Tech Toys

What's the best-selling gadget of the moment?

According to a CNBC report, sales of the Apple iPad blew past those of the iPhone and DVD players when they first came out in the market. At its current sales rate, the iPad will pass gaming consoles and cell phones to become the 4th biggest consumer electronic category. TVs, smart phones and notebook PCs are the top three categories. So, what tech toy do you most want/must have/most need?

Tech Alert: Google Buzz

Attention Gmail users! Google has created a new feature called Google Buzz which is built right into your Gmail account. Similar to Twitter and Facebook, Google Buzz allows you to share photo, links, and videos with people you chat with or email regularly. It is currently compatible with Twitter, Flickr, Picasa, YouTube, Google Chat and Google Reader so you can import material directly from these sites. There are currently plans to make it compatible with Facebook as well. Google Buzz is also available for mobile phones. Check it out today: http://www.google.com/buzz

Tech Alert: Google Goggles

Everyone loves Google but chances are you’re going to love it even more in the near future. That’s because Google Goggles is going to totally transform the way you search for information once again. The idea is pretty simple. Users can search the internet with images taken on their cell phones. See a book you want to buy but want to find the best price at all local store? Take a picture on your cell and Google Goggles will find you the answer by searching through billions of images stored in Google's database through a device running Android 1.6 software. Everything from logos to landmarks to artwork is all fair game. This program is still in its early stages but has proven itself in countless demos. Google also recommends taking photos in landscape mode to increase accuracy.

Think Google Goggles will be the next big thing? Let us know!

Tech Alert: TheOneAbout.com

Everyone knows that youtube is a rad way to upload and share videos with friends. But what about being able to have your friends add to that video to create one monster work of staggering genius? TheOneAbout.com is a super easy program that will not only do that but much, much more. Right now it’s only in its Beta version but you can still create what is called “Tributes.” Basically these are compilation videos of friends or events. Check it out here.

Think it has the legs to replace youtube in the future? Let us know!