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20 Tech Gifts for Your Gadget-Obsessed Friend

2020 has made nearly everyone a participant in today's digital world. Here, WWD rounds up the 20 best tech gifts for the social media lovers and gadget-obsessed friends in your life.

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2020 has made nearly everyone a participant in today’s digital world. Here, WWD rounds up the 20 best tech gifts for the social media lovers and gadget-obsessed friends in your life.

 

1. Saint Laurent Rive Droite Speaker

This speaker, made in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen is exclusive to the Saint Laurent Rive Droite collection, $4,650.

Christmas Gifts 2020 Saint Laurent Rive Droite Bang & Olufsen Speaker

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2. Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch, $299.99, is not only one of the hottest gaming devices during quarantine, but also offers fun for multiple players, in-person or across the globe via the Internet.

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3. Homedics UV-Clean Phone Sanitizer

For extra safety precautions, this phone sanitizer, $59.99, uses UV-C germicidal LED lights to kill up to 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses.

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4. BlissLights Sky Lite Laser Galaxy Projector

While under quarantine, bring the outdoor night sky to life inside your home with this BlissLights Sky Lite Laser Galaxy Projector, $49.99, featuring laser stars against a night cloud.

Christmas Gifts 2020 BlissLights Sky Lite Laser Galaxy Projector

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5. Quip Toothbrush Set

This Quip toothbrush smart starter set, $95, has a two-minute timer for maximum sparkling teeth and fresh breath.

Christmas Gifts 2020 Quip Toothbrush Smart Starter Set

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6. Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones

These colored wireless headphones, $90, are not only fun to look at but good for tuning out your roommates and kids for at least 10 minutes a day.

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7. LIFX Color LED Light Bulb

With the click of your phone, the LIFX Color LED light bulb, $44.99, offers 16 million colors to instantly elevate your mood.

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8. Singtrix Karaoke Party Bundle

If you’re tired of sitting around the house with your roommates all day this is the perfect gift that everyone in the house can enjoy. Challenge your roommate to a Brandy versus Monica “The Boy Is Mine” singoff with the Singtrix party bundle, $399.

Christmas Gifts 2020 Singtrix Karaoke Party Bundle

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9. Aera Smart Fragrance Electric Diffuser

This fragrance diffuser, $200, has 10 settings that can be controlled from your smartphone.

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10. Bottega Veneta AirPods Case

Made in supple leather in the label’s signature “Intrecciato” weave, the AirPods case, $460,  has an oversize lobster clasp so you can fasten it to a bag. Perfect for music on the go.

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11. Ember Smart Mug

With this mug, $99.95, you can heat up your daily coffee or tea from your smartphone

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12. Montblanc Over-Ear Headphones

The Montblanc MB 01 Over-Ear Headphones, $595, are our answer to clients’ growing expectation of comfortable companions for longer meeting days, sound quality and a haptic experience.

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13. Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2

A powerful multiroom speaker, $2,250, sounding every bit as beautiful as it looks.

Christmas Gifts 2020 Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2

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14. Neewer Ring Light

Now’s the time to start that YouTube channel or just take a few selfies for Instagram with Neewer’s ring light, $71.99.

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Neewer Ring Light

15. Royce New York Leather Cord Organizer

This leather roll up, $70, will help you finally get all those chord and chargers organized, and make it chic.

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16. Native Union Dock

Made of marble, this sleek dock, $130, allows you to view and navigate your iPhone or iPad while it charges.

Christmas Gifts 2020 Native Union Dock

Native Union Dock

17. Apple iPhone 12

The iPhone 12, $699, is the latest Apple iPhone.

Christmas Gifts 2020 Apple iPhone 12

iPhone 12

18. Courant Wireless Charger and Accessory Tray

This tray, $175, will hold your house/car keys, sunglasses and more — all while charging your smartphone.

Christmas Gifts 2020 Courant Wireless Charger and Accessory Tray 

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19. LifeFuels Smart Bottle

This is no ordinary water bottle. It’s the world’s first smart water bottle, $149, that turns your ordinary water into a beverage packed with flavor, essential vitamins and nutrients. Staying hydrated is as easy as the touch of a button or a swipe in the app.

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20. Loewe Leather iPhone 11 Case

Made for an iPhone 11, this leather phone case, $390, has adjustable straps at the back so it’ll rest securely and comfortably in your hand.

Christmas Gifts 2020 Loewe Leather iPhone 11 Case

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