Make their lives a lot easier with some smart gadgets
A few years ago, technology gifts were only exchanged between the gadget-obsessed or self-proclaimed nerds. But as advancements happen at a breakneck speed, these gizmos have become intertwined in our “normal” daily lives.
Gifting someone a new smartwatch, headphones, or digital photo frame is no longer seen as a fringe thing to do; it is actually appreciated. Whether for the kitchen, on your wrist or in the car, tech makes our lives much easier. And the great thing is that you don’t need to know the ins and outs of how something works to appreciate it.
So, while you're thinking about gifts to give, keep in mind ways to help people cook better, read more books or help them around the house. If you need inspiration, here are some of the best tech gifts for everyone in your life.
Best kitchen appliance gifts
Let your friends and family wake up to the best smell in the world, the smell of freshly brewed coffee. The sleek coffee maker has a 37-fluid-ounce water tank and can make five different sizes of cups. It is compatible with hot and cold brews, and there are over 40 specialty Vertuo coffee pods to choose from.
Nobody likes to dig into meat that's tough because it's been overcooked. Pair this smart meat thermometer with a mobile device and it tells the temperature at a quick glance. There will be no more steam searing at your recipient's eyebrows when checking to see if the meat is cooked.
Best smart-home device gifts
Know someone who can do with a vibrant virtual assistant? Amazon’s Echo Dot is the perfect addition to any house, as it streams their favorite music and podcasts, answers any questions they have, and can help them keep track of daily tasks. It's also compatible with smart-home devices, so they can control them with their voice.
Best earbuds, headphones and speakers gifts
These earbuds are designed to be super comfy, offer the most secure fit with a twist-to-adjust stabilizer feature and they're built for Google AI with the Tensor chip that powers premium, immersive sound.
What makes Apple's latest version of their bestselling earbuds better than the rest? Besides the active noise cancellation and personalized spatial audio, key new features include a built-in heart rate sensor, live translations powered by Apple Intelligence, all-new ear tips for a better fit and an upgraded rating on water and dust resistance. They're one of Oprah's Favorite Things so you know it will be a popular item this year.
If your friend has an iPhone, there's no better way to listen to music or podcasts than with Apple’s excellent AirPods. They feature spatial audio that projects sound all around the listener, come with a handy charging and carrying case, and the battery lasts about 30 hours.
Giving the gift of silence on a special occasion is good, but the gift of music is greater. Give your loved ones some quiet this holiday with this excellent pair of noise-canceling headphones. They feature eight microphones to remove ambient sound, have large earcups for comfort, and the rechargeable battery lasts about 30 hours.
Ensure that nobody is left to sit in silence with this powerful portable speaker. It uses True Stereophonic technology to project sound in 360 degrees and is even waterproof. The rechargeable battery lasts about 30 hours, and it features a Stack Mode where your relative can pair more than one together for louder audio.
These hearing aids are easy to use, offer a discreet fit, over 48 hours of battery life, and the portable charging case keeps them reliable all day. The A2 Max processing delivers sharp sound and helps everyday users, especially seniors, hear clearly and enjoy life with less hassle.
Best smart notebook and e-reader gifts
Enjoy writing on paper but hate having to type it on a computer? This writing set makes for the perfect gift if a loved one has that problem. Through a special pen and engineered paper, the text is magically transferred to the mobile app, making it easier to share electronically with others.
Best wearable tech
If you prefer to wear a real watch but still want to track your health metrics, this is the wearable tech for you. It tracks sleep health, monitors daily steps and distance and helps you better understand your cardiovascular health, as well as specific exercises, such as running, walking and swimming.
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The latest Apple Watch, the Series 11, boasts advanced, accurate sensors for tracking health and fitness metrics, including sleep, blood oxygen, hypertension notifications and can perform an ECG anytime. It has an always-on display, cellular connectivity for sending text messages and making phone calls, and an S10 SiP chip for improved performance. The watch is one of Oprah's Favorite Things this year, so grab it before it becomes hard to find.
This is the first non-metallic line from the popular smart ring company. Offered in four gorgeous pastel colors, it comes with new features like Healthpanels, which lets you book bloodwork via Quest Diagnostics, the ability to track over 50 biomarkers, as well as the sleep and activity data, all of which is delivered straight to your Oura app.
Best camera gifts
Take photos as deep as 16 feet underwater with this incredible and compact GoPro waterproof camera. With a long-lasting battery, HyperSmooth stabilization and photos in stunning 4K, this camera truly gives a ton of bang for your buck.
The memories you make with friends and loved ones should always be cherished, and there is no better way to share the love than with an instant photo. Your relative can capture those smiling and happy moments with this camera that prints high-quality, 2-inch-by-3-inch instant photos in five seconds.
If your loved one is into streaming their gaming antics, you can make sure they always look their best with this gizmo. It features a built-in 1080p webcam that captures footage at 30 frames per second or 720p at 60 frames per second. The ring light has adjustable brightness, and it also offers a built-in microphone.
Best video game consoles and accessories gifts
This bundle includes the Switch 2 with its 7.9” 1080p screen and a full download of the Mario Kart World game. It's part of Google's "Holiday 100" list, meaning people are searching for it ahead of the holidays. It features three modes of play, GameChat to allow players to talk to friends, share their screen and video chat and two controllers that attach magnetically.
A solid gaming headset is a must for the gamer in your life, and this pair delivers. This headset is part of Google's "Holiday 100" list, so it's definitely a popular gift idea this year and should sell out quickly. With soft memory foam and heat-absorbing ear cushions, your gift recipient can wear this headset for hours with comfort. It offers spatial audio with head tracking and dual bass drivers for truly immersive sound.
If your relative is new to the Xbox world, this bundle is perfect, as it includes everything they need to get started. It includes an Xbox Series S console, two wireless controllers, one of which comes in the Robot White color, and a digital code that provides access to hundreds of free games for three months through Microsoft’s Game Pass.
The Freestyle 2 is a highly portable projector that lets content stream on almost any surface. What makes this upgrade over the original Freestyle unique is its built-in cloud gaming feature. This projector is the world's first portable projector that allows play of Xbox games without a dedicated console. If your loved one is a gamer, this projector is an excellent gift.
Best virtual-reality headset gifts
For a fully immersive gaming experience, there's nothing better than using a virtual reality (VR) headset. The Vive Pro 2 is one of the best VR headsets offering 5K visuals, a 120-degree field of view, a 120-hertz display refresh rate and built-in speakers. With all these features combined, you can expect an exceptional, seamless gaming journey.
More of the best tech gifts
Wrangle your multiple cords and keep them organized with this magnetic cord holder. Give your tech-y friend the gift of never having to dive behind their nightstand to retrieve their smart-watch cord, Kindle cord or phone charger again. It's covered in a cute fabric that comes in several colors, so it looks attractive and blends into decor.
There's no reason why outdoor lights can't be used year-round. This strand of LED smart lights offer 100+ preset scenes, can be controlled with smart home systems like Alexa and Google Assistant and can be brightened or dimmed depending on the season and your mood.
Staying healthy has never been easier — or high-tech! This scale measures over 50 metrics, including body fat and bone mass, to deliver a better picture of your overall fitness. The color display allows for a reading without using the connected app and the bioelectrical impedance analysis tech means each reading is highly accurate.
This magnetic phone case offers military-grade protection for your iPhone 17 Pro Max. It's also available for iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17. It has wireless charging capability, six-sided 360-degree protection and a built-in RokLock Twist lock system that is also compatible with Rokform bike mounts, motorcycle mounts and car mounts.
Got a car enthusiast or someone who loves solving problems at home? This scanning tool will help them get to the bottom of what's not firing, turning over or running on their vehicle. It provides real-time solutions, sends commands to test functions and allows users to view live data for advanced systems like ABS, SRS, transmission, and engine.
This portable laser projector will allow the movie fan on your list to bring the show on the road. They can enjoy their favorite movies and shows while traveling, camping or just hanging out in the backyard thanks to this laser projector's versatility. It has a flexible base with two-stage tilt and the ability to zoom and rotate the image.
Show off all of your favorite photos and videos on this digital frame's gorgeous 12-inch display. It features an interactive touch bar, built-in speaker, anti-glare, the ability to be displayed in portrait or landscape and more.
A very high-tech drawing pad is a show-stopper gift for the tech-obsessed person who loves making art. The 13.3-inch full HD laminated touchscreen is truly state-of-the-art and is sure to wow your loved one this holiday season.
In this digital age, most people have a phone full of photos that never get printed out. Help your giftee get the photos trapped in their phone printed with this smartphone photo printer. It requires no ink or ribbon refills as the photo paper has embedded colors making it super easy to print out photos until their heart's content.
Make movie night a special occasion with this 4K UHD projector that provides brighter colors and a stunning contrast ratio. It boasts up to a 300-inch viewable screen size making for a truly cinematic experience.
The Fire Max 11 is Amazon’s most powerful tablet yet, with an 11-inch display, 4 gigabytes (GB) of random access memory, 64GB of storage and a rechargeable battery lasting about 14 hours. Amazon says it's three times more durable than an iPad, so this would be the perfect gift for someone with butterfingers.
This AirTag wallet is made from top-grain leather and aluminum and features a built-in pocket for securely holding an Apple AirTag (just in case you were wondering, no AirTag is included). It comes with a lifetime guarantee and includes radio-frequency-identification-blocking technology.
Winter is still here, and the days are still chilly, so this rechargeable hand warmer will certainly make for an excellent gift. It has three heating levels, ranging from 95 to 130 degrees, and charges through a USB-C cable.
The perfect gift for someone who struggles to fall asleep or get up in the morning, this alarm clock is the first of its kind, featuring “personalized content, from bedtime stories to white noise and sleep sounds.” The clock has an elegant design with a text-based display on the front and several buttons on the top. Once the desired wake-up time is set, the alarm starts with a two-phase system that uses soft tones to ease your friend from their slumber. The clock also offers different sleep sounds created by musicians and sleep scientists to help your recipient fall asleep more easily.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a flower pot as cute as this one. But the best part? It has built-in artificial intelligence and more than 49 different animations to ensure your loved one looks after their plant. If you’ve ever wanted to turn a pot plant into a “living” pet, this is the way to do it.
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