Say cheese! Moms may be addicted to their smartphones, but for many, it's about more than just talking to friends and texting about playdates. With so many amazing apps out there, our phones now house our calendars, our lil ones' medical histories, and our photos. Rather than simply taking pictures of tots on the playground, smartphones allow us to add some splash to the photos with fun effects Read more

I don't know about you, but I'm not big into camping. I love being outdoors and hanging with friends, but the last time I went, I slept on a futon in a tent that could fit eight, at a park-and-pitch with full shower facilities. So staying connected with the outside world is a no-brainer, and my phone is always charged and ready to go. Here are some apps that I use (or am going to try out next Read more

So the Christmas holiday has passed, and you're basking in the glow of your new tech toys. Or are you? If you didn't exactly get what was on your wish list this holiday season, take matters into your own hands and hit the stores — there's plenty of gadgets out there that are worthy of your holiday gift cards. Read more

This week: time-saving iPhone typing tips, a new BlackBerry, the start of my holiday gift guides, and more! Of course, Friday was a huge day — Verizon and Motorola released their highly anticipated Droid. Check out these things and more of what you might have missed in this week's recap. Read more

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I happen to think that my dad is pretty easy to shop for, but I know that a lot of you out there don't know where to begin when it comes to picking out gifts for your dads. If you fall into that category, fret not! From now until Christmas I'll be giving you the lowdown on all sorts of cool gadget gifts to stash under the tree this holiday. I got our moms covered yesterday, so let's see what I Read more

November not only brings the gathering of family and friends for Thanksgiving festivities, but the highly anticipated gadget deals on Black Friday. Whether you're planning on stocking up on your tech toys before the holiday shopping mayhem ensues, or you want to know what hot new gadgets and accessories will be flying off store shelves this month, here's my must-haves roundup of the latest and Read more

We always had a sneaking suspicion certain Star Wars folks were not only from a galaxy far, far away, but had a secret hobby as dignified time travelers. Artist Greg Peltz must've also had this creeping feeling based on the Victorian-style prints he created of Star Wars characters ($125–$349). Chewbacca cuts a dashing profile as a be-monocled "First Mate," and naturally Jabba the Hutt's Read more

The white iPhone 4 is finally here on AT&T and Verizon! But if you're not completely sold on the fair colored version, there's a few ways to get your white iPhone fix without paying full price (if you just got the black model you won't be getting any discounts), or switching from a BlackBerry or Android device you already know and love. Check out your options here! Read more

Hey iPhone owners: remember how frustrating it was when Motorola introduced that R2-D2-themed Droid last year? You knew you weren't going to drop your iPhone in exchange for an Android device, but boy, that thing was pretty sweet. Well, your patience (and loyalty) has paid off with this R2-D2 iPhone 4/4S Skin ($10) from Etsy seller Killer Duck Decals. Fitting the front, rear, and sides of your Read more