The 18 greatest gadgets this holiday

CNET editors bring you the very best in gadgets and tech, sure to bring a smile to anyone's face this holiday. These are the gifts we are buying our friends and family.

See our editors' top picks

iPad Mini set to eclipse Retina iPad

The iPad Mini could become the iPad standard bearer, according to NPD DisplaySearch.
Great monitor performance at a good price

The Asus PB278Q is the best entry point for those seeking an extreme-definition monitor at a not-so-extreme price.
10 last-minute gadget gifts, because you're late

So...here's the thing: it's two weeks 'til Christmas, so if you haven't purchased any presents yet, you're behind.
Beautiful headphones that sound even better

A generous feature set, rugged construction, and warm, powerful bass are why we give the V-Moda M-100s an Editors' Choice Award.
The king of maps is back and better than ever

With its iOS Maps app, Google sets the standard for what mobile navigation should be and more.
Yes, these Beats are better -- but they're not Bose killers

The Beats by Dr. Dre Executive noise-canceling headphones have an appealing design, strong features and sound, but...
Best camera accessories for gifts (pictures)

Camera accessories are almost as necessary as the cameras themselves. Give photographers something they'll love.
30 best iPad games

Trying to figure out which iPad games to buy with your hard-earned dough? Here's a look at our current top 30 favorites.
KitCam is much better than Camera+

If you're looking for a new camera app that gives you tools and filters for both photos and video, KitCam is the app to buy.
The world's greatest 'Star Wars' collection

At Rancho Obi-Wan in Petaluma, Calif., fans can check out better artifacts than even George Lucas has.
A peculiar Thunderbolt storage device

The Pegasus J4 is currently the only good choice on the market if you're looking for a compact four-bay Thunderbolt storage device.

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