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Tech Talk for Families provides a weekly podcast featuring Dale and Teresa, a dad and mom of three children who also served as licensed foster parents. Dale uses his training in teaching, speaking, and writing to bring you the information you need, and Te

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Episode 58: Creepy Doll

Dale and Teresa are back without pumpkins. Toy News Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Cuddle and Coo Doll: Subversive? Tech News: MyKey helps parents control teen drivers Apple's New MacBooks (Note: No FireWire!) Reviews Feedback Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 58: Creepy Doll

Dale and Teresa are back without pumpkins. Toy News Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Cuddle and Coo Doll: Subversive? Tech News: MyKey helps parents control teen drivers Apple's New MacBooks (Note: No FireWire!) Reviews Feedback Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 57: SchoolPulse.com Interview

Today, Dale interviews John Boynton, founder & CEO of SchoolPulse.com, which allows you to get everyone from a given activity or family all on the same page with schedules and notifications. It's a great service that integrates your life and cell phone with your kids' schedules.

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Episode 57: SchoolPulse.com Interview

Today, Dale interviews John Boynton, founder & CEO of SchoolPulse.com, which allows you to get everyone from a given activity or family all on the same page with schedules and notifications. It's a great service that integrates your life and cell phone with your kids' schedules.

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Episode 56: Best Tech Podcast

Dale and Teresa are back with an award-winning podcast. Video Game News A Madden site for girls, but we're not sure which girls Tech News: Amazon takes on Netflix, but check Hulu first Apple updates the iPod and iTunes Reviews Feedback Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 55: HotChalk.com Interview

Bringing parents, teachers, and students together, HotChalk.com puts students' assignments, teachers' lesson plans, and lots of educational media at your fingertips. Listen to Edward Fields, founder and CEO of HotChalk, and talk to your kids' teachers to find out whether they'll sign up.

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Episode 54: Battle of the Band Games

While slightly longer, we have a very special episode for you this time. Due to a cough, Teresa couldn't join us, but 12-year-old Kimberly fills in, along with an all-star cast for a roundtable discussion on the new music games that came out this summer. Games discussed: Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Guitar Hero On Tour Rock Band and Track Packs Imagine: Rock Star Podcast guests: Redboy from the Redboy Podcast (Rated PG-13) Cindy from 101 Uses for Baby Wipes makes ...

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Episode 53: The Cat Came Back

Dale and Teresa want to figure out how to get rid of a stray cat. Tech News: LG's Netflix-playing Blu-ray Player Social Network Worm Video Game News G-Board: 3rd Party Balance Board Reviews Feedback Matt passes a comment to us about streaming football. Vote for us at the Podcast Peer Awards Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod ...

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Episode 52: Elvis, Football, and the Wii

Dale and Teresa brave the heat to bring you the latest tech news for your family. Tech News: Elvis Impersonators swarm MySpace Watch NFL games online Video Game News Get a free Wii from Comcast Reviews Feedback Heather suggests a use for the rear view eBook reader. Vote for us at the Podcast Peer Awards Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by ...

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Episode 51: How much tech is too much?

Dale and Teresa bring you some great new gadgets and toy news after taking the kids to camp. Tech News: SmartMirror: GPS in your rear view Toy News: R/C Star Trek Flying Toys Video Game News Create merchandise for your Rock Band 2 band Reviews Feedback Kevin wrote in with a note about DNS Flaws and how to see whether you're safe Vote for us at the Podcast Peer Awards Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out ...

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Episode 50: E308 and more

After much frustration getting her iPod Touch updated with the iPhone 2.0 software, Teresa and Dale take a look at the new offerings at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2008. Toy News: SeaPals, the newest plush online world for kids Video Game News and Reviews: Netflix 360: Stream movies on your Xbox 360 Nintendo Announces New Games And New Peripherals Reviews Feedback Vote for us at the Podcast Peer Awards Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer micr ...

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Episode 49: Talking about us

Dale and Teresa bring you a thanks and a request. Tech News: Are you still on Dial-Up? Self-Filling Water Cooler Video Game News New RPG for iPod Reviews We discuss our latest reviews and play a little Rock Band. Feedback Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Other Podcasts Mentioned: Dancing with Elephants Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 48: Myst in your Pocket

Myst, greatest puzzle game ever, is back, this time on the DS. Dale interviews Manny Granillo, Senior Producer for MYST DS, to talk about the game then and now. He also drops some hints about a similar game coming in the future. Other links for more information Myst Cyan Cyan Worlds And watch for a full review soon.

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Episode 47: Christmas in July

Dale and Teresa take a break from jamming on Rock Band for Wii to bring you a news update. Toy News: Woolworth's predicts the hot Christmas toys Tech News: Get a 3G iPhone without a contract USB Animal Massager Reviews Feedback Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 46: Rock Band Interview

Tracy Rosenthal-Newsom, Director of Production at Harmonix, makers of Rock Band, joins us to talk about the newly released Rock Band for Wii. Is Rock Band the ultimate family game? Feedback Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 45: Which browser is fastest?

After a week of no news, we went to hang out with the Dancing with Elephants crew and had a blast. Tech News: Web Browser Speed Tests YouTube to add full-length movies Reviews Feedback Papa Bear called in. And yes, the basement is dry! Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 44: Extreme Makeover: Cartoon Edition

Dale and Teresa wash up on shore and bring you some interesting news from the world of animation. Toy News: Cartoon Characters Redesigned: Strawberry Shortcake, Mickey Mouse, Angelina Ballerina, Care Bears, and more get a makeover Tech News: Disney streams movies free Before you reserve your 3G iPhone: It's more expensive than the previous version TomTom is making a GPS app for it...or not But you might get a rebate if you still want it Feedback Matt sends his best wishes. Call our feed ...

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Episode 43: iPhone for your family?

Dale answers a weather question and a poses one for our Korean listeners. Don't forget our contest! Tech News: iPhone 3G: Is it for you? MobileMe: Me.com replaces .Mac And Apple previews the new Mac OS X, so Dale makes a cautious prediction New reviews at our website Feedback Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 42: Teresa's back. Perfect.

Teresa's still a bit scratchy, but she's back, and she doesn't let a little thing like a failing voice hold her back. Tech News: Recycle your gadgets at Best Buy Pet Plant, the digital flower pot Jump a car without lifting the hood Feedback John sent us a voicemail about old toy safety. Check out the Consumer Product Safety Commission's notification page and toy recall page. Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And c ...

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Episode 41: How to protect your kids from lead-painted toys

Just Dale is back again with a consumer action question. Safety Information: Lead Still Found in Toys Tech News: Disney Coming to TiVo Are you allergic to Wi-Fi? Video Game News Quit Smoking with your Nintendo DS Feedback Don't forget our contest Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 40: Phish, Phone and Photo

Dale's still flying solo, and we've extended our contest to June 16. Go sign up again if you tried before. It works now. Tech News: Phishing for iTunes Users and how to avoid the scam Get a break on your cell phone contract, plus a tip to save some money in the long run Watch a movie with a long distance friend Return a lost camera and a tip how to get your lost camera back Video Game News: Guitar Hero World Tour price and details Reviews: Speed Racer for the Nintendo Wii and DS by Ringmast ...

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Episode 39: Interview: John Pollard of Jott.com

Dale got a chance to catch up with the CEO of one of his favorite Web 2.0 services, Jott.com. John Pollard talks about the great free service and how it can help your family. If you're not using it, check it out. If you are, pick up some tips to get more use out of it! Feedback Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 38: Guitar Hero IV and Internet Marketing

Dale's back solo again with a quick update. Tech News: How does the Internet affect your tech purchases? Video Game News and Reviews: Guitar Hero IV Details Feedback Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 37: Interview: Grand Theft Childhood

Today, Dale interviews Drs. Lawrence Kutner and Cheryl K. Olson, co-founders and directors of the Harvard Medical School Center for Mental Health and Media and co-authors of Grand Theft Childhood. Based on their study of kids and video games, most of what you've heard about violent video games and kids is wrong. Learn what to avoid and what to watch out for. Also, find out the relationship between video games and ADHD.

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Episode 36: Undercover Shoppers

News Facebook Safeguards How easily can kids buy M-Rated games? WiiWare Launched! Plus, check out our latest reviews, and we have, as promised, a new contest! Feedback Matt calls in with his thoughts on the new format. Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 35: Wi-Fi and the Wii

Dale's back with the first of our new format. Tech News: New Wi-Fi options for old Macs Video Game News WiiWare is coming May 12 Reviews Listen for our new review format Feedback Heather called in with more info on Phthalates Call our feedback line: 206-339-6480 Leave a voice message with your computer microphone Or e-mail us Digg Us! And check out the Extras for more news, reviews, and other content. Other Podcasts Mentioned: Short Cummings Audio Music by Kevin McLeod

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Episode 34: Special Announcement

We're here. Really. And we'll be back soon. Meanwhile, check out NVidia: Making all video games 3D Thanks for your patience.

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Episode 33: No Foolin' (Voicemail 206-339-6480)

After recovering from April Fools' Day, Dale and Teresa get serious (mostly) to bring you a handful of stories for your family. Toy News: Robosapien: Rebooted, The Movie New Toy Safety Bills and the Future of Toys Tech News: Adobe Photoshop Express: Photoshop for Free (Sort of) Video Game News and Reviews: Free Guitar Hero III Faceplates ESRB Rating Widget for every platform known to man Review Kim Possible: Global Gemini for DS Kimberly, age 12, takes a break from homework to give her th ...

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Episode 32: No ringtones here! (Voicemail 206-339-6480)

Happy Easter, everyone! We have a short-but-informative episode this week with lots to celebrate, including a contest winner! Tech News: Happy Birthday, MP3 player! You're 10! Get your TV online at Hulu.com Interview This time, Bob Lotter from eAgency stops by to tell us about Radar: My Mobile Watchdog, a program to help keep your kids safe with mobile phones. Video Game News and Reviews: How to do voice chat on your Wii (sort of) Too many video games! Teach them to hunt. Review VT ...

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Episode 31: Toy Fair 2008 (Part 2) and Dancing Elephants

Time to wrap up Toy Fair, and remember that our contest ends on March 12. Toy News: Nickelodeon rolls out new toys A detailed look at VTech's new line-up Sit-to-Stand Alphabet Train Paint & Learn Art Easel A-Z Mouse Pad Touch & Teach Turtle Move & Crawl Ball Stack & Learn Elephant Rhyme & Discover Book Learn & Dance Interactive Zoo Play & Learn Tree House Spin Around Learning Town Pull & Learn Car Carr ...

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Episode 30: Toy Fair 2008 (Part 1) (Call Us! 206-339-6480)

In a slightly different format, Dale and Teresa take a virtual tour of Toy Fair 2008, bringing you news of new toys and exclusive information about the hot toy this Christmas. Toy News: New from Mattel: Hot Wheels® Turbo Driver™ Controller U.B. Funkeys™ Figures Kid-Tough® Portable DVD Player Dora Prance & Fly Pegasus™ Handy Manny™ 2-in-1 Transforming Tool Truck Laugh & Learn™ Smart Bounce & Spin Pony™ ...

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Episode 29: Piano Hero (Call Us: 206-339-6480)

Dale and Teresa crawl out of the snow to bring you the results of the Treasure Hunt Contest!Toy News:LeapFrog Plays Tag, includingexclusiveinsights as to LeapFrog's direction. You heard it here first!Tech News:Inflatable MouseTiVo vs. Dish: What does it mean?InterviewThis week, we have Paul Weisman, Vice-President of Music Development and of the Music Wizard Academy to tell us aboutMusic Wizard, a cross between Guitar Hero/Rock Band and actual musical instrument lessons. Paul also describes ...

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Episode 28: MacWorld Expo Recap with John C. Dvorak (Voicemail 206-339-6480)

This is our annual Macintosh episode, covering the announcements at MacWorld Expo and more, plus an interview with an expert who was there. Tech News: Apple introduces MacBook Air—the world’s thinnest notebook Time Capsule—wireless backup for all your Leopard Macs New software update for iPhone $20 software upgrade for iPod touch iTunes Movie Rentals Apple announces new software for Apple TV: No computer required iTunes Digital Copy: None of that PlaysForSure Running Vista on a Mac ju ...

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Episode 27: CES 2008 Highlights (Voicemail 206-339-6480)

Dale and Teresa didn't make it to CES this year, but we've gleaned the highlights from those who did. We also have a correction on a story from last week. Toy News: Barbie iDesign (Because if it's iSomething, it must be good!) Tech News: iRiver Spinn: back to analog Green Plug: By your chargers combined, I am Captain Planet! (or something like that.) Blu-Ray discs with PSP version of movie Texas Instruments DLP DualView: Play 2-player without splitting the screen Alienware curved display ...

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Episode 26: Scavenger Hunt! (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

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 g ...

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Special Edition 2: A Pickle for Christmas

Since we're taking Christmas off, we'd like to share a timeless Christmas story with you. See if you can pick out Dale's voice. This is the third annual Podcast Pickle community skit. The entire production is written and performed every year entirely by members of the Podcast Pickle community. If you are a big podcast listener, you may recognize several celebrity voices.If you liked this, you may also be interested in hearing the two previous Pickle productions: * 2005's A Podcast Ch ...

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Episode 25: How you gonna call? (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

Dale and Teresa bring you the pre-Christmas episode that ended up being much about mobile phones--we're not sure why. We also have an interview again! And for the first time in months, no lead paint stories! Toy News: MoPods: Monsters and fireworks and cellphones, oh my! Tech News: Helio Ocean Phone gives full YouTube access Windows Vista Successor: the iPhone killer?! Sleep.fm, the social network-powered alarm clock Google Knowl challenges About.com and Wikipedia Interview This week, we t ...

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Episode 24: Mr. Potato Head vs. Gloworm: The Movie

Got all your Christmas shopping done? Dale will soon. Really. Recalls and Safety Information: Are your kids' toys dangerously noisy? Don't flirt with robots Apple attracts Malware...finally! 1200 Toys Tested: What you need to know Toy News: Toy movies coming from Hasbro What brands would you like to see turned into movies? Ty Girlz not so Bratzy Online games for kids can attack your wallet, so watch what gifts you give Tech News: CompUSA closing: don't buy the extended warranty! Toyotabo ...

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Episode 23: Is the iPhone Threatened? (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

We hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. We did, and a fun Black Friday. Stay until the end for some festive music! Recalls and Safety Information: China Axes Manufacturers Out with the Lead, In with the Asbestos Toy News: Girls want Boys' Toys Tech News: Your MacBook Drive may have a fatal flaw Verizon to open its network to any phone in 2008 Google to offer iDisk Equivalent? Qingbar GP300 Wireless Video Glasses Zoho Writer available offline using Google Gears Audio Input with iPod Touch ...

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Episode 22: Best Robo-Friends (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

This week, Dale and Teresa prepare for Black Friday with a bunch of toy ideas and a bunch of extras at our website. Toy News: Top Ten Christmas Wishlists Magnetix iCoaster Fuzz Luvs Tekno Best Friend Robot - Sakura Tekno the Robotic Pony, Dog, or Cat Tech News: New Zune Shortage Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller MPEG-4 movies on Upcoming DVD's Save $20 on your iPhone Plan Video Game News and Reviews: Wii-Shaft, an arcade stick for Virtual Console games Xbox Originals: Microsoft's Virtu ...

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Episode 21: Sounds Good (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

We're back with improved audio and more news than you can shake a Wii-mote at, and thanks to some user feedback, we got the audio fixed, finally! Recalls and Safety Information: Aqua Dots Recall Toy News: T.M.X. Elmo Extra Special Edition: Because there wasn't enough demand already Tech News: Google and the Android Phones Google Maps at the Gas Pump USB Vacuum Sub-$100 HD-DVD Players TiVo to sell your personal data Video Game News and Reviews: Broadcast your Mii with a new Wii game: Chec ...

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Episode 20: Back from the Bay (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

LeapFrog flew us out to San Francisco last week to show us around. While much of what we learned will have to wait, you can watch our website for more information, articles, reviews, and blogs. Toy News: Ugobe's Pleo: your own pet robot dinosaur Spy Video Car Tech News: Sandisk Fanfair and TakeTV: think iTunes store and AppleTV Comcast and Verizon caught cheating consumer internet Black Friday Beginning on Thanksgiving, but Wal-mart sues! Someone tell us why! TiVo Series 3 and HD gets a bi ...

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Episode 19: Ahead of our Time (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

This week, Teresa contemplates her new power cord. Maybe she should've waited. Also, we're updating our website. Check out the new look, and keep checking back to watch it evolve! Toy News: Toys 'R' Us lists five toy buying trends this year Tech News: Windows Update Hijacks Computers Mobile Phones Help Quit Smoking DRM-Free Music Price Drop at iTunes Music Store Sprint's Answer to the iPhone (Dale wants one!) Third-Party Applications officially coming to iPhone Outlets to Go Zipit Wireless ...

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Episode 18: Quick Apple Turnover (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

This week, Teresa enjoys an end to a laptop fire hazard...and fast! And no, we're not going in-depth on the iBrick. Recalls and Safety Information: Don't try selling recalled items on Ebay Wal-mart tests for lead, too Recalled lead-tainted toys replaced by lead-tainted toys Toy News: Holiday Toy Shortages Expected, but Toy Sales Begin Early, so shop early FAO Schwartz Top Dozen Toys: These will probably disappear from the shelves first New Dr. Seuss Games from I Can Do That Games Tech New ...

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Episode 17: DIY, iTMS, and USB (Call us! 206-339-6480)

Dale and Teresa have a fixed dishwasher, so that's one less recalled item in the house. Recalls and Safety Information: Sesame Workshop takes a closer look at their toys Security Hole Adobe Reader Toy News: Littlest Pet Shop takes on Webkinz Nickelodeon introduces Npower Tech News: AT&T Parental Control Suspended The "Hundred-Dollar Laptop" for $400, but help a poor child USB 3.0: 10x as fast as USB 2.0 The latest on iTunes TV Shows iPod Touch Screens gone bad Lego iPod Do ...

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Episode 16: IPTV and Pink Stuff (Call Us! 206-339-6480)

Recovering from a weekend of birthday parties, Dale and Teresa bring a bunch of iTunes-related stories, some gift ideas, and a great interview. Recalls and Safety Information: China Ending Lead Paint on Toys Disney and Toys 'R' Us run extra toy testing Toy News: Watch for Skee-Ball from Hasbro Study: The Importance of Play Creation Station toy camcorder and green screen Tech News: iTunes Music Store to offer Video Rentals? Apple to offer 99 cent TV Shows? Apple responds to iPhone Unlock ...

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Episode 15: Portable Media and Jumping Monkeys (Call Us! 206-339-6480)

September will bring an odd schedule, but we should still get at least three episodes out this month with some great guests! And for some reason, most of the tech news is about portable media this week. Welcome to the digital. Recalls and Safety Information: Thanks to more internal quality control testing, Mattel announces more recalls. Do your kids have any toys left? More Barbie Accessories Geo Trax Bongo Band Tech News: Apple's big iPod news Archos 605 with Wi-Fi Sony introduces new Wa ...

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Episode 14: Blame the Guinea Pigs

We're a bit late this week, but likely better late than never. We had cavy problems. Tech News: iPhone unlocked to work with T-Mobile SanDisk Sansa Clip takes on the iPod Shuffle Guardian Headphones tell you when the music is too loud Fingerprint Recognition for your car eBooks with that great musty smell you love so much! Web Radio compromises SportsCast Wireless Football Scoreboard on your desk Toy News: Crayola goes Electronic Digital Pens are super Fly! Video Game News and Reviews: Cr ...

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Episode 13: Happy Birthday, CD!

This week, Dale and Teresa celebrate the birthday of the CD, lament living in the stone age, and enjoy High School Musical 2 (DS and PS2 games out now, Wii game not until November). Interviews will henceforth not be guaranteed. Recalls and Safety Information: Mattel recalls millions of toys Batman and One Piece Sarge from Cars movie Barbie and Tanner Doggie Day Care Polly Pocket Mobile Phones and Driving compared to drunk driving Toy News: Hannah Montana and Cheetah Girls toys SEE Toys: E ...

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Episode 12: Welcome Back, Teresa (Feedback: 206-339-6480)

Teresa is finally back and joins Dale after getting back into the house. Recalls and Safety Information: Fisher-Price Announces the largest toy recall ever U.S. Works with China to prevent this from happening again Have your kids tested for lead Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 Camera Is your printer producing second-hand smoke? Toy News: Bright Starts Baby's PlayPlace Tech News: MySpace: How private is your private information? Amazon takes on Paypal and Google payment services Google hopes to offe ...

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Episode 11: Mac to the Future (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

As the Drum Corps season comes to an end, Hannah joins Dale for one last show. Check out the Extras the full uncut interview.There's a bit of a hum in the audio for much of the episode. We apologize for that. Recalls and Safety Information: Bling Pacifiers Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes Easy-Bake Oven Recalled baby items on store shelves iPhone Security Vulnerability How well can you spot a web scam? (Dale got a 9 out of 10) Post your score by clicking "Add a Comment"! Toy ...

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Episode 10: Drive Safely (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

Teresa's back from the East Coast but suffering from what we can only call "bus lag." Also, a bunch of stories just didn't make it for lack of time. Find the "deleted scenes" in our Extras section at techtalkforfamilies.com/extras.Other announcements: Full Disclosure Win a Free iPod (Complete Rules) Recalls and Safety Information: Do your children's toys contain phthalates? Tech News: Google Maps: My Maps allows for customization Congress wants iPhones for all! Amazon Unbox movies and show ...

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Episode 9: Fighting Back for Kids (Feedback: 206-339-6480)

This week, Hannah sits in for Teresa again. Recalls and Safety Information: Fisher-Price Rainforest Infant Swings Target Toy Barbeque Grills Tech News: Transfer your lifetime TiVo Membership 1.3 Megapixel iSight Camera on your MacBook Pro? New Google Maps: Change directions! Got an HDTV? No? Join the Club! Apple's Steve Jobs and AT&T's Randall Stephenson on the iPhone Toy News: The Latest in Air Guitar Technology Power Tour Guitar from Tiger Electronics: No strings! Takara Tomy Corp's A ...

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Episode 9: Fighting Back for Kids (Feedback: 206-339-6480)

This week, Hannah sits in for Teresa again. Recalls and Safety Information: Fisher-Price Rainforest Infant Swings Target Toy Barbeque Grills Tech News: Transfer your lifetime TiVo Membership 1.3 Megapixel iSight Camera on your MacBook Pro? New Google Maps: Change directions! Got an HDTV? No? Join the Club! Apple's Steve Jobs and AT&T's Randall Stephenson on the iPhone Toy News: The Latest in Air Guitar Technology Power Tour Guitar from Tiger Electronics: No strings! Takara Tomy Corp's A ...

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Episode 8: Mini-Cohost (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

Teresa is away again, but 5-year-old Hannah fills in for her. Recalls and Safety Information: Necklace Recall Tech News: 100GB HD Camcorder: the Sony SR Series Proposal for Family-Friendly Cable Content High Heels for Drivers Toy News: Indiana Jones toys coming Wonder Pets toys coming Stan Lee: The Action Figure Interview Due to scheduling conflicts, we have no interview this week. Next week for sure. Video Game News and Reviews: LCD Screen to make your Wii Portable PS3 Price Drop? New Son ...

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Episode 8: Mini-Cohost (Voicemail: 206-339-6480)

Teresa is away again, but 5-year-old Hannah fills in for her. Recalls and Safety Information: Necklace Recall Tech News: 100GB HD Camcorder: the Sony SR Series Proposal for Family-Friendly Cable Content High Heels for Drivers Toy News: Indiana Jones toys coming Wonder Pets toys coming Stan Lee: The Action Figure Interview Due to scheduling conflicts, we have no interview this week. Next week for sure. Video Game News and Reviews: LCD Screen to make your Wii Portable PS3 Price Drop? New Son ...

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Episode 7: Flying Solo with the Dr. Floyd Crew (Feedback Line: 206-339-6480)

This week, and for much of the summer, Teresa is away, so Dale is "Mr. Mom," but we have an awesome interview and lots of cool announcements with more news to come in the coming weeks! All that, and we improved our sound quality! Recalls and Safety Information: Thomas and Friends Railway toys recalled Toy News: Build-A-Bear Workshop? How about Build-a-car with RideMakerz (Click to see the one Dale built.) What's with all the doll websites (And where are the communities for boys?) BarbieGir ...

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Episode 7: Flying Solo with the Dr. Floyd Crew (Feedback Line: 206-339-6480)

This week, and for much of the summer, Teresa is away, so Dale is "Mr. Mom," but we have an awesome interview and lots of cool announcements with more news to come in the coming weeks! All that, and we improved our sound quality! Recalls and Safety Information: Thomas and Friends Railway toys recalled Toy News: Build-A-Bear Workshop? How about Build-a-car with RideMakerz (Click to see the one Dale built.) What's with all the doll websites (And where are the communities for boys?) BarbieGir ...

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Episode 6: Rock Star / Dad

This week, in addition to an awesome interview, since he's a rock star and all, we've included a couple songs for your listening pleasure. But also check out GottaPlay: cheaper and better than GameFly. Safety Information: (No recalls this week.) Google says Ten Percent of websites have malware Is your laptop bag a giant target for thieves? Toy News: Sorry, no toy news this week. There just wasn't anything worth reporting, and we saw no reason to report on boring stuff. Tech News: Amazon an ...

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Episode 6: Rock Star / Dad

This week, in addition to an awesome interview, since he's a rock star and all, we've included a couple songs for your listening pleasure. But also check out GottaPlay: cheaper and better than GameFly. Safety Information: (No recalls this week.) Google says Ten Percent of websites have malware Is your laptop bag a giant target for thieves? Toy News: Sorry, no toy news this week. There just wasn't anything worth reporting, and we saw no reason to report on boring stuff. Tech News: Amazon an ...

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Episode 5: Podcasting families

Balancing family and podcasting, especially when doing a family-centric podcast, can be difficult. We have a solution. Recalls and Safety Information: Coby Boombox Recall OpenOffice Password Crack: Good or Bad? Yes. Acer joins the Sony battery recall club Evil Twin Wi-Fi Access Points Google Ads with Spyware Dirty USB Thumb Drives with Trojans Toy News: SpiderShootEmUp: It's Duck Hunt Meets Spider-Man! Barbie Girls: It's Barbie meets Second Life. Full review next week. VTech adds Smartvil ...

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Episode 5: Podcasting families

Balancing family and podcasting, especially when doing a family-centric podcast, can be difficult. We have a solution. Recalls and Safety Information: Coby Boombox Recall OpenOffice Password Crack: Good or Bad? Yes. Acer joins the Sony battery recall club Evil Twin Wi-Fi Access Points Google Ads with Spyware Dirty USB Thumb Drives with Trojans Toy News: SpiderShootEmUp: It's Duck Hunt Meets Spider-Man! Barbie Girls: It's Barbie meets Second Life. Full review next week. VTech adds Smartvil ...

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Episode 4: Good Old Fashioned Cyber-Parenting

We're back after a long medical hiatus. We're all recovered from laryngitis and an appendectomy and ready for a ton of tech and toy news, along with a story about self-sacrifice and cheap video games! Toy News: Pink Power Moms fight breast cancer Visa: It's everywhere, even in the Game of Life Tech News: We have a lot of tech news to discuss this week, so we had to move quickly through them, but these are rather noteworthy. Free Zune with subscription? Sandisk's Sansa Connect: iPod Killer? ...

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Episode 4: Good Old Fashioned Cyber-Parenting

We're back after a long medical hiatus. We're all recovered from laryngitis and an appendectomy and ready for a ton of tech and toy news, along with a story about self-sacrifice and cheap video games! Toy News: Pink Power Moms fight breast cancer Visa: It's everywhere, even in the Game of Life Tech News: We have a lot of tech news to discuss this week, so we had to move quickly through them, but these are rather noteworthy. Free Zune with subscription? Sandisk's Sansa Connect: iPod Killer? ...

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Episode 3: Will Work for Shuriken

Following being distracted with a birthday party with giggly girls, Dale and Teresa decide to make toy news a permanent addition to our lineup. Recalls and Safety Information: Remote Controlled Car Battery Recall: Fly Wheels XPV: Don't get burned! Call (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email them at battery@jakks.net Toy News: Virtual Distance Football tells how far the football was thrown More about the Polly Wheels: Race Cars for Polly Pockets To ...

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Episode 3: Will Work for Shuriken

Following being distracted with a birthday party with giggly girls, Dale and Teresa decide to make toy news a permanent addition to our lineup. Recalls and Safety Information: Remote Controlled Car Battery Recall: Fly Wheels XPV: Don't get burned! Call (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email them at battery@jakks.net Toy News: Virtual Distance Football tells how far the football was thrown More about the Polly Wheels: Race Cars for Polly Pockets To ...

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Special Edition 1: Toy Stories

We bring you a special bonus episode featuring the latest toys from the American International Toy Fair. More tech news and a ninja interview in a few days--shouldn't be a week before the next one, and sorry about the delay on this one. Featured Toy Stories Build-A-Bear Workshop is coming to the Nintendo DS Fisher-Price 'Smart Cycle'-ride a bike while playing video games Also from Fisher-Price: A parachute fabric fort, Easy-Link Internet Launchpad (Think 'USB Elmo'), baby monkeys, a growing ...

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Special Edition 1: Toy Stories

We bring you a special bonus episode featuring the latest toys from the American International Toy Fair. More tech news and a ninja interview in a few days--shouldn't be a week before the next one, and sorry about the delay on this one. Featured Toy Stories Build-A-Bear Workshop is coming to the Nintendo DS Fisher-Price 'Smart Cycle'-ride a bike while playing video games Also from Fisher-Price: A parachute fabric fort, Easy-Link Internet Launchpad (Think 'USB Elmo'), baby monkeys, a growing ...

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Episode 2: Toy Fair Preview

This week kicks off the American International Toy Fair in New York City. We give you a preview, along with the usual blend of technology news and video game information. Recalls and Safety Information: Kyocera Camera CCD problems: Faulty Sony gear strikes again? Tech News: Kodak offers an alternative to expensive photo printers The Ultimate Light Bulb Distractions: Sun Visor Theater and iPod Oblivion International Toy Fair Mattel has lots of goodies So does VTech Interview Did you ever w ...

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Episode 2: Toy Fair Preview

This week kicks off the American International Toy Fair in New York City. We give you a preview, along with the usual blend of technology news and video game information. Recalls and Safety Information: Kyocera Camera CCD problems: Faulty Sony gear strikes again? Tech News: Kodak offers an alternative to expensive photo printers The Ultimate Light Bulb Distractions: Sun Visor Theater and iPod Oblivion International Toy Fair Mattel has lots of goodies So does VTech Interview Did you ever w ...

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Episode 1: Pilot

Welcome to our opening show. This week has been all about Windows Vista, but more happened than just an OS update. Recalls and Safety Information: TomTom has a VirusVirus Nikon Camera Malfunction Tech News: MySpace protecting kids Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 camera: The "world's slimmest digital camera" Vista:Voice vulnerabilitySoftware Compatibility list Web Tagging Midomi can name that tune HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC iPod Shuffle New Colors Norton Identity Client Zink: The New Polaroid Zoho Not ...

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Episode 1: Pilot

Welcome to our opening show. This week has been all about Windows Vista, but more happened than just an OS update. Recalls and Safety Information: TomTom has a VirusVirus Nikon Camera Malfunction Tech News: MySpace protecting kids Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 camera: The "world's slimmest digital camera" Vista:Voice vulnerabilitySoftware Compatibility list Web Tagging Midomi can name that tune HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC iPod Shuffle New Colors Norton Identity Client Zink: The New Polaroid Zoho Not ...

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