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

August 12, 20121 min read

Here are a few of our favorite tech picks from the last week, just in case you missed them.
1. Would you use an ultrasound machine that attaches to your smart phone? Boy, our Facebook fans had a lot to say about that!

2. Awesome news for iPad owners, especially if you're an Amazon Prime member.
3. We always knew geeks were sexy, but the NASA mohawk guy seals the deal. Have you seen him?
4. Our kids are loving the newest app from the makers of Angry Birds. We bet yours will too.
5. This new website is a dream come true for IKEA lovers like us. Especially those of us who can't always fit piece C into board E.

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