The 50 best tech gifts of the year, hand-picked by professional gadget nerds
Make somebody's life easier with one of these high-tech hits.
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The coolest tech gifts may look like the most boring box in the present pile... until they're unwrapped. But in a second, you'll both unlock a new favorite memory: They get to gush over owning one of the most sought-after gadgets of the year, and you get to watch their face light up.
Our tech gift guide for 2025 includes some of the best new releases of the year from Apple, Nintendo, Shark, Razer, and GoPro, most of which we personally reviewed. We're obviously loving the latest upgrades, like the AirPods Pro 3 and the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. But even if you're not shopping for an early adopter, we've still found some awesome under-the-radar gadgets that'll speak to their niche interests. The skincare enthusiast on your list may not care about the new fleet of Echos that Amazon just announced, but they will freak over the Shark LED face mask.
To find the best holiday gifts for the techies in your life, Mashable's tech and shopping reporters have come together to curate a guide to our favorite gift-worthy gadgets of the year — the true 'I can't believe you got this for me' gifts. So, whether you're splurging on an iPad or searching for stocking stuffers, here are the best tech gifts for 2025.
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Apple AirPods Pro 3
Best for the nonstop music listener
Mashable has been recommending Bose's flagship earbuds over AirPods right up until Apple's Sept. 2025 drop — but the new AirPods Pro 3 definitely have us rocking Apple buds again. Our testing revealed that the new AirPods Pro offer exceptional active noise cancellation, an 8-hour battery life, and a new heart rate sensor that athletes will love. Pro tip: Wait for Black Friday and hopefully catch them on sale.
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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Best for early tech adopters
If they’re the type who loves gadgets that disappear into their daily routine, Ray-Ban Meta glasses are an instant win. A newer edition now adds better video and more fluid AI interactions, but the whole family of Ray-Ban Meta collabs continues to hold its own as one of the most effortless ways to try smart eyewear.
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Oura Ring 4
Best for the anti-smartwatch person
As sleek as they've become, smart wrist wearables are still too sporty for some folks. The Oura Ring is a chic alternative for the subtly health-conscious crowd. The fourth gen Oura ring tracks sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, cardiovascular age, and more through sensors on the finger — now with 18 total signal pathways to make the latest model more accurate.
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Laptop deals at Woot
Best for deal seekers
Looking to upgrade your tech without dropping a considerable amount of cash? Woot has you covered with an impressive range of last-chance laptop deals on top brands. Save up to 40% on Samsung, Dell, MSI, Microsoft, and much more.
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Apple AirTag
Best for someone who loses everything
An Apple AirTag is a foolproof gift and one of our favorite tech stocking stuffers, especially if you're trying to spend less than $30. If your recipient has never used an AirTag before, the newfound organization will be life-changing. If they already have several, they're still bound to have more important items to track, and AirTags are great for keys, luggage, and even pets.
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Canon SX740BK PowerShot SX740
Best for photographers
This pocket camera delivers crisp photos, fast autofocus, and a massive zoom range that smartphones just can’t touch. It’s perfect for vacations, events, or parents shooting from the sidelines. Easy to carry and easy to use, it’s an instant crowd-pleaser for anyone wanting better photos without going full DSLR.
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Nintendo Switch 2
Best for "Mario Kart" champs
If you know an avid Nintendo fan who's still rocking the 2017 Switch, and if they've been extra good this year, then upgrade their console. We named the new Switch 2 one of the top Christmas gifts of 2025, and it's the only way to play revamped sequels of classics like "Mario Kart World," "Donkey Kong Bananza," and "Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment." They'll also get to enjoy the Switch 2's satisfying new Joy-Cons and GameChat capabilities.
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Echo Pop Smart Speaker
Best tech stocking stuffer
Amazon's colorful new smart speaker is more affordable than the previous generation of Echo Dot speakers, yet it offers fuller sound a cooler design. These mini speakers are perfect for checking the weather, listening to music as you get ready, or asking Alexa how many days are left until Christmas.
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Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Best for music lovers
Noise-cancelling headphones are always popular tech gifts, and in 2025, our top recommendation comes from Sony. The Japanese audio brand's newest flagship headphones came out earlier this year, and they impressed all of our audio experts. They bring back a foldable design that makes them more travel-friendly, and the audio and ANC is better than ever.
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Otterbox Mobile Device Care Kit
Best tech gifts under $25
With smartphones getting more expensive (those tariffs are mounting), you’ll want to do everything possible to protect these premium mobile devices. Start by picking up a care kit. OtterBox bundles multiple cleaning tools – alcohol wipes, mini-brushes, and a micro-fiber cloth — to remove unwanted dirt, grime, and moisture. It’s an ideal and incredibly inexpensive alternative to Apple Care.
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An LED face mask
Best for the skincare guru
Red light masks are the talk of beauty tech right now. Out of all of the options being hyped on TikTok, the Shark CryoGlow is the best LED mask you can buy right now. It has more bulbs than the top face masks, with every single bulb able to emit red light, blue light, or near infrared light for constant full-face coverage that OmniLux and CurrentBody can't offer. The user can choose between settings for anti-aging or acne prevention through the screen on the remote.
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GoPro Fluid Pro AI Gimbal
Best for content creators
Every creator and vlogger (current or aspiring) needs a solid gimbal to keep their content looking professional. Just released in Oct. 2025, GoPro's new AI-tracking gimbal automatically locks on to the subject's face or body to keep them in frame. Unlike most gimbals, the GoPro Fluid Pro works with smartphones, some compact point-and-shoot cameras, and of course, action cameras.
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Click&Grow Indoor Herb Garden
Best for the (not so) green thumb
The Click & Grow 3 planter can help anyone keep their plants alive, including herbs and veggies that typically require an outdoor garden. It features a built-in reservoir that stores a month's worth of water, a sunlight-mimicking lamp, and soil mixture that releases nutrients in sync with the plant's life cycle. You just have to plant the seeds.
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Our favorite Kindle e-reader
Best for bibliophiles
We've tested the entire Kindle lineup, and the Kindle Paperwhite is always our go-to recommendation for gifting. This is the e-reader our own writers and editors use when they're ready for their annual Lord of the Rings re-read. It has a great balance of features, a crisp and bright display, and is a godsend for readers who love to travel. For book lovers, it's easily one of the best tech gifts of 2025.
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A portable phone charger
Best tech-y stocking stuffer
Everyone can use a little help keeping their smartphone powered up at the end of the day, and Anker chargers like this are always popular stocking stuffers. This small gadget fits into the palm of your hand and has a fold-out USB-C charger (a version with a lightning connector is also available).
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2025 iPad Air
Best for Apple people
From streaming to drawing to shopping on a screen bigger than a phone's, the iPad Air is an incredibly robust general use tablet — Mashable has dubbed it the best iPad for most people. Apple gave the 2025 a power upgrade with the M3 chip, making the newest iPad Air as powerful as a MacBook. It still lasts for up to 14 hours on one charge and works with the Apple Pencil.
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Loop Dream Earplugs
Best sleep companion
Good rest is essential around the holidays. This is where Loop’s collection of silicone earplugs come in clutch. They minimize unwanted ambient noise during bedtime or en voyage. According to the company, the Dream Earplugs provide up to 27dB (SNR) Noise Reduction, which is good enough to block out snoring and several outdoor distractions. They mold perfectly to the ear and don’t apply pressure like most wireless earbuds and sleep earbuds do. The tips are comfy and form a tight seal to stay secure while sleeping.
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An instant printer for smartphone photos
Best tech gifts for teens
It's not exactly an OG Polaroid, but this Fujifilm Bluetooth printer is a cool way to let Gen Z in on the fun of printing physical photos. Using the Instax Mini Link app, anything from their camera roll can be turned into a tangible, hang up-able memory in just a few seconds.
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A flattering streaming light
Best for live streamers
Whether they work from home or they're an aspiring influencer, they will definitely appreciate this thoughtful monitor-mounting light. Its full-spectrum LED light casts a true-to-life, flattering glow on all skin tones so they look flawless at all times. It also offers adjustable brightness and color temperature, and custom presets so they can easily switch from morning meeting to Twitch streaming.
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Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Best for the chronically connected person
No one would complain about adding the latest Apple Watch to their daily drip. This sleek piece of modern engineering blows other smartwatches out of the water, with the Series 11 boasting over a day's worth of battery life, plus the same stellar fitness and sleep tracking features that'd be incredibly useful on the daily.
There's a reason it's at the top of just about every one of our "best" lists.
The latest Apple Watch is an accessory that n
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2
Best professional gaming headset
SteelSeries updated its most popular headset with 40% more battery, over 200 game-specific presets, and subtle enhancements to the noise-canceling mic for clearer voice quality. The latter allows you to communicate and collaborate clearly with online teammates during deathmatches. Bundled with the purchase is a USB-C dongle that makes the Arctis Nova 7 (Gen 2) compatible with Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles.
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Electric corkscrew
Best for the wine-o
Any self-respecting wine enthusiast can probably operate a manual corkscrew in their sleep, but that's unnecessary elbow grease after a long day. Instead, an electric corkscrew can open even the most stubborn bottles at the push of a button. This well-reviewed one by Secura goes perfectly in a stainless steel kitchen.
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Razer Kraken Kitty V3 gaming headset
Best for cutesy gamers
Looking for the best gifts for gamers? Most gaming headsets have the same boring vibe, and that vibe completely clashes with any variation of a cutesy aesthetic. Razer's precious Kraken Kitty V3 gaming headphones will speak to anyone who has a soft spot for cozy games, complete
with a cardioid mic for clear online chats or Twitch streaming.
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A Mashable-tested portable power station
Best outdoor tech gift
Our reviewer called the new Anker Solix power station "a must-have for camping," and it's one of the year's best tech gifts for anyone who loves camping, tailgating, or music festivals. As an added bonus, if you pick up this tech gift during Black Friday, you can grab this gift at a record-low price.
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Flaus Electric Flosser
Best oral-care gift
An electric flosser is a genius idea for dealing with food build-up from holiday feastings. Flaus uses durable woven floss made from 250+ microfibers to slide smoothly between teeth. Three speed modes are available for the flosser to produce up to 18,000 sonic vibrations per minute for optimal gum stimulation and plaque removal. Refills are cheap, and the rechargeable battery saves you from spending extra bread on Duracells.
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Crock-Pot food warmer
Best for the office foodie
Waiting in line to use the microwave during the lunch rush at work takes up precious time that could be spent actually eating. This food warmer from Crock-Pot eliminates the need to microwave. Just plug it in and the 20-ounce container begins to heat up and warm your food. It even has a handle for portability.
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Retrospekt CP-81 Portable Cassette Player
Best for nostalgia lovers
While physical media is having a moment right now, there’s no better time to pull out your cassette tower rack from the attic and rock out to some long-forgotten mixtapes. You’re going to want to play them on Retrospekt’s tape player. Everything about it screams retro rad, from the flimsy on-ear headphones with orange foam cushions to the translucent design. At only $99, it’s worth its price in nostalgia alone.
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Solar USB charger
Best for the traveler
Portable chargers are super handy, except when they run out of power. This charger pulls juice from traditional charging methods as well as from its four solar panels. A single charge gives you about nine days of usage. Just make sure the panels are in contact with sunlight and your devices will stay juiced up.
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Twelve South AirFly Pro 2
Best travel accessory
Carrying your aux cable to use your headphones with an airline’s outdated in-flight entertainment console gets old. Well, you can leave it in the carrying case because this nifty wireless transmitter has you covered. The AirFly Pro 2 connects not one, but two pairs of wireless headphones to any aux-in device (e.g., car stereo system, iPod Classic, treadmill), providing hi-res sound over Bluetooth for nearly 25 hours. Problem solved.
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A smart cooling and warming bracelet
Best for people who run hot
The Embr Wave 2 is a thermal technology smart bracelet that cools or warms the wrist, triggering the body's natural response to temperature change. It's become a popular tool for folks who experience hot flashes, night sweats, or overheating at a concert or amusement park. After three minutes of use, wearers will feel warmer by 4.6 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler by 5.8 degrees.
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Litter-Robot 5 Pro
Best for cat parents
Any automatic litter box is already high tech in itself, but the newest flagship Litter-Robot is on a whole new level of cat care for multi-cat households. The Litter-Robot 5 Pro uses a dual camera system (one outside, one inside) and AI facial recognition to keep track of each cat's bathroom habits, including notifications about any irregularities. It's on the expensive side, so it could make a smart joint gift from multiple members of your squad.
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Rubik’s connected cube
Best for hands-on gamers
Not all cool gadgets need to serve some higher purpose; sometimes they can just be fun. This smart, app-connected Rubik's Cube allows users to compete with others across the globe, sharpen their skills, and track their cube-solving progress over time. It's a great STEM toy for all ages.
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Lovebox Messenger
Best for someone you love
Gift this to someone and you'll be able to send them love notes whenever you want. Compose the messages in the Lovebox mobile app and send them to the digital box in your loved one's home. The heart on the outside of the box notifies the recipient that they have a message, which will display once they open the lid. Corny in the sweetest way.
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Cuisinart ice cream maker
Best for anyone with a sweet tooth
This handy appliance lets you make ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and sherbet right in the comfort of your own kitchen, all customized to your liking. While it's the kind of thing someone might not splurge on for themself, it's an especially thoughtful gift for someone with special dietary needs. Delicious dairy-free ice cream and sugar-free sorbet can be super expensive or flat-out hard to find, but now you can whip some up together.
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Flameless lighter
Best for people with too many candles
This iridescent lighter works in even the windiest conditions because its plasma surface replaces a traditional flame. From cigars to candles, this flameless gadget provides a ton of lights on one charge. When the juice runs out, it can be plugged in rather than thrown away.
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An ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker
Best for any music or podcast listener
Of all of the Bluetooth speakers you could gift someone, the JBL Clip 5 is easily the most portable. Beloved for its built-in carabiner, it can quickly latch on to a bag, belt loop, or even a towel rack during a shower — it'll come in clutch for just about anyone. The Clip 5 has booming volume and punchy bass for the size, and it's waterproof.
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Kodak Luma mini projector
Best for the movie buff
A portable projector gives frequent travelers the option to watch on the big screen anywhere. The Kodak Luma 150 casts movies or TV shows onto whatever surface you choose, with the projection itself measuring up to 150 inches. It's wireless with a built-in speaker, so no outlets or additional devices are required — a huge bonus for camping.
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Aircove Go Wi-Fi 6 VPN Router by ExpressVPN
Best for privacy-conscious techies
Counting on public Wi-Fi during the travel season can be questionable. A portable router is an excellent workaround for a reliable Internet connection, especially when it's designed by one of our favorite VPN services. Enter the Aircove Go. It’s small enough to fit in most pockets and travel compartments. Connection speeds are reasonably fast, and the desktop and mobile-optimized browsers are straightforward for backend customization. Best of all, the router comes with built-in VPN protection to accommodate any stealthy browsing needs (I’m talking to you, torrent mongers).
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Lumin Luminator Red-Light LED Eye Mask
Best affordable glow-up gift
Stress seems imminent during the holidays, which is why self-care is so important. Those who feel it most in their eyes can treat them to some red light therapy with Lumin’s LED eye mask. The Zorro-style Luminator boosts collagen to smoother and tighter skin. A three-minute session per day over several weeks of use is enough to reduce dark circles and puffiness, improve skin texture, and reduce fine lines.
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Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
Best high tech hair tool
Our No. 1 Airwrap dupe, the Shark FlexStyle features the same spinning air ("Coanda") technology as Dyson's viral multi-styler — and it's less than half the price. It can also double as a traditional hair dryer thanks to its swivel-able base. You can bundle it with your choice of three accessories, including a round brush, a diffuser, auto-wrap curlers, and a carrying case.
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Razer Kishi mobile game controller
Best for mobile gamers
The Nintendo Switch is cool — but if the games they enjoy live on their smartphone instead, this controller will exponentially enhance their gameplay by turning their phone into a handheld gaming system. It's available for both iPhone and Android smartphone models, and it's compatible with hundreds of popular mobile games and cloud gaming services, including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Steam Link.
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Aura Aspen Digital HD Frame
Best tech gift for moms
Memories live forever through photography, and with digital picture frames, they’re alive and refreshed every few minutes. The Aspen is a minimalist-designed frame that blends beautifully with all home décor. It generates accurate colors and details, which look vibrant in landscape or portrait mode. Aura’s companion app makes personalizing the Aspen a breeze. Unlimited cloud storage means you can upload an endless number of photos from your iCloud or Google Photos account, or your phone’s photo gallery.
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Ember temperature controlled mug
Best for the hot coffee stan
Tired: Yet another super-niche mug that'll just chip and take up cabinet space. Wired: A temperature-controlled smart mug that's probably the last mug they'll ever need. The second iteration of the Ember mug keeps coffee, tea, or soup between 120 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit (as set on the app) for up to 1.5 hours. Its coaster is also its charger.
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GoPro HERO13 Black Action Camera
Best for adventurers
Though GoPro just released an advanced new 360-camera in Sept. 2025, the GoPro HERO13 Black from 2024 is still the go-to action camera for most people. Between its crisp 5.3K resolution, mind-blowing levels of motion stabilization, and the return of GPS geotagging, it's the ideal sidekick for any hardcore explorer who wants to document their journey.
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PlayStation 5 Slim
Best for gamers still rocking a PS4
Remember when the only people who could get their hands on PS5 consoles were the price gougers and their reluctant customers? Good times. If you know a Sony gamer who passed on all of that chaos, be the reason they finally get to experience the PS5 — the Slim model would work well even in a small space.
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Nintendo Switch Lite
Best for young gamers
Your Nintendo Switch may have gotten plenty of love, but do you have a young person or teenager on your shopping list who needs a Switch of their very own? Every time they pick up this handheld console (which will be all the time), they'll think about you.
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PhoneSoap UV sanitizer
Best for the germaphobe
We regret to inform you that your phone is probably dirtier than a public toilet seat. The UV rays inside the PhoneSoap 3 kill 99.99 percent of germs and bacteria, offering better sanitation than just using a wipe. PhoneSoap can also clean keys and AirPods, and it doubles as a phone charger.
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Laser scissors
Best for the precise person
Cutting crooked lines is a thing of the past with these scissors. They have an attached laser to guide your cut line, making sure you get the straightest cut. The laser is adjustable with two screws, allowing you to aim where you want it. This gadget is great for sewing, crafting, and gift wrapping, though some reviewers noted there is a bit of a learning curve.
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A Bambu Lab 3D printer
Best for the (bored) artist
Has your creative friend been in a rut with their current mediums? A 3D printer is the inevitable next move for bringing their ideas to life, and the Bambu Lab A1 is an excellent option for beginners. Kind of like a copy machine, it offers multi-color, one-click printing that doesn't require any manual tuning — just a smartphone. Users can create their own design or use a premade model, then sit back and watch the A1 follow the pattern. Temperature, PLA filament flow, and more can be adjusted on the A1's touchscreen.
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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Best for experienced Switch gamers
While Xbox and PlayStation race to open up new fronts in the console wars, the Nintendo Switch is always there for you. Instead of the combat-oriented blood-and-gore games, you can escape the world with whimsical titles like Cuphead, Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda.
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Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3
Best car accessory
More drivers on the road means more potential accidents on the way to Nana’s house. This full HD dash cam provides a great sense of security before jumping behind the wheel. Garmin’s device captures clear, sharp-looking videos at 30fps. The proprietary Clarity polarized lens cuts down glare, and voice controls let you activate microphones and save recordings. Smaller features like parking mode with collision detection also protect you from false claims or staged incidents.
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Tushy Fresh Cool Water Bidet
Best for co-habitators
Nothing classes up your bathroom more than a bidet. They’re much gentler on your butt and offer a more thorough cleanse than the basic Charmin roll. Tushy’s $99 bidet is a simple plug-and-play solution that attaches to the toilet bowl, requires no electricity, and takes less than 10 minutes to install. The attachable knob seamlessly adjusts spray angles and water pressure. Think of the cash you’ll save on toilet paper costs throughout the new year.
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Satechi Vegan-Leather FindAll Passport Cover
Best for frequent fliers
How 007 of Satechi to create this handsome hi-tech passport holder. This piece has RFID protection to secure sensitive information, along with Apple Find My tracking technology and wireless charging for the built-in smart tracker. Let’s not forget its main purpose – holding your travel documents – a task it accomplishes with finesse. The various slots can store boarding passes, credit cards, IDs, and your passport.
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Akai MPK Mini IV
Best for aspiring beat-makers on a budget
Akai has created some of the most groundbreaking and pricey beat machines ever made. This year, it introduced the company’s most compact and streamlined model yet: the MPK Mini IV. An enhanced keybed, new controls, and RGB backlit MPC pads are just some of the improvements Akai made to this MIDI controller. Multiple inputs allow for pairing with numerous other devices. Lastly, it comes with a massive virtual suite that features over 1,000 sounds from popular DAWs (digital audio workstations).
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor of Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, deals, and news stories about tech products, including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She's been covering all things shopping and tech, including shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, for Mashable since 2019. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.
Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he’s also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.
Tim studied print journalism at the University of Southern California. He currently splits his time between Brooklyn, NY and Charleston, SC. He's currently working on his second novel, a science-fiction book.
Alex Bracetti is a freelance product reviewer and journalist covering gadgets and men's grooming products. An experienced consumer tech writer, he has bylines at Mashable, Complex, SPY.com, Thrillist, AskMen, CNN Underscored, and Tom's Guide. In addition to writing about the latest tech trends and gadgets, he's also covered men's fashion, sports, and gaming. For Mashable, he primarily covers headphones/wireless earbuds, party speakers, smartphones, and mobile accessories.
