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I Wish All Airlines Were As Awesome As This One

5:00AM January 6, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Now, here’s a story that makes me happy. European airline Spanair decided to surprise 190 passengers flying on December 24 from Barcelona to Las Palmas – in the Canary Islands – with Christmas presents. And not just stupid little gifts. Real presents. More »


Cameras

So You Got A Fancy New Camera: Here’s How To Use It

4:00AM December 26, 2010 | Matt Buchanan

Congratulations! A loved one loves you back enough that they bought you a brand new fancy camera. Now what? More »


Gadgets

So…What Did You Get?

3:00AM December 26, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

Santa’s long gone and you’ve finished unwrapping all your gifts. Now we want to know: What did you get? Did you find everything your heart desired under the tree or were there only lumps of coal waiting? More »


Entertainment

Didn’t Get Anything From Santa This Year? Here’s Why

1:00AM December 26, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

Didn’t get any gifts from Santa this year? I think I know why. You see, last year a boy wanted to get some revenge on the old man in red and—well, let’s just say it wasn’t pretty. More »


Entertainment

What The Hell Do You Buy An Audiophile For Christmas?

7:00AM December 25, 2010 | Audiogon.com

Sound snobs are the easiest—and yet hardest—folks for whom to Christmas-shop. You know they want something audio-related, but you’re probably not qualified to choose something. No problem. We’ve got this. More »


Wrap Gifts In QRapping Paper For Further Unlockable Treats

11:40PM December 6, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Not only does this wrapping paper look brilliant, but it also hides 50 video gifts, readable using QR code apps. There are drunken carol singers, flaming gingerbread houses, and who knows what else. Two sheets cost $US20. [QRappingPaper via JoshSpear via OhGizmo]


Gadgets

Do You Buy Gadgets For Your Family And Friends For Christmas?

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9:00AM November 19, 2010 | Nick Broughall

With Christmas gift buying season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what you plan on getting your family and friends. And with our Christmas gift guide in mind, we want to know: Do you buy gadgets for your friends and relatives? More »


Gadgets

The Vile History Of Gift Cards And How They Destroyed Christmas

1:00AM December 28, 2009 | Matt Buchanan

Gift cards have ruined Christmas. An utterly depressing fact: They’re the most popular present in the United States. Did you know Blockbuster is responsible for the modern gift card? More »


What Did You Get?

10:00AM December 26, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Santa’s come and gone, and the wrapping paper’s been shredded to pieces. Now we wanna know what you got. Did you find everything your heart desired under the tree or were there only lumps of coal waiting? More »


Gadgets

Combo Gifts For People With Birthdays Near The Holidays

9:00AM December 10, 2009 | Kat Hannaford

If only their parents had waited until summer to conceive! Still, they can’t change their birth date, but you can most definitely ensure they get the best two presents for their bi-celebration this December. More »