Holiday Tech Gift Guide 2012

Children of all ages light up when they get to unwrap a brand new video game — I can't forget how exciting it was to find Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64 under the tree oh so many years ago. … Continue reading →

The number of shopping days left before the holidays are quickly ticking down, and you still haven't gotten that present for your gadget fanatic, have you? Fear not, fellow shopper: there are still plenty of great gift options, like these … Continue reading →

Demand for tablets is expected to be high this holiday season, and why not? Tablets are the ultimate in luxury accessories: while they can be used for work-related purposes, they're a great way to bring movies, games and other diversions … Continue reading →

For the non-gamer, buying video game gifts for the teen or adult in your life can be a very daunting task. With hundreds of titles available, how do you choose the one that will make them exclaim, "Oh man, that's … Continue reading →

1. Portable North Pole

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With the 2012 holiday season coming into its "home stretch," many people may be seriously considering the purchase of a telescope. 

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If you think that the practice of "regifting," or giving someone else a gift you've previously received, is rude, you may want to think again. New research suggests that regifting is not as offensive to gift givers as you might think.

Just a few days left. Your mission: to get your holiday shopping done AND to stay under budget. So here are my top picks for great gifts under $25. As a tech reporter, my gift ideas tend to slant toward the geeky, but with virtually everyone using technology these days, geeky has gone mainstream. And [...]

One of the most time consuming things at this time of year (at least for me) is all the baking, cooking, and candy making that comes along with the holiday season. If you're in the same boat or know someone … Continue reading →

As every parent knows, it's a dangerous world out there. Whether it's a pedophile lurking in the aisles at Walmart, a cyber bully on Facebook or a case of SIDs that strikes in the crib, your child is in danger at every age.

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You wouldn’t buy a new toilet snake for your buddy the plumber, because he already has a top-of-the-line model. And if he wants a new one, he should pick it out himself. So why on earth would you buy a laptop, tablet or smart phone for the tech geeks on your list when we either already have these products or would need …

13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro, Side View

It's beginning to really feel like winter across Canada, leaving many of us to dream about warmer destinations and more tropical locales. If you want to bring a little bit of that beachy-feel into your home, then this coffee table … Continue reading →

1. Torchlight 2

Holiday celebrations can become awkward when people don't share the same gift-giving philosophy. Here are some ways you can navigate those tricky holiday situations.

Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour ($6.99)

By the time you read this story, many of you have probably sent a text message or two today. Consider it your contribution to the anniversary of the very first text message, which was sent 20 years ago today. On … Continue reading →