Nav-Mat Mount keeps the GPS off the windshield

Posted Fri Jul 4, 2008 5:05PM EDT

Nav-Mat Mount keeps the GPS off the windshield A few months ago, I told you the best way to keep GPS thieves at bay was to keep mountable GPS systems out of sight. The mistake most people do, though, is hide the GPS system in their glove box and leave the GPS mount attached to the window. This results in broken windows, ransacked cars, and angry GPS owners who now have to replace a window and buy another GPS system.

Flipswap wants to buy your old phone

Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008 6:44AM EDT

Flipswap wants to buy your old phone Can't wait to get your hands on that shiny iPhone 3G? Me either. Problem is I have to find a way to get rid of my first one. I probably won't do so until I get my hands on the new one, but it's never too early to start thinking about my options. The good folks over at Lifehacker spotted a new service that lets you trade your old cell phone or iPod for cash.

Tracking the best airfare has its tricks

Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008 12:54AM EDT

Tracking the best airfare has its tricks Traveling this summer doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. Surely you've heard that buying tickets on Wednesday after midnight gets you the best rates, but the guys over at Wired wanted a more logical explanation.

MyGallons.com lets drivers pre-pay for gas

Posted Tue Jul 1, 2008 11:47PM EDT

MyGallons.com lets drivers pre-pay for gas I took this photo in San Mateo, CA, and yes, I'm sticker shocked. Rising gas prices are an obviously huge concern to drivers today, so MyGallons.com has figured out how to let consumers lock-in today's lower gas prices so they can save in the future.

Marriage counseling goes online

Posted Tue Jul 1, 2008 10:17PM EDT

Marriage counseling goes online Online dating site eHarmony, who claims to be responsible for thousands of marriages and engagements, has launched an online marriage counseling site. Now couples in a troubled marriage, can log in to eHarmony Marriage, and attempt to work out their marital problems in private with a little help from a virtual therapist.

Most viewers sticking to their TV sets despite online video popularity Watching online videos is all the rage these days, but most people would rather watch their favorite TV shows on traditional TV sets, according to a new study. A recent survey by Nielsen for the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM) found that a whopping 94 percent of respondents who subscribe to cable or satellite television prefer to watch their shows on the old tube rather than YouTube.

Checkpoint-friendly bags approved

Posted Tue Jul 1, 2008 6:48AM EDT

Checkpoint-friendly bags approved If you're going on vacation this summer, you better keep an eye on your laptop while going through the security checkpoint. A survey by Ponemon Institute found that close to 637,000 laptops are lost each year, and most of them are never reclaimed. It seems travelers lose hope of ever finding their laptop once they've misplaced it, so they tend to give up their search.

Rock Band 2 gets official

Posted Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:05PM EDT

Rock Band 2 gets official It's official.

Traffic ticket equals free headset?

Posted Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:54PM EDT

Traffic ticket equals free headset? Drivers beware. As you know by now, a new hands-free law goes into effect in California and Washington state starting July 1. Drivers in these two states are encouraged to either avoid answering calls while driving or head to the nearest store to buy a hands-free device if their car doesn't already come with one.

Xpress yourself with Nokia's Supernova phones

Posted Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:03PM EDT

Xpress yourself with Nokia's Supernova phones Most of us are eagerly anticipating the release of the 3G iPhone, but fashionistas going against the iPhone flow now have a few more options from Nokia who released a handful of colorful cell phones. Aimed at style conscious men and women, the Supernova collection features four new phones in bold colors and hip designs that will no doubt make a statement anywhere they go. The Supernova fashion handsets include the Nokia 7310, 7510, 7310, and the 7210.

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