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21st century children have access to things that were only possible with magical imagination when their parents were kids. The online world is compelling for children of all ages, but as a parent, you'll want to be there to protect them, just as you do in the physical world. Thankfully, there are apps that can help you be a good virtual parent. Dive in to see what's possible.
Read MoreA £50 tablet? That's Christmas present money. But will you get any thanks if you hand over an Amazon Fire?
Read MoreDespite being an internet savvy, security awarenetizen, I got hacked. Here's what happened, what I did and what I learned.
Read MoreAs 3DTV fades into memory another old technology comes back for another go. Virtual Reality, or VR, is an exciting concept, but has the technology improved enough over previous attempts. More to the point, do enough people want it?
Read MoreKeyboard and mouse? Ancient. Touchscreen? Passe. No, the future is gesture recognition and the Leap Motion can bring it to your computer today. But is it any good? Click on for the answer.
Read MoreThere's a world of choice out there, whether you're making a Christmas wish list or a Christmas gift list. That doesn't actually make it any easier though, so to help with either list, I've picked out five highlights from my gadget blogging year that I think would make great gifts. Happy Christmas all!
Read MoreIt's easy to slate Apple for their swagger, it's also easy to wax lyrical about their kit - here, I'm afraid I've done both
Read MoreLaptops may have gotten sleeker and lighter, but the fundamental design is unchanged and it's all gotten a bit boring. Dare we leave it to big business supplier to come up with something innovative? Well, we should, because they've come up with a way to squeeze a big laptop into a small one!
Read MoreA spot of heavy smartphone usage can see its battery dipping by lunchtime. You could carry a heavy powerbank around, remembering to keep that charged up, or you could 'borrow' a spot of phone juice from a friend, with this clever little invention currently seeking funding on Indiegogo from Waferlabs.
Read MoreVirtual reality has been teasing us for years. Whilst we wait for Oculus Rift and other dedicated headsets to arrive, there is a cheap way any smartphone user can experience virtual rollercoasters right now, courtesy of Google. This reviewer eschews the seasickness tablets and jumps into Google Cardboard's other worlds.
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