16 Gadgets & Gizmos Santa Could Put Under Your Tree
Over the past couple of weeks, we have provided you with a lot of gift ideas. We covered gift ideas for boys and girls as well as toys for little kids and have an upcoming guide focused on games for that age range. We’ve presented various game suggestions including guides focusing on dice games, card games, party games and family games. With education an important topic for us, we crafted a list of STEM gift ideas also. But what about the gift ideas for teens and adults? There are many ideas mixed into those other game and STEM gift guides, but when it all comes down to it, it only makes sense to create a list filled with home and electronic gift ideas which is how we arrived at the following list.
Included in this gift guide you will find a variety of items for all ages, including adults. Whether you want to give the gift of a good night’s sleep or portable music options, we have suggestions! Does your gift recipient still wear a watch? Listen to music? Love gadgets? Play video games? Check out the list below (and all the other gift guides) to find something for a little bit of everyone! Look for the logo for a more in-depth look at that particular item.
Armitron Men’s Watch
Armitron
The Armitron Men’s Stainless Steel Watch is perfect for business meetings, casual settings or just lounging around. He will love being treated to this lavish timepiece for the holidays.
Meccano M.A.X.
Meccano
Meccano M.A.X. is the most advanced Meccano robot to date. Drawing on advanced robotics technology, M.A.X. combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning and customizable programming to create a one-of-a-kind personal companion. Infrared (IR) navigation and customizable apps bring M.A.X. to life with almost limitless potential for personalization and interactivity. M.A.X. also includes a built-in gaming platform for added fun.
LeapFrog Epic Academy Edition
LeapFrog
Explore, play, imagine and create with the LeapFrog Epic Academy Edition. The tablet is packed with kid-appropriate on-board learning content including 20 learning games that explore a range of subjects and skills and a free trial of LeapFrog Academy™. Play anywhere with LeapFrog Academy, an interactive learning program for 3-6 year olds that guides them on a variety of fun Learning Adventures. Through a well-rounded curriculum, they’ll explore a blend of traditional school subjects with creativity, problem solving and social-emotional skills.
Star Wars Battle Drone
Propel
This year, Propel revolutionizes its Collector’s edition Star Wars Battle Battle Drones with its new Flight Training app. Players will learn how to fly a drone virtually in the Star Wars universe via Bluetooth. As beginner pilots use Propel’s Flight Training app, they will begin their journey in flight simulator mode: this experience uses 34 training missions to teach beginner pilots to fly like pros. An additional feature of the App is its Live Battle mode, where pilots are able to connect and battle with other Star Wars drone pilots in multiplayer battles, inspired by missions and battles from the Star Wars movies.
NASCAR Heat 2
704Games
NASCAR Heat 2 features NASCAR’s top drivers, teams and tracks with diverse gameplay features, online multiplayer functionality for up to 40 racers, and impressive visuals, physics and damage models. The game offers all three national series races (NASCAR Camping World Trucks, XFINITY, and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series) as well as a comprehensive career mode.
BedJet v2
BedJet
Start sleeping better tomorrow with on-demand cooling and heating comfort right in your own bed, works on any size bed including adjustable beds. BedJet V2 model uses sleep inducing biorhythm temperature technology to help you go to sleep faster, stay asleep longer and wake up more refreshed. Program custom heating/cooling profiles for every hour of the night and obsolete your noisy alarm clock with a BedJet V2 temperature wake-up setting. Powered ventilation cooling instantly wicks body heat and moisture out of the bed for awesome cooling relief, great solution for hot sleepers, hot-flashes.
Kidizoom Action Cam 180
VTech
Kids can capture their adventures wherever they are with the Kidizoom Action Cam 180. The 180° rotatable camera lets kids take photos and selfies from all angles, plus shoot videos with fun features like slow and fast-motion. Use the included accessories to mount the camera to a bike, skateboard and more while taking great action shots anytime, anywhere. Add the all-weather, water-proof case for use up to six feet underwater. For even more fun, play one of the three included games. With the included micro USB cable, children can upload photos and videos as well as recharge the battery.
Hero Starter Pack
Lightseekers
Lightseekers by PlayFusion brings together high-tech toys and gaming with their new mobile game and smart action figures. No longer just a game or just a toy, Lightseekers has high-tech components that allow for advanced interactive and connected play, and the classic elements of a video game. Using Bluetooth, the fully-articulated 7” smart action figures connect in real time to your smart device, and give you options and controls we used to dream about. Never before has a toy been the controller for your video game, but now you can fly through the air and fire your weapons without touching a traditional controller (or the screen).
2DS XL – Pokeball Edition
Nintendo
InThe Nintendo 2DS XL is compatible with all 3DS and eShop games as well as most DS and DSi games. Designed for the family, the Nintendo 2DS XL has StreetPass, SpotPass, wireless connectivity, and even access to the Miiverse online community.
Improved CPU performance over the original 2DS means faster loading times, so you spend more time playing. Many games will look and play better and several upcoming games will be built from the ground up to take advantage of this power boost.
Crave GO
Vizio
Crave Go is the perfect travel companion to amplify any outing. Simply toss it in your backpack or purse for 88 decibels1 of bumping audio excursions. Stream tens of millions of songs, podcasts, audiobooks and radio shows from apps you already know and love.
Connect all your VIZIO SmartCast™ Crave Wireless Speakers for seamless listening throughout your home. Explore more music and more places with a compact design and convenient kickstand for when you get there.
DR1 FPV Race Drone
Air Hogs
Now get even closer to experiencing professional drone racing with the Air Hogs DR1 FPV Race Drone.
Feel the rush of high-speed drone racing with FPV (First Person View) streaming via the headset and a smartphone.
Revvin’ Up the Reindeer CD
Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could
In their ninth album for families, Brady and his band reflect the festive jumble of the season, with caroling harmonies, brass and bells. Every track is inflected with the band’s rootsy, feel-good sound, recalling beloved seasonal standards yet with Brady’s distinctively fresh and engaging style. Whispers of holiday standards weave cleverly throughout, conjuring up the magic of the holiday season.
Armitron Women’s Watch
Armitron
Box sets – or watches with coordinating bracelets – are huge this holiday season. This Armitron Swarovski Crystal Analog Watch with a Bangle Bracelet is elegant enough for formal occasions or family holiday parties, and will add sparkle to every outfit in either silver or rose gold.
OV Alexa Connected Headphones
ONVocal
The OV Smart Headphones from ONVocal is the first wearable assistant that allows you to easily interact with the Amazon Alexa Voice Service and voice assistants like Apple Siri and Google Voice, unlocking a world of entertainment, communication, shopping, on-demand services, information, smart home control and more at the tap of a button.
HP Sprocket 2-in-1
HP
About the size of a smartphone, this printer goes anywhere. It can easily fit into your bag or backpack, and it’s so light you’ll barely notice it’s there. Seamless Bluetooth connectivity allows you and your friends to connect and wirelessly print from the printer. Up to 313 x 400 dpi (dots per inch) color resolution Provides you with high-quality instant photos.
Open the top of the printer, drop paper in, and start printing. Built-in 5 MP camera equipped with LED dual color flash, allows you to capture and print photos in the moment.
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Lots of interesting suggestions!
Thanks for all the suggestions!
Wow! I have never heard of the bed cooling gift. That would be perfect for my husband. I would love to buy it for him if it wasn’t over $100. That’s the only problem. Great list though!
These are awesome!! I know quite a few teens and young adults who would be totally stoked to see a lot of these under the tree on Christmas morning!
These all look like great gifts my boys and husband would love! That Meccano robot seems so cool- I’m going to have to put that under the tree this year!
These are some great games for your Holiday Gift Guide. Games are so popular and give families something to do as a family unit. Memories being made!
This is a great gift guide! My husband would like that watch, that is a really nice one. The robot sounds so amazing! I know my son has been wanting something similar, but there are so many on the market right now. This one seems like a great option for him.
These are all such great ideas!!! My kids would love those Star Wars drones! i definitely need to get one of those!
These sure look like great electronics! My daughter is asking for a couple of these on your list, actually! Very cool.
I’ve been on the lookout for Meccano Max for one of Oscar’s Christmas presents. It looks so cool, I just know he’ll love it 🙂
Louise x
I had to get the Pokemon case from my son already and he loves it so much! A great gift alternative for a gamer not that’s not a game!
My lil’ lady loves using my phone to take photos. I think that camera would be just perfect for her!
My son has been begging for the Star Wars Battle Drone ever since we saw it in the store. I think we should get the LeapFrog Epic Academy for our daughter.
These are all awesome picks. I really like the DS XL Poke Ball addition. It looks really cool.
My son would love that Pokeball nintendo! Definitely a great choice for pokemon fans!
LeapFrog is a great idea for gifts, we’ve had a number of their products over the years and enjoyed them. The Pokemon 2DS would be nice for young gamers.
Wow… so many great techy gadget items. The tough part is deciding which gift but then for who. Two kids have asked for Drones and I love the idea of two different ones to tell them apart.
Great suggestions, but as Christmas has passed, these will be more for birthdays until next year.
Look forward to seeing what is here then.
Awesome suggestions on gifts, for all different people.
Lots of great stuff.
Funny you should ask me – “Do you prefer a basic watch or one that displays the date or offers other features?”. I had posted a reply on your facebook page which ansers this question. I had said the I must be old fashioned as I prefer a watch to just be a watch (though as I am a disabled pensioner who is retired, I do like the date and day on the watch as I sometimes forget – must be old age senility setting in (-: ), none of the wizz-bang fancy stuff, especially a smart watch.
it’s great post.i learn something new.i’ll try it my own.
This list is incredible! There are, for sure, three things on here that my grandkids want. Like the Star Wars Battle Drone & the DR1 FPV Race Drone & the Meccano M.A.X! I
have already been searching the Best Buy ads for some sales on them. Thanks for the info!
Awesome gift idea!!!