All I want for Christmas is… Technology to make my life easier.
2017-12-23
In this day and age, we should be buying gifts designed to improve our life and make them easier. We’re all busy, we’re all tired so take 5 minutes, have a read over this list and put your feet up!
Amazon Fire TV 4K - $69.99, Amazon
Amazon’s Fire TV has been redesigned and now offers 4K Ultra HD and HDR support. The hands-free remote lets you control your Fire TV via Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa.
Wemo Mini Smart Plug - $34.97, Amazon
Looking to turn your home into a smart one but don’t want to pay a fortune? The Wemo Mini Smart Plug connects to any electrical outlet and gives any device you plug into it smart capabilities. There is a Wemo app where you can schedule lights to go on or off at specific times or have your morning coffee brewed at exactly the right time. Even more useful is that it also compatible with Alexa, so you can send commands via voice using Amazon’s digital assistant.
Amir 3-in-1 Camera Lens Kit - $12.99 Amazon
The Amir 3-in-1 Camera Lens Kit is a quick and inexpensive way to take better photos with your smartphone. It comes with two different lenses (one lens does two things) that let you take macro, fisheye, and wide angle photos. Just clip the appropriate lens to your phone and away you go.
Anker Wireless Charging Pad - $18.99 Amazon
Wires are only there to annoy us! Simplify your life with this Wireless Qi Charger by Anker. Just place any Qi-compatible smartphone on top of the pad and it will charge wirelessly. The charger is smart enough not to overcharge and built-in LED lights let you know when your phone is charging and when it is complete. Compatible phones include the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and more.
Syllable Wireless Earbuds D900 Mini - $29.99 Amazon
There is no need to spend a small fortune on a reliable pair of wireless buds. The Syllable D900 Mini Bluetooth Earphones offer great sound as well as being lightweight, comfortable, and deliver the right amount of noise reduction. You can even charge them from the storage case that’s included.
Tile Mate - $21.25 Amazon
The perfect gift for anyone who ‘misplaces’ their keys, and everything else! The gadget is designed to fit onto your keychain or attach to anything else you own. Once attached, the tracker sends location data to an app on your phone. Hunting for your keys throughout the house will become a thing of the past!
Logitech Harmony 650 - $40Amazon
Logitech has, for a long time, been of the more popular universal remote makers, and their latest offering is one of the cheapest to date. It can replace up to eight remotes and comes with a color screen with additional controls. It's compatible with more than 225,000 devices.