8 amazing tech Christmas gifts
The mince pies are out, the advent calendars are open, Elf is back on Netflix, Monopoly is being fetched from the shed which must mean one thing… it’s Christmas!
To save you hours of scrolling and endless trips to packed shopping centres, we’ve created a list of amazing tech gifts you can amaze your friends and family with. For all the gifts, we’ve included all the important details so you can just click and order. Happy Shopping!
1) Harry Potter Coding Kit
What is it: A magical wand which helps you learn to code and make magic. You can watch a demo of the coding magic here. We have one of these in our office and love it!
The company: Kano’s mission is to give young people, and the young at heart, a simple, fun way to make and play with technology, and take control of the world around them.
Who is it for: Harry Potter fans, children (4 years+) and adults curious about tech.
Price: £79.99
Follow on Twitter: @TeamKano
Order it here.
2) Headspace
What is it: An app packed full of guided and easy to follow meditation tutorials and hundreds of themed sessions on everything from anxiety to stress. You can also track your meditation progress and speak to/ follow others users. Our marketing manager Serena regularly uses the app and is always recommending it to people.
The company: Headspace helps people learn to meditate and be mindful to live happier, healthier lives. It was founded by Andy Puddicombe, a mindfulness and meditation expert, who lived as a Tibetan Buddhist monk in India for several years. Headspace have a Philanthropy arm they are super open and proud of too.
Who is it for: Everyone and anyone in need of a calmer mind.
Price: £9.99 for a monthly gift subscription- you can view all the different plans here.
Follow on Twitter: @Headspace
Buy a subscription here.
3) Dresscode
What is it: Dresscode creates jewellery that has computer science code strings from different languages engrained on them. You enter the code from the bracelet on their website which unlocks different lessons that teach you how to code. Pretty amazing, right?
The company: Dresscode believes there is beauty in innovation and technology. They merge fashion and technology to excite and educate women and girls about computer science, coding and STEM.
Who is it for: Women who may be interested in tech or never had the chance to learn about coding.
Price: Starting from £23.00
Follow on Twitter: @dresscodetech
Buy it here.
4) Raspberry Pi 3B+
What is it: A small and affordable computer that you can use to learn to code, which can be plugged directly into a computer monitor or television. Watch this video to find out more.
The company: Raspberry Pi’s mission is to put the power of computing and digital making into the hands of people all over the world.
Who is it for: Adults and kids who love learning and building new things.
Price: £34.00
Follow on Twitter: @Raspberry_Pi
Buy it here.
5) The Solar Puff
What is it: The SolarPuff is a flat pack solar-powered lantern inspired by origami design.
The company: Solight Design is a global social enterprise delivering affordable solar lighting and power solutions to the world. Their company mission is to provide clean sustainable light and power to those who need them most. Every time you make a purchase, 10% of their online sales goes to giving light to children in need. You can find more about it here.
Who is it for: Outdoor enthusiasts, campers, travellers, gardeners, party planners and those who want to live sustainably.
Price: Starting from £15.00
Follow on Twitter: @SolightDesign
Buy it here.
6) Sphero Mini
What is it: Sphero Mini packs tons of fun into a tiny, app-enabled robotic ball. You can drive the ball, play games, learn to code and much more. Watch it in action here.
The company: Sphero combines hardware, software, and community engagement together. Their products and programmes go beyond code by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM activities to nurture students’ imaginations.
Who is it for: Adults and kids who love new gadgets which they can get stuck into.
Price: Starting from £40.00
Follow on Twitter: @Sphero
7) Solar Backpack
What is it: Tespack Solar Smartpacks combine the latest tech and solar energy to use the sun’s energy to power mobile devices on-the-go. As well as backpacks, they also sell solar power banks and solar kits.
The company: Energy isn’t everlasting and often limits us from going where we want to and doing what we really want to do. Tespack was created so you can become a master of your own energy and not be limited by energy sources.
Who is it for: Travellers, business professionals, those who are always on the go, sustainable living enthusiasts.
Price: Starting from £60.00
Follow on Twitter: @Tespack
8) My Gator Watch
What is it: My Gator Watch is a wearable mobile phone and tracker designed especially for 5 to 12-year-old kids, who are too young for a smartphone but old enough to want some independence.
The company: My Gator Watch was created by a team of mums who found allowing their kids to walk to school alone, or go and meet friends to be daunting at times, but didn’t want to buy their young children a smartphone to keep track of them. So they created a GPS watch as an alternative way to monitor their children’s movements, and feel reassured that they reached their destination without becoming distracted by social media, games, or photos on the way.
Who is it for: Young children
Price: £99.00 Inc VAT
Follow on Twitter: @MyGatorWatch
If you’ve got any gifts you think should be included on our list, just send us a tweet!
