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Amazon Kindle
Amazon’s Kindle is one of the most popular gifts this holiday season, and now you can give the gift of Amazon e-books. Previously, only gift certificates were available but now actual e-books can be given and received. To give a friend an e-book you only need their email address and then you can choose a Continue Reading →
Facebook
Seventeen magazine has released a new study about the impact of Facebook on relationships of young men and women ages 16-21. The study revealed that 79 percent of people ‘friend’ a love interest within one week of meeting the person, and 60 percent check the profile of their crush at least once a day. What Continue Reading →
Rumor has it that Rupert Murdoch is developing a daily news publication exclusively for tablet devices, such as the iPad.  Murdoch has assembled top talent from traditional publications to help launch the new project, “The Daily.” It’s expected that the new digital publication will be unveiled around Christmas and cost 99 cents per week. Read Continue Reading →
Kindle is our #Amazon’s bestselling item for two years running. It’s also the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon. Now it’s even better. * All-New, High-Contrast E Ink Screen – 50% better contrast with latest E Ink Pearl technology * Read in Bright Sunlight – No glare * Continue Reading →
Carpet Store
Harry called me today. He's become a loyal viewer of Live Digital, my weekly television show, and he figured he'd email me and ask me if I could send him info about web marketing for his carpet and floor covering company. I wasn't sure quite what to send him, so we set up a call. Continue Reading →
Macbook Pro
The MacBook Pro sets all-new benchmarks for Mac notebooks. This 15-inch MacBook Pro features an Intel Core i5 processor and next-generation NVIDIA graphics that bring high performance to everything from 3D games to photos and videos. Additionally, the MacBook Pro comes standard with automatic graphics switching that provides performance when you need it and energy Continue Reading →
One look at Canon’s new PowerShot S95 will have you moving “upgrade my digital camera” to the top of your to-do list. The ultra-slim, ultra-intelligent S95 is loaded with all a serious photographer’s must-haves, including a bright f/2.0 wide-angle lens and professional-style control ring for intuitive manual control. Canon’s HS System is on board for Continue Reading →
The best way to experience the web, email, photos, and video. Hands down. All of the built-in apps on iPad were designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large Multi-Touch screen and advanced capabilities of the iPad. And they work in any orientation. So you can do things with these apps that Continue Reading →
Precision crafted performance. Engineered for power and designed with the latest materials, the ultra-thin, lightweight HP ENVY 17-1011NR laptop PC has a large widescreen display and can support up to three external displays. See and feel the difference with a stylish metal chassis and backlit keyboard, plus run multiple applications at once with ease. Get Continue Reading →
See friends while you talk to them with FaceTime. Shoot, edit, and share stunning HD video. Play games against friends, or unknown foes, with the new Game Center. And do it all on the Retina display–the highest-resolution screen on any mobile device. It makes graphics and text look even more amazing. The new iPod touch. Continue Reading →

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