School might be out for many, but that doesn’t mean our writers and editors are taking a break from covering the latest tech. From the routine refresh to innovative gadgets that are making us rethink how we do, well, everything, we’ve recently spent time with plenty of new gadgets and gizmos that have us excited. If you need help settling on a gift to wow the techie in your life — perhaps for a birthday, anniversary, Father’s Day, or any number of upcoming occasions — any of the ideas below will surely do the trick.
You can help them soundtrack their next summer shindig with Bose’s SoundLink Max or Samsung’s Music Frame speaker, get them a fun and easy video camera (or an equally delightful stills shooter) to help preserve vacation memories, or send them back to school with a tablet that can do almost anything. We also have a few suggestions for other pieces of gear to help them stand out in a crowd, such as an underrated Stanley alternative and a rather stylish smartwatch. Because fitting in is overrated, anyway.
price range: Can’t afford a house sitter to keep an eye on your abode while you’re on vacay? An inexpensive security cam like the Blink Mini 2 can be a great alternative. The wired 1080p camera offers basic essentials like motion alerts and two-way audio, along with improved low-light performance and a wider field of view than the original model. That makes it easy to check in, no matter which time zone you’ve escaped to.
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