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Amazing camera for the cowabunga crowd

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:24:00 EDT

● If your hubby skis, cycles, skydives, snorkels, or races anything, the GoPro HERO3 is a sure-fire, knock-his-socks-off Father's Day gift!
● Is the SAMSUNG Galaxy S4 a worthy successor to the S III? Yes!

Defend your castle with a Digital PeepHole

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 8 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT

œ Peepholes have been around for centuries, but now there's a better way to monitor your front door.
œ Apricorn's Aegis Secure Key USB flash drive uses secure PIN authentication via an embedded keypad to keep data safe.

Apple items top Mother's Day techie gift list

Jerry Seregni — Thu, 2 May 2013 10:26:00 EDT

The iPhone recently became the #1 selling smart phone in the world. One reason for the iPhone's dominance is women, particularly older women, which means the iPhone and other Apple products are perfect Mother's Day gifts.

Green UPS protects equipment and saves cash

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:08:00 EDT

● APC's Back-UPS ES product line protects electronics and conserves electricity.
● Rebit 5 makes Windows backup and recovery unbelievably easy.

HTC One arrives Friday at AT&T retailers

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:02:00 EDT

● Flagship smart phone features zero-gap, aluminum construction, awesome sound, and uncompromising design.
● Inner Balance app strives to improve wellness through training, education and self-monitoring.

Futuristic PC combines Windows 8 with Android

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EDT

● The ASUS Transformer AiO combines the mobility of a tablet with the versatility of a powerful desktop PC.
● Roku ups its game with a faster player, easier to use navigation, and a remote with a headphone jack.

Affordable Nikons arrive in time for 'Festival Month'

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:35:00 EDT

● Latest COOLPIX models prove you don't have to 'max your plastic' to own a high-quality, capable camera.
● Samsung's GALAXY smart camera is the ultimate tool for shutterbugs who love to share.

Gigantophones: literally the next big thing in smart phones

Jerry Seregni — Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:40:00 EDT

● Smart phones with screens measuring 5 - 7 inches are taking over, but is a phablet right for you?
● HP's 23-inch Windows 8-powered all-in-one touchscreen PC excels as a compact, versatile entertainment center.

'As seen on TV' now includes latest tech products

Jerry Seregni — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:49:00 EDT

● All-new BlackBerry Z10 smart phone hits AT&T stores. Should you care?
● HP ENVY x2 two-in-one tablet-notebook provides MacBook Air quality with greater versatility.

Will desktops disappear in a tablet-centric world?

Jerry Seregni — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:43:00 EDT

● Are desktop computers destined to fade away like console stereos, 8-track tape players, or the VCR?
● Tax prep software 2013 provides few surprises.

Malwarebytes Pro provides symbiotic security

Jerry Seregni — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 00:11:00 EST

● Malwarebytes' Pro version is designed to co-exist peacefully with offerings from Symantec, Kaspersky, McAfee, and others.
● The decision to go with Office 365 or Office 2013 is a classic case of rent vs. own.

LogicInMind crams slide viewer and remote into one app

Jerry Seregni — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 00:10:00 EST

● Slideshow Remote turns your iPad or iPhone into a wireless PowerPoint slide-clicker on steroids!
● Toolwiz Time Freeze lets a malware-stricken PC go back in time to when it was running great.

Devices target high-tech toddlers

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:17:00 EST

Everyone knows kids love touch screens, so why not treat your infant to an iPad-friendly toilet training seat or a tablet PC designed for a 12-month old?

Apple's EasyPay makes last-minute V-Day shopping super-quick.

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:17:00 EST

Valentine's Day is less than 24 hours away. With all the distractions (Super Bowl XLVII and Mardi Gras), did buying your special lady a gift slip your mind? Fear not. Apple is standing-by to save your hide.

Gentlemen, start your engines. Pilota Ferrari!

Jerry Seregni — Thu, 7 Feb 2013 22:34:00 EST

- Can't afford a Ferrari? The Vibration GT cockpit 458 Italia edition wheel-and-pedal set for Xbox 360 is the next best thing.
- Razer Blade is a super-cool, thin, light, crazy-fast 17-inch gaming laptop.

RIM launches long-awaited BlackBerry 10

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:39:00 EST

Will BB10 will give BlackBerry loyalists the cure for iPhone and Android envy they desperately need? Chromebooks are cheap, easy-to-use, and free of Windows' woes. But there are drawbacks as well.

Dual-screen hybrid PC shares content without a projector

Jerry Seregni — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

- New ASUS TAICHI provides keyboard, touch-screen, and stylus computing in one sleek device.
- Microsoft's Windows 8 Upgrade Offer ends soon. Recent purchasers of PCs with Windows 7 eligible for $15 upgrade to Windows 8 Pro.

Torn between buying a notebook or a tablet? Consider a convertible!

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:22:00 EST

Convertible notebooks usually work great as laptops but lousy as tablets. Fortunately, there are exceptions. Meetup.com: a cool way to meet folks with common interests who live nearby.

Lusting over high-end Apple products -- and loving it!

Jerry Seregni — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:03:00 EST

Apple creates a 13-inch ultraportable for the uncompromising. Is the thinnest all-in-one PC imaginable more than a pretty face? Yes!

Happy New Year! Time to consider changing your passwords

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 09:17:00 EST

People largely ignore rules for creating strong passwords, but you might be surprised to learn that password length isn't everything.

Ho-ho-ho! Give your wireless more getup and go.

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 09:16:00 EST

For top performance, wireless networks must be maintained and tuned. Unattended network devices seldom improve with age. Windows 8: How to boot directly to the desktop and regain the Start Button.

Holidays drive down digital camera prices

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:18:00 EST

As December 25th approaches, more and more killer digital camera deals are turning up. Samsung's sleek NX1000 smart camera and Nikon's COOLPIX S01 are just two examples.

Hands-on with two-thirds of the new Nexus family

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:45:00 EST

Google's best is now available in three sizes, but exactly how good is the NEXUS line? Sharx Security releases new models of some of the coolest IP cameras available.

Apple's iPad Mini: Nice, once you get over the price

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 09:21:00 EST

You might wonder why anyone would pay $329 and up for an iPad Mini when Amazon, Google, Barnes & Noble, and others offer seven-inch tablets for far less. The answer is simple: Apple!

Withings introduces new ways to stay fit and trim

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:36:00 EST

Withings is an unusual company, even in the high-tech world, but almost no one does a better job of taking everyday objects into a new realm of design and innovation.

Smart phones (and even smarter accessories) for holiday giving

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:35:00 EST

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday looming, smart phones and even smarter accessories are good bets for holiday giving.

Shopping for the über geek made simple

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:27:00 EST

Your home to your fingertips, courtesy of Belkin WeMo
Sony SmartWatch brings Android to your wrist
Fitbit: hi-tech pathway to a healthier lifestyle

Olympus caters to wide range of photographic needs

Jerry Seregni — Thu, 8 Nov 2012 09:50:00 EST

- Olympus TOUGH TG-1 iHS lifestyle camera as capable as it is rugged.
- Olympus PEN E-PL3 point-and-shoot delivers minimal size, maximum flexibility.

Small-in-One Epson does it all

Jerry Seregni — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 16:45:00 EST

- EPSON Expression Premium XP-800 "small-in-one" printer does it all in very small space.
- Upgraded Netgear streaming player lineup ready to give Roku a run for the money.

Nabi 2: Fun tablet for ages 4 - 40

Jerry Seregni — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 14:15:00 EST

- Fuhu releases nabi 2, the fastest seven-inch Android tablet for ages 4 - 40.
- Tune-up Utilities 2013 fixes all Windows versions, including Windows 8.

ASUS tablet brings 'Transformer' design to Windows RT

Jerry Seregni — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 14:13:00 EST

-Will Windows 8 RT be the ultimate game-changer in the tablet wars? Microsoft is banking on it.
-Workhorse Brother monochrome laser pinches pennies.

Verizon unleashes DROID RAZR HD pair

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:34:00 EDT

- DROID RAZR HD by Verizon Wireless is billed as the most compact 4.7-inch smart phone.
- Spice-up your Halloween with hilarious horror items from ThinkGeek.

Etón's solar-powered Rukus rocks

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 3 Oct 2012 09:36:00 EDT

Etón Corporation recently introduced the Rukus Solar, a portable sound system with solar panel that has the ability to stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled device.

Jerry Seregni reviews Apple's iPhone 5

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:15:00 EDT

Fox 8 Tech Specialist Jerry Seregni introduces to the new iPhone 5.

No-frills, ultra-zoom cameras perfect for capturing Fall fun

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:29:00 EDT

While looking over the highlights of this year's Photokina event, it occurred to me that viewers (and readers) might prefer to hear about more affordable cameras.

Kindle Fire HD: The Best Tablet At Any Price?

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:28:00 EDT

Until recently, the Google Nexus 7 was the standout among bargain tablets. The introduction of the new Kindle Fire HD, however, has quickly narrowed, if not eliminated, Google's lead.

Launch day at last! New iPhone expected to debut at noon.

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:11:00 EDT

Today is the day! After months of rumors, speculation, spyshots, leaks from suppliers, and crystal ball predictions, we will finally get the scoop on the next generation iPhone.

West Nile threat fosters better bug zappers

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:38:00 EDT

Dynamic Solutions claims their DYNATRAP line of mosquito traps provide a 3-way protection plan for insect elimination, using sophisticated technology.

Microsoft previews tablet-friendly, cloud-based Office versions

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:37:00 EDT

When Microsoft Windows 8 makes its debut in October, the latest version of Microsoft Office is expected to follow on its coattails. If you want a sneak peak, download Microsoft Office 2013 Customer Preview.

Windows 8 reaches RTM milestone

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 8 Aug 2012 17:41:00 EDT

Windows 8 has been released to manufacturing (RTM), which means development and testing of the product has been completed. And so, the countdown to Oct. 26th begins.

Ebbing mojo affords opportunity for iPhone rivals

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 8 Aug 2012 09:19:00 EDT

Rival smart phone makers are currently striving to make the most of the iPhone 4S's ebbing mojo, hoping that customers weary of waiting for the iPhone 5 will start considering Android-powered alternatives.

Scooba automates messy cleaning task

Jerry Seregni — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:05:00 EDT

Studies say that mopping floors is the most-disliked household cleaning chore, and who would disagree? A company called iRobot, however, offers a high-tech solution: a floor-washing robot!

Google scores with Nexus 7 tablet

Jerry Seregni — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:50:00 EDT

Almost everyone agrees that Google has a winner with the new Nexus 7 tablet.

Unlike all men, ultrabooks are not created equal

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:56:00 EDT

Consumers shopping for a thin-and-light laptop should not assume that products labeled "ultrabook" are all the same.

Apple's stance regarding virus immunity changes

Jerry Seregni — Fri, 6 Jul 2012 15:41:00 EDT

Reports that the Flashback Trojan infected over half a million Macs this year quickly put an end to the notion that Apple iMacs and MacBooks were somehow immune from Internet threats.

Versatile office inkjet printer challenges color lasers

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:37:00 EDT

The HP Officejet Pro 8100 ePrinter is not only affordable and economical, it's actually faster than color laser printers costing twice as much.

Feds worried thousands might lose the Internet

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 09:26:00 EDT

The FBI is concerned that over 350,000 computers might lose access to the Internet on July 9th, all because a Trojan, named DNSChanger, tried to disrupt the means by which Internet-connected computers find each other.

Father's Day gifts that will knock the old man's socks off

Jerry Seregni — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:29:00 EDT

Still stumped about what to get Dad for Father's Day? Forget about neckties, after shave, or "world's greatest dad" coffee mugs. Give the old man something that will knock his socks off!

Customization key to giving Dad an iPad for Father's Day

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:52:00 EDT

Last month, the new iPad was cited by dozens of Mother's Day gift guides as what moms wanted most. But wouldn't the average dad also be delighted to receive an iPad for Father's Day? Our tech specialist thinks the key is customization.

Canon releases a pair of wireless wonders

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:48:00 EDT

Manufacturers of digital cameras and camcorders have become aware that smart phones and tablets are becoming their competition.

TuneUp Utilities 2012 concentrates on conservation

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:44:00 EDT

PC optimization utilities usually claim they can fix, speed-up, or maintain a PC with minimal effort. One product, however, can also reduce energy consumption, which makes it unique.

Sprint's new EVO 4G LTE has everything but speed

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:42:00 EDT

Whether local HTC EVO fans will upgrade, knowing Sprint might not launch 4G LTE in this area until sometime next year remains to be seen.

Popular, free anti-virus software stages a comeback

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:34:00 EDT

AVG was once the most popular free anti-virus software for Windows, but it became bloated and slow. AVG Anti-Virus FREE 2012, however, has staged a comeback.

Buy your mom a desktop for Mother's Day (seriously!)

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:32:00 EDT

Mother's Day is approaching, and I have a gift suggestion. Why not buy your mom a new desktop PC! I know what you're thinking. No one buys desktops anymore! People want notebooks, ultrabooks... not a big, ugly tower and monitor.

Thrill your favorite administrative pro with cool office tools

Jerry Seregni — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:18:00 EDT

Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Many secretaries and administrative assistants will be taken to lunch and/or be sent flowers, which they most certainly deserve. But why not also express your appreciation by giving them something they won't soon forget? A cool, high-tech office tool that will make their jobs easier or more fun!

You Rock Guitar: a battery-powered MIDI marvel

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:02:00 EDT

The You Rock Guitar is a digital guitar designed for musicians, performers, music teachers, beginners and video gamers.

There's more to the new iPad than meets the eye

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:47:00 EDT

The new iPad's display supposedly has a million more pixels than an HD TV and provides a 44 percent increase in color saturation.

Countertop appliance makes healthy eating easier

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 07:29:00 EST

Today, the emphasis on healthy living knows no bounds. Yet, while TV spots hawk the latest exercise machines, weight-loss programs, and miracle food supplements, kitchen appliances

Samsung introduces the first phablet

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:42:00 EST

Samsung calls it a "phablet." The Samsung Galaxy Note is half smart phone, half tablet computer, and if you are among the millions of

Tax preparation software moves into mobility

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:55:00 EST

Mardi Gras 2012 is over. Now, if you haven't already done so, it's time to start thinking about doing your taxes. That's

Compact system cam is perfect for Carnival

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:36:00 EDT

The Nikon 1 J1 is the entry-level model of the company's new line of mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras -- what some might call a "compact system

Kindle Fire: Two C-Note Marvel

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:36:00 EDT

It's hard not to be impressed by the Kindle Fire. For 200 bucks, how can you not be?The device offers over

NOOK Tablet: more ereader than tablet but a winner all the same

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:38:00 EDT

In a nutshell, Barnes & Noble's NOOK Tablet is designed for people who like to read, first and foremost, but occasionally

CrashPlan backs up PCs, Macs, and more for free

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:39:00 EDT

Studies say more than half of Americans don’t back up regularly. As a result, it's no surprise that consumers are constantly losing precious photos, documents, videos,

Keyboard and iOS app teach tickling the ivories

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:42:00 EDT

Because of the tremendous popularity of iOS-powered devices, the market is flooded with accessory hardware designed for the Apple

Ultra-powerful laptop gamers' delight

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:43:00 EDT

If you're the type who is wowed by an M-series BMW, an AMG Mercedes, a Turbo Porsche, or a Z-designated Corvette, you will probably like the span sab="872" style="font-weight:

Easily overlooked tablet is loaded with smart features

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:44:00 EDT

To date, I've tested a bunch of nice Android-powered tablets, but I haven't really been wowed -- until now. When I first picked up the b

Brookstone features total app-control toys

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:45:00 EDT

Brookstone, the nationwide specialty retailer that prides itself on offering unusual consumer products not widely available from other retailers,

Bring on the Ultrabooks!

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:45:00 EDT

Experts predict that the next big thing in the PC universe will be the ultrabook. Actually, it's the next small thing, because ultrabooks

Sheriff's deputies search for worker in transitional work program

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:52:00 EDT

Orleans sheriff's deputies are searching for an inmate who walked away from his job at a transitional work program Monday.

St. Tammany Coroner ordered to hand over thousands of emails

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:02:00 EDT

A Baton Rouge Judge has ordered St. Tammany Parish Corner Peter Galvan to turn over 80,000 emails amid allegations of questionable spending practices within the office

Lost a Pony? Houma PD seeks owner

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:14:00 EDT

The Houma Police Department is looking for the owner of a pony that was found wandering in the area of Maple Street Park Monday morning

Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 1 dead

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:20:00 EDT

Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, reducing portions of a mobile home park to rubble and killing a 79-year-old man whose body was found out in the open.

Group holds second line to honor Mother's Day shooting victims

Meg Gatto — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

Hundreds gathered for a second line honoring the victim's of last Sunday's Mother's Day shooting. Participants say last weekend's violence won't keep them from doing what they love.

New Orleans Fire Truck goes out of service

Allison Braxton — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:47:00 EDT

In just a matter of weeks uptown residents who live near the Arabella Fire Station will lose a special piece of firefighting equipment.

Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:41:00 EDT

One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.

Amtrak reports minor train derailment in Chicago

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

Amtrak officials say a train departing from New Orleans derailed not far from Chicago's Union Station.

Report: VA hospital in N.O. is $370M over budget

Wire and Staff Reports — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:27:00 EDT

A government report says construction of a new Veterans Affairs hospital in New Orleans is $370 million over budget and 14 months behind schedule.

Fire Marshal investigates several arsons in St. Charles

FOX8Live.com Staff — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

The State Fire Marshal's Office is asking for assistance in the investigation of a series of fires in St. Charles Parish.

Lee Zurik Investigation: The retirement plan so good, it may be illegal

Lee Zurik — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:43:00 EDT

It's a little known perk that only benefits less than 20 percent of Jefferson Parish employees, but costs the parish millions every year. And our questions to a statewide official had her telling us that the benefit is illegal.

Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:44:00 EDT

The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision in law enforcement: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high...

2 boys missing after ATV overturns in Miss. creek

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

Authorities have recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy who apparently drowned after an all-terrain vehicle overturned in a Mississippi creek. The search for the boy's younger brother continued Sunday.

8-year-old accidentally shot by brother in B.R.

Wire and Staff Reports — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:57:00 EDT

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.

Bayou Fabio: "Don of Dularge" speaks to FOX 8

Carolyn Scofield — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:20:00 EDT

In the murky waters near Dulac, something lurks beneath the surface. Bayou Fabio takes us on the hunt.

Waterfalls within driving distance of New Orleans

John Snell — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:42:00 EDT

Clark Creek features dozens of waterfalls, nestled in the very southwestern corner of Mississippi

$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla

Wire and Staff Reports — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:09:00 EDT

It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.

Man dies in early morning crash

FOX8Live.com Staff — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:29:00 EDT

Police are investigating a fatal accident Sunday morning that left an unidentified man dead.