If you’ve been tasked with buying for a tech head this Christmas and found yourself wondering what on earth the latest desirable gadgets are, shop with our gift guide to discover the most covetable gizmos of late 2020.
Get fit in just five minutes with palm-sized tool Activ5. Not only can you sneak a gym session in on the move, the high-tech gadget also tracks your progress, meaning you can get fit wherever you are, without factoring in a gym visit.
Turn your iPhone into a serious camera with ShiftCam’s bundle of travel lenses. Designed for iPhones 7 and up, the shifting mechanism allows users to switch between fisheye, macro, wide-angle and telephoto lenses, all of which are portable and easily attached to your phone.
ShiftCam 2.0: six-in-one Travel Set, £65.13 – buy here
No more burning your tongue on your tea or racing through a luke-warm mug of coffee with Emer, the proud company behind the world’s first temperature-controlled mugs. Using state-of-the-art technology, they allow you to set the desired temperature of your hot drink so it’s enjoyable from the first to last sip.
Ember Mug²: Metallic Collection, £133.78 – buy here
One for those who struggle to listen to their mind or know when to slow down: Foci – Focus Wearable is a subtle piece of wearable technology that alerts you to when you’re overtired, distracted or stressed. It also teaches the wearer how to track their emotions, boost their focus and offers mind-training techniques. Think of it as your pocket-sized guardian angel.
Foci – Focus Wearable, $79 – buy here
Help keep your beloved pooch or puss safe with an Invoxia Pet Tracker. Not only will this nifty device prevent them going missing, but you can also track your pet’s behaviour (scratching, barking etc) on a long-term basis to detect illness prematurely. On a more lighthearted note, you can also peek into their secret life, from taking forbidden naps on the sofa while you’re out to their nighttime adventures in the garden.
Invoxia Pet Tracker V1, £134.55 – buy here
For the avid music-lover, few gifts will inspire as much excitement as the Devialet Gemini Wireless Earphones, aka the hottest headphones on the market. These clever earbuds are fitted with ‘ear active matching’, which automatically tunes the signal of the music to the shape of an individual's inner ear to ensure an immersive listening experience. Between their ‘active noise cancellation’ and ‘natural hear-through’ technology, listeners can tune into the outside world – filtering out background noise if you need to take a call – or let it melt away as you wish.
Devialet Gemini Wireless Earphones, £279 – buy here
Sick of losing your keys, phone or wallet multiple times a day? Consider these misplacements a thing of the past when you purchase a Tile Mate. Attach a Tile to each of your everyday essentials then, when they next go AWOL, use the device to map and even ring your belongings (so long as they’re within Bluetooth range).
Tile Mate Bluetooth Item Finder, £59.99 – buy here
Whether to tease out knots troubling your back or to ease mental tension, many of us are hankering after a massage right now. As an appointment with a professional won't be possible for some time, it could be worth investing in the next best thing: an at-home massage tool. Far less clunky than a massage chair, the G3PRO Theragun is just as effective, using percussive therapy to release tightness and knots in just 30 seconds. The product comes recommended for athletes and regular exercisers as well as those with serious muscle troubles. Simply select one of two settings, hold the device against the muscle and feel your shoulders drop as it pummels away any tightness.
G3PRO Theragun, £568.89 – buy here
While sleeping with your arms wrapped around a kidney-shaped cushion that breathes like a human might sound like something out of a futuristic sci-fi film, bear with us: because the Somnox Sleep Robot is among the best gadgets on the market for optimising the quality of your night’s sleep. Mirroring your own breathing patterns, the Sleep Robot adopts rhythmic movements and sounds designed to help you relax, fall asleep more easily and doze deeply for longer.
Somnox Sleep Robot, £549 – buy here
If it’s a mid-range speaker that comes thoroughly recommended you’re after, look to the SONOS Move Portable Wireless Multi-room Speaker. Compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, the speaker works with most major streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and TuneIn. It’s also relatively durable, comfortable outdoors (connecting to Bluetooth) and has an 11-hour battery life, making it a great option for taking on trips or using at parties.
SONOS Move Portable Wireless Multi-room Speaker, £399 – buy here
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