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We've got video game news from this week's E3 and more about the new iPhone. Plus more tech news and two red carpets this week. First, Jennifer talks spaceships at the premiere of Meet Dave. Then, she goes face to face with the stars of Space Chimps.

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You give us a jingle, we give you an iPhone 3G. It's almost that easy. The Online Tonight jingle contest. More details coming soon. (Must be 18, you get a phone, we don't pay for AT&T service, etc.)

Tonight's show features the latest news about the iPhone 3G launch. We review an out of this world family movie that comes out next week. Plus Jennifer's red carpet report for Journey to the Center of the Earth and the latest tech news. David Lawrence teases us about his latest acting job.

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It's the summer movie season and that means lots of red carpets to cover. We've got three this week - Kit Kittredge, Get Smart and WALL.E. Plus tech news, entertainment news, a visit to Universal Studios and your calls. (Look for all of Jennifer's red carpet video reports - including Anna Maria eating a bug - at JenniferSmart.com)

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Are things like computers and sunscreen helping or hurting us? Should monkeys control robots with their brains? We're not sure about those, but we love our classic TV. Jennifer's got a red carpet report from the TV Land Awards. And we've got the latest on the iPhone (faster, cheaper) and more from Apple's WWDC.

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You only have till June 27, so act now and get your name in the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) - it's free to send your name to the moon, and you get a printable certificate. Let's see how many people we can add to the 1.4 million already slated for the microchip. Use "I'm Joining the Smarts-" for your first name, and then your first and last name for the last name. It's easy!

On tonight's show, we cover everything from going paperless to where not to shop, hybrid cars, Apple news, lots of cool stuff online, and planning for Father's Day. Plus, we've got Jennifer's interviews from the Kung Fu Panda red carpet!

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We're Saturdays only now, and we've got your weekly dose of tech. The Space Shuttle's got special cargo. All-digital TV is almost here, along with new ways to get movies, and Microsoft wants you to reach out and touch Windows 7...

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From broadband to military technology. An online food milestone and a fitness test that will take you back in time. The only place Max thinks a disposable camera should be used, and some family fun with new DVDs and theme park rides.

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Kurt Patat, from tv.aol.com, joins us for our final American Idol Wednesday. We can't wait to see which David gets the crown!

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Sandy Deane, television editor from AOL, is back for another American Idol Wednesday. And we've got Marianne McGinnis, west coast editor of Prevention Magazine, on the best things to do for your brain.

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Everything from acquisitions to games, telemarketers to chips - no tech is left unturned by the Smart Family. Plus Jennifer's Speed Racer red carpet report (go to JenniferSmart.com for the video) and new transportation technology.

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Ellen Wall, senior associate editor at Family Fun Magazine, joins us to talk about the May issue. Plus ways to treat your mom right this Mother's Day, and fun movies and DVDs just out...

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Sandy Deane, television editor from AOL, is back for another American Idol Wednesday. And just in time for Mother's Day, we've got Pam Newman, small business consultant, on moms starting businesses.

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Sandy Deane, television editor from AOL, is back for another American Idol Wednesday. We've also got Julie Estrada from Legoland, and our voices from the past - an hour from the Smart Family Tour last year.

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Continue reading "Idol's Top Five, a Land of Legos and Vermont Teddies" »

Jodi Butler, contributing editor at Family Fun Magazine, joins us to talk about the April issue. Gregg Stebben, from PCPitStop.com, tells us the latest pros and cons about cell phones on planes. Plus Max sneaks in a quick rant...

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Sandy Deane, television editor from AOL, is back for another American Idol Wednesday. We missed her last week, and have a lot catching up to do. We've also got Diane MacEachern, author of Big Green Purse: How To Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World. We've got some green news and the latest from Apple.

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Thank you for your questions about where the show has been this week. We appreciate your concern as we take care of Max's mom, who's been in the hospital for the last week. We hope that next week will bring more weekday shows...

Help Jennifer make a difference - she's volunteered to film an HD TV commercial for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. They "cure childhood cancer, one cup at a time." She has a script, has funded part of the set and has a Hollywood director ready to shoot the commercial. She has set a goal to raise the rest of the money through donations and auctions, and you can get involved by going to JenniferSmart.com and clicking on the Help Me link.

We've got all things tech, with a splash of environmentally-friendly products and news, in honor of Earth Day... Plus a movie review and more!

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After watching DVDs of the Apprentice for 12 hours in a row, Max is ready to fire somebody, or at least rant! Acronyms abound - RFID, PDA, USB, DS - just to name a few. New technologies that may or may not be useful. And David Lawrence joins us from the NAB Show in Las Vegas to discuss all things media.

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Continue reading "No-Sync Traffic, Media and Live Guest David Lawrence" »

Debra Immergut, senior editor at Family Fun Magazine, joins us to talk about the April issue. Marianne McGinnis, west coast editor of Prevention Magazine, tells us just how disgusting our houses can be. We've got another Hour 3 tech news roundup, with a bonus rant from Max about something he thinks isn't environmentally-friendly. Just in time for Earth Day!

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Continue reading "Family Fun, Germ Prevention and Tech to a Better Burger" »

The Top 8 get an extra day this week, but we're still here for American Idol Wednesday with Sandy Deane, television editor at AOL. The race is getting tougher to call, but we've got our favorites... And of course Uncle Paul weighs in with his. Richard Yoo is back! He tells us all about Natuba and Jennifer asks a couple of personal questions... We've also got random tech news, so you never know what to expect!

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Continue reading "Idol 8, the Return of Yoo and Random Tech" »

Eric Griffith, senior writer for PC Magazine, joins us to talk about utilities for your PC. We take your calls and Jennifer shares a tropical visit to Hollywood. We've got the latest on cell phones and big computer companies, plus reviews of a couple of new DVDs.

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And then there were 9... Sandy Deane, television editor at AOL, joins us for American Idol Wednesday, to share her thoughts on this week's performances. It's getting harder to pick who should go home, but we have some ideas... And of course Uncle Paul weighs in with his picks and pans. Bill Walsh, CEO of Powerteam International, joins us to talk about tools for success, and what's now available for entrepreneurs that wasn't before.

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It's the big giveaway day - every caller gets a prize! We take your calls in the dark this evening - read on to find out why. Thanks to callers from San Francisco, Houston, and Lacrosse WI - lucky winners all! Jen's got the night off, but Chloe keeps her seat warm.

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Barbara Findlen, managing editor of Family Fun Magazine, joins us to talk about the March issue - available for a few more days on newsstands. We've also got a roundup of Disney news, including the latest DVD releases and the movies we're looking forward to in the next few months.

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The ax falls for the first time on the Top 10 tonight... Sandy Deane, television editor at AOL, joins us for American Idol Wednesday, to share her thoughts on this week's performances. It's a mixed bag again this week - we share our surprises and disappointments, and Uncle Paul weighs in with his. We answer your tech questions, Max educates us on colors and networks, and sneaks in a quick rant about WiFi health concerns.

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Continue reading "Ten Little Idols and a Boatload of Tech" »

Babysitter bots and bum bots, not-so-bargains on bears, and Blu-Ray wins but may lose after all... It's a Tuesday full of tech!

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Lots of Wii and PS3 news plus a look back in consumer product history. Apple steps on some browser toes, and Max finally sees High School Musical 2!

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Jennifer was a final panel judge for the Ruckus Nation competition, which took place in San Francisco on Monday. This contest had entrants in four categories, trying to come up with the best product to help get kids moving. Jennifer had a chance to talk to the category-winning teams about their ideas. Each of the 10 teams got $25K for their efforts, and Jennifer helped determine the grand prize winner who got an additional $50K.

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Who gets sent home tonight? Sandy Deane, television editor at AOL, joins us for American Idol Wednesday, to share her views of this week's performances. Uncle Paul calls in with his opinions. We've got tech news and at least two rants from Max. Plus Jen shares her experiences as a Ruckus Nation judge (Tune in for more on Saturday!) and her thoughts on the newest Disney DVD.

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Continue reading "Idol Misses and Enchanted Tech Rants" »

Sandy Deane, television editor at AOL, joins us for American Idol Thursday. (Next week we switch to American Idol Wednesday, because of the change in viewing nights.) Jennifer shares a new online experience. Check out RuckusNation.com to find out about the competition she's judging this Monday, and don't forget to watch her interview with Steven Strait on the red carpet for Sky High at YouTube.com/JenSmartTV. He's in the hit movie 10,000 BC, and just did his first TV talk show interview with Ellen DeGeneres. (Parents: Please accompany your kids to YouTube.)

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Continue reading "Chipping Away at the Top Twelve" »

Mary Giles, Executive Editor of Family Fun Magazine shares an article from the March issue. Luke Ford, CEO of My Computer Works tells us how they can be your own personal IT department. Max and Vic got separated at the Ellen show. We take your emails and instant messages, Max rants about stuff, and of course we've got lots of tech news...

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Marshall Brain, host of National Geographic's "Who Knew?" joins us to talk about what you'll see when you tune in for the first episode this Thursday. Dr. Dani tells us about her "Doing Business Online" course at UC Irvine Extension. Jen rocks out with Rock Band, and we test Chloe's dog breath.

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Sandy Deane from AOL TV joins us for this week's American Idol Thursday. Andrew Welch from Ambrosia Software tells us about their software and games. And Jennifer's got a red carpet report for College Road Trip.

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Continue reading "Sour 80s, Sweet Ambrosia and a Road Trip Down the Red Carpet" »

Adrian Burton, founder of eMedia Music Corporation, joins us to talk about My Guitar for kids and their other great products for learning to play an instrument. Vic can't seem to get our email address right, and Jen's got the giggles. We've got a gaggle of tech news, including the Apple shareholder meeting.

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Jennifer's Wal-Mart bicycle saga continues. We've got tech and entertainment news and your calls, plus a re-cap of American Idol. And what's the deal with celebrities naming their babies after Max?

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Sandy Deane, television editor for AOL, joins us for American Idol Thursday. Got an opinion or have a question for Sandy for next week? Drop us an email at radio@onlinetonight.com and we'll share it with her. We also share our picks and Uncle Paul joins us with his hits and misses for this week.

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