A Pew Internet and American Life Project shows 97 percent of young respondents play video games -- specifically 99 percent of boys and 94 percent of girls. The report shows very little difference along racial, ethnic or economic groups. And nearly two thirds play video games to socialize with friends and family. Much more than the quarter of them that play over the Internet.

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A little business news mixed in with today's tech talk: Electronics giant Best Buy is buying the digital music Web site Napster. The deal's worth $121 million. The company reported that it plans to use Napster's digital subscriber base to reach new customers as Best Buy expands its wireless products and services.

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A house that can keep check on you and your health is coming closer to reality for the average homeowner. So called "smart homes" can tell homeowners when their food has gone bad in the fridge and when and how much water the lawn needs -- even have toilets that medically analyze your urine. There are even mirrors for bathrooms that have a built-in TV. Experts say smart homes are still pretty pricey right now. But the prices are expected to drop as demand grows, and the technology becomes more affordable.

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Now to the Link of the Day and a new Web site helps patients figure out the pros and cons of their medications. Pfizer, the world's biggest drug company, has launched a new Web site to help consumers answer questions about medicines, as well as to weigh their risks and benefits. It also addresses questions that medical professionals may have about certain drugs. Another section details what patients should know, tell their doctor about, and ask about every time they're prescribed a medicine.