With Christmas a few days past, you've probably gotten a good chance to get familiar with whatever gadgets you may have gotten as gifts. Maybe you got a new iPad Mini, or a Nexus 7. Maybe it was a new phone, or even a new laptop. But as awesome as any of them may be, do they hold a candle to what you've gotten in the past? What was the best gadget you've ever received as a Christmas gift. Dig deep. What are the classics that stick out in your mind? Read More >>
Every year, without fail, we all receive some bad gifts. Sure, you may've scored that phone, e-reader or laptop that you were lusting after, but there will be shockers, too: a hand-knitted sweater from your grandma, novelty socks. And with gifts that bad, there's only thing for it: eBay. Read More >>
Featured comment by lebdude:
"i got a 12 plate warmer, its like an electric blanket for plates, its just so useless its untrue as it takes 20 minutes to warm up your plates, not su..." More »
Having trouble finding the perfect holiday wrapping paper that says "hey, I actually put some thought into this gift this year"? Over on MiniEco Kate Lilley has provided a lovely set of non-traditional pixelated designs that you can download for free, and print off on your company's laserjet. Read More >>
It's amazing that you can travel thousands upon thousands of miles in a single day. But that doesn't mean it's always fun to do—and if your job requires you to travel all the time, the strain can become unbearable. But having the right gear can really make this mobile lifestyle a little less hectic. Read More >>
Featured comment by warriorscot:
"The three best travelling accesories aren't even close to these:
Duct tape, paracord and a decent pocket knife(packed in your stowed luggage of cours..." More »
Confession: I have no idea what to get my parents for Christmas. Last year we got my ol' dad a Kindle, and it was a big hit. I'm not sure how to top it. Read More >>
Featured comment by priya:
"Good question... been having the same problem so did a bit of research and compiled a list of the Top 10 Tech Gadgets to buy this Christmas :)
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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 >>
She birthed you. She nurtured you. She took way too many pictures of you at every opportunity. The very least you can do for the original special lady in your life is get her a decent Christmas gift. Put down the Keurig, son. Try these instead. Read More >>
Featured comment by SteamingPenguin:
"I hate to put a downer on something which has obviously taken someone some time, but my Mum would hate literally all of these presents!" More »
It's that time of year where you have to start gifting, and you'll find yourself faced with all sorts of deep, important questions. Here's one to get you started: Is it tacky to give an app store gift card as a gift? Read More >>
Remember when pretty much every film that Robert De Niro made was a stone-cold classic? You do? Wow, you’re really old aren't you? Never mind, put your incontinence pants on and brace yourself for today’s deal. Read More >>
The game might be a few months old now, but Portal 2 will still make for an amazing Christmas gift. And here's hands-down the most clever way to wrap it. Just keep the giftee off the internet until Christmas morning. Read More >>
Extravagant? Maybe. But embracing this mouth-wateringly wonderful cheeseburger wrapping paper might actually save you in the long run. I mean, when you wrap and stack six gifts to look like a Quarter Pounder with cheese, well, who cares what's in the boxes? Read More >>