones or a phone and computer together to instantly share photos.

OnStar Launches Family Link Locator Service
OnStar Family Link allows family members to track their progress in a vehicle at all times.

Motion Math: Wings
Motion Math: Wings helps kids as young as kindergarten learn multiplication skills.

Online Etiquette Lacking, Study Finds
Think people share too much online and don’t use the Internet politely? You’re not alone.

Everything Butt Art app
As immature as it may sound, drawing the shape of a bum can be the foundation to drawing a lot of legit items.

Five High Tech Hotels That Wow
These hotels will make you feel spoiled in a techy sort of way.

eBooks That Report on Your Kid's Reading
Interactive children’s storybook library provides personalized reports on child’s reading experience.

Facebook's Biggest Privacy Threat May Be You
Many of us are undermining our own privacy online by revealing too much information about ourselves and not using the security options Facebook offers.

How to Avoid Online HDTV Scams
Online HDTV shopping can save you time, gas and money, provided you choose the right dealer. Picking the wrong dealer can be a disaster.

Will CISPA Let the Government Spy on You?
Despite fears that the private data of citizens will be compromised, CISPA has passed the House and is headed for the Senate.

Light Effects for Kids Bikes, Scooters & Skateboards
Designed for bikes, scooters and skateboards, these battery-powered, water-resistant lights are just the thing to trick out kids rides this summer.

LEGO Super Hero Movie Maker
LEGO Super Hero Movie Maker is sure to have kids begging to use your iTouch, iPhone and iPad.

Can You Trust the Cloud with Your Personal Data?
Is using "The Cloud" a bulletproof way to safeguard your data? No. Should you use it? You probably already are.

Find Out Home Prices in a Snap
With the HomeSnap app finding out the price of a home and much more is as simple as taking a picture.

Friday the 13th Content for Sony Online Entertainment Titles
Celebrating Friday the 13th with in-game exclusives for Free Realms and Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures.

Android Users Warned About Fake Versions of Angry Birds Space
Malware in found in fake versions of Angry Birds Space reminds us to only download apps from the official Android markets like Google Play and Amazon.

Fun Read-Along App Helps Kids Learn Chinese
Learn Chinese: Toy Story 3 for the iPad is based on the Diglot Weave method of teaching a new language through a story.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 vs Apple iPad and Kindle Fire
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 2 tablets fall short of Apple's iPad, but offer unique features and lower prices.

Flashback Malware Hits 600,000 Macs
Approximately 300,000 Macs in the United States have been infected with the Flashback trojan. Find out if you're one of them.

Make a Custom Haggadah for Your Seder
Not happy with the stock selection of Haggadahs? Make your own!

Nissan Taxi of Tomorrow
The Nissan NV200 minivan offers creature comforts you wouldn't normally associate with taxi cabs.

All the Magazines You Can Read for $10 per Month
For just $10 per month you can read Glamour, Better Homes & Gardens, Esquire, Vanity Fair and 23 other digital magazines.

Samsung Responds to TV Spying Concerns
Samsung responds to privacy concerns - addressing some and reinforcing that others are real.

Beware of Inflated LCD TV Specs
Buyers beware: top TV makers are quietly substituting industry standard refresh rate specifications with their own artificially high numbers.

Seven Great Easter Apps
These Android, iOS and Windows Phone apps will get you hopping toward a happier Easter holiday.

Turn Off, Tune Out and Drop In on Family & Friends
The National Day of Unplugging is asking us to take a break from technology and reconnect with our families and ourselves.

Fighting Child Pornography with PhotoDNA
New photo identity software is helping law enforcement fight the battle against child pornography.

Is Your TV Watching You? Latest Models Raise Concerns
New HDTV features create serious new privacy concerns right in the heart of our living rooms.

The New iPad: Hands-on First Impressions
Our new iPad shows up in the mail and we give you our first hands-on impressions.

What's an Ultrabook?
You don't have to pay a hefty premium to get a thin and powerful laptop with good battery life when you get an Ultrabook.

Toy Could Help Brain-Injured People Communicate
A $99 Brainwave-reading headset could help people with Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis and ALS.

Twister Goes High Tech
Twister Dance takes Twister to a new interactive level by combining music and dance steps with the iconic colored dots.

Back-up Your DVDs & Blu-ray Discs Online for $2
Walmart's Disc to Digital service backs-up your movie disc collection and streams it for playback at home and on the go.

Homeless Men as Hotspots Stirs Debate at SXSW Tech Festival
Critics slam project in which homeless men roam South by Southwest tech festival outfitted with 4G MiFi devices to raise awareness and cash.

Tech Toys that Glow in the Dark
Nerf, CitiBlocs and Activision have added glow in the dark or light-up technology to some of their popular toy lines.

PaperKarma App Stops Paper Junk Mail
PaperKarma makes stopping paper junk mail as easy as snapping a photo.

AmEx Promotion Turns Tweets Into Savings
AmEx cardholders now can tweet promotional hashtags from a host of retailers for automatic savings.

Hands-on with the Sleek, New HTC One Smartphones
HTC's new One line of phones is sleekly designed and offers great new camera features.

The Absolute Funniest Websites
Looking for a website that makes tears stream down your face with laughter? These are the sites you need to visit.

Next Gen Master Moves Mickey Breakdances
Master Moves Mickey features funky original music beats, and just may get the whole family up and dancing.

Game of Life, Monopoly & Battleship zAPPed Boardgames Get Apps
Hasbro 's Game of Life zAPPed edition updates the face-to-face board game with the interaction and accessibility of an app.

Skylanders Giants: Bigger Toys, Bigger Powers
Skylanders Giants will be able to do things and access new places in the game with the Giants’ special set of skills.

Send Your Smartphone in for Waterproofing
Liquipel's invisible, ultra-thin treatment protects smartphones from moisture.

Star Wars Uncut: A Fan-made Remake of the Classic
If you're a fan of the original Star Wars, then you'll love Star Wars Uncut: The Director's Cut.

Two-Thirds of All Tweets Bore or Annoy, Study Finds
A new study offers ways to improve tweets after finding that two-thirds of all updates are met with indifference or even irritation.

FTC Shuts Down Fake Online News Sites
Fake sites were, in reality, advertisements for weight loss products.

Google Privacy Policy Changing - for Better & Worse
Google is stirring the pot by making big changes in an effort to provide personal results, better target ads and become more social.

Symantec Hacked: pcAnywhere Users Are at Risk
Symantec advises users to disable their pcAnywhere product until necessary security patches are issued.

Viola Player's Reaction to a Cell Phone Ring During Concert
What do you do when a cell phone goes off in the middle of your concert?

Nike+ FuelBand Tracks Every Move You Make
Nike+ FuelBand monitors all your daily activity, from running to playing video games, and keeps you updated on the web or your iPhone.

Apple Introduces Digital Textbook Plans
Apple announces new iAuthor publishing toosl and iBooks for textbooks as central to their new textbook strategy.

Control Who Can Access Your Facebook Information with MyPermissions
Find our who has access to your personal information on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.

Drug Addict and Internet Addict Brains Similar, Study Shows
A study by a Chinese research team reveals substance abuse and internet addiction may affect the same parts of the brain.

Zappos Customer Data Hacked
If you're one of Zappos' 24 million customers, your personal information may have been accessed.

Targus iNotebook Pen Beams Hand-Written Notes to Your iPad
The Targus iNotebook uses infrared technology to capture whatever you write and wirelessly display it on an iPad screen.

Hand-held Hydrogen Fuel Cell Charger Can Soon Power Your Devices
The PowerPukk hydrogen fuel cell provide safe power when you’re off the beaten path.

iHealth Previews iPhone-Connected Blood Glucose Monitor
Diabetics will soon be able to measure their blood glucose levels directly on an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad thanks to the iHealth Smart GlucoMeter previewed at CES.

Blue Microphone Enables High-Quality Internet Calling with Tiki USB Mic
Blue Microphone is offering a big boost in online calling quality at a reasonable price with its new, compact, Tiki USB mic.

New Devices Go Low-Power With Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth 4.0 requires very little energy to power, extends the range of devices and is faster for transfer of lots of data. Check out these new devices that use 4.0.

Philips Tread Earbuds are Nearly Industructable
These steel and Kevlar Tread headphones are made to take a beating.