To honour John Hughes, we've listed tech movies that give you all an excuse to sit down with a DVD or two and enjoy tech in the movies..

After playing Microsoft's Impossible Creatures for a while, I've decided that making animals is fun, but not that fun.

After playing Microsoft's Impossible Creatures for a while, I've decided that making animals is fun, but not that fun.

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Some items just don't fit any other category, but their looks, features or quirkness scream 'Christmas Gift Idea'. From everyone's favourite AI dinosaur, Pleo, to the groundbreaking Tivo PVR, we think we've got a little something for everyone.

Easy to use and great value for digital imaging enthusiasts

Will Wright, creator of The Sims and Spore, has revealed his plans for his new company Stupid Fun Club. Expect real-life robots and gaming to go hand-in-hand

Wonderful multiplayer racing, but woeful for single-player.

We caught up with Karl Urban, who plays 'Bones' in the new Star Trek film. Karl gives us his thoughts on possible Trek sequels, being typecast, his favourite gadgets and the answer to those elusive Tron 2.0 rumours.

Pure fun in a box. Get some friends round and swing your Wiimote until the early hours

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A fast, fun, cheap game to keep you going over the weekend.

Screaming children for fun and profit.

Classic gaming for the whole family, with roots in literature.

The PDA covered so heavily in this months PC Authority has always had a reputation as a primarily functional tool that students and executives use to organise their lives. With this in mind it is interesting to have a look at a product that brings out the lighter, fun side of the PDA.

The scope of events in Beijing 2008 is somewhat admirable, given that many previous Olympic titles have tended to concentrate on running and swimming events

This high-performance RC buggy can open up a whole new world of entertainment. If you want to be part of that world, don’t hesitate

Another slice of addictive gaming pie from Nintendo – and this one will help you lose pounds too