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Christmas gift guide: gadget geeks
Gadget gifts for the tech obsessed
Even if you’re not up on the latest gadget trends, we’ll help you make one tech-savvy soul very happy this Christmas. Check out our top picks of the season, from high-tech toothbrushes to sleep-improving speakers.
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Gifts for gadget geeks
Larq self-cleaning water bottle
Sure, helping the environment by buying a reusable water bottle is great and all, but cleaning it isn't so fun. Enter the rechargeable Larq bottle, which cleans itself. Yes, you read that correctly. It purifies both the water and bottle at the touch of a button, or intuitively every two hours, to neutralise germs. It’s also double-insulated to keep drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12.
Divoom Timebox Evo Bluetooth Speaker
Divoom’s latest speaker stands out for its customisable LED pixel design, but it also has great sound quality and loads of clever features to improve sleep, including 24 different sleep-aid profiles and melatonin-inducing lights.
£65, conranshop.co.uk
ION-Sei electric toothbrush
Beauty buffs into their tech will love the sleek ION-Sei toothbrush. The patented ionic technology suppresses bacteria to improve mouth health and hygiene, and teeth feel super-clean after using even the gentlest setting.
£130, johnbellcroyden.co.uk
Symfonisk table lamp with wi-fi speaker
Made in collaboration with audio experts Sonos, IKEA has created the SYMFONISK great-sounding, great-looking furniture, like this lamp and speaker in one. Perfect for saving space on the dressing table.
£150, ikea.com
Beeline for bicycles
The intuitive Beeline navigator is a must for London cyclists. Using a simple arrow to show you your way, it makes getting around simple, and is shock-proof, rain-proof and sunlight readable.
£99, beeline.co
Ring Smart Door View Cam with built-in wi-fi and camera
The ultimate gift for anyone who geeks out over home security, Ring’s latest video doorbell has HD video, two-way talk, and motion-activated notifications, which can be fed to your phone, tablet or laptop via its app. Now there’ll be no excuse to miss a visitor.
£179, johnlewis.com
Tile Mate
We all know a loser – as in someone who’s always misplacing their stuff – and Tile is their perfect present. The slim, easy-to-attach Bluetooth-enabled device is like Find My Friends for your stuff, which can be rung via an app if you’ve misplaced things nearby.
£19.99, tile.com
Bistro Electric coffee grinder
A must-have gadget for anyone serious about coffee. Bodum's adjustable grinder has 12 settings, from coarse to fine, so you can deliver the ideal grind for any brewing method. And it’s mess-free with a static-free glass canister to catch your grounds.
£160, bodum.com
Findster Duo+
Got a friend who's obsessed with Fido? Findster is a smart real-time GPS tracker for pets, to help ensure they never go missing. It also boasts other features such as activity monitoring and a history function, which allows you to see an archive of your walks and adventures.
£139.99, getfindster.com
Portal Mini 8"
If you’ve got a loved one who can’t make it to the festivities this Christmas, bring the party to them with a Portal Mini. The smart camera guarantees a great picture for Whatsapp and Messenger video calling, even if the kids are running ragged. Plus, it’s Alexa-enabled and can be used for everything from checking the front door to reading the kids a story with AR effects.
£129, currys.co.uk
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