Tis’ the season of giving! Take the stress out of the holidays with these must-have tech inspired items! Don’t forget to enter for your chance to WIN some too!
Let’s face it, pleasing the ones you love during the holiday season isn’t always easy. With endless gift list ideas on the internet and in shopping malls, it’s hard to pick that perfect gift that is sure to put a smile on their faces. This year I chose to focus primarily on tech-based gifts for the ones I love because to be quite honest, most of the time we just can’t get enough. In a world of ever changing technology – it seems that these types of gifts eagerly make it to the top of most individuals lists no matter what age.
Here are my top picks of the season – innovative and fun for everyone!
Caseco Blu-Toques
This type of technology will have any recipient on your list excited! Stay warm through the harsh winters wearing a fashionable and functional toque compatible for both and Apple devices. Listen to music, answer phone calls without having to worry about dropping your mobile device in the snow or freezing your fingers! All designs are unisex and perfect for any age, which makes them great gifts for unexpected guests, teachers, kids, and loved ones alike.
- Up to 6 hour Playback and 60 hour Standby time on a single 2-hour charge
- Machine and hand washable
Ranging from $29.99 – $49.99 CAD Caseco.ca
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Alcatel 3V
If you have a teen that is looking for a new phone or you simply want someting functional and stylish with dozens of built in perks then the new Alcatel 3V makes the perfect gift!
With a 6.0” 2K Alcatel FullView 18:9 display, Alcatel 3V offers a stunning viewing experience and fits comfortably in one hand. Its sleek shine casing and 3D curved back make for captivating design that’s ahead of the curve. Shoot like a professional with its dual rear camera equipped with refocus and bokeh capabilities. Offering a large screen, glossy aesthetics and pro-level camera, Alcatel 3V is the best choice for those seeking superior functionality.
The Alcatel 3V has finger recognition at the back of the device for ease of use, face scanning that makes unlocking easy and multi-tasking screens too! The camera functions are endless and the weight and size of this phone makes it great for all users.
Price $199 CAD Alcatel
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Caseco 10W Certified Wireless Fast Charger- Rockstone Stealth- Limited Edition Red
Anyone on that Holiday list – young or old will appreciate having the gift of freedom and convenience. With optimised charging for both Samsung and Apple devices and 10W of power to charge your device at lighting speed. The Caseco 10W Certified Wireless Fast Charger makes the perfect stocking stuffer and gift idea because of it’s functionality and ever so gorgeous charm – how perfect it looks in the red colour – stocking ready!
- Heat Resistance technology so your phone will not heat up.
- Non Slip Center holds your phone securely in place while charging
- Optimized for Apple and Samsung Fast Charge devices
- Case Friendly Charging (under 3mm case)
- LED indicator to show charging
- Made with Aircraft Aluminium
- Includes cable and Qualcomm 3.0 wall adapter.
- Qi Certified and it meets all industry standards.
Price $69.99 CAD Caseco.ca
littleBits Introductory Base Inventor Kit
Turn passion into creative skills for a future in technology and beyond with littleBits learning kits. Face it, the future of our growing children is in STEAM learning technology – a hands on approach to life skills. I know from personal experience that my kids just love to learn and what better way then to extend their technology knowledge then through actual play? I can’t think of a better gift to give a child then littleBits kits. Which ever path your child takes – littleBits can help them grow!
“It’s no secret that the future of work is uncertain, and the skills needed for the 21st-century workforce are evolving faster than any school curriculum ever could. That’s why hands-on, skills-based learning in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) is so important, ” said Emily Tuteur, director of product, littleBits. “littleBits is working to empower kids everywhere — regardless of gender, race, nationality, and ability — to solve the epic challenges ahead and conquer the future of work through STEAM play and learning.”
The introductory Base Inventor Kit from littleBits includes everything creative kids need to turn their ideas into inventions! With a range of Bits that move, light up, and make noise, kids gain STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) skills by learning how technology is built. Over 12 activities in the free Inventor App guide kids through building fun inventions, like a voice-activated robotic gripper arm or a room-protecting intruder alarm.
Cool Right?
Product features include in-app instructions for over 12 activities, tech sensors, paper templates, mounting boards, LED light, motor, stickers, free Inventor App, and battery.
Price $129.95 CAD Chapters.Indigo.ca
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littleBits Space Rover Inventor Kit
Customize a planetary rover using littleBits electronic building blocks, then transform it by adding out-of-this-world capabilities! Much like the Base Inventor Kit pictured above, the Space Rover Inventor Kit has endless possibilities when it comes to STEAM learning. Children can engage in a whole new world of building with successful outcomes. With step-by-step instruction guides, kids explore through building fun! The space rover becomes like a space rock collector or an alien life detector, with littleBits electronic blocks the possibilities are infinite!
Best part parents, is that each of these kits come with detailed instructions and hands on learning for children without adult supervision required. Hands on digital play at it’s best! As well, they are gender neutral and making them a great gift for any child on your gift list!
Product features 15 Bits, 10 paper templates, 7 accessories, sticker sheet, 9V battery with cable, and free app with instructions.
Ready for fun right outside of the box!
Price $259.95 CAD Chapters.indigo.ca
Roku Streaming Stick
If ever there was a gadget that I loved the most it would be my Roku. Easy to use right out of the box! Even for beginners like myself – makes any television a smart TV within minutes and you can take it with you anywhere you travel <Bonus>. My most favourite feature about the Roku player is the controller with built in headphone jack so that I can easily watch television and Netflix while the kids are asleep on the big screen without making a sound. This also comes in handy for quick bathroom breaks too -sssssshhh don’t judge!
The unit is tiny and kits can be found online to discretely hid it behind your television to avoid unwanted power cords and cables – genius!
Price $44.98 CAD Amazon.ca
Ooma Butterfleye Smart Video Security Camera
We made the switch to a Ooma home phone roughly 8 years ago and since then they have expanded immensely with their new home monitoring systems. The Butterfleye Camera is made to protect and watch over your home or business while you are away from it. Now you can watch remotely from anywhere with 24/7 streaming and recording and peace of mind! BEST Part? Built-in rechargeable battery and storage that continues to record even when power or internet goes out too! Includes 7 days of free cloud storage (up to 1GB). Optional facial recognition identifies people coming and going and gives smart alerts. Tag known faces so you easily know who has arrived and customize your Butterfleye so it only sends alerts when strangers are detected. You can even talk and listen through the built-in speaker! With automatic arm/disarm (Geofencing), this makes the perfect addition to any home!
Full HD video with instant video capture. Compatible with Ooma Home Security for whole house protection.
Price $199 CAD Walmart.ca
Lots of great items!!
Great gift ideas. Thanks for sharing.