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Why Tech Holiday Gift Guides Are Dumb

I've always been resistant, as an editor, to the idea of a Xmas gift guide. That's because they're a bit cliche; but today, I realized the very practical reason why I don't like them. You have to be crazy to try to shop for a gadget addict by using one of these lists. More »

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GrinchModo: 99% of All Gadgets Unneeded, Spend Wisely This Friday

Just a reminder to keep a cool head this Black Friday and only go for the stuff you or loved ones really need. Likely, the average Giz reader doesn't need 99% of the hardware written about on Gizmodo, as most of it is crap that does a marginally better job of whatever gadgets you already own. We're not here to get you to buy stuff, although the promotion of gear is a by-product of what we do. The best way to use Gizmodo is to educate yourself, as you enjoy the photos and videos and words, digest the gadgets via blog in the part of the brain that processes shiny new things, and poop it out to an area of your brain far away from the part that triggers impulse purchases. As a smart person, it is critical that you be able to distinguish between what gadgets are coming out, and what your personal buying patterns are. I know, it's hard, but it'll probably make us happier people in the end. Shut up, I do not sound like your shrink.
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