7 High-Tech Gifts To Buy Everyone You Love This Christmas

Yikes, it’s nearly Christmas and the chances of you already considering what to buy loved ones and those close to you this Christmas likely hasn’t even registered on your to-do list.

However, with only a handful of weeks left to the most wonderful time of the year, we’re confident that if you pull out the stops now, a Christmas full of splendour, sans disappointment, is on the cards. To aid you on this endeavour, here you’ll find our run-through of the best techy gifts you can give this festive season to bring ultimate yuletide cheer!

1. Amazon Echo Show 8 (Gen 2)

Those familiar with the Echo range will be impressed to see the updated and fantastic looking Echo Show 8 with all of the top range features you’d expect, plus more. And tying it all together is its built-in stereo speakers and 8” high definition screen with adaptive colour. Perfect for using Amazon Photos and having your very own digital frame, which looks great in any light.

 

Just like its predecessors, you can keep ahead of dates and events, manage smart home devices and stream from a plethora of platforms. Alexa makes home life easier, particularly in the kitchen where she can assist with timers and recipes — and, of course, control with the help of voice commands (perfect for when you’re juggling pots and pans!)

2. GoPro HERO10 Black

For the type of person that lives a fast-paced lifestyle and gets up to all sorts of extreme activities once they’ve punched their time card, they’ll no doubt want to document it all. Well, action sports cameras have been around for a while now, but the all-new GoPro HERO10 Black has taken things to an entirely new level. There is no detail left out with an astounding 5.3K 60p / 4K 120p video recording rate, all backed by HyperSmooth video stabilisation. And when it comes to sharing, the built-in live streaming and webcam modes can let the world see what a true daredevil you really are.

3. Petcube Bites 2 Wi-Fi Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser

Living a fast-paced life and having pets can sometimes cause issues. After all, not being able to see how your furry friends or to communicate with them throughout the day can be a little saddening. However, the Petcube Bites 2 Wi-Fi Pet Camera perfectly duos as both a safety measure and a way to keep your pets cheerful. The camera offers high definition video, accessible through their easy to use app, allowing you to view entire room setups, zoom in, speak to your pets, and view them in night mode. Alexa is handily built right into the device, meaning you can ask it to give treats to your pets via voice command: good boy!

4. Echo Buds (Gen 2)

It appears there are earbuds — and then there are earbuds! In a world where noise and distractions are everywhere, the Echo Buds are effortlessly equipped to deliver crisp, balanced sound via their optimised “customise your fit, optimise your sound” sealed in-ear design and top notch ANC limit background noise. They’re sweat-resistant and come with 4 different sizes of ear tips for a fit that’s guaranteed to move with you ‑ no matter how you move!

Whether you’re out shopping, training for that half marathon or relaxing with an audiobook at home, these little bundles of joy are designed for any situation and have an impressive battery life to boot.

5. Fire TV Stick 4K Max

There’s no need to head out to the movies when you can take your home cinematic experience up a notch with the dazzling power and connectivity behind Amazon’s Fire TV Stick. Dive your way into 4K Ultra HD entertainment with their new quad-core 1.8 GHz processor allowing fluid navigation while switching between apps and searching for content. Enjoy vivid, life-like colours with support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR10+, and the immersive audio of Dolby Atmos. To make things ever so easy on you, just press and ask Alexa to find, launch, and control content and quickly get to your favourite apps in a matter of seconds.

6. Kindle Paperwhite

Nothing should come between somebody and a good book is a sentiment that Kindle takes very seriously — and has from their very beginning. Now on their 10th generation, the world’s favourite pocket-sized reading device holds the potential of millions of books right at your fingertips. Technology advancements mean displays create a glare-free experience no matter your surroundings, assisting a reader in highlighting passages and translating text with ease. All backed with a battery that can last for weeks — not hours — on a single charge. And should you be the accident-prone kind of person, the waterproof reading feature which withstands accidental immersion in water should have you covered!

7. Fitbit Versa 3

Keeping on top of those fitness goals can be a challenge in this day and age: to croissant, or not to croissant — that is the question! Luckily, the Fitbit Versa 3 is on hand to track all types of fitness information, including heart rate, daily steps, sleep quality, even blood oxygen tracking — giving the user an unparalleled and comprehensive overview of their health. The smartwatch comes with a raft of features outside of wellbeing; with the help of Alexa, you can now access weather reports, manage music, and more.

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Give the gift of Echo at Amazon.com.au this festive season

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