Hi there,

The festive season is here again and it's time to grab your latest copy of .net and curl up in front of the fire with a brandy, mince pie and, of course, an internet connection!

On sale now is our January issue, which looks at the mobile revolution, an exclusive interview with Second Life creator Philip Rosedale, and a list of the top 40 tech podcasts. And for a bit of festive cheer, Oliver Lindberg scours the web for the strangest Christmas gizmos and gadgets in our Threaded section.

If you're still looking for that last-minute pressie, a subscription to .net is the perfect gift for your friends. You could even treat yourself, too!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the .net team