14 Fun Holiday Tech Gifts for 2017!

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‘Tis the season…for tech gifts! That’s right, nothing puts a twinkle in the eyes of your loved ones more than a tech gift.

Not sure what to get those near and dear to you? A tech gift is the answer, for tech fans and non-tech fans alike. Whether they love or loathe tech, they’ll appreciate these thoughtful gifts from you.

Or perhaps people are asking you what gifts you’d like? You can start a wish list filled with tech gifts!

These gifts work well for any budget, from inexpensive to massive splurges. No matter what the spending limit is, you’re bound to find a tech gift sure to please.

These gifts are both fun and functional. Each of them can make your day go better, whether it’s bringing a smile to your face or getting a job done easier.

Ready, Set, Charge!

If your loved one has any sort of tech device, they probably need to charge that device. These charging gifts will help keep your loved one’s devices ready, set and charged, relieving stress and making sure they’re never caught with a dead battery.

Wireless Charging Pad

If your loved one has a phone that can be charged wirelessly, get them a wireless charging pad. They can rest their phone on the pad without having to worry about plugging it in.

The Urgod Fast Wireless Charger is both a phone stand and a wireless charger. Place your phone on the stand either vertically or horizontally and charge it as you use it.

This charger offers fast charging for some phones and standard charging for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X. Be sure to check the product page for compatible phones.

The Urgod Fast Wireless Charger is available from Amazon for $15.99.

Energizer Cup Inverter

Need a charge when you’re in the car? The Energizer Cup Inverter fits in most car cup holders and lets you charge up to five devices at once. Connect up to four USB cables and one traditional plug to power almost anything.

No more fighting over who gets to charge their devices. That alone is a gift that will make everyone smile!

The Energizer Cup Inverter is available from Verizon Wireless for $39.99.

ChargeTech Plug

If you have heavy-duty power needs on the go, check out the ChargeTech Plug. Originally funded as an Indiegogo project (I backed this project last year), the Plug is a serious source of energy.

The Plug comes in two sizes Travel and Pro. The Pro has the most power but cannot be taken on airplanes.

The Plug can power devices through its outlets and USB ports. Run TV’s, computers, medical equipment, lights, blenders, phones, tablets and more, wherever you are. According to the website, the Plug can run a full-sized refrigerator for up to seven hours (I haven’t tried this with mine.)

Keep it charged for last-minute camping trips or when storms hit and you lose electricity.

This video from the Indiegogo campaign demonstrates what Plug can do:

Plug has an optional solar panel so you can charge Plug even when you’re away from wall outlets. It’s available in different version for countries around the world.

You can check out ChargeTech Plug at the ChargeTech website. Prices begin at $349.

Gifts to Tackle Typing

Does your loved one struggle to type on a virtual keyboard. Do you get strange messages where they accidentally hit the wrong keys? Oops!

Give them a gift to make typing easier:

Mixoo Stylus

Get the precision of a pen with the ease of a stylus with the Mixoo Stylus. This stylus comes in different colors and works like a finger on touch screens.

The Mixoo Stylus is thin like a pen and can perform any task a finger can perform on a touch screen phone or tablet. It also has a fabric end that you can use when you don’t need the precision of a pen.

The Mixoo Stylus is available for $10.99 from Amazon.

Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard

Don’t like typing on a virtual keyboard? Try using a Bluetooth keyboard instead.

The Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 works with iPhones; iPads; Android devices; and Mac, Windows and Chromebook computers. You can use it with multiple devices and turn a dial on the keyboard to select between three devices.

At the top of the full-sized keyboard is a slot that works as a stand for your phone or tablet so you can prop it up while you type.

The Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 is available from Amazon, currently on sale for $23.56.

Fun Gadgets

Brighten their days with these fun tech gifts they can use to bring joy into their lives.

Mini Bat Signal

We all need a superhero sometimes. Summon your superhero Batman with a mini bat  signal, like Commissioner Gordon uses.

This mini light can display the bat signal to let Batman know you have a job for him. Delight your favorite Batman fan with this light that also includes a 48-page mini book with interesting facts about Batman.

The Mini Bat Signal is available from ThinkGeek for $9.95.

Note: in the event of a true emergency, dial 911 before deploying the bat signal…

SereneLife Portable Printer

Print photos from your phone or from social media using the SereneLife Portable Instant Mobile Photo Printer. Download the printer’s app, then connect the printer to your iPhone or Android phone using Wi-Fi. You can edit photos within the app before you print them.

Take the printer with you wherever you go. It’s about the size of a cell phone and lasts for about 25 prints on one charge.

SereneLife prints on inkless photo paper so you don’t have to worry about running out of ink. Photos are small at 2″ X 3″ so you can easily make collages and share them with your friends.

The SereneLife Printer is available from Amazon for $99.99.

Wonderboom

Your loved one can have music anywhere with the Wonderboom portable Bluetooth speaker. This small speaker packs a big sound and can be linked to a second Wonderboom speaker for an even bigger sound.

Because it’s waterproof, you can take the Wonderboom anywhere — to the pool, beach or even in the shower. Don’t have Bluetooth in your car? Pop the Wonderboom in your cup holder and rock to the beat while you drive.

A hanging loop means you can hook it easily. Buttons on the speaker let you control the sound from the speaker or the connected phone or tablet.

The Wonderboom speaker is available in six different colors from Verizon Wireless at $99.99.

Daydream View

Give the gift of virtual reality with the Daydream View. This fabric-covered virtual reality viewer is comfortable to wear and easy to use.

Pop your compatible phone in and it pairs automatically. Use the included controller to play games or travel around the world in virtual reality.

You can stream what you’re viewing on the Daydream View onto your TV using Chromecast so others can see what you’re seeing.

Daydream View is compatible with  Pixel 1, Pixel 2, Samsung S8/S8+/Note 8, LG V30 and Moto Z2. It’s available in three colors from Verizon Wireless for $99 and for a limited time only you can get $40 of free VR apps with the purchase of the VR view. Check the VR View page for more details.

ScotteVest

Want to carry your tech conveniently? No need to bring a bag. Instead, check out the ScotteVest, filled with 26 pockets for your tech.

Each pocket is conveniently located for easy access to your tech. This vest includes a pocket large enough for your iPad, and small enough for your earbuds. In fact, you can connect your earbuds through the vest directly into your phone so the wire doesn’t get caught on anything.

Check out this video demonstrating the ScotteVest:

The ScotteVest is available for men and women in a variety of colors, beginning at $135 from Sharper Image.

Echo Show

If you know someone who has an Amazon Prime account, get them an Echo show for fun and information. The Show comes with Alexa, Amazon’s digital assistant you can control with your voice.

You can use the Show to get reminders, set timers, hear the news, play videos, listen to music, see song lyrics, and make video and phone calls.

In the kitchen the Echo Show can display recipes you can follow step-by-step using just your voice. You can also control compatible smart home devices using Alexa on the Show.

The Echo Show is available in black or white from Amazon for $229.99. If you buy two (one for yourself and one for a gift, perhaps?), you can save $100 with the coupon code SHOW2PACK.

Check out my full review at: Echo Show Review – How a Screen Makes Alexa More Useful.

Radio Flyer Luke Skywalker Landspeeder

Are you looking to be the coolest parents on the block? Check out the Luke Skywalker Landspeeder that lets kids ride around as if they were in a Star Wars movie. The Landspeeder holds two children and can reach speeds of 5 mph. It even goes in reverse.

The dashboard has blinking lights and sounds from the movie. The Landspeeder was modeled after the X-34 craft from Star Wars.

This adorable video shows you how much fun kids can have with the Landspeeder:

https://youtu.be/EhnBSkIKQwQ

The Landspeeder is currently on sale from Radio Flyer for $399.

Floating Hot Tub

If a hot tub isn’t relaxing enough for you, how about a hot tub that floats in the water? The Amstel Hot Tub Tug holds 475 gallons of water and can float on the calm waters of a river, lake or pond.

The hot tub is heated by an on-board wood stove that warms the water to 100° in about 2 1/2 hours. It’s propelled by a 3.2 hp motor that can reach speeds to 3 mph. The battery lasts eight hours and can be charged overnight.

This video shows the hot tub floating on the water:

https://youtu.be/aDpK5Fd3x3o

The Amstel Hot Tub Tug is built in Rotterdam and is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $25,000.

If buying a floating hot tub is a bit over your budget, you can instead buy a 90 minute ride in a Hot Tug on the River Thames in London. Available on the HotTugUK website, a gift voucher for £220 buys you a 90-minute ride on the Thames.

That way you can can give the fun of floating in a hot tub without paying a huge price tag.

Look how much fun these people are having!

Your Thoughts

Which of these tech gifts would you like to give? Which of these gifts would you like to receive? Do you have any suggestions for tech gifts this season?

Share your thoughts in the Comments section below!

*Gift bag image (edited) courtesy of annca via Pixabay and Creative Commons