The just-released iLife '08 is loaded with updates to iPhoto, iWeb, iMovie, GarageBand, and iDVD. The new iWeb makes it easy to put nifty Web 2.0 widgets on your site, not to mention some Google AdSense ads (an effortless way to make a few bucks off your site). The new GarageBand lets you assemble a virtual band, add your own voice, and even print sheet music. The latest version of iMovie makes it easy to upload your movies to YouTube, and watch your masterpieces on your iPod, iPhone, or Apple TV. And the new iDVD helps you burn better quality videos faster than ever before. Note: You'll need Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later.

Take a look at Oakley's analog chronograph watch, the Detonator. Its "mad science mentality" makes it look like something a futuristic James Bond might wear. The watch features a 7-hand display, a strong 3-D internal frame, and an impact-forged stainless steel case. Although you can't use it to blow things up, the watch does measure 1/5-second intervals, elapsed time, split time, accumulated time, and dual competitor time. It comes in several color combinations (some with carbon fiber!) and a 3-year battery. More Oakley watches.

The new Simpsons movie is only 87 minutes long. If that's not enough to keep you entertained this weekend, pick up The Simpsons - Season 10, now out on DVD. The 4-disc set contains all 24 episodes from the 1998-1999 season, including "Treehouse of Horror IX," "Simpsons Bible Stories," and "Viva Ned Flanders," with guest stars ranging from Alec Baldwin to Stephen Hawking. DVD extras include alternate and deleted scenes, bonus shorts, featurettes, and a sketch gallery. More Simpsons on DVD.

In the September issue of Consumer Reports, you'll find the answers to all life's important questions, from "What's the best microwave popcorn?" (Orville Redenbacher's Light Butter) to "What's the best security software?" The editors rated software suites and individual antivirus, antispyware, and antispam programs, and the winner in all 4 categories was Trend Micro Internet Security 2007. If one $40 program will protect us from hackers, viruses, spyware, adware, wireless network invasions, and phishing scams, we're sold. More internet security software.

Students need Toyotas for college, not Ferraris. That is, they need equipment that is reasonably priced, reliable, and able to get the job done well, even if it doesn't win any beauty awards. Like the Kodak EasyShare Z885. This 8-megapixel camera has 5x optical zoom, all kinds of program and manual shooting controls (including manual focus!), digital image stabilization, on-camera editing features, and a burst mode of up to 2.5 frames per second. And you can get it for as little as $160. Of course, you could spend a lot more on a camera, but why waste a digital SLR on fraternity parties? More Back to School shopping.