It's Christmas eve -- if you don't have everyone covered by Christmas presents yet, you're pretty screwed. Well, apart from these beauties that is. Here are your not-even-slightly-lame emergency Crimbo presents you can grab right now, instantly from your computer, and look like a legend come tomorrow morning. Read More >>
He's always asking you to find cool stuff for him on the Internet. She lovingly calls you geeky, in a cute way. They always think you know everything about technology because they know nothing. Like, literally nothing. To them, a Galaxy S III is a Droid. Or, even worse, they think it's a Samsung iPhone. These people need saving. Your saving. And you'll give it to them with gifts. Read More >>
If your kid starts showing an aptitude for science and education, it's probably a good thing to encourage. This young person could advance humanity, and potentially land a full university scholarship in the process. Here are some of the best ways to begin to develop that natural curiosity into a lovely Nobel Prize. Read More >>
There's one gift that everyone, whether boy or girl, man or woman, can enjoy even for just a few minutes: Lego. Regardless of their background or education, the joy of building something with Lego bricks is irresistible. Here are just some of the best sets of 2012, chosen to accommodate different budgets, ages and tastes. Read More >>
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"It may be that I'm getting old but what happened to buying a box of lego bricks and letting your imagination create the design?" More »
Holy crap! There's leaving your Christmas shopping to the last minute, and then there's LEAVING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TO THE LAST MINUTE. Mum isn't going to be happy if you present her with a used air-freshener tomorrow morning. The same gift two years running displays an appalling lack of imagination. Read More >>
Comics are cool now. Well, kind of cool. Acceptable. But it's not all pasty nerds reading comics in the dark in their parents' basements anymore—lots of us have moved on to reading in the dark in our own homes and apartments. Here's how to buy for the comic fanboy in your life. Read More >>
Some people just don't do mornings. You know this guy. He's always late for work, and he sleeps through the weekend. It's not laziness, it's an affliction. You love him, and he'll love these gifts. Read More >>
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"the bed desk is awesome but lacks one thing i can think of off the top of my head and thats some nice powered usb ports, be it phone, mp3 player or ta..." More »
If someone you know just recently moved into an flat or house or cardboard box, well, they're going to have a lot of empty space to fill. And as a friend, it's your duty to warm that house up with stuff. Why? So when you crash there, you'll feel less guilty. I BOUGHT YOU THAT TOASTER BRO. Read More >>
Some people aren't meant to pursue creative endeavors, but you don't want to tell them that. So here are ten gifts that will encourage their efforts, boost their confidence, and improve their skills, even if they're completely and utterly untalented. Read More >>
Every year, PNC calculates the Christmas Price Index—how much it would cost to actually purchase the cascade of of gifts the hapless sap in The 12 Days of Christmas gives to his true love. This year's tally: more than £65k on the 364 gifts. Seriously dude? Here's a much better plan of a attack. Read More >>
School. Ugh. Nonstop, privileged toil. Growing up is sooooo hard. Days without sleep; binge-drinking; experimenting with bodies—it's a miracle that anyone learns anything. These gifts won't print a diploma, but they will help your student earn one. Read More >>
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"Oh man, why am I always last to hear about new genres.
Does dustup have similar rules to Fight Club? Might explain why it's underground! ;D" More »
They call themselves "carnivores" and "meat aficionados," but there are other names for the vegetable-phobes in your life: "children," "cave dwellers," "people who will probably contract gout or cancer," and possibly "young-diers." Eek! Read More >>
Babies are so adorable! And so very much trouble. They're always hungry, often crying and never sleeping. But here's a little secret: fatherhood can be a great excuse to gear up. Oh man. I'm totally lactating. Read More >>
You're stuck having to buy a gift for that friend or loved one who has impeccable design sense and the most discriminating of tastes. This isn't easy. But it's not impossible. Here are 10 gifts any design junkie will love. Read More >>
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"I never said buying vinyl = hipster, but a huge swathe of people who buy vinyl do so because its cool, and they're hipsters." More »
He takes longer than your girlfriend to get ready. Zac Efron hair is his Holy Grail. Somehow you're still friends, so help him preen with a gift that will blow his vain brain away. Read More >>