IT Insight: Top Tech Holiday Gifts
Buying for someone who is on the cutting edge of technology can be difficult, especially with supply chain demands. The techie in your life is probably one of the most exciting people to shop for, right? With the holidays fast approaching, here are a few innovative gifts to consider.
With 2023 fast approaching, what better time to invest in your health! The Oura Ring Gen 3 is a true engineering breakthrough. You’ll experience continuous health monitoring and deeply personal guidance that improves over time as the Oura gets to know your body. Oura is wearable technology. It’s more than just a ring. It monitors your heart rate, body temperature, activity and stress levels, blood oxygen level and even your sleep! It’s unique apps follow trends and provides a holistic picture of your health. The device is compatible with all services like Google Fit, Apple Health, Strava, Health Connect and more. It has a seven-day battery life and is water resistant to 328 feet. With two styles and five finished to choose from, the Oura ring is perfect for those you care for.
Looking for an extra monitor for your desk, gaming, or travel? The ViewSonic VA1655 is a portable 15.6” monitor designed for productivity on the go. Built for business travelers, remote workers, and digital nomads, this monitor can serve as a complementary screen to a laptop or tablet for boosted productivity. With an anti-glare screen and Full HD 1080p resolution, this monitor delivers a crystal-clear viewing experience so users can see more and do more for a more efficient workflow. A USB Type-C ports enables quick and easy transmission of video, and two-way power: a connected laptop can power the VA1655, or the VA1655 can power a connected laptop via a USB-C power bank or AC adapter and outlet. Measuring less than an inch thick and weighing under two pounds, this ultra-slim option perfectly fits into any bag, briefcase, or backpack so you can work wherever life takes you. There is even an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) model – a technology that uses LEDs in which the light is produced by organic molecules. These organic LEDs are used to create what are considered the world’s best display panels.
For the gamer on your list, how about a Bluetooth enabled SNES style controller? Enjoy the nostalgia of gaming in the 90’s with some modern features. The 8Bitdo SN30 Pro takes the classic SNES gamepad design, adds dual analog sticks and four triggers that works with PC, MAC, Android and Linux via Bluetooth and the Nintendo switch! For less than $50, it is PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice.
Take your child beyond countries and capitals with the LeapFrog Magic Adventures Globe, an interactive talking globe; explore cultures, animals, habitats, and more through BBC videos. Tap the stylus on the globe and the screen teaches facts about that region, including cultures, languages, landmarks, and animals of the world. They can test their knowledge and challenge a friend with three games and quizzes. Foster a sense of adventure and travel with this unique globe. (Ages five-plus)
FromLexon,the Oblio Wireless Charger & UV Cleaner is for the Clean Freak in your life! This phone charger and disinfectant bucket charges a Qi-enabled smartphone, and while that smartphone is getting charged, the bucket bathes it in UV light to kill bacteria that it picked up through a long day of handling texts, emails, and streams. It comes in three different colors and measures 5.3 x 5.3 x 6.8 inches.
Now here is something cool: Bose Audio Sunglasses: Bose Frames keep the load light on a sunny day by combining two essentials: sunglasses and wireless headphones. The frames have little speakers that stream music into your ears, undetectable to anyone around, while the shades (available in two styles) block the rays. Cool, right?
If you haven’t started yet, hop online, and make the spend! With thousands of gifts for your tech savvy friends and family, you’ll be the hero and your holidays will shine!
From all your friends at PCGiT, Happy Holidays and a healthy, Happy New Year!
JoAnn Hodgdon is vice president and co-founder of Portsmouth Computer Group (PCGiT) with her husband David. PCG provides comprehensive managed IT services, business continuity, security, cloud computing and Virtual CIO services to their clients. You may reach her at joann@pcgit.com or at www.pcgit.com.