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Kids, here's 3D proof that Santa exists

Dear Children of the World,

I have a very important message for you.

A few days ago, a man in Kingston, Ontario, (look it up) turned up at the annual Santa Claus parade and began shouting that Santa doesn't exist.

I know, I know. He must have been a really, really mean man. Or just really crazy. Or he'd been at Dad's tequila.

You'll be pleased to know that he was arrested. However, I wonder if some of you might have lost a little sleep, scared that maybe Santa was really Uncle Jim in a silly … Read more

Track communication on any Android device with Mobile Tracker

Reliable and resilient, Mobile Tracker can actively track down the phone on which it is installed, providing you with every single bit of data that the device receives and transmits. Installation is quite straightforward, and depending on which device it's used on, it may even be permanent.

For the mobile version, the tracker interface presents a simple list of most recent contacts divided into two categories, via direct call and via SMS. When it comes to the PC version's tracker interface, it largely depends on the type of Web messenger software that you plan to use with it. … Read more

Shows you where your phone is. Wow.

All Mobile Tracker System is not quite what it seems. It is billed as an "entertainment app," not a utility, and for good reason. If you read the publisher's description you'll be led to believe this app uses "government technology" to track any mobile phone in the world simply by entering the phone's number. Sounds cool? It's not what you think. Instead of tracking any phone, you can only track your own phone, and it doesn't use any mysterious technology, just GPS.

All Mobile Tracker System is not readily accessible through … Read more

Tracks your own phone. Wow.

Cell Phone Tracker Pro Free is a "tracking app" that can be installed on an iPhone or iPad, and which can provide constant updates as to the device's locations anywhere in the world that there is tracking capabilities. It doesn't really do this, which is why Cell Phone Tracker Pro Free is tagged as entertainment software. Cell Phone Tracker Pro Free is not available through all iTunes stores, but can be downloaded from the Web.

Cell Phone Tracker Pro Free is supposed to make the person you are with think you can track their location as … Read more

Use TV Show Favs for Android to keep tabs on each episode

With TV shows going on hiatus or getting a late renewal for the next season, it's hard to keep track of when one of your favorites will be on. A while back I covered how to add TV show listings to your Google Calendar, with the help of TVRage.com listings. However, if you're looking to track shows without too much extra work, and you have an Android device, then the TV Show Favs app will do the trick.

Here's how to get started:

Step 1: Download a copy of TV Show Favs and tap the Create … Read more

Scare your friends

If you want your friends to think you're the type of person who would download an app to locate them, Mobile Tracker Free is built just for you. This free app gives a realistic presentation of tracking a phone number you enter, but it's just an illusion.

Mobile Tracker has a simple interface and you just need to enter a phone number in the search field to watch the drama unfold. As soon as you tap Locate, the app appears to search through provider databases and encrypted call histories, and then calculates the radio cell. In other words, … Read more

No hunger for this game

The Hunger Games: Girl on Fire for iOS became available on the same day as the launch of the movie, and while it is free, it's only moderately fun for a very short time. As a person who read the books, maybe I hoped the game would be better, but it is about as good as most movie games: more about advertising the movie than playing the actual game.

The game is an endless runner/survival game with the object of staying alive as long as possible. The 8-bit graphics are charming initially, but the gameplay makes you forget … Read more

How to track Apple store refurbs

As I noted back in January, the only smart way to buy Apple gear is to buy it refurbished.

You're guaranteed to save money while getting gear that's literally as good as new.

Just one problem: how can you keep tabs on Apple's latest refurb deals? Suppose, for example, you're in the market for a refurbished fourth-gen iPod Touch, the one with the built-in cameras and Retina display. (As it happens, that's exactly what my kids are after.)

For a long while, there weren't any for sale. I know because I checked the store … Read more

Getting started with Slice for Android

Shopping online has many benefits. You almost never have to worry about how many of an item a specific store has in stock, how bad traffic is at certain times, or having to deal with other shoppers who are angry for whatever reason. It also has its downsides. If you purchase a lot of items online, it can be easy to lose track of what you've purchased, when they're supposed to arrive, or how much they cost. Does this sound like a problem you've encountered before, or are currently encountering? Try out Slice for Android if it … Read more