Crokinole is a beautiful, simple game with a long history. In the tradition of pool and Carrom , Crokinole is a dexterity game that pits two (or four) people against each other around a circular wooden board. Players try to flick little wooden discs towards the center, knocking out opponent’s discs if they’re in the target area. It takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to get frustrated at because you’re just not good enough.... 

We briefly touched on new iPad features coming with the iOS 4.2 update during the Apple press event liveblog , but now that the iOS 4.2 feature page is live on Apple’s website , we can take a closer look at what it’s packing. Multitasking, Airplay, and printing are the heavy hitters, while folders will make a welcome entrance. Find out more about each of these new features below! Airplay – Airplay allows you to run a movie... 

It’s always a treat to visit Disneyland and California Adventure parks, and starting on October 8, things will get a little geekier. Disney’s California Adventure will open its new “digital world” called ElecTRONica to celebrate the opening of TRON: Legacy this December. This new world will come packed with a futuristic dance club, an authentic recreation of Flynn’s arcade, live entertainment (with lasers!)  Read More →

Time flies when you’re having fun! Google’s Chrome web browser turns 2 today , and oh how it’s grown! It’s quickly climbing up the ranks as one of the most popular web browsers, and there’s good reason as to why – it’s fast and easy to use! Take a look back at a few of our favorite Chrome tips, tricks, extensions, and developments over the past two years in this slideshow! View Slideshow ›  Read More →

There was a lot of buzz surrounding Apple yesterday , but it wasn’t the only company making some big announcements – Sony updated its line of Reader and Bloggie camcorders and introduced its new streaming service to the world. If you missed Sony’s new offerings previously, you can check out all the details right here. View Slideshow ›  Read More →

Apple introduced its new Apple TV yesterday , and although this new device won’t be a suitable replacement for your cable subscription , it does offer an easy way to rent new flicks and popular TV shows. I got some hands-on time with the little powerhouse after the press event yesterday, and came up with five solid reasons you’ll want to get an Apple TV for yourself, and three reasons you may want to skip it. Check out this pro and... 

Apple revealed a slew of newly revamped iPods, a reimagined Apple TV , and a brand-new social network today at its annual music event. Rounding out the announcements were updates to iTunes 10 and iOS 4.1 . There’s still a lot of Apple coverage coming up for you to comb through (like in-depth coverage on Ping, Apple TV, and the new iPods) so stay tuned! Until then, tell us – what announcement are you most excited about? Which Apple... 

You may want to think twice about having loose lips on your Twitter account: Mike Wise, a sportswriter for the Washington Post , was suspended on Tuesday for sending out an untrue tweet to his followers. Pretending to have the scoop on the suspension of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, Mike sent out a tweet on Monday, which gave the number of games the quarterback will sit out: “Roethlisberger will get five games  Read More →

Unlikely theme I’ve noticed: candy- and sweets-themed earbuds. Remember the sweet sets I found a few months ago? I just stumbled across another pair, the Sweet Sounds Ear Buds ($15), buds designed to resemble strawberry-frosted cupcakes. The earbuds come with two sets of silicone tops, one regular-sized pair and a second, smaller set for small ears . This set is a little  Read More →

I’m already a big fan of the Incase Snap Case for the iPhone 4 , so of course I’m drooling over the new sliders that just hit the online store. The Incase Monochrome Slider ($35) comes in three delicious colors ( ink , grape , and raspberry ), along with a soft-touch backing and matching metallic bottom. Plus, each case comes with a stand so you can easily watch shows, view pics, or use your phone as an alarm. View 5 Photos ›  Read More →

If you’ve got an Xbox 360 (and quite a few of you do ), you know that it can do a lot more than just play games – an Xbox can be like your own personal media center. If you are in fact an Xbox lover, it’s likely that you’ve signed up for an Xbox Live account , which lets you download cool arcade games, demos, previews, access multiplayer games to play with friends online, stream Netflix movies and TV, and lots more. But... 

You should know by now how important backing up your data can be. This is especially true when you’re heading off to school, or moving to a new place. Not only can your external hard drive act as a backup for all of your school work, term papers, exam notes, and the like, but it can be a lifesaver if something ever happened to your laptop. Dorm parties and continual transportation to and from class can leave your machine vulnerable to... 

Fashion Week may be just around the corner, but Australia kicked things off early during its Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival earlier this week. Although you don’t expect tech and pop culture to converge with fashion on the runway that’s exactly what happened during the Camilla Franks show on Friday. Showing off Avatar -inspired pieces, these items look like they came straight from the future, which may have been exactly what Camilla... 

We all know how dangerous (not to mention expensive) texting while driving can be. It’s quickly becoming the communication of choice among teens and adults alike, but there’s definitely a time and place to send your messages – while behind the wheel isn’t one of them. State Farm Insurance agrees and developed its own Android app to deter avid texters from checking their screens while driving. Called On the Move (Free),... 

I’m not the most serious Foursquare user – you won’t find me jockeying too hard for mayorships or badges – but I do use the service frequently. Foursquare’s most recent feature , which tells you when you will become mayor of a venue, is probably going to make those competitive Foursquare users even more competitive. If there’s one thing about Foursquare I can’t stand, it’s fake check-ins. In my...