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Teach ’em young – gadgets that are fun AND educational
If you’re loath to fill your house with a load of plastic tat that either gets broken or ignored come Boxing Day, or want to win brownie points with parents, chose a gift that has some educational value. Here are a few to choose from… LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer This appears on just about must-have toy list this Christmas. The LeapPad Explorer builds on the success of 2010′s award winning handheld;…
Fun and unusual USB gadgets – Possibly the perfect stocking fillers!
If you’re looking to fill-out Christmas stockings with some inexpensive, highly useful and fun presents, then look no further than the following few USB gadgets, which will guarantee to put a smile on the face of the receiver on Christmas Day and possibly help keep them smiling all through the year. USB Foot Warmer Cold feet, like an annoying colleague persistently humming throughout the day, or a mouse that seems…
Kids’ favourites appearing on an iPhone (iPad and ipod touch) near you
It’s amazing how quickly little ones work out how to use a smartphone – but you can use this to your advantage if you find yourself on a longer-than-expected car or train journey, or waiting in a long queue. So it’s great that there are so many apps out there aimed at little ones. Two recent launches features a couple of very popular characters – Postman Pat and the My…
Stocking Fillers & Secret Santa specials: Gifts for under £15
Looking for stocking fillers, or struggling for inspiration for the office Secret Santa? Here’s a few ideas that shouldn’t leave you out of pocket… Joystick for iPad More gaming fun can be had on an iPad with this clever little add-on, which attaches with suction cups for easy setup and removal. The coiled spring provides force feedback that automatically returns it to the centre position and the joystick can be…
Christmas gifts for the green-fingered
It may be frosty out there (and those further north may already have their snow shovels out) but keen gardeners will always be happy to receive something for the outdoors, whatever the weather. So here’s a few gift ideas for the garden… The RainPerfect solar-powered water pump We know it’s hard to think about solar-powered anything when the skies are grey, but thinking ahead to the summer, this solar-powered water…
Hottest 3D BluRay films to give (or get) this Christmas
Imagine the scenario. Its Christmas day, copious amounts of turkey has been consumed, the Queen has addressed the nation and you have just rigged your brand spanking new BluRay player up the your straight-out-of-the-box 3D TV, complete with surround sound speakers and pair of glasses that even Lady GaGa wouldn’t be seen dead in. You’re all ready to go. Now if only you had something to watch. If only someone…
Christmas gifts that are pretty as a picture
Now it is so easy to take great digital images, and to manipulate them as we want, one of the simplest ways to create truly personalised gifts and cards for the festive season is to use an online photo service. And there are so many to choose from. Here’s a selection of new services, along with a few older favourites: Note that last order dates for the services vary depending…
Hottest Video Games to buy this Christmas
Ask any casual gamer which title they would like most to have this Christmas, and you can bet any money you want that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 will be on the tip of their tongue. Yes yes, we know, we have heard it all before – surely there’s more to video games this year than the multi-million selling first person shooter? Of course there are; and if Santa…
Gifts for him
Men are hard to buy for right? Not if they love their gadgets. Here’s a few ideas for you… Logitech Gaming Keyboard G105 Have you been a Call of Duty widow this year? Well, you might not want to encourage him – but if you are feeling indulgent, how about the Logitech Gaming Keyboard G105 – the official gaming keyboard for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, which has…
Gadget gifts for her
Forget the usual perfume or underwear and think outside the box this year with a few gadget ideas… Zeo Sleep Manager Do you have a sister or partner who is always looking for way to improve her health and wellbeing? The Zeo Sleep Manager Mobile (£89) uses the latest technology to tell you how you slept. A Zeo Softwave headband tracks your sleep stages throughout the night and then transfers…
