Since technology is
constantly on an changing pace, it's considered a never-ending race in order to
keep up with it. But admit it, your brother or sister or even grandmother may
be addicted to it. It's a fact that geeks still exist, whether they're a
relative or a friend, they need gifts on their special occasion, too. And with
the scores of tech-related products to choose from, picking the right one for
them may be a challenge.
So here are our
suggested nerdy but cool gift suggestions you may find helpful to give to your
geek "loved ones."
Amazon Echo (2nd Generation)
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The all-new Amazon
Echo is one of the coolest gifts in its price range. It has a sleek new
design and much better sound quality than its predecessor. The device's
Dolby-tuned pair of audio drivers deliver a more robust bass, while seven
built-in microphones ensure that Alexa will hear you better than ever. The
available finishes for the speaker include great-looking fabric and wood
choices, which will enable it to seamlessly blend into the decor of any room.
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GoPro HERO6 Black Action Camera
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The HERO6 Black by
GoPro is a great gift for people who love action sports. It's sleek, compact,
easy to operate, and better-connected than any of its competitors. It can
capture 4K video at a barely believable 60 frames per second, as well as
bursts of 12 MP images, and it can go up to 33 feet underwater without a
housing.
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Nintendo Switch
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The Nintendo Switch
can seamlessly transition from a mobile gaming device to a home entertainment
center by docking it into a station. With innovative Joy-Con controllers, a
fun selection of games that includes a hot new Zelda installment, and a cool
selection of accessories, the Switch has been a hot commodity since its
launch for good reason. It's a great gift for gamers of all ages.
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Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Earbuds
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The Bose SoundSport
Free are the industry giant's first truly wireless earbuds. A fantastic gift
for workout warriors, they have a lightweight body with an IPX4 rating for
water resistance, a seamless fit, and up to a rather impressive five hours of
battery life. The bundled battery case provides an additional 10 hours of
wireless tunes. Users can also connect the SoundSport Wireless to a mobile
app and tweak their sonic experience.
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Prynt Pocket Instant Photo Printer for
iPhone
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The Prynt Pocket
turns an iPhone into an instant camera, capable of 2-by-3-inch prints on a
zero ink paper. Compatible with any iPhone 6/6 Plus and up, the gadget also
comes with handy camera controls, as well as a dedicated app for editing the
images before printing them out. By utilizing augmented reality, it also
allows you to "embed" video in your prints -- the clips will play
when you hover your iPhone above them. There are four colors to choose from:
gray, graphite, lavender, and mint green. This Prynt Pocket is the perfect
gift for avid mobile shutterbugs.
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Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch
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The Fitbit Ionic
smartwatch is the company's most capable product. Among its key features
include an accurate heart-rate tracker and GPS, as well as the ability to
deliver guided workouts. The device is fully waterproof, so you can take it
with you on your swimming activities. You can install apps on the smartwatch,
make payments, and receive notifications from your smartphone as well. Fitbit
offers a number of interchangeable bands for the Ionic.
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