Happy New Year, everyone! We're back with a big announcement and looking forward to a very busy month. Listen closely for the contest code word.

Recalls and Safety Information:

• Facebook advertising with your face
• WiFi Viruses and how to protect against them

Tech News:

• Laptop batteries...on a plane!
• Amazon adds Warner and iTunes to add Fox and Disney Rentals
• Netflix and LG to offer set-top video downloads
• Everything I need to know I learned online

Video Game News and Reviews:

• Complete DS games to be available via Wii Virtual Console
• X-Box Live Woes = Free games

Review

The Game of Life: Twists & Turns

This week, we take a look at a new twist on the classic board game with the white plastic houses.
New reviews at our website:

• Merkury Portable Alarm Clock for iPod

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Other Podcasts Mentioned:

• Dancing with Elephants
• Short Cummings Audio
• Technorama
• Pizza Go Here

Next time:

• CES Coverage
• The latest tech, toy, and video game news, as always

Music by Kevin McLeod