A new, interactive Uno

Remember the card game Uno? Now, Uno remembers you.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the game, Mattel developed Uno Roboto, an interactive, computerized version that records the names of the players and their house rule.

During game play, Uno Roboto gives players random commands, telling them to swap cards, for instance, or perform the house rule. Don't have your own house rule? That's OK; the game offers several suggestions, like "Do the chicken dance" and "Recite the Pledge of Allegiance." The game, available this month at most major retailers and Mattel's online store for $25, adds a twist for families who like to personalize their game night.

With the rise of the iPhone, it's hard to imagine hitting the road without a phone that can't download music, show maps or send and receive e-mail. But sometimes a body just needs to make a few calls from the road -- on a featureless phone.

Some of the best featureless phones come from Nokia, including the $114 quad-band Nokia 2700. It lacks bells and whistles, but all you have to do is land at your destination and buy a SIM card and you're ready to go. No need to sign up for iTunes or get help from your IT department.

For the ultimate in durability, just slip the Motorola Motofone F3 into a plastic bag and call it a day. This $40 phone features a slim design and an E Ink screen that won't crack. The best part? The battery almost never runs down. You can put this phone in a drawer and come back to it a year later and fire it back up with nearly a full charge. The F3 is fairly old by cellphone standards, but you should be able to find new ones on eBay and online.

When hunting for a world phone, look for the words "quad-band GSM." This means you'll be able to use it in most parts of the world, including Asia. Also make sure it is unlocked and not attached to any U.S. or European carrier.