5 tech picks you won't want to miss this week

What is that pagoda of power in the photo? What's even better than Pinterest? Where the heck is my iPhone? To answer these questions, we present some of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. If you're in…

5 tech picks you won't want to miss this week
What is that pagoda of power in the photo? What's even better than Pinterest? Where the heck is my iPhone? To answer these questions, we present some of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. If you're in the market for a kid-friendly Android tablet, we've got four new ones you'll want to check out. Or 5 if you count this new big NOOK! 2. Miss the instant fun of shaking an actual Polaroid picture? Click here and prepare to freak out. 3. What's like Pinterest and Evernote but... better? It's Springpad and it's totally free! We think you'll love it. 4. If you have trouble finding your iPhone buried in your purse, this handy gadget's going to be your new best friend. 5. This chic but sturdy travel bag is perfect for darting through airport security lines while keeping your tablet intact-- no small feat.

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