8 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Techy in Your Life
The holidays have arrived, and Christmas is creeping up fast. We asked several Digital Wave technicians (true “Techies”) here in the office what they’d love to receive most for Christmas and the following products are the consensus. We hope this gift guide helps point you in the right direction if you’re lost on what to buy the technology-obsessed person in your life.
Sonos One Smart Speaker
The Sonos One is rated the #1 Smart Speaker of 2020. Alexa and Google Assistant are built in, and the sound is rich and deep, thanks to a mid-woofer and two class-D amplifiers. Digital Wave has plenty of One’s in stock, as well as several other Sonos products. You can’t go wrong with this foolproof gift option.
Coffee Mug Warmer
https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=coffee+mug+warmer&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
This gift is especially great for people who are working from home these days. It allows you to casually sip your morning coffee or afternoon tea without a rush, because it eliminates the need to get up to go to the kitchen several times to microwave your mug. Some brands even have adjustable temperature options with a display so you know exactly how warm your drink is.
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
These glasses are a true necessity for anyone who stares a computer screen (or phone) all day. Over time, blue light has been shown to cause macular degeneration, which translates to loss of vision. Blue light blocking glasses, or Blue Blockers, come in many different colors and styles, so you’re bound to find a set that your Techy will love.
Beanie with Built-in Bluetooth Speaker
This awesome and affordable winter hat makes a splendid gift idea if you’re on a budget. The cozy hat even has buttons on the side so you can control the playlist and volume without digging your phone out of your pocket.
Side note: one of our technicians was gifted this beanie in the past, and he claims it was one of the most thoughtful and cool gifts he has ever received!
Self Sealing / Self Changing Trash Bin
We know, this one is a little over the top, but us Techies all agree that this would be a rad Christmas gift. If your Techy is looking to have a fully functioning Smart Home, this will definitely be on their list.
Instant Photo Printer
https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=instant+photo+printer&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
We couldn’t pick out a specific model or brand because they all have different price points with special features. All we know is, it’s a pain to upload digital pics to a drugstore app, and then wait a few days to go pick them up. Instant photos for the win!
Tiles
https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=tile&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Again, we couldn’t pick just one link to send you to because Tile has multiple options to fit different needs. If your Techy is forgetful and misplaces things easily, these are an ideal gift. All it takes is an app download and a quick registering of the Tiles, and you’re all set!
Under the Desk Mount Charging Station
Our final gift suggestion is far from being our last pick. This product is especially perfect if your Techy is a gamer. We love it because it has not one, not two, but THREE USB ports - that’s hard to come by in a small product like this. It even has two hooks for a headset, Apple Watch, VR gear, or whatever else to rest on when not in use.
We hope that our gift guide sparked some ideas just in time for Christmas shopping to commence. Thanks for reading, and Happy Holidays!