Put a spiffy new phone under the tree without hanging a contract around the lucky recipient’s neck. Among our picks: a bargain phone that’s perfect for kids, an eye-catching fashion phone, an affordable Android handset, the ever-popular BlackBerry Curve,...
From a floor-sweeping robot to a blue “light therapy” device to brighten the darkest winter months, these handy household gadgets will make perfect gifts for homeowners and apartment dwellers alike. iRobot Roomba 780 ($599) Who doesn’t like a freshly...
So, you’re giving an iPad 2 to a special (and very lucky) someone for the holidays. But which version should you get for them: the Wi-Fi-only version, or the pricier 3G-plus-Wi-Fi model? And what is the difference between the two, anyway? Read on for four things...
Want to see all our gift picks on a single page? Now you can thanks to Pinterest, an online “pinboard” that lets you organize and share products, restaurants, and anything else that tickles your fancy. I’ve pinned every product in our (growing)...
Got an iPhone fan on your holiday shopping list? You’ll won’t go wrong putting an accessory or two under the tree. Among our gift ideas: a gaming-friendly iPhone case, a gorgeous Bluetooth speaker, a Wi-Fi-enabled bathroom scale, and more. Jawbone Jambox...
From an HD-quality webcam to a digital photo frame that doesn’t look like a digital photo frame, we’ve got five can’t-miss gadgets for the grandparents on your holiday shopping list. Canon Selphy CP800 compact photo printer ($99, or $70 online)...
Tired of hokey holiday cards? This year, skip the stationary store, save some cash, and preserve a few trees by creating your own personalized greeting cards online. I’ve found a few top-notch, easy-to-use sites that’ll help you design, compose, and send...
So, got a tech-savvy scholar on your holiday shopping list? Even if she already has a laptop, a smartphone, and a tablet in her dorm room, you can still surprise her with a gadget or two under the tree. Read on for six tech-minded gifts that your favorite student will...
The biggest online retailers have kicked off their Cyber Monday sales, and you’ll find some decent deals on big-screen HDTVs, Blu-ray players, point-and-shoot digital cameras, and even the vaunted iPad 2. Black Friday Ads has a giant list of Cyber Monday links...
Got a game console like the Xbox 360 or the Nintendo Wii in your living room? If so, here’s a pop quiz: Which console game is more appropriate for a 12-year-old, “Uncharted 3” or “The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword”? Drawing a blank? If...
