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Daily Deals for Online Business Owners

KillerStartups is launching a new daily deal site, Read more

Deal on SAP Software

SAP is running a promotion called Step Up to the Cloud that gives you a di...  Read more

Convofy: A New Collaboration Tool

Scrybe Labs has launched Convofy , a new private social network for companies. Like other collaboration t...  Read more

New Smartphone Security Apps

Here’s a look at mobile apps designed to make your phone safer.  Read more

Big Idea: Direct Mail That Talks

One entrepreneur’s audio brochures stand out in a sea of direct mail.  Read more

An Easier Way to Apply for Loans

A service that streamlines the loan application process for businesses  Read more

3 New Superfast Printers

We tested three speedy printers with powerful processors. Here are the results.  Read more

Travel Tips You Can Trust

A service that makes it easier to ask people in your social networks for trip advice  Read more

An Easier Way to Book Rental Cars

Too busy to search for the best car rental rates? Let AutoSlash do the work for you.  Read more

Can You Fly Solo With a Tablet?

Tech Trends columnist John Brandon hopped on a plane with a tablet and a laptop to see how they stacked up. Here’s what he found.  Read more

My Favorite Tool for Avoiding Data Overload

Erik Kullenberg explains how he uses Threadsy to organize his e-mail and social networking accounts.  Read more

Things I Can't Live Without: Laura Ching of Tiny Prints

Ching’s favorite things include designer shoes, Japanese cookies, and good manners.  Read more

A New Way to Pay With Credit Cards

Citibank recently announced a new type of credit card with a built-in computer chip that allows users to pay with the push of a button.  Read more

Amazon's New Cloud Services

Keeping track of the music stored on various computers and mobile devices can be a pain. This week, Amazo...  Read more

Picks from Amazon's New Appstore

Here are three Android offerings for business owners.  Read more

How to Create a Productive Work Environment (Clue: Don't Ignore Your Health)—Part 2

While trying to get out of my office and take a nice stroll around my office building, I noticed that I was hit with unwanted noise.  I found my ears...  Read more

Cool iPad 2 Accessories

Apple's nifty new iPad 2 cover had tech geeks drooling last week. But plenty of other companies are rolling out their own accessories for the tablet. Here...  Read more

Details on the iPad 2

Today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the second-generation iPad. The Read more

Microsoft's New Cloud-Based Software

Looking to streamline your IT infrastructure? Office 365, Microsoft's new cloud-based platform, might be just what you need.  Read more

A Keyboard With a Built-in Scanner

The KeyScan Imaging Keyboard looks like a regular keyboard, but it is also equipped with a built-in scanner. How's that for multitasking!  Read more

Big Idea: A Stylish New Touchscreen Cleaner

The Toddy is one entrepreneur's solution to fingerprint-covered touchscreens.  Read more

Is It Time to Buy a 4G Gadget?

A review of the Samsung Epic 4G smartphone and the Dell Streak 7 tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas  Read more

My Favorite Tool for Staying Organized

Entrepreneur Teresa Meyer explains how she uses Evernote to stay organized.  Read more

A Groupon for Golfers?

A service that offers access to some of the most prestigious golf courses in the country, for less  Read more

4 New Projectors for Any Surface

Here's a look at four new projectors that can make any surface interactive. No whiteboard required.  View slideshow

4 New Internet Headsets

We've tested four innovative models of internet headsets to determine which is best for daily use. Here's what we've found.  View slideshow

4 New Souped-up Alarm Clocks

When that built-in alarm clock in your smartphone no longer does the trick, it might be time for a new bedside clock.  View slideshow

New iPad Car Mount

Looking for new ways to keep the kids entertained on long road trips? TouCoul recently unveiled the Read more

Sprint's New Dual-Screen Smartphone

Sprint has announced the Kyocera Echo , a new An...  Read more

Dockers Wear the Pants Contest

Dockers recently launched a contest that will present one winner with $100,000 to accomplish a goal, such as starting a business. To enter, go to the Read more

5 Fun Desk Accessories

If you're looking for some new accessories, these fun (and mostly functional) items will spruce up any workspace.  View slideshow

My Favorite Tool for Making Presentations

Entrepreneur Maureen Carroll explains how she uses Prezi to make presentations.  Read more

4 New Windows Phones

A review of devices that run on the new Windows 7 Phone platform  View slideshow

Daily Deals for Businesses

OfficeArrow sends out daily e-mails with discounts on business products and services.  Read more

Things I Can't Live Without: Gina Stern of d_parture Spa

Stern's favorite things include pocket flip-flops and homeopathic stress-relief spray.  Read more