IN PHOTOS: Christmas gift ideas for your techie friend or relative
Techie people are among the group of individuals that are somewhat difficult to give a gift to during the holiday season.
Most of the time, they probably already have the newest and slickest gadgets that they want and need.
And if you're a non-techie person, shopping for gadgets, software, or accessories, it can be a little bit intimidating.
However, gifts for techie people, doesn't always have to be literally gadgets and accessories. It can also be practical objects that they can use at home or for work or gaming.
Check out this photo gallery of gift ideas for the techie people in your life.
The Mirror
Yes, this is a mirror. But it's not your ordinary mirror. The Mirror is actually an instant home gym disguised as a plain mirror. This nearly invisible interactive gym lets you enjoy new live workout classes weekly and has thousands of on-demand classes you can do anytime. The Mirror also has advanced camera technology and machine learning that helps you track your progress real-time and lets you have workout dates with friends.
Smart thermos mug
Give your techie friend or family member this smart thermos mug or water bottle, so they can keep drinks at his/her desired temperature for hours. It has a waterproof LED display, which shows you the temperature of the drink inside the stainless-steel bottle.
Breakfast machine
Is your techie friend always on the go? If yes, then he/she'd very much appreciate this 3-in-1 breakfast machine. It's basically a coffee maker, frying pan and an oven toaster rolled into one. So, he/she can make coffee and say, bacon, for breakfast all at the same time.
Sensor pump
Hand washing has become an essential part of our daily lives amid the pandemic. Make hand washing easier and safer for your friend or loved ones with this touch-free liquid sensor pump. The amount of liquid soap dispensed can be controlled by simply moving the hand closer or away from it.
Sensor mirror
This is the perfect gift for your beauty vlogger-friend or relative. It automatically lights up when your face moves close to the mirror. It is also voice-controlled and can play music while you're getting ready.
Neon lights
You can level-up your friend's gaming area or workspace with awesome neon lights of his/her name or perhaps his/her YouTube or social media handle.
Mouse pad with neon lights
Speaking of neon lights, you can also get them a mouse pad with a neon LED light stirp that will perfectly match their neon-colored keyboard.
Keyboard and mouse wrist pads
Remember that we said Christmas gifts for techie people need not be gadgets and accessories? You can get them these practical and useful wrist pads to make their work or gaming experience more comfortable and pleasant.
Lumbar support pillow
Techie people are usually preoccupied with work, exploring new software or playing video games. That means they spend countless hours seated in front of their laptop, PC, or smartphone. Help them prevent lower back and posture issues with this lumbar support pillow.
Power bank
If you want a fail-safe Christmas gift for your techie friend or loved one, then you should definitely go for a power bank.
Smart plug
Allow your friend or loved one to turn on or off appliances from anywhere--Jarvis style--with the smart plug. It works with the Alexa app and the Google Home app, so the user can control connected devices or appliances from anywhere through their smartphone. It also has electricity meter and timer features, so users can keep track of the amount and duration of your power consumption. Plus, the user can also share the control with their family or housemates via the app.
New Phone
A new smartphone is the gift that anyone will gladly receive (especially if it's a premium unit, like the Oppo Find X2 Pro). Smartphone technology is fast evolving. Having a model that's up to date, can handle pretty much multiple apps and tasks without a glitch, and charges up super fast, is the best gift for anyone who does heavy duty work on a phone. Be on the lookout for promos and deals. Brands will sure have something up their sleeves come Christmastime.
