There are plenty of tech items to choose from this season and to make your gift decision easier, we’ve rounded up the best tech gift ideas to stick under that festive Christmas tree. Whether you’re looking for a gaming laptop, a simple mouse, or a way for your parents to stream their favorite shows, check out our list below for a variety of people and price points. Must read:
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Prefer a lower price point on the holiday shopping? Check out the best tech gift deals below. It weighs just over a pound, so it’s easy to pack in a suitcase, read on the Kindle app in bed, or even catch the latest news while eating breakfast. 224 ppi means that everything will be sharp on the screen, too. You can also grab a keyboard (sold separately) and make it a portable work device when it’s needed. In his review, ZDNET expert Jason Cipriani deemed it, “the best wearable for Android phone users.” Read the review: Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review Something to keep in mind with this headset – if your recipient will play on Xbox instead of a PC or PlayStation, they’ll need the Xbox version of the gaming headset, which you can find here. Read the review: SteelSeries Nova Pro gaming headset review I travel frequently to visit family and friends, and I love how lightweight it is. Because it’s waterproof, I even took it to the beach during vacation and enjoyed glare-free reading on the 6.8-inch screen. You can opt for the ad-free version to avoid ads on the lock screen. Right now, it’s also on sale for around $130 for last-minute gifters. The picture for gaming is also practically perfect, offering a detailed viewing thanks to the integrated NVIDIA G-SYNC technology built into the panel. It promises a 120Hz variable refresh rate, and in practice, it performs amazingly. One thing to note – it’s suited for a more narrow viewing angle, so if you’re looking for other TV options, we also have you covered on that front. Read the review: Hisense U8H smart Google TV review. If apps aren’t the drinker’s preference, the mug can be used without the app. The temperature is set to 135 degrees out of the box, and for safety purposes, it shuts off after two hours. It comes in 10-oz and 14-oz options, and remember to inform the recipient it isn’t dishwasher safe. We recommend adding this to your cart today – when the batches come in, they sell out very quickly. The device was designed with an ergonomic, flexible design for hours of long, comfortable gaming sessions. When not in use, it collapses for easy travel. It works in conjunction with Alexa so you can voice control the device, and it has an audio monitor to keep an eye on the little ones. It also features a dimmable clock that can be turned off completely. And, in the event of a storm, it can operate on up to 8 hours of battery life to keep that much-needed sleep schedule. It’s also great for families that are spread out over the state or country, offering a way to bring families together with just a touch of the 10-inch touchscreen display. It’s a little bigger than most power banks, but then again, most power banks can’t charge a MacBook Pro 50% in as little as 40 minutes – and this device can. For that reason alone, this charger makes the list. It also still tucks away into a backpack or purse pocket for easy portability. Also take into consideration your recipients hobbies. While a traveler may enjoy the Kindle or power bank, they may not enjoy the Hatch Restore+ as much, for example. For a gift that requires an app or an iPhone connection, you want to make sure that they have an iPhone. The same goes for Android-based devices on this list – while some are compatible with an iPhone, not all are, and the packaging and product description will tell you.
