Seasonal & Holidays
Patch Holiday Gift Guide: 15 Awesome Finds for Techies
Even your most tech-savvy friends will be impressed by these cool gadgets.
From personable robots and noise canceling headphones to cutting-edge holiday decor, you're sure to find something fabulous on this list for all of your favorite tech nerds (and maybe even a little something for yourself).
Find more great gift ideas for everyone on your list in Patch's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Samsung Gear IconX Cord Free Fitness Earbuds, $172.39
Your favorite runner or athlete will love these wireless earbuds, which fit snugly and comfortably in your ear without falling out. It also tracks your speed, distance, heart rate, and calories burned, and comes with an ambient sound feature so that you can listen to your music while also remaining aware of your surroundings.
Nest Learning Thermostat, $199
This smart thermostat learns and remembers your temperature preferences and can be controlled through your phone or laptop. It also helps you to use your home's energy more efficiently by telling you how much energy you're using and when, and will display the time, temperature, and weather when someone enters the room.
Consider this tiny gadget your personal assistant. Her name is Alexa, and you can use your voice to make her play music, report the news, order things online, and make shopping lists. She'll even tell you a joke if you ask her to.
This incredible little robot actually evolves his personality based on his interactions with humans and is sure to delight children and adults alike.
3-in-1 Mobile Phone Sanitizer, $49.90
You might not be able to totally prevent your loved one from coming down with a seasonal cold, but you can at least limit their exposure to germs with this phone sanitizer, which uses UV technology to zap lingering germs before they can make anyone sick. As two added bonuses, it also charges phones and comes with an aromatherapy feature.
Bright Tunes Decorative String Lights with Bluetooth Speakers, $29.99
These festive christmas lights come with a built in bluetooth speaker, so you can turn them on and have them blast your favorite holiday tunes.
Attach this small bluetooth device to your keys, computer, remote control, or anything else that you frequently misplace, and you can use the corresponding app on your phone to find it. What's even better is that if you misplace your phone, you can press a button on the tile that will make your phone ring, even if it's on silent.
Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones, $349
Not only do these headphones sound incredible; they also cancel out noise so you can focus at work or listen to your favorite songs without disturbance.
Wacom Bamboo Folio Smartpad, $179.99
With this device, you can write or draw something as you would with a normal pen and paper and then transfer it to your phone or computer. It's the perfect gift for illustrators or artists, as well as college students who prefer to take hand-written notes in class with the added convenience of transferring those notes electronically.
This Roku device is small enough to take with you on trips and hook up almost anywhere so you can connect to Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, Google Play, and more. It's great for dorm rooms, hotel rooms, and even laptops.
This cutting-edge electric toothbrush has a sleek design and is made with soft silicone bristles, making it great for people with sensitive gums or teeth. Besides this lavender shade, it is also available in blue, black, or mint.
Anker PowerCore+ Mini Charger, $15.99
Thanks to this mini backup phone charger, your loved one will never have to deal with a dying battery again. All they have to do is charge it up before leaving the house and slip it into their pocket or purse.
iRobot Braava Jet 240 Mopping Robot, $149
Keep your floors shiny and clean without the hassle of cleaning them yourself with this floor-mopping robot. It's small and super nimble, allowing it to clean hard-to-reach places like under cabinets or behind toilets.
This latest Fitbit Charge tracks heart rate and movement and even reminds you to get up and move if you've been sitting still for too long. It also sends you texts and calendar alerts when you don't have your phone on you. One cool feature unique to this newer model is its guided breathing sessions, which are personalized according to your current heart rate.
Parrot Pot Smart Flower Pot, $149.99
If you know someone who can't seem to keep their plants alive, get them this smart flower pot, which has an automatic watering system that operates based on measurements including sunlight, fertilizer level, temperature and soil moisture. It can go for one month without being refilled, which also makes it great for people who travel frequently.
Find more great gift ideas in Patch's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
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