Playing an instrument can be a true joy, but learning how to do it shouldn’t be a struggle. For $300, LUMI makes learning the piano fun by starting you off with songs you love and using lights and color to teach. LUMI, which was named one of the best educational-tech inventions of 2019, is a keyboard built for self-guided learning.
That’s more important than ever. Choose the songs you love in the app, and simply follow the lights on the keyboard, and learn skills that last a lifetime. LUMI proves to be a fun and rewarding way to learn to play the piano.
Saint Laurent Rive Droite Speaker
Gone are the old days when we had to hide our utilitarian speakers in the corner. We didn't think speakers could get anymore sleek, but this multiroom speaker was made in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen in addition to its immersive sound.
Not only do these speakers see the Beoplay A9 rendered in a dark-as-night sheen, it's a freestanding body, making a compelling case for speakers as statement-furniture. This is definitely a gift for you if you're eager to impress as it's exclusive to the Saint Laurent Rive Droite collection, available for a hefty $4,650.
Nintendo Switch
For $299.99, the Nintendo Switch will transform to accommodate your circumstances, so you can play the games you want, no matter how hectic life can get. Not only is this gaming device one of the hottest around, but it also offers fun for multiple players, in-person or across the globe, via the Internet.
It’s a new age we live in, where you don’t have to adjust your lifestyle to play games – instead, your console adjusts to fit around you and your lifestyle. You can enjoy playing games anytime, anywhere, and with anyone!
Homedics UV-Clean Phone Sanitizer
For the germaphobe in your life, who likes to take extra safety precautions, this phone sanitizer only costs $59.99. It helps keep your phone and other essentials sanitized by utilizing this patented pop-up technology and UV-C LED device.
It works by using UV-C germicidal LED lights that kill up to 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses. It's been designed to fit all the varieties of phones and jewelry, glasses, keys, credit cards.
BlissLights Sky Lite Laser Galaxy Projector
Why travel to the outdoors when you can bring the night sky inside your very own home?! All for the affordable price of $49.99. The Sky Lite instantly projects a constellation of drifting green stars against a transforming blue nebula cloud.
It features laser stars against a night cloud. It’s great for any room; you can enjoy it while watching tv or unwinding in a relaxing bath.
Quip Toothbrush Set
Do you want to make brushing your teeth more simple while staying within a budget? Well, the new electric toothbrush from quip gives you all the features teeth you need. This Quip toothbrush starter set, $95, has a two-minute timer for supreme sparkling teeth and fresh breath.
The lightweight, compact design features gentle sonic vibrations and a built-in timer with 30-second pulses that help guide you to an effective 2-minute routine.
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones
These wireless headphones will set you back for $90, but not only are they fun to look at, but also great for tuning out your roommates and kids for at least 10 minutes a day. The earphones hold will perfectly in place even during exercising due to a reinforced design that's also resistant to sweat and water.
These headphones have adjustable, secure-fit ear hooks for lightweight comfort and stability, with batteries that allow you to listen for up to 9 hours.
LIFX Color LED Light Bulb
One of the brightest smart bulbs currently available, with the click of your smartphone, the LIFX Color LED light bulb offers 16 million colors to instantly elevate your mood! And for only $44.99!
This WiFi smart LED light bulb features adjustable, multicolor, dimmable, with no hub required. With LIFX, all of the WiFi technology is developed right into each bulb - no hub required!
Singtrix Karaoke Party Bundle
Singtrix is one of only a few plug-and-play karaoke systems that feature studio-quality vocal impressions designed to make "bad singers sound great and good singers sound astounding!"
Sing in-tune to your favorite singles with confidence. Just plug it in and start belting those notes. If you know someone who's bored of sitting around the house with nothing to do, then this will make the perfect gift they can enjoy for only $299!
Aera Smart Fragrance Electric Diffuser
We'd all like our homes to smell good, but it isn’t always easy for consistency and safety. Aera can solve this problem. The Smart Diffuser is easy to use; simply plug it in, pop in the fragrance capsule of your choice, and hit the “play” button, and voila!
Adjust the intensity to find the perfect scent setting. This fragrance diffuser costs $200, and it has ten settings that can be controlled by your smartphone.
Bottega Veneta AirPods Case
Make a fashion statement with this chic AirPods case from Bottega Veneta. Made with Intrecciato-weave leather, this Italian-made case has a protective hard-shell style that also features a long, detachable strap, allowing it to be looped around your neck or over your shoulder.
Made with supple leather and the label’s signature “Intrecciato” weave, these AirPods cases cost $460. It comes with an oversize lobster clasp, so you can fasten it to any bag, making it perfect for music on the go.
Ember Smart Mug
It's the world's first temperature control mug, with Ember's patented technology that allows you to set the exact temperature you like for your warm drink so that you can enjoy your beverage from that first tasty sip to the very last drop.
There's no denying that Ember's mugs are expensive, but with this mug, you can heat your daily coffee or tea from your smartphone! It costs $99.95, but for that price, it's worth it for some.
Montblanc Over-Ear Headphones
These sleek and elegant Montblanc Headphones may cost a pretty penny, at $595, but they may also be the answer to your taste if you want to get your loved ones a beautiful and useful gift.
Their combination of leather, comfortable cushions, and modern headphone technology enables you to master a full day of calls and relax while listening to your favorite tunes or focusing on noise-cancellation tech.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2
This powerful multiroom speaker may cost quite a bit, but for $2,250, it sounds every bit as beautiful as it looks. You can effortlessly stream your music to your Beosound two wireless speakers from a smart device.
The sound technology of this wireless speaker distributes 360-degree audio all around so you can experience lucid, powerful sound throughout the room — no matter where you are.
Neewer Ring Light
This light fixture gives out dimmable illumination with no dark shadows. Different lights help to highlight your eyes, enhancing your facial features for a more three-dimensional look.
It adds a bright ring in your eyes when photographing people, gives literal starry eyes, and just lights up any face. If ever there was a good time to start a YouTube channel or take a few selfies, it would be now with Neewer’s ring light, for $71.99.
Royce New York Leather Cord Organizer
This stylish cord organizer will empower those high-tech friends of yours with a secure method of protecting and organizing all their cords and earbuds from the wear and tear of the everyday grind. No need to untangle those headphones on the train or fumble with cords in a meeting!
This leather roll-up costs $70 and will help you stay chic while getting all those chords and chargers organized and make it.
Native Union Dock
If you care about aesthetics and would like a wireless charger that doesn't stick out like a sore thumb, then this one is for you! Made of marble, this sleek and meticulously designed dock costs $130. It's elevated at an optimal viewing angle that allows you to view and navigate your iPhone or iPad while it charges.
This wireless charging dock is built with a novel thermal protection sensor and foreign object detector providing a faster and safer charge.
Apple iPhone 12
The iPhone 12 sells for $699. The iPhone 12 series brings incredible design, world-class connectivity, and an upgraded Night-mode camera to the nation's most popular phone. Apple's iPhone 12 series brings a solid feel, excellent screens, better camera performance, even with low-lights.
It uses a wide camera to shoot more detailed portraits in low-light than any other smartphone. When measured, the screen is 6.06 inches diagonally.
LifeFuels Smart Bottle
This is no ordinary water bottle, it may look simple, but it’s the world’s first smart water bottle! For $149, you can turn your ordinary water into a beverage packed with flavor, essential vitamins, and nutrients. Keeping hydrated is as easy as the touch of a button or a swipe in the app.
You can adjust the flavor and select the number of shots you want to dispense. Swipe to dispense. Choose from the ever-expanding list of pods with natural flavors and added ingredients such as electrolytes and antioxidants.
Loewe Leather iPhone 11 Case
This fancy leather phone case is made for an iPhone; it costs $390 and has adjustable straps at the back so it'll rest comfortably and securely in your hands. The case has been designed to fit an iPhone 11 and was crafted in Spain from supple tan leather and debossed at the corner with the house's Anagram logo.
The soft interior and curved edges offer plenty of protection for your precious smartphone from nicks and scratches.
Nest Cam IQ Indoor Security Camera
You can buy this for the nervous renter in your life if they want some extra surveillance. While this may look cute, it's actually incredibly good to pick up sound and motion and notify its owner immediately of anything that might be amiss. Who knows, it might help them sleep better at night.
This security camera also works at night with infrared LEDs. You can also talk to those on camera through the speakers and mic, issuing warnings or even important reminders.
MOODO Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser Bundle
Here we have another fragrance diffuser device! This one is automatic and app-controlled that lets you mix scents to create your ideal home smell for only $170. It comes with four different scent capsules with which you can experiment. You can control your fragrance either by picking one of the pre-set mixtures proposed by the Moodo app or using the free Moodo app to mix four fragrances and create your unique scents.
Moodo works with the leading smart home technologies: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri, and more. It also has fans with adjustable speeds that are used to diffuse the scent from the fragrance capsules.
Muse 2 EEG Device
We all know that getting into a meditative state can be difficult; the world is just too darn distracting. But the Muse headband helps guide them through a session and track their progress as they achieve total mindfulness or at least something close. Now you can stop guessing if you’re doing it right.
This device makes meditation easy by giving you real-time feedback on your mind & body to help you recognize calm and stay in the zone. Studies have shown that meditation can help relieve stress, improve relaxation and mental performance. All for only $199, sign us up!
BluDefend Blue Light-Blocking Frames
For those screen adherents who need a little vacay for their eyes, you can now take some stress off your corneas and ease the transition to sleep, whether you're spending obscene hours doom-scrolling or casually watching binge-watching Netflix.
These glasses have exclusive lens technology that helps block harmful blue light and UV rays and are sure to shield your eyes against harmful blue light and UV rays emitting from screens. For $74, it's basically a bargain.
Harvest 360 Indoor Garden
This is for those (not very) green thumbs! It's nearly impossible to kill anything growing in this self-watering, self-lit planter. For $152.95, you can have fresh herbs and vegetables for months to come. It can house up to six plants at a time and grow up to 12 inches tall with this indoor garden; it's made simple, so there's no soil and no mess, and it grows in water.
The built-in control panel makes it easy to use and reminds you when to add water, tells you when you need to add plant food, and automatically turns lights on and off for your hydroponics growing system.
Canvas Light Panels Kit
For the aspiring artist, you can let your imagination run free with these light panels cost $199.99 and are controlled with an app that can display any color you want and transform the atmosphere.
These panels work by affixing them to a wall in a unique configuration; you can make some beautiful, high-tech art—mood lighting for the future.
Loop Collapsing Helmet
Though not "tech" in a strict sense of the word, this helmet is still pretty useful and quite a bright gift idea for those bicycle commuters, and it only costs $79.99.
It's comfortable to wear while cycling, and when that bike ride is over, it collapses into a smaller size, which makes it great for stashing in a duffel or backpack, and it only weighs 330 grams!
My Skin Track UV
This nifty little clip-on was made with the sun-sensitive in mind, keeping track of their exposure to UV rays throughout the day and giving warnings when it's high.
For only $59.95, it also keeps track of pollen, pollution, and humidity levels. It's only about half an inch wide, and it gives serious peace of mind.
The Mirror
It's not just a mirror; it has a built-screen with a mirror! For $1,495.00, this mirror gives the ultimate at-home workout, projecting training videos and feedback onto its screen to follow along with. Superior camera technology and proprietary algorithms present in-workout adjustments based on your goals, preferences, and personal profile.
As your giftee pounds through a class on Mirror —of which there are a bunch to choose from, including yoga, HIIT, and boxing—they'll be able to keep track of and check out their form in the reflection.
Lumio Book Lamp
While it doesn't look high-tech, this folding light with a rechargeable battery will work anywhere; its aesthetic appeal disguises an elegant hardcover book bound in laser-cut wood. When opened, it magically transforms into a sculptural lamp illuminated by a high-performing LED. Lumio's compact and minimalist design allows for easy portability.
Since its transparent, pleated interior is made of hard-wearing and water-resistant Tyvek, this innovative lamp is equally at the home bedside, at a backyard barbeque, or on the go, and it features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that gives wireless power for up to eight hours! And it could be yours for only $200!
mBot Robot Kit
The mBot Robot kit costs $99.99 and proves to be a great gift for young inventors, and it can teach kids the joys of artificial intelligence. mBot is a programmable companion that makes use of S.T.E.M. coding skills to function and move. mBot is an authentic robot with many modes to explore, such as avoiding obstacles, following tracks, and so much more.
Encourage your child to connect pieces from their old building kits for more entertaining activities. By doing so, you can help improve your kid's creativity and stimulate their interest in science at the same time.
Quest 2 All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset
Oculus released an affordable VR headset that makes it very easy to get into VR gaming for the first time: for $299.00. Consider it the best gift for a teen (or even an adult) with an appetite for futuristic tech. Every little detail has been engineered to make virtual worlds adapt to your movements, allowing you to explore awe-inspiring games and experiences with unparalleled freedom.
Take advantage of every moment with blazing-fast performance and next-generation graphics. Stay focused on every detail with a stunning display with twice as many pixels as the original Quest.
E300 Electric Scooter
Teenagers love two things: showing off and aimlessly wandering around suburban neighborhoods. This electric cool-kid scooter lets them do both on two wheels for only $287. This scooter has a super-sized deck and frame, making the Razor E300 electric scooter ready to roll for teen and adult riders up to 220 pounds.
It's powered by a 250-watt, high-torque, single-speed motor that gives a top speed of up to 15 mph. The battery system is rechargeable 24V (two 12V) and supplies up to 40 minutes of continuous use!
The June Oven
"Oven" doesn't really do this smart appliance justice, but it's a start for this space-saving device that combines 12 appliances into one! For $599, June Oven operates as a personal sous chef, possessing seven appliances in one: convection oven, air fryer, dehydrator, slow cooker, broiler, toaster, and warming drawer.
With its smart technology, all you have to do is program how you'd like your chicken, muffins, or vegetables cooked, and it gets right to it. And it comes with an elegant touchscreen and intuitive interface that will help you look and cook like it's the future!
Sensor Can with Voice and Motion Control
Life can get messy sometimes! And trash cans can get gunky fast, so whether you want to cut down on germs or just have a cleaner area, you can get this sensor can. For $200, it's been made to open and close with your voice or motion command.
It's ideal to use for anyone with a sharp eye for mess and germs. With three microphones that help with voice recognition accuracy, you can say "open can" even in a loud and busy environment.
Instax Mini 90 Instant Film Camera
The instant film camera always trumps an iPhone photo—even if it's still destined to be posted on an Instagram feed. For $175.00, Fujifilm's Instax camera will have you taking candids of family and friends all through the year.
Most people think Instax Mini is a great party format but generally inferior to digital otherwise, but they are missing out! This camera's strengths shine through, and it does an amazing job of capturing the mood in a way few people can with a cell phone camera.
Lumi Keys MIDI controller
Playing an instrument can be a true joy, but learning how to do it shouldn’t be a struggle. For $300, LUMI makes learning the piano fun by starting you off with songs you love and using lights and color to teach. LUMI, which was named one of the best educational-tech inventions of 2019, is a keyboard built for self-guided learning.
That’s more important than ever. Choose the songs you love in the app, and simply follow the lights on the keyboard, and learn skills that last a lifetime. LUMI proves to be a fun and rewarding way to learn to play the piano.
Snooz White Noise Machine
Loud neighbors, inconsiderate roommates, street noise, or a partner who snores, Snooz is the quickest route to a better night's sleep. And Snooz comes with an easy-to-use app that allows you actually to customize the way it sounds.
You can drift off to your own dreamland with the beach, the rainforest, or a cabin next to a babbling brook. The compact size guarantees you can pack it away quickly, so you can sleep soundly while traveling as you do at home.
OXO "Sweep & Swipe" laptop cleaner
For only $10, this cute little widget is perfect for getting desk lunch crumbs out of your keyboard and finger smudges off your phone screen. It can also keep your computers, tablets, and laptops free of dirt, crumbs, fingerprints, and dust.
The retractable brush helps clean away dirt and crumbs, while the special microfiber cleaning pad can reach into corners to clean smudges, oils, and fingerprints. With a compact design, it's perfect for keeping at your desk or in your laptop bag.
Eufy Robovac Edge G30 Robot Vacuum
This gift can serve as a gentle nudge for that adult nephew who keeps dust bunnies as pets. With super-strong 2000Pa of suction power ensures more debris is picked up across all surfaces, giving you noticeably cleaner floors. For $230, it comes with an app that controls it and has its cleaning history.
Now you can complete all your cleaning needs right from your smartphone, and when its work is done, you can check out where and when your RoboVac has cleaned.
Beats Solo Pro Headphones
Maybe you've been holding a grudge against Beats for being all sizzle and no steak ever since they were "by Dre," well, now you can try on the new Beats Solo Pro. With these high-performance wireless noise-canceling headphones, you can simply take a deep breath and prepare to set your rage free.
For $300, they are powerful enough to make walking through a construction site spa-quiet but smart enough not to warp the music in the process.
Lefree Digital Money Jar
For $18, this is possibly the best way to keep track of your change every time you buy a hotdog: it's a digital counting coin bank that's harder to break than glass or ceramic money boxes. It comes with a clear LCD screen that helps count your coins and accurately displays the total for every deposit.
It can store up to 1.8L, which is about 800-1000 coins. This smart money back accepts all US coins, including pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollar coins. Just drop in your coins, and the digital coin counter does all the work for you!
U-Turn Orbit Plus
For $290, this pristine record player will sound 1000x better than that Crosley one someone impulse bought from Urban Outfitters. The acrylic platter doesn’t just sit there looking pretty - it provides improved speed stability and diffuses unwanted noises—the result: more lifelike tonality with a punchier bass.
The Orbit also features the Ortofon OM5E cartridge, which is excellent for listeners who enjoy a wide variety of genres.
Keurig K-Select Coffee Maker
Got a friend who lives by himself or herself and loves their morning cup of joe? Gift them this small, sleek single-serving coffee maker from Keurig for $122.43. Sure, those who live with roommates might want a larger coffee maker, but if your giftee lives alone, all they need is one cup at a time and won't feel about wasting that extra coffee.
And your coffee-loving friend will have plenty of options to choose from, thanks to Keurig's seemingly limitless offering of coffee flavors and brands.
Wyze Cam Smart Home Camera
This $25 indoor security camera has 1080p HD resolution, smart features, cloud storage, night vision, and digital assistant support. Now that might just sound too good to be true! You can generously gift this to those who value home privacy and safety. It even has a person-detection feature to inform homeowners when visitors arrive, along with a smoke detection feature.
And, if you really want to, you can also use this as a webcam if you want to step up your Zoom game. Talk about advanced functionality for such a small-sized camera.
Logitech MX Anywhere 3 Wireless Mouse
Now that more of us are permanently working from home, there are probably more than a few people you know who could use a good mouse for their computer as they blow through spreadsheets and compile reports.
The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse costs $79 and is an ideal choice that is as comfortable to use as it is easy to carry in a bag giving people flexibility in how they work and also where they work.
Anker iPhone LED
For those aspiring influencers who want to capture the perfect Instagram shot, they'll need great lighting! Anker's new pocket-sized LED cube connects directly to your iPhone vibrantly improves photos by providing double the range and four times the illumination as the built-in flash.
With up to an hour of use, this can take up to 10,000 photos in Flash mode. The LED Flash also works well with third-party cameras to shoot bright, detailed photos in dark spaces.
Whistle GO Pet Tracker
Any pet owner will know that panicked feeling when they can't find their pet and are left wondering where they have wandered off to this time. For $99, Whistle Go is a GPS tracker that keeps tabs on your furry companion and monitors their exercise levels.
You can set up alerts and quickly locate your pet, whether they've made a sneaky escape or are 3,000 miles away. Simply customize the whistle app once you've attached it to your pet’s collar.