Tag: GIFT

Amazon may make getting gifts around the holidays a lot more enjoyable -- and perhaps a lot more awkward. The company was just granted a patent on a "system and method for converting gifts" which, in other words, is a way to exchange gifts before they've even been shipped (or ordered). The proposed system will allow users to set up rules that catch crappy gifts in the carts of clueless (but ...

Even if you're a proud Bluetooth proponent, sometimes the flashing light and noticeable earpiece just don't adequately project your awesomely intense "cool guy" image. Snap on the new iArm, though, and the world will be absolutely forced to recognize the fact that you do indeed mean serious, serious business. From the ingenious engineers that developed the incredible Beer Beard, the ...

Good husbands spend hours on end coming up with innovative ways to surprise their sweethearts with gifts. Stefan Magdalinski is a good husband. As Engadget reports, Stefan recently surprised his wife by giving her a frozen iPad, encased in chocolate, that he had smuggled into South Africa via London. He photo-documented the whole thing on his blog, and, judging from the snapshots, he seems to ...

Believe it or not there are people out there willing to pay $8 for a box. Seriously, an empty cardboard box. It probably makes more sense when we explain that the boxes are gag gift boxes from our favorite source of satire, The Onion. Though they went on sale in 2006, the GotchaBoxes have soared in popularity. The empty boxes are carefully designed to look like packaging for crappy gadgets that ...

Trying to figure out something unique to give someone for the holidays, but not quite ready to go the arts and crafts route? You could give the gift of subscription services. For the talkative, a Skype subscription might prove useful. $60 a year will get you a phone number for accepting calls. If you spring for unlimited calling in the U.S. and Canada ($2.95 a month) the price of a SkypeIn ...

Okay, we don't know who came up with this idea, but we have to give them some credit for innovation, not to mention (in our opinion) some pretty attractive design sense. Yes, Target's new gift card gimmick this holiday season is that it doubles as a cute, disposable digital camera. The little device runs on two AAA batteries, has a self-timer, and is packaged with a USB cord, driver disc, ...

Pictured above, dear readers, is all the proof you need that a universal remote really is the best option if you have 4+ units that you use on a regular basis. This borderline-comical storage unit has enough room for four of your favorite clickers and one ice cold beverage, but oddly enough, there's no basket for holding your day-old tater tots or marginally stale Fritos. Still, it does boast a ...

When you really want to let someone know you care, what's the gift that says it all? How about an iPod? How about a personally inscribed iPod? How about a gold-plated, personally inscribed iPod? That's what English soccer great and current Los Angeles Galaxy player David Beckham received from his mates on the English national soccer team after participating in his 100th game with the club ...

Pantech Duo Made for AT&T and selling for $250, this hot slider phone includes a QWERTY keyboard for a wealth of messaging options as well as a numeric keyboard. But it's not all fun and games. On the serious side, the Pantech Duo includes the latest Windows Mobile 6 Standard Edition and runs on a 3G network for speedy Web browsing. Though it might be a little chunky for some gals' ...

Samsung Juke Exclusive to Verizon Wireless, Samsung's Juke is slim and a shiny teal (for lady appeal) with a swivel design that opens 180-degrees to reveal its keyboard. A VGA camera with Nightshot promises perfect party pics and Bluetooth allows stereo support for listening to your favorite tunes. << Back Next >> ...

Believe it or not, President George "Dubya" Bush turns 61 years young today. And just in case one of his pals/cronies is stuck on what to buy him, we've made a few suggestions. Franklin's Speaking Language Master One bit of information that we picked up early in the president's career -- he's not too proficient with his native English language. Sure, it makes for good late night TV jokes, ...