Fun Tech Gifts For Everyone On Your List

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The speed at which new gadgets enter the market can be overwhelming, making our devices seem outdated a year after we buy them. However, since then, new gadgets offer a large selection of gifts for the technicians in our lives when birthdays or holidays arrive.

Here are our top picks for the best tech gifts, from headphones and phone accessories to Bluetooth speakers, VR headsets, and more.

Gadgets are not only fun, they can make your life easier in many ways. And nowadays, you don't have to be tech savvy to own one. Whether you're looking for a gamer, adventurer, avid reader or coffee drinker, here's a gift they'll really appreciate.

Steam Deck PC Game Console

Can't stand being away from your computer without your gamepad? The Steam Deck is a must for any PC gamer who wants the flexibility of a portable console. portable gaming consoles combine your entire Steam library and let you take it anywhere. However, this is new hardware and some games will be more optimized than others, so you should check Valve's official "checklist" to make sure your favorite games are covered.

Steam Deck PC Game Console

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Sonos Roam . portable Bluetooth speaker

You won't find a better portable speaker than the Sonos Roam. With powerful Sonos sound, useful smart home connectivity, and a powerful bass output to help it cope with harsh outdoor environments, these affordable speakers make great gifting tools. IP67 water and dust resistance protects against rain, sand and a brief 30-minute submersion in the pool. It is compatible with wireless charging with a battery life of 9 to 10 hours depending on the brand.

Sonos Roam . portable Bluetooth speaker

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Sony WH-1000XM5 . headphones

These Sony headphones are the pinnacle of headphone comfort, sound quality and active noise cancellation. Their 30-hour battery life will accompany you throughout the day at the office and even on long flights, and their impressive frequency range (4Hz-40,000-Hz) means you won't miss a single note of the music you're listening to. to. Noise canceling can drown out unwanted background noise, although Ambient Mode specifically records outside noise through external headphones and sends it back to you through the speakers if you want to know your surroundings.

Sony WH-1000XM5 . headphones

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Apple AirPods Pro

Apple's latest AirPods Pro headphones match the price of previous models while improving audio performance, 30 hours of total battery life (including charging case) and offering outstanding noise cancellation in a compact form factor, according to the brand. You also get surround sound for a slight surround sound effect.

Apple - AirPods Pro (2nd generation) - White

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro

For Apple fans, this phone combines the best of all Apple options at an affordable price. Users can take advantage of the faster A15 processor and higher resolution camera for normal and macro shots, portraits, and more detailed shots. And for TikTok fans, movie mode shoots crisp video at a 120Hz refresh rate for lag-free video playback. According to Apple, it has a very long battery life of up to 28 hours of video playback. While we've seen iPhone 14 releases since then, it's generally a good bet given last year's upgraded iPhone 13 Pro camera capabilities and 120Hz refresh rate.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

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Vol. 1 for iPhone 13

Wallet Slayer is a mobile wallet and card holder that minimizes the amount of stuff in your pocket by keeping all your valuables together. With a durable rubber case and a relatively slim design, it's everything your iPhone 13 needs, and there's a reason why we recommended it earlier this year. However, note that you cannot use it with wireless chargers or MagSafe accessories.

Vol. 1 for iPhone 13

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

If you missed the compact style of flip phones from the 90s, you might want to take a look at Samsung's foldable phones. it has the full-size display you'd expect from a high-end phone, but in a foldable format. The screen rotates on a hinge in the middle. The Flip screen lets you view notifications, take selfies, and pay for things even when folded, while IPX8 water resistance, aluminum frame and attractive colors make it a unique premium phone for the modern tech enthusiast.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4

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Baby Optics DXR-8 video baby monitor

The DXR-8 is an award-winning portable baby monitor that's easy to carry around at home. It offers continuous video streaming with a field of view of up to 700 feet, depending on the brand, and a camera that you can control remotely, meaning you can pan, tilt, and zoom as you see fit. With up to 10 hours of battery life, it will keep you company all day (or night) and ensure you're never far from your baby.

Baby Optics DXR-8 video baby monitor

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The scribe turns on:

The new Amazon Kindle tablet brings the convenience of an e-reader and combines it with a magnetic pen you can use for note-taking, doodle, to-do lists and journal entries, and just doodle in general. The Paperwhite's 10.2-inch display is perfect for long reading sessions while browsing your Kindle library, and the Scribe charges via USB-C with a battery that will last you for months of use, according to the brand. The pen upgrade also comes with a digital eraser and hotkeys

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Kindle Scribe$ on Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Watch5

This updated smartwatch is sleek and durable and is a great gift for fitness enthusiasts who want to track their walking, running and exercise performance with a slim, customizable smartwatch. The new display is the star of the show here, thanks to a sapphire crystal structure that Samsung says is 1.6 times stronger than the Galaxy Watch 4. The health app lets you track important biometric data (backed by Samsung's security software), and shoppers can choose between 40mm sizes. and 44mm, different color silver, graphite or rose gold case and bracelet.

Samsung Galaxy Watch5

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Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset

If you've exhausted all the options to treat yourself or your loved ones with a cool gadget, consider this virtual reality headset from Oculus. Meta Quest 2 (formerly Oculus Quest 2) offers the pinnacle of VR entertainment with a high-resolution display, convenient wireless gaming, and an overall reasonable price for next-generation hardware. For your first VR game, we recommend Beat Saber. Fun Guitar Hero style action game, but with spotlights.

Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset

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Aqua Smart water bottle

This premium smart water bottle is perfect for those who forget to hydrate. The discreet LED bezel flashes periodically to remind you to drink, and you can connect the Equa bottle to a smartphone app to track your water intake throughout the day. With a sleek stainless steel exterior, this bottle is heavier than regular plastic bottles, but is reusable and durable.

Aqua Smart water bottle

$ Equa Smart Water Bottle on Amazon

Apple Air Label:

Still lost your keys? Or does your pet keep running away? Apple AirTags are a cost-effective and reliable way to never lose your frequently lost items by tracking the location of your AirTags wherever you store them. Like most Apple devices, you can register your personalized information for free.

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