Christmas is around the corner… literally! A few weeks away!! And as the excitement builds, for those thinking… where is Bal and his Tech Christmas Gift Ideas for this year?!!… well, here it is… Merry Christmas!
Ok, it’s broken down into a few categories… oh, and prices are approx (subject to change depending where you shop!)
For the Music lovers out there…
IKEA Symfonisk WiFi speaker – £179
A wireless speaker they can hang on the wall. Oh, and it’s compatible with high-end Sonos speakers, thanks to the premium audio company’s partnership with IKEA.
Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones – £280
These lightweight Bluetooth earbuds feature market-leading noise-canceling technology and an IPX4 waterproof rating that will keep the sweat out if the lucky recipient takes them for a run.
AudioQuest Dragonfly Cobalt USB – £299
Probably the most you’ll ever pay for a USB stick, but audio purists will love this compact digital audio converter that gives digital music libraries a new lease of life.
For the home office workers…
Flexispot standing desk – £199 / Griffin Elevator laptop stand – £38
Give the gift of good posture this holiday season. Full-time remote workers (and their backs) could benefit from the electrically-operated Flexispot EG1, starting at £199. There are other options – I bought an desk that you can electronically move up and down (with some memory functions)… from Amazon! (I had to build it myself – came in a few different pieces – and I have to admit – it’s great!)
For a cheaper solution, a laptop stand like the Griffin Elevator notebook stand (£38) can keep a laptop at eye level, saving your loved one from a sore neck.
Ember Cup 2 – £149.95
This rechargeable smart cup can keep drinks warm for up to an hour, and even allows users to set a specific temperature via the accompanying app.
Logitech C920S webcam – £99.99
A full HD webcam with a built-in microphone and privacy shutter, perfect for meeting colleagues remotely. It’s also ‘big company’ approved – various folk use it to dial into their daily meetings.
Hmmm… Fitness Fanatic are you?… here you go…
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt – £299.99
Wahoo updated its popular bike computer this year with a colour screen and improved directions. Simple integration with fitness apps like Strava, as well as power, cadence, and heart rate monitors make this a must-have for cyclists.
Theragun Mini – £199
Massage guns are an increasingly popular way to recover from a workout more quickly. The Theragun Mini is the smallest, cheapest, and most portable option on offer from Therabody, which has been in the industry since 2016.
Apple Watch Series 7 – from £429+
The newest edition of Apple’s smartwatch features a larger screen and faster recharging than the old model. It packs in all the standard activity-tracking features, plus the ability to check the level of oxygen in your blood. Also… don’t rule out the series 6 or even the 3! (both still at very competitive prices and very good tech!
For the Outdoor Explorer…
Phoozy Apollo thermal phone case – from £43
Like a spacesuit for your phone, Phoozy claims its thermal protection case can extend battery life in extreme cold, and protect devices from overheating in the sun.
Biolite Firepit+ – £299.95
It’s a campfire, but without the smoke. At least that’s what Biolite claims. The Firepit+ uses a rechargeable battery pack to blow jets of air that ensure a cleaner and more efficient burn. It can even recharge your devices via USB.
Garmin Inreach Mini – £349
No signal? No problem. Stay safe in the great outdoors with this mini satellite communicator.
Summary…. So there you go. A few ideas… in a few different categories… to ensure you get a few presents for Christmas!