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Reindeer games

Which interactive amusements will stuff our stockings at Christmas?

Double the punch

One subwoofer is good, but two can be better, writes Adam Turner.

State of the smart

Almost every newsworthy tech development in 2008 seemed to hinge on Apple's sexy smartphone.

Latest reviews

Compare: HD televisions

When shopping for high-def heaven, let the picture do the talking.

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts Bolts

The studio has transformed one of its most-loved platformers into a creative wacky racer.

Review: Mirror's Edge

Leaping across its skyscraper rooftops and scaling walls is exhilarating.

Review: Ultimate Ears super.Fi 5

You're treated to bass-rich, rounded sound that only you hear without raising the volume.

How to

Trust your own ears

Rod Easdown says you have got to make the time and put in the effort when it comes to choosing the right speakers for your sound system.

Macman: Global forces

As iTunes grows stronger, Garry Barker wonders what's next.

Blogs

Screen Play

Oh my God!

Screen Play It's Friday, so let's have a bit of fun. Inspired by a recent Edge forum post, I want to know what your favourite OMG moment in gaming is. You know those moments that you'll never forget, like the Psycho Mantis boss fight in Metal Gear Solid, or having to fight against your mate for the affections...

Gadgets on the Go

If a deal seems too good to be true...

Gadgets on the Go A friend's hunt for a bargain almost saw him fall prey to eBay scammers in today's cautionary tale. My friend, lets call him Joe, rang me this week to say he'd bought a brand new $2000 notebook from a guy on eBay for $1500. Alarm bells started to ring straight away, but I decided to hear him out. ...