Shopping is about to hit the 21st century. IGA stores in NSW and Victoria have been trialling the infrared enabled trolleys for the past few months, but next month the Carindale IGA in Brisbane is getting the new trolley for real. And it will blow your mind. More »
You love your girly girlfriend (friend, sister, cousin, who needs labels). But you do not at all understand the girly-girl accoutrements. They’re a glittery, flowery, long-eyelashed cloud trailing her like a shiny pink version of Pig Pen’s dirty shadow. Think you’re not equipped for the job of gifting such a creature? Never fear. Here’s a list of presents that are super-fem but believable and appropriate coming from a dude such as yourself. More »
Getting the gamer in your life something was a heck of a lot easier when he was seven. A few Gameboy cartridges, a Nintendo Power Shirt and — boom! — problem solved. But now he’s 24 and has more gaming gear than you’ve got power tools. So here’s what to get for your grown up gamer. More »
You finally found that special someone, settled down, and tied the knot. This is the one person you’re going to be having sex with from here to eternity. Here are 10 gifts to add some kinky spice to forever. Slightly not safe to view at work… More »
Maybe you have a very lonely friend who spends his days claiming he’s allergic to Vitamin D and then spends his nights going on dates on Second Life and partying in online forums. Or maybe you’re that person. Either way, those forever alone types need extra attention during the holidays. Here are the gifts you can buy them. More »
We see a lot of gadgets. We play with a lot of gadgets. We write about a lot of gadgets. So we thought you might like to see the few gadgets that we really want for Christmas. More »
A week or so ago, The Daily Show’s Aasif Mandvi took a biting look at so-called ‘freemium’ games — think iPhone/iPad apps aimed at kids that make it all too easy to inadvertently buy extra features. Watch the video after the jump. It raises some interesting points — and reminded me how close my young nephew came to upgrading ‘Talking Tom Cat’ before I grabbed my iPad from him. More »
Whether they travel to find work, find relaxation, or just find themselves, here are 10 gifts that will make the journey a bit easier for the perpetual nomad who considers the entire world their real home. More »
This isn’t for your commuter friend who looks at a car wondering if it’ll provide comfort while idling in traffic. This is for the friend who considers the drive from San Francisco to Portland a jaunt. Don’t try to appease them with a silly, tree-shaped air freshener. Instead, give them the tools needed to do timed laps of the continent in their 1990 Honda Civic hatchback. 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. More »
