• Gadgets

    A Purely Fantastical Holiday Guide

    By Abby Seiff Posted on 12.17.2008 6 Comments

    This week, as children across the land burden the laps of portly, temporary mall help to cast last minute wishes for footballs, tinker toys and Red Rider BB guns, I’ll be sitting at my desk, fingers-crossed with a few holiday fancies of my own. I’d like to think I’ve been a well behaved boy this year, so in addition to old standbys like world peace, good will toward men and a substantial lottery win, I’m asking for these five tech-related gifts—as infuriatingly unlikely as they may be.

  • Entertainment & Gaming

    Holiday Video Game Guide

    By Abby Seiff Posted on 11.25.2008 5 Comments

  • DIY

    Boo! Bug Bot

    By Dave Prochnow Posted on 10.29.2008 5 Comments

    Want to add some robots to your Halloween party plans? Even better, how about some robot "bugs" dancing around the candy bowl? Then Boo, the light-loving bug bot, might be for you.



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