Metro - Tech

US – Saturday, November 21

Hit the powder for just pennies

We know — you’ve barely planned your Thanksgiving, let alone started to think about going on a ski vacation. But if you want a great, money-saving ski getaway this winter, it’s imperative you book now, as deals will start to dry up by next week.

Do you have an app for slave labor?

Do you use an iPod, or iPhone? Have you ever gotten a Dell? How about Motorola or Nokia?

It's a sisters thing

Anna Christie first appeared in the these pages back in 2006, when she was among the frequent street performers in Suburban Station.

My Technology

Girls are gamers, too

Nintendo’s “Style Savvy” looks bad on paper. It’s a game targeted toward girls that places a ridiculous emphasis on fashion and beauty. Still, the hook of the game is solid.

My Technology

Dynamic duos hit our screens all guns blazing

Ratchet and Clank are no doubt the forebears of the violent 3-D platformer. Their games have all of the platforming, puzzles and charm of a Mario title, but with guns. Lots and lots of guns. Still, their titles manage to ride that fine line between violence and cartoon mayhem. So, don’t feel too bad if you accidentally let your kid play it. You should probably be paying more attention to them though.

My Technology

Mastering the great indoors

For years, outdoorsy video games have been part and parcel of dive bars everywhere. These two new console games will have you itching to set up camp in your living room.

My Technology

Fall’s bountiful harvest

Ah, Fall. It’s the greatest time of the year, when the games publishers have been cultivating all year finally bear fruit. Here are upcoming titles sure to fill your cornucopia:

My Technology

Must-have morning apps

Wakey! Wakey! The moment your sleek alarm clock starts chiming, you roll over and grab your iPhone. You scroll through your inbox, check Facebook and Twitter for updates and then start thinking about your day. Instead of dropping your phone, scroll through these handy apps to help you start your day on the right track.

The November MMMpod features interviews and music with a band called Girls, a band of girls called Supercute, and a supercute vampire. Yes, listeners, we have Pattinson!

Consumer Trends

Pride of America: Ford beats Japanese

Ford Motors, the only major U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy, makes the most reliable cars in America — and even outshines some of its Japanese competitors, Consumer Reports magazine said yesterday.