CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: Quirky tech toys & gifts for kids

If you're spending this Christmas with family, then it's important the littlest relatives have plenty to do throughout the day so they're not distracted, pulling down Christmas trees and putting tinsel on the cat. There are plenty of quirky toys and tech gifts for kids available at the moment, from the teeny tiny alternative to…

APP OF THE DAY: Usher is a party planner for your phone

A new application called Usher aims to be a party planner in your pocket, with lots of new ways to manage the Facebook events you're attending and those you've set up yourself. Firstly, the name is a bit strange. Obviously usher means to show people to their seats at an event, but most people probably…

Places to find the best Christmas craft ideas online: Pinterest, Etsy & Tumblr

Many people who don't really spend time thinking about crafty things throughout the year start to get a little more creative around Christmas, whether it's just a home-made card, santa cookies or an entire miniature nativity scene complete with teeny tiny baby Jesus. There are so many amazing blogs out there brimming with Christmas craft…

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: Our pick of the best digital cameras for beginners

There are so many different cameras on the market at the moment that it can be hard to find one which is compact, affordable, easy-to-use and produces great results too, after all if you're just getting into photography you don't want to drag around a huge device and loads of kit from the start if…

Is the Olla Condoms Facebook ad campaign genius, creepy or just spam?

Over the weekend Mashable wrote about a new Facebook ad campaign called "Unexpected Babies" from Olla Condoms, which basically aims to send friend requests to Facebook users from their unborn sons. Yeah, we're not sure what to think about it yet either... The Brazilian agency behind the idea, Age Isobar, took a male user's name…

APP OF THE DAY: Comet mobile app for easier electrical Christmas shopping

Technology superstore Comet has released a new mobile application, which promises to make buying electrical appliances and all kinds of tech gifts much easier this Christmas with the help of detailed specs, lots of customer reviews and even videos about many of its products. Developed by Grapple Mobile, the app is very easy to use…

Marchon gives 3D glasses a makeover for Christmas viewing

If you've got a 3D TV at home (or know your room mate/brother/boyfriend may be getting one at Christmas) there's a good chance you'll be forced to watch all kinds of movies on it over the festive period. Many brands and manufacturers have tried to create 3D glasses that are comfortable and look good too,…

SHINY COMPETITION: Win a Wacom Bamboo Fun Pen & Touch tablet

When was the last time you felt excited about sitting down and writing up that document, creating that powerpoint or editing that photo? We can do amazing things with our shiny new computers and laptops nowadays, but it's all got a bit routine and dull, dull, dull. Well, back in September we got our sticky…

APP OF THE DAY: Rator finds the right bars, pubs & clubs for you

If you depend on ratings and reviews when it comes to restaurants and places to visit during the day, then you'll love Rator, a recommendation app solely for your nightlife, which promises to find the bars, pubs and clubs that you'll like the most. The app has a huge library of venues, from local pubs…