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Shopping for holiday gifts can be challenging, until you turn to tech. That’s right, your loved ones want nothing more than the holiday cheer a tech gift can bring.
Even if they aren’t fans of tech, your nearest and dearest will appreciate these tech gifts that will make their lives easier and more fun. You may even discover something special to put on your wish list!
These fun and useful tech gifts cover a wide range of budgets, so you’re bound to find the perfect tech gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
Pokémon Pikachu Portable Charger
Who says charging can’t be adorable and useful? Plug this Pokémon Pikachu Portable Charger into your phone when you need juice and are away from a power outlet.
The Pokémon Pikachu Portable Charger runs on 2 AA batteries, so you can keep charging your phone so long as you have extra batteries. This charger can be handy when you have extended power outages or are away from power sources to charge your phone.
This charger can provide up to 3 extra hours of battery life for your phone, though it isn’t powerful enough to charge tablets.
The Pokémon Pikachu Portable Charger is available from ThinkGeek, currently on sale for $4.94.
Mpow Bluetooth Earbuds
Does your loved one have a phone without an earphone jack? Chances are they’d appreciate a set of Bluetooth earbuds. Even if they already have a pair of Bluetooth earbuds, they’ll enjoy the convenience of having a second set to take to the gym, travel with, or keep in the car as a spare.
The Mpow Flame Bluetooth earbuds are waterproof and come with a built-in microphone so you can use them for phone calls as well as for listening.
These earbuds charge in 90 minutes to give 7-9 hours of listening. They come in a zippered case with a charging cable to take on the go.
The Mpow Flame Bluetooth Earbuds are available in red or black from Amazon, beginning at $19.99.
Six Device Charging Stand
Do you have multiple devices to charge? Of course you do! Keep them organized as they’re charging, and prevent cords from getting tangled, with a multiple device charging stand.
The Pezin & Hulin Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices is a bamboo stand that can hold up to six devices, including tablets, phones, ereaders and even an Apple Watch. The stand comes with four short charging cables, two lightning and two micro USB cables.
Note that the stand does not come with a charger.
The Pezin & Hulin Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices is available from Amazon for $23.99.
Amazon Smart Plug
Turn nearly any device into an Alexa device with the Amazon Smart Plug. This handy controller connects to the Alexa app on your phone so you can use Alexa to turn on and off lamps, coffee makers and more.
Use your voice to command Alexa to turn your device on or off, run schedules or set up routines. Setting up the plug is easy, plug it into an outlet, plug in your device and connect the plug to your Alexa app.
The Amazon Smart Plug is available from, you guessed it, Amazon, for $24.99.
Heated Car Seat Pad
If you want your loved one to enjoy the warmth of a heated car seat, you don’t have to buy them a new car. This heated car seat pad can toast your backside to help you ride in comfort.
Those who live in a cold climate or have back problems may appreciate this heated seat pad that can warm up to 99° F (37° C). This pad can heat the seat, back, or both and has a timer that can be set for up to 90 minutes.
The Best Heated Car Seat Pad is available for $49.95 from Hammacher Schlemmer.
Tile Sport
Does your loved one misplace their keys, wallet, sunglasses or other valuable possessions? Get them the Tile Sport to help them keep track of their stuff.
Tile Sport connects to the Tile app on your phone via Bluetooth so you can locate your items easily. You can also locate your phone by double-tapping the Tile.
Tile Sport is waterproof and has double the Bluetooth range of the Tile Mate, making it easier to find your items even when they’re farther away or left out in the rain.
A two-pack of Tile Sport tiles is available from Verizon Wireless for $59.99.
Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD Portable Charger
Whether you need a lot of power, need power quickly, or both, check out the Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD portable charger. This versatile battery charges via two USB-A ports and one USB-C port so you can charge plenty of devices.
Charge laptops, tablets, phones and more from its 26800mAh battery. Charge a phone up to seven times, a tablet up to two times or a laptop once. Fast-charging allows you to power up a device 3x more quickly than with a regular charger.
The Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD portable charger is available from Amazon for $129.99.
Bose SoundSport Free
If your loved one enjoys high-quality sound, check out the Bose SoundSport Free Bluetooth earbuds. These earbuds are free of cords and are waterproof to protect against sweat, rain and splashes.
The microphone lets you control music, make phone calls, and summon Siri or Google Assistant. The Bose Connect app can help locate a missing earbud, should one become misplaced.
The Bose SoundSport Free earbuds are available from Verizon Wireless in black, orange/navy or navy/citron for $199.99
3D Pancake Printer
Have you ever wanted to see your face on a pancake? Well, who hasn’t???
Now you can see your face, or nearly anything else, sculpted into pancakes with the 3D Pancake Printer. Make pancakes in the shape of a photo, drawing or almost any other creation you can imagine.
Use the 3D creation tool online, then transfer your creation via an SD card to the 3D Pancake Printer. Add batter and soon your creation will be printed into a pancake!
The 3D Pancake Printer is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $299.95.
Underwater Scooter
If your loved one loves to travel on or under the water, check out this underwater scooter. The scooter has an 18 in (45.7 cm) wingspan and is powered by two 260-watt electric motors that can propel the scooter up to 3.5 mph (5.6 kmh).
Ride along the surface of the water or plunge to depths down to 130 ft. (39.6 m). An included camera can record videos of your fun.
The Underwater Scooter is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $599.99.
Serenity Solar Powered Yacht
What do you get for the person who has everything? Why a Serenity Solar Powered Yacht, of course!
This is the largest solar-powered yacht in the world, measuring 74 ft (22.5 m) that comes complete with three levels and four cabins. Also included are “a fully functional kitchen, a state-of-the-art music and entertainment system, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and ample closet space.” Because of course you would need ample closet space…
This video gives you a sneak preview of the yacht:
The Serenity Solar Powered Yacht is available from Neiman Marcus for $7,100,000. Supplies are limited so only one yacht per person will be sold.
Your Thoughts
Will you be getting your loved ones a tech gift this holiday season? Which of these tech gifts would you like to give? Which ones would you like to get?
Share your thoughts in the Comments section below!
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*Holiday image (edited) courtesy of abstractartangel77
Hi Carolyn,
Of all the wonderful items you have suggested in this post, I like the Bose SoundSport Free the most. I love music and this Bose SoundSport Free is a wonderful thing to have. Bose is one of the most popular brand for speakers and earphones. It will be wonderful listening to your favorite chart busters in this wonderful device.
Thanks for sharing this post. Have a good day. 🙂
Hi Sajid, Yes, those earbuds look fantastic. Plus I love how you can locate one if you lose it. Without having any wires, Bluetooth earbuds can be easily lost, but these earbuds solve that problem.
Happy holidays to you and your family, Sajid.
Carolyn – I always look forward to this post every year. You never disappoint w your list of goodies!
Hi Jamie, I’m so glad you enjoyed this list of tech gifts. I look forward to writing this article each year as there are so many amazing tech gifts to give, and receive!
Happy holidays to you and your family, Jamie!
Hello Carolyn,
So I wonder, who will you be surprising with the solar powered yacht? Hint, hint…
XOXO
Carol
Hi Carol, That yacht is so cool, but I think the underwater scooter might be more practical. How much fun to scoot along the water or underneath it!
If I get the scooter, I could scoot on over to your yacht for a visit! 🙂
Nice list of gadgets. All are very cool and interesting but the 3D Pancake Printer is really incredible.
Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing this beautiful post.
Hi Ana, Yes, the 3D pancake printer looks like a lot of fun. Be sure that you have a computer that has an SD card slot to transfer your images to the printer and turn them into tasty pancakes!
Hi Carolyn,
With so many wonderful items you have listed in this post, it is really dificult to choose the one which I would like to gift. However, I think i have zeroed in Six Device Charging Stand. Most people have multiple devices now and I think this Six Device Charging Stand will be very handy for them.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful post, Keep up the good work. 🙂
Hi Tarique, Yes, that stand would be very handy. Most of us have multiple devices and we know the frustration of cords getting tangled and devices being piled on top of each other. This stand is a handy way to keep our devices organized.
Hello Carolyn!
I liked the Six Device charging stand as nowadays we have more than one devices and we keep on finding the charging places. It would be good to charge all the six devices together at one place only. So for me this would be the best gift for the holidays as well as forever. Thanks!
Hi Shweta, Yes, many of us have multiple devices so this could help charge your devices, plus the devices of others in your family. I hope you have a happy holiday season, Shweta.