This gadget boggles my mind. I’ve seen it and I still don’t believe it.

Okay, okay, you got me. It’s just an optical illusion. Each Lasso Wine Bottle Holder is made from chromed iron and covered with the rope to make it appear like it’s just rope. The swinging bit at the end adds to the effect.

So don’t worry, your wine bottle is as sturdy and safe as can be.

Possibly the best thing about this gadget is that if you ever find yourself out of wine, you have lasso to go grab yourself another bottle with.

Yeehaw!

Get your wine bottle holder and lasso one up right here

Cameras

Is your child a budding photographer? It can be hard to trust children with digital cameras as they can be very delicate and cost a lot of money. You can get special cameras for children to practise their photography skills with. A good buy is the VTech Kidizoom  and Kidizoom Twist digital camera.

This fun looking camera comes in pink, blue & orange and has 2 megapixels and a 4 X digital zoom with an integrated flash. It’s a fun purchase as the kidizoom camera rotates 180 degrees, meaning they can take pictures of themselves with ease. You can buy a Kidizoom Twist for as little of £39.99 or under $50.

Snap up your kids camera right here

Games Console

The Nintendo 3DS made waves in the gaming this world when it became the first hand held game console to have 3D capability without having to use 3D glasses. The Nintendo DS is a fantastic console for being able to get educational and skill building games, such as Book Worm, Brain Assist and Art Academy. Kids love games consoles, and the Nintendo 3DS/DS is perfect for if you travel a lot as it is completely portable and the batter life lasts between 3-5 hours, depending on which game you’re playing. The Nintendo DSi has a considerably better battery life because it doesn’t have to cope with the 3D technology demands.  You can get some really good deals on all DS models, so make sure you shop around to find the right package for you.

Shop for a Nintendo DSI right here

Portable DVD player

If your kids love their films, then why not consider a portable DVD player so they can watch their favourites on the move? The Ben 10 7” portable DVD player is a fun gadget that aims to make it easier for parents when travelling with the kids, keeping them out of mischief! This DVD player has a fun exterior, decorated in bright green with the Ben 10 logo, and has a rotating screen to make it easy to watch at awkward angles. The DVD player also comes with a remote control which makes it a lot easier to change the settings. You can buy this kids portable DVD player for as little as £99 on Amazon UK.

See all the Ben 10 gadgets and gizmos right here

E Reader

An e reader is a fantastic way to ignite your child’s passion for reading, and the newest edition to the Kindle family could be the way to do it. This is more suitable for older children, and could potentially help with their school work and encourage them to read more. The newest Kindle is smaller, lighter and faster than the original, and holds up to 1400 books. One of the most prominent features of the Kindle is its battery life; the Kindle can last up to one month without needing to be charged, making it the perfect gadget to take to the library, use on the school bus or take on holiday. You can buy the Kindle for £89, or under $90 making it a worthwhile investment for your older kids.

Grab the new Kindle right here

Tablet

Kids are drawn to tablets because of their touch screens, fantastic apps and vivid colours, but would you fork out for an iPad for a 4-9 year old? Thought not. That’s why Leapfrog created the LeapPad, a tablet for children between 4 and 9 years old which has many of the features that a normal tablet has, but is completely child proof. You can choose from more than 100 games and activities to play and it comes with the ability to download a selection of carefully chosen child-friendly apps, so you can be sure that what your child is looking at is suitable. The screen is colour and a touch screen, so is interactive and exciting to play with. This is a great educational gadget for kids and is available for just £61.94 (best price) or around $180.

Written by Rachael Miller from the Shopping team at MoneySupermarket.com

Yup, they did it. Told you so. In fact, was it something I said?

These cool Pantone Christmas Ornaments look great on my Christmas tree. I wonder if balls like this are going to bring those white Christmas trees back in style?

When I use these to decorate my tree I like to keep the orange ones near the front.

Dale from electronics tends to keep his blue balls on the bottom.

PMS 286 he says.

Ho ho ho! Grab your Pantone Christmas Balls here*

*Available in 2012

Festive Christmas Decoration – Shining Pentagram Figure Ornaments for Christmas Tree

Nothing says Christmas like a pentagram on the top of your tree.

And it to top it off, it comes in a 5 pack!!! Now you can share your Christmas spirit with all your friends.

In hell.

Get your Christmas “Pentagram” 5 Pack here

I’m not exactly sure what a ‘Tactical Trunk Monkey’ is, but strangely enough, I want one.

DX Notable Features:

- Tactical trunk monkey style velcro
- Great for stick on your hat or cloth
- Material: cloth

Get your own Tactical Trunk Monkey here

No Smoking Cowboy Style Bag Cell Phone Strap

Yup, he’s wearing diapers with a no smoking sign on them. He has a pirate symbol on a cowboy hat. And for some strange reason, he’s smoking!

As strange as this all is, it actually makes me want start smoking just so I can quit and start drinking.

Get your No Smoking Cowboy in Diapers here

If you have older children, or if you just need one yourself, there is a high likelihood that you’ll need to be browsing for laptops or netbooks this festive season.  The Sony Vaio is set to be one of the best sellers in the laptop world due to its fantastic specs and fashionable appearance. This netbook has a 14” screen, has wireless connectivity and even has its own Blu-Ray player- perfect if you’re a film buff. It has a 500G hard drive as well as 4GB of RAM.  The aesthetics of the Vaio is what makes is even more special; rounded edges, light up lids and a range of colours, including blue and pink. This is a versatile laptop that would go down well under anyone’s Christmas tree.

Lap up your Sony Vaio laptop here

9. Stinky the Garbage Truck

If there are any little boys in the family, this will be sure to be on their Christmas list. This interactive truck is designed to make play time beneficial to kid’s development. Stinky sings dances and asks inquisitive questions. He can also answer questions with one of the 90 phrases he has built into his memory. He has motion and direction sensors, meaning he knows when to come alive all by himself. The best part is, he looks the part. He has a Transformer-esque feel about him, which kids instantly fall in love with. You can buy Stinky for around $50.00.

Pickup Stinky here

8. Ferrari F1 Electric ride-on

This is another piece of tech for the younger tech-lovers, but not one to be snubbed. Ferrari have released a child sized Ferrari car which is the closest it’s ever been to its adult counterpart. The mini replica is made by Ferrari and even carries an authenticated Ferrari badge. It reaches speeds of up to 5mph and has its own alloy wheels and forward and reverse gears. This mini Ferrari doesn’t come cheap- you can buy them for around $700, but are definitely the real deal.

Get your red hot ferrari your kids can ride on here

7. Call of Duty Black Ops

Call of Duty Black Ops is one of the most anticipated games in the history of gaming. Modern Warfare 2 smashed previous sales records (4.7 million) and Black Ops is set to smash them all over again. It has been said that Black Ops looks set to take more money on its first day than Toy Story 3 did- showing how popular the game actually is. So what sets Black Ops apart from previous editions? There is an in-game currency, allowing you to buy or upgrade your weapons in exchange for virtual cash. There will also be a split-screen feature for Xbox users, allowing them to upload in-game clips of their best moments. This is sure to be on top of any avid gamer’s wish list this Christmas- if they didn’t queue up on its release date!

Get Call Of Duty Black Ops Here

6. Samsung Galaxy S

It was tempting to have the iPhone 4 as my choice of smart phone in this list, but I’ve opted for something a little different. Android phones are becoming very popular at a fast pace- and for a reason. The Galaxy S has some excellent features, like a 5MP camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, multi-touch screen and has a micro SD slot for more memory should you ever need it. It also weighs 19 grams less that it’s Apple competitor, even though it is slightly bigger to hold. The Galaxy S is slightly cheaper than an iPhone 4, and retails for around $600 for the handset. You can take out contracts for this Samsung model on most mobile phone networks.

Find a deal on a Samsung Galaxy S here

5. iPod Touch

The iPod burst onto the music scene in 2001, and we’ve never looked back. The iPod revolutionised the way we listen to music- the Discman is a thing of the past. The iPod touch differs from the original iPod as it allows you to do so much more than just listen to music. You can now browse the web, watch movies, read books and download apps- the only thing missing is the ability to make phone calls. The iPod touch has a Wi-Fi connection, as well as 2 cameras. The cameras are useful when using their new app FaceTime, where you can talk to your friends face-to-face via your iPod Touch or iPhone.  The best part is, it’s quite affordable.  You can get the latest version of iPod Touch for around $220.

Grab your iPod Touch Here

4. Xbox Kinect

Xbox’s attempt at hands-free gaming is pretty exciting- you don’t even need a controller. This is set to be a big contender for the top spot of many people’s Christmas lists. The Kinect is essentially a strip  of cameras, sensors and voice recognition technology which means you can control the console and play games without having to touch anything- something which until a few years back seemed very advanced and futuristic. There are around 15 games to accompany the Kinect, or you can buy the Kinect and a bundle of games for around $480.

Shop for an XBox Kinect here

3. PS3 Move

This is the PS3’s version of the wireless/motion sensor gaming experience. The PS3 Move has a controller (like the Nintendo Wii) which tracks your movement from the Playstation Eye camera. The reason why the PS3 Move is placed above the Kinect is because the graphics of the games are said to be excellent- something the Wii and the Xbox haven’t yet mastered. Unlike the Wii, you can recharge the controllers instead of messing around with batteries. The PS3 Move starter pack, which will consist of the camera and a controller, as well as a starter game will set you back around $70.

Get your PS3 Kinect and controllers here

2. Amazon Kindle

Reading will never be the same again. Gone are the days of lugging a bag full of heavy books around with you- now you can store your books in an electronic e-reader. The Kindle weighs less than a standard paper-back book, and can store 3500 books on its memory. The newest version has built-in Wi-Fi which allows you to browse and buy books online whenever you feel like it. One of the most appealing features of the Kindle is that, when fully charged, the Kindle will last a whole month without running out. You could also say that you’re doing your bit for the environment as well. The Kindle is also so popular because of its affordable price- you can bag a Kindle for around $140.

Pick up a new Amazon Kindle Here

1.Apple iPad

Probably not the most affordable item on the list, but definitely the most sought after piece of tech on the market.  The first ever tablet bounced into the gadget world in April 2010 and the world went iPad crazy. 3 million iPads were sold in the first 80 days of its release, due to its fashionable appearance and versatile digital capabilities.  All of your music, books, movies, games and social networking tools are available on the iPad, as well as an internet browser and countless apps.  Apple lovers will fall even more in love with iPad as it features the same menus and icons as the iPhone or iPod, meaning there is a sense of familiarity with the product.  You can get yourself a 16GB iPad for about $550.

Pad the stocking this year with an iPad here

A Christmas technology guide, written by Rachael Miller from the Shopping team at moneysupermarket.com

Tis the season to get things for people. If you have that shopper on your list that just seems to have everything, why not get them some Yule Doo? It’s great to hang from the tree or shove in their stocking. Personally, I think it just makes a great ironic gift for anyone that loves animals.

But seriously. This scares me.

Click here to get your own yule doo

The Toilet Mug

Your dog will never be embarrassed about drinking from the bowl again when he sees you drinking from this toilet bowl mug. You might also find that he’ll stop licking your face.

But seriously, even though you know you are drinking coffee, drinking from this bowl messes with your mind.

Get your toilet mug here and drink from the bowl

Melee Mug

I love this mug. I always find it quite useful at the office for winning arguments. And as a bonus, if people in a meeting are starting to make noise and whine, I just take a slow sip from this mug, cradle it in my other hand and the arguing seems to subside.

Get your Melee Mug here and show them who’s boss

Mug Bucket Boss

I’m not exactly sure where the Coffee is supposed to go in here, but what a cool idea anyways. This utility belt for your coffee mug pretty much has a pocket for everything, except coffee.

Get your Mug Boss Organizer here

Laboratory Beaker Mug

I remember when I was 17 I was a bartender at a friends house party.  I basically mixed a bunch of crap together the entire night. I’m pretty sure I did a great job even though I didn’t know what I was doing. No complaints until the end of the night when some girl asked me to make her a Shirley Temple. Fortunately the ambulance arrived in record time and I didn’t even get sued. It probably could have been avoided if I just had this beaker mug. I wasn’t sure if I was getting the right proportion of lemon juice, raisins and tobacco for the Shirley Temple. Oh well.

Get your Science Experiment Mugs here

Toxic Waste Mug

These days it seems everyone puts a bunch of crap in their coffee. I know some people that just can’t function in the morning, they’ve become so dependent on their coffee to wake up. This mug is designed to hold all that crap including those 22 essential packets of sugar.

Get your heft toxic waste mug here

The Original Slush Mug

More than just a mug, the Slush Mug actually makes your drink into a slushee in just a couple of minutes! It also requires no ice! It’s magic! Slushee, slurpee, squishy. You name it – it makes it.

More info on your own slushee making mug here

Clearly for Tea, the Pouch Tea Mug

This mug is perfect for tea drinkers that always enjoy more than one cup. The little holder is the perfect size to store your tea bag. Saucer? What saucer? Who need’s a saucer? We’re talking inventions of necessity people. Inventions of necessity.

Get your own Pouch Tea Mug here

The Van Gogh DisapEARing Mug

This coffee mug is pretty sweet. When the hot liquid goes into the mug Van Goghs’ ear magically disappears. Okay, in reality we know it never magically disappeared. The guy was a freak and cut it off, but hey, what a conversation piece. Talkin’ bout the mug. Not the ear.

Get the van gogh ear mug conversation piece here

Altered Mugs

Who says a mug needs to be used just for coffee? These mugs have a bunch of uses, from pencil holders, ashtrays, putting holes, pouring jugs and even piggy banks!

More info on these Altered Mugs here

My Cuppa Tea / Coffee Colour Matching Mugs

Now you can perfectly mix your own cup of coffee the exact same way every day. Getting the proportion of milk to coffee is essential. Or so I hear. With these mugs, you’ll never get it wrong.

If you like mugs with colours, check out the Pantone Mugs.

More info on the MyCuppa Tea mugs here

Soup and Crackers Mug

I love this idea. The invention of soup and crackers was brilliant enough as it is, but the idea of having a mug for soup AND crackers together just blows my mind. Brilliant. Now you can have your soup and crackers on the go and not have to worry about dropping those crackers.

Get your own soup and crackers mug here

Heat Sensitive X-Mas Mugs

One thing sure to be a hot item for Christmas is this heat sensitive coffee mug. It lights up the whole tree when you have your hot drink in it. Sweet.

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The Eco Cup Ceramic Travel Mug

This mug looks like your normal travel mug, but it’s ceramic, and has a silicone top and protective wrap made to look like cardboard. You know those hand protectors? The cardboard ones? Another one of my inventions stolen. Invented it like 13 years ago. Didn’t get a penny. Just saying.

Get your ceramic eco cup here

Self Stirring Mugs Here

If you are lazy like me, or possibly a busy person, you don’t even have time to stir your coffee. Well thankfully someone thought of the perfect product for people like us – a self stirring coffee mug.

Whenever I drink chocolate milk I get to the bottom and see left over chocolate down there. I curse the heavens with an angry fist. If i had this mug that would never happen, my life would be better.

Get your own battery powered self stirring mug here

The Franken Stein

Okay, so it’s not a coffee mug. It’s a stein. A Franken Stein to be precise. Clearly this product was meant to be.

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The Crumple Mugs

These mugs are ceramic but look like plastic cups that have been crumpled. I’m pretty sure these originally started because some art student wanted to do his thesis on picnics. He probably got an A.

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Blackboard Message Chalk Mug

You can write whatever you want on your mug with this blackboard message mug. And to top it off it also comes with the chalk. They thought of everything.

I think this would be a great gift to give to your local hobo for Christmas as well. Think about it. Genius.

Get your own Chalk Mug here for you, or someone else. Hint hint.

Drink Me Punch Bowl

This is big. The new Alice in Wonderland has brought about many weird and interesting products with that Tim Burton flair. I like.

Check them out here

Zoom Lens Coffee Cup

Here’s the money shot. These cool mugs are made to look exactly like zoom lenses for cameras. Who ever thought of this idea must have had one too many late night photo shoots. Excuse me, I believe I ordered the large cappuccino? This ones totally a macro.

Get your photographers coffee cup from PhotoJoJo here

Or from DX here

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Okay, so it might take a couple of years, but think about this: a 2 inch Christmas tree next year probably won’t result in you moving furniture. This will fit in your living room, and most likely have that Christmas Tree scent.

Unless you live in a shoe box.

Then it will just smell like feet.

Start growing your Christmas tree today, apparently you just have to add water, but I also recommend a little TLC, that stands for Tender Loving Christmas. Merry Christmas OneMoreGadget readers!

Boxing Day is only a couple of days away. You still have time to wrap and give all those gifts you were unsure about buying in the first place. So simply wrap that crappy gift with these bows and ribbon that let the person know before hand that its OK to return it. The boxs and ribbons say “I still have the receipt.”

I think they might be onto something. I’d really like to have ribbon that says “its just socks” so I can prepare myself before hand to act all happy instead of last year when I broke down in tears, threw them across the room and stomped up and down. After regaining my breath I smiled and said thank you, it’s just what I always wanted.

I think she bought it.

We broke up later, but it was probably about something else.

Hit the jump for your very own “I have the receipt” wrapping bows.

This is the real deal folks. These people actually dressed up their house to look like a gingerbread house. I’m almost certain this isn’t the hanzel house, I’m not even concerned if there is an evil witch inside. The thing that disturbs me those most is trying to figure out where the heck they put all this crap when it’s not Christmas?

Check out the rest of worlds most elaborately decorated Christmas themed homes