GADGET SPECIAL... 7 cool gadgets to up your gifting game..this festive season

GADGET SPECIAL 7 cool gadgets to up your gifting game

From smart cameras to elite audio speakers, add a touch of tech to this festive season

GoPro Hero6 Black

The Hero6 Black is an update to this action camera. It adds higher frame rates, digital stabilisation, and GPS. Available at $500. But for your money, you get a compact, goanywhere design, 4K video at up to 60fps, strong digital stabilisation, loads of slowmotion video options, HDR and Raw photo capture, a touch screen, and GPS.

Samsung Gear 360

Samsung’s second version of the Gear 360 improves on the original, delivering better video and a refined user experience. It supports live streams and is pretty affordable as far as these gadgets go. While one might assume this works better for just desktop editors and Samsung phone owners, the improvements to the iOS app have broadened its appeal.

Ecobee4

If the person you wish to buy a gift for is the outdoorsy type, this smart thermostat will make for a thoughtful gift. Complete with a built-in Alexa voice technology, integration with other connected home products, a remote room sensor, and numerous wiring options, the Ecobee4 is one tough smart thermostat to beat.

Bose SoundSport Free

The bass-forward Bose SoundSport Free earphones are expensive, but it nails the design and operational details better than any other pair in the growing wire-less category. They’re engineered to stay in place and remain comfortable. For an over-the-ear option, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II is the best pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones you can buy.

Klipsch The Three

Klipsch’s stylish The Three speaker delivers terrific audio performance with serious bass response, and connects to a wide variety of wired and wireless sound sources. In addition to the active 5.25” long-throw woofer, The Three also features dual opposed 5.25” passive radiators to deliver enhanced bass reflex.

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit

Who even turns on lights anymore? Let your phone or Alexa do it. The third-generation Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit is costly, but remains the ultimate way to get started with smart lighting in your home. Play with light and choose from 16 million colours to instantly change the look and atmosphere of your room. Set the right ambience for any moment and decorate your home with warm to cool white light.

Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat Glass

The Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat Glass instant camera has a sharp glass lens with an ultra-wide view that makes it a great choice for landscape and travel. Multi-coated to reduce reflections, the glass lens lets you create bolder, sharper instant masterpieces than ever before.

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