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player ready...You’ve made your list and checked it twice. Now here are a few picks for those loved ones with a thirst for gadgets and an eye to the future.
Brookstone Pocket Projector Mobile, 100 Lumens
Why go to the movies when you can take your home movies — or work presentations, photo slideshows, video games and TV shows — on the go wherever you’re headed? This mighty little machine projects bright, sharp images up to 80 inches diagonally. Includes an HDMI compatible cable; you’ll need an adapter to connect to devices without a compatible port. Buy it for $299.99 at brookstone.com.
iRobot Roomba 770
That’s right, Roombas are still a thing and they get rave reviews for thoroughly ridding floors of dirt, fur and dust, so any skeptics should rest assured that gifting a vacuum cleaner robot to those in the tech-loving lot is a solid gesture that will be more than welcome. After all, there’s no time to vacuum when you’re keeping up on tech trends. Purchase one for $449.99 at amazon.com.
Pebble Steel
Some smartwatches serve up bafflingly dumb design. This refreshingly mature watch is also a top performer with all the bells and whistles, plus its battery lasts up to a week, it’s iOS- and Android-compatible, boasts a sharp readable display and is water resistant up to 50 meters. Pick from a brushed stainless or black matte case with a leather band for $199 (the steel wristband is sold separately for $20) at getpebble.com.
Garmin Head-Up Display
Having your navigation flashed onto your windshield is worth geeking out about, but what’s cooler is that it should keep your eyes forward — you know, toward where you’re driving — instead of sneaking peeks down to your phone every few seconds. This wireless system connects to your bluetooth-enabled phone to give you directions, ETA, speed and safety camera alerts, and lane navigation. Purchase it for $179.99 at buy.garmin.com.
Henley Leather Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
You don’t have to sacrifice classic, vintage-leaning looks for modern technologies, thanks to this handsome perforated leather-swathed speaker that will stream music via your phone, tablet or laptop for up to 8 continuous hours on battery power. Perfect for a picnic or a swanky boat trip. USB recharging cable, wired connector and carrying strap included. Available in black or honey for $150 atgracioushome.com.