Drones, DNA and data: please don't give the gift of privacy invasion

What could be wrong with giving a shiny, new Facebook Portal or a fun DNA kit for the holidays? Plenty, writes Julia Carrie Wong

When it comes to gift giving, we often anticipate the moment of surprise and delight when a loved one will open their present - and forget to think about what comes next. But some presents are more trouble than they're worth. Just ask anyone who has been on the receiving end of an unsolicited puppy, or a sourdough starter.

So in the spirit of not burdening your beloveds with unintended consequences, we present to you our first-ever Reverse Gift Guide. Give your friends and family the gift of not having these products. They may not thank you now, but they will be better off.