Tech Girl - February 2007

Hey Tech Girls! Welcome to Tech Girl, the new, monthly Teenmag.com column about all those cool gadgets, games and gear that every 21st century girl needs to stay on top of the fast-movin', constantly-evolving tech-friendly world!

Valentine's Day, The Tech Girl Way
Still stumped for a perfect gift to show your BF or BFF how much you heart them this Valentine's Day? A few suggestions that should cover even the hardest to buy for on your love list:

- The Psychic Love Ball. Like the Magic 8-Ball, but with a cool white, red and hearts design. Ask the Love Ball questions like "Does he love me?" "Should I tell him?" and "Will he kiss me tonight?" and the Love Ball will respond with one of 20 answers that range from "Count on it" to "Keep hoping." We love an optimistic gadget. Check it out at Amazon.com.

- Webkinz Love Puppy. If this adorable hearts-covered puppy doesn't make 'em melt, they're made of stone! The white, pink and red pooch is cute enough on its own, but the extra special doggie comes with a tag that features an exclusive code that lets its owner sign on to the Webkinz Website, where you can design a room for puppy, and play games for the chance to win virtual cash to buy even more furnishings and treats for the little guy. And did we mention how huggable he is?

Available at Amazon.com.

So You Wanna Be a Rock Star If taking the stage in front of the real Simon Cowell is enough to make you break out into a cold sweat, how 'bout belting out a number or two for a virtual Simon, Paula and Randy, as in the judges on Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol? The game, from Karaoke Revolution studio Konami, gives you a whole list of popular songs you can sing, including the music and lyrics, then lets you perform them while the virtual judges critique your performance! You can perform on your own, in a duet, or with up to eight people, which makes KR: AI the perfect party game. Besides, how cool would it be to tell your friends, "I am the new American Idol!"? Well, the virtual one, anyway. The game features more than three dozen songs, include classic tunes and more current pop hits like "Unwritten," "Sugar, We're Going Down" and "Do I Make You Proud?"