Gizmodo: gift ideas

Best Buy Has Your Last Minute Gift Ideas Squared Away

Mark Wilson — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:45:00 EST

We know it can be difficult to differentiate between endless mounds of faceless electronics to pick the perfect gift. Luckily, a recent Best Buy podcast was quite specific as to exactly which products are best.

Celestial Globe Shows Earth During Day, Star Map at Night

Mark Wilson — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:30:00 EST

When I eventually decide that it's time to manufacture or purchase my offspring, needless to say, they will be outfitted with the best tech I can force onto them, including this great day/night globe.

The 8" Celestial Globe is fairly typical during the day, spinning like any other spherical map of the Earth while providing the illusion that you care about geography and global politics. But at night, the system's built-in light sensor illuminates the globe with a map of 88 constellations. The Celestial Globe is available for $55. [Shop via Craziest Gadgets]

Last Minute Valentine's Day Presents For Her That Are Really For You

Jason Chen — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:45:28 EST

What do you mean that today's already the 14th? Oh crap! Can you rush out during lunch hour and buy something? Yes, but what? Flowers and an erotic cake might be barely passable, and that's what you did last year, so you need to step it up. Go with a slightly more expensive gift. Still stumped? Good thing we've got a list of extremely last minute gadget gift ideas that may be for her, but are secretly for you. It's a win/win.

Boobies Mouse Pad
What you tell her: It's for you baby, to protect your wrists because of all that computer work you do.

Why it's for you: I love seeing you fondle another woman's boobs, even if it's a fake, rubberized woman.

The iPhone
What you tell her: I've seen you eyeing this phone for a while, and now you can finally use it! Just think, you don't have to carry around an iPod and your phone all the time! And we can text message each other so much!

Why it's for you: Give it a month for the newness to wear off and swap out her iPhone with some cheap phone. She won't care.

Why it's really for me: Because you can buy my iPhone book as well.

An electronic nail dryer
What you tell her: You always keep saying how your nails are awful, right? This will help you save money by not having to go out to have your nails done!

Why it's for you: It helps keep her occupied for an hour so you can finally get some gaming done.

The Evian Water Bra
What you tell her: You have to stay hydrated, right? Just drink directly from the bra. Plus, the water inside can help cool your breasts, which—as Travis Hudson of Gizmodo says—prevents "sweaty breastitis."

Why it's for you: Nobody likes a case of sweaty breastitis, except maybe Travis.

Electric Ice Cream MakerWhat you tell her: You love ice cream, I love ice cream, who doesn't like ice cream?

Why it's for you: I plan on impregnating you one day, better keep your body osteoporosis-free.

Why it's actually really for her after all: Impregnation is never a man's idea!

An Xbox 360
What you tell her: Because the...uhhh...ummm...uhhh...the HD DVD...errmm...DVD...ahhh...wireless controllers are neater...mmmm...I love you?

Why it's for you: This should be obvious.

A giant HDTV
What you tell her: You've always wanted a giant HDTV!

Why it's for you: She's never wanted a giant HDTV.

The FyreTV, a streaming on-demand porn for the living room boxWhat you tell her: Come on! When haven't you wanted to watch porn in the living room?!

Why it's for you: When haven't you wanted to watch porn in the living room?

A Nintendo Wii Fit Preorder
What you tell her: It's for you to exercise! Stay healthy so we can grow old together!

Why it's for you: You're fat.

Got enough tips? Now get shopping! [Cupid outfit courtesy Buy Costumes]

Coolness Roundup: 2007 Holiday Gift Guide

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:30:00 EST

On this week's netcast, Gizmodo's Charlie White and DVICE's Stephen Schleicher bring you the Coolness Roundup Holiday Gift Guide, packed tight with 20 of the best gift ideas for that geek on your list. The Gurus pick their fave cameras, HDTVs, cellphones, home theater gear and much more on this fast-moving review-fest of gadgetude that's sure to solve your gift-giving quandaries in no time flat. [Free Podcast at Coolness Roundup or at the iTunes Store]