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TomTom has kindly created a Route Planner for those who don’t have GPS and find that Google mapping is sometimes a long means to an end. It features live traffic information so you know the best time to leave and calculates routes on real average road speeds. Their Map Share technology is renewed every day by members of the TomTom community. Test the beta site for free before you head out on your next vacation or road trip.
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iLuv INT170 Internet Radio
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Movies, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
iLuv has another product to add to your wish list for the holiday season. The INT 170 can access Internet and FM radio stations with either an Ethernet or WiFi connection. It doubles as a digital dual alarm clock with auto time update and LCD dimmer control, can hold 40 preset stations (20 Internet and 20 FM,) and has both a 3.5mm auxiliary and headphone jack input. With built-in speakers, wake to radio or buzzer and sleep to radio. The INT 170 has a price of $199.99.
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HealthyToys Chemical Consumer Guide
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Internet, Toys,
Worried about those toxic toys? HealthyToys has a database of more than 1,500 of them that were tested for chemicals. They include lead, mercury and PVC. The organization found lead in some that came from China as well as several manufactured in the U.S. This is the second year that the organization has created its consumer guide. We suggest you head over there before you hit your local dollar store or discount retailer. And if you are out shopping, you can SMS text 41411 with the toy name and HealthyToys will let you know the chemical levels.
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Latest Gear Live Videos
Your Favorite Toys Have Private Lives
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Movies, Toys, Video Games,
We had to share this collection of images that show you what we have long suspected, that after we go out for the evening or to bed, our toys really do come out and play. The images include Lego figures, evil Muppets, Happy Tree Friends, Star Wars action figures, Wall-E, and Mario and his buddies. We wonder if the collection’s creators were into “Robot Chicken” or simply caught them in the act.
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McAfee has announced that a Koobface variant virus is hanging out on Facebook. The subject line message states, “You look just awesome in this new movie.” Open it and it tells you that your flash player is out of date and gives you a download site to update your player. Apparently the worm has been around since August but the variant is new. Next time you are hanging out on Facebook, remember your flash player is just fine.
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Sanyo R227 Internet Radio
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Sanyo has taken their basic clock radio design and created something that does much more. The R227 can also play Internet radio stations and podcasts with no subscription fee involved. The device connects via WiFi or ethernet and the company says it has enhanced sound quality. It also features a lighted LED, snooze and sleep to radio functions and access to shared music files on the same network. It can search by country or genre and users can add new stations. With 8 presets and a black lacquer-finished cabinet, the Internet Radio carries a MSRP of $169.99.
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Papa John Makes a Million With Mobile Orders
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Internet, Misc. Tech,
While you can order a meal from Pizza Hut on Facebook, Papa John also seems to have the right idea. The chain announced that it has received more than a million dollars in mobile Web sales in the last six months. This equals out to over $1 billion in overall online sales. The site features their menu, special offers, locator and account registration. They also have an iPhone friendly menu. We can’t wait until the trend catches on and we can order our Moo Goo Gai Pan while on the way home.
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Sling.com Becomes Official
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, HDTV, Internet, Movies, Music,
Sling.com has officially gone from beta to open to the public, (although they haven’t yet removed the logo.) There is access to hand picked TV, movies and web video. Over 650 shows on 110 channels are available in the genres of sci-fi, classic, reality, politics and lots more. And if you have a Slingbox you can connect it to your TV. Sling is free, but if you register you can subscribe to your fave shows and communicate with family and friends on the site.
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ChaCha on Your Cellie For Product Availability
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Internet,
You may have already heard of ChaCha. It’s like Ask for cell phones. We bring it up because it is a perfect tool for the holidays. You simply inquire about the best deal on a product and dial 242242 (ChaCha, of course) or 1-800-2ChaCha and they will send you back a text message in a few minutes. Although the service is free, your provider may not be. By the way, if you have a computer with 1GB RAM and win every night when you watch Jeopardy, you can apply to be a guide and actually get paid for it.
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You made it through Black Friday and you anxiously awaited Cyber Monday. Check out Shop.org’s listing of over 500 merchants, including Best Buy, Sears and Office Depot, that are featuring great deals. Sign up for free and check in for hourly bargains. There are also coupons and special savings that include free shipping and lower prices in all categories. When you shop through the site, a portion of the proceeds from Cyber Monday support the Ray Greenly (their former VP) Scholarship Fund.
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