You may have stumbled upon a few April Fools jokes this morning – but what about the ones you missed? Read on for the best tech pranks from the web. And remember, if anyone tries one after midday, they’re the fool.
With the news that Sky is planning 3D broadcasts still ringing in our ears, we’ve just got word of the world’s first 3D webcam. Dubbed the Minoru, it uses twin cameras, three inches apart, to simultaneously capture two slightly different pictures, then weaves them together into a single three dimensional image.
You’ve got mum and dad crossed off the list now, but that still leaves one even more important family member to buy for: the pet.
Dog, cat, assorted rodent, you name it, they’ll be gutted if there isn’t a box under the tree with their name on come Christmas. Probably. We’ve gone through the catalogues to come up with the very best animal gifts out there – and they’re all practical for you too. Read on to see what they are. Read more
We’ve shown you what to get your mum, but don’t forget that other discerning, all-important relative, your dad.
Whether he’s a man who likes to experiment with his gadgets or has used the same Siemens C35 phone for nine years now, we’ve got something to please in our Christmas gift guide, whatever the price. Read on, and we promise, no socks in sight. Read more
Ten days to go now folks. Hopefully you’ll have a a few people on your shopping list crossed off (sports fans, home entertainment heads and Mac fans, say) but there’s still those all important relatives you’ll be braving the festive traffic to face, not least your mum, bless her.
Say thank you for bringing you into the world with gadgets right up her street in today’s Christmas gift guide. Read more