Gadgets and gizmos: The best tech gifts for Christmas 2024
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No matter how many times the festive songs tell us that Christmas presents should come in the form of toddling dolls and Hopalong boots (your guess is as good as ours), typically, what most people really want come 25 December comes in a small box and isn’t set with diamonds. We are, of course, talking about the latest in tech. Smartphones, tablets, speakers, headphones: if it promises to make life easier or more entertaining, it’s going to be a surefire hit. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best tech gifts and gadgets to slip into stockings for Christmas 2024.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven earbuds
Thanks to the introduction of Apple’s AirPods a few years ago, earbuds are now the personal sound must-have du jour but we don’t think we’re being unfair to say most of them aren’t exactly chic. Step in Bang & Olufsen. It’s Beoplay Eleven earbuds are available in two chicly hued copper and aluminium cases behind which hides tech that enables active noise-cancelling, multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and a 28-hour battery life.
Samsung The Frame 2024 QLED Smart TV
Know someone who loves a Netflix binge but is constantly opining that the 60″ black box in the corner of the room is ruining their carefully curated mid-century modern interior design aesthetic? Become their new favourite person courtesy of Samsung’s The Frame smart television. Designed with an ultra-thin edge that can be mounted flat to the wall, just like a picture frame, when not in use the TV offers matte and glass-effect displays behind which famous artworks can be displayed, making it barely impercetible from a canvas. Genius.
Marshall Stockwell II speaker
As you’ll have learned from the many, many, many park picnics and outdoor parties you’ve been invited to over the last few years, a portable speaker is a godsend for creating atmosphere at al fresco events. You’ll likely also have realised that a lot of them offer tinny, subpar sound quality that, frankly, doesn’t do your carefully-curated playlists justice. In the Stockwell II, audio expert Marshall has created a portable speaker with an adjustable bass and treble and splash-proof exterior that looks as good as it sounds.
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin speaker
If spending so much time spent working from home has also helped you realise that your ‘top-of-the-range’ home sound system might not be quite as incredible as you first thought, allow us to turn your attention to Bowers & Wilkins’ next-gen Zeppelin speaker. A wireless speaker designed for home use, its sci-fi style silhouette houses some serious audio expertise, while the Zeppelin is also compatible with Spotify Connect, iOS, Android, AirPlay 2 and the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, as well as having built-in Alexa, putting your favourite songs at your fingertips.
Leica M11-P camera
Don’t be deceived by the Leica M11-P’s analogue good looks. This vintage-style camera may be based on a piece of photography history but it’s packed with high-tech features. Boasting the same compact design as 1954’s original Leica M, this modern counterpart is the first camera in the world to store metadata in line with the Content Authenticity Initiative to better protect copyrights, as well as a huge 256GB internal storage and the most discreet shutter of any Leica to date. It’s not cheap but it’s worth it.
Moleskine smart writing set
Investing in the latest top-of-the-line tech is all well and good but sometimes things are just better when done the old-fashioned way. This high-tech update to the classic Moleskine notebook allows for hand written notes, drawings and doodles to be seamlessly translated into digital documents so you can work when, where and how suits you.
Therabody Theragun Pro
Already anticipating January’s inevitable health kick? PTs and exercise professionals swear by Theragun devices for speedy recovery – and the Theragun Pro is the top-of-the-line for serious fitness fans. Aiding with muscle soreness, mobility and relaxation, it comes with six attachments and a special app to guide you through exercises specially curated for your specific needs.
