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Valentine’s Day tech gifts; getting back to the old Gmail; iPhone or Android? (week in review)

Valentine’s Day tech gifts; getting back to the old Gmail; iPhone or Android? (week in review)

by ben patterson | Feb 11, 2012 | gift guides, phones, week in review

Can’t decide what to get your favorite geek for Valentine’s Day? How about a pair of heart-shaped earbuds, a pink iPod Nano wristband, or even a pillow with its own heartbeat? You’ll find those gifts and more in our Valentine’s Day gift guide....
Isn’t it romantic: 9 tech-minded Valentine’s Day goodies

Isn’t it romantic: 9 tech-minded Valentine’s Day goodies

by Staff Writer | Feb 6, 2012 | gift guides

You’ve sent the flowers, wrapped the sweets, and written the perfect card. All you need now is the perfect Valentine’s Day gadget for the geek in your life. We’ve come up with nine nifty gifts for your favorite tech addict, from a heart-shaped,...
Holiday Gift Guide: 4 tips for last-minute shoppers

Holiday Gift Guide: 4 tips for last-minute shoppers

by ben patterson | Dec 21, 2011 | gift guides, online shopping

So, you missed the big holiday shipping deadlines but you’ve still got some Christmas shopping to do. Now what? Well, good news: there’s still time to leave something under the tree—a digital something, anyway—even if you’ve waited until the last...
Holiday Gift Guide: 6 super smartphone accessories

Holiday Gift Guide: 6 super smartphone accessories

by ben patterson | Dec 20, 2011 | accessories, gift guides, phones

From an ultra-stylish Bluetooth headset to a roll-up wireless keyboard, we’ve got six nifty stocking stuffers for your favorite iPhone-, Android-, or BlackBerry-toting road warrior. Mophie Juice Pack Reserve for iPhone ($35) About the size of a Zippo lighter,...
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 classic, must-have Blu-ray movies

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 classic, must-have Blu-ray movies

by ben patterson | Dec 19, 2011 | gift guides, home video

Putting a Blu-ray player under the tree for your favorite movie buff? Consider throwing in a classic Blu-ray movie, too. Among my picks: “Ben-Hur,” “Gone With the Wind,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “2001: A Space Odyssey.”...
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 tech gifts under $20

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 tech gifts under $20

by ben patterson | Dec 15, 2011 | gift guides, online shopping

From a tiny mobile speaker and a clip-on Kindle reading light to an armband iPhone case and MP3-playing sunglasses, we’ve got 10 pint-sized stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank. Note: Prices reflect current online discounts as well as list prices....
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 tech-minded gift card ideas

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 tech-minded gift card ideas

by ben patterson | Dec 14, 2011 | gift guides, online shopping

So, don’t have a clue what to give your favorite gadget hound for the holidays, or are you simply pressed for time? Here’s a simple solution: a gift card, which you can send via email, print out, post on Facebook, or deliver the old-fashioned way. Read on...
2011 Holiday Gift Guide: gadgets, tech gear, apps, and more

2011 Holiday Gift Guide: gadgets, tech gear, apps, and more

by ben patterson | Dec 13, 2011 | gift guides, online shopping

From iPads and Roombas to flying alarm clocks and voice-recording smartpens, we’ve got the perfect gadget for the loved ones on your holiday shopping list. Also in our 2011 shopping guide: apps and web sites to help you survive the holidays. Happy shopping, and...
Holiday Gift Guide: Home theater gear for the living room and beyond

Holiday Gift Guide: Home theater gear for the living room and beyond

by ben patterson | Dec 12, 2011 | gift guides, home video

Give the gift of streaming video with the gadgets in our home-theater shopping guide. Among our picks: a pair of streaming TV set-top boxes (can you say Apple TV?); one remote control to rule them all; a pocket-sized HD projector; and a disc to help set up that new...
5 must-have organizational apps for the holidays

5 must-have organizational apps for the holidays

by Staff Writer | Dec 12, 2011 | gift guides, how-tos, online shopping

Forget the Post-it notes and endless scraps of paper with gift ideas. Instead, get organized this year with some simple iPhone apps and web sites that’ll help whip your gift lists into shape, find the lowest prices for your gift picks, and manage all the moving...
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