Your Last-Minute Holiday Gifting Game Plan
Dec 09, 2022
Even when you’re on top of things, the holidays have a habit of creeping up and you’re left scrambling to get through your gift list.
Luckily just about everyone loves a shiny new device these days and Tech Expert Andrea Smith knows the best items still up for grabs. From helpful tech to household gadgets, these gifts will make it look like you’ve been planning your purchases for months.
Galaxy Buds2 Pro
You can never go wrong with earbuds like Samsung’s Galaxy Buds2 Pro. These are great for anyone on the go with their immersive wire-free sound and Active Noise Cancellation -- 24-bit Hi-Fi audio for high-dynamic range and crystal-clear resolution eliminates outside noise so they’re great for listening to music or taking work calls. Their compact design and powerful audio also make them the perfect fitness companion.
Plus, more than 90 percent of the Galaxy Buds2 Pro is made with recycled materials. Galaxy Buds2 Pro are available in three soft and neutral hues: Graphite, White and Bora Purple.
MSRP: $229.99
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series
If you’re in the market for a new Smart TV, check out Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED Series -- their smartest TV lineup ever. New ambient features make these models not only smart, but useful too. In addition to its stunning 4K picture quality with bright, vivid colors and hands-free Alexa controls, it has new widgets that show you timely, glanceable information right on the screen. You can check the weather or your calendar, display free artwork or leave a virtual sticky note for your kids.
Looking to turn your living room into an art gallery when you're not in front of the TV? No problem --choose from a free catalog of over 1,500 gallery-quality images with no subscription, or display your family photos.The 4K QLED display features up to 96 local dimming zones, Dolby Vision IQ, and HDR10+ Adaptive support for stunning picture quality.
MSRP: 65” for $799.99 and 75” for $1,099.99
OtterBox Cases for the Latest Devices
Tech accessories like phone cases and portable chargers always make a great last-minute gift– because you can never have enough! Whether they have an iPhone or an Android device, OtterBox has a stylish and protective case plus screen protectors and power products for everyone.
OtterBox has power products too – they make wall and car chargers, portable battery packs, and MagSafe accessories for the latest iPhones.
MSRP: Starting at $39.95
Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum
Anything that makes our lives easier is a winner – and Roborock’s Q5+ robot vacuum makes automated cleaning an affordable luxury. It combines Roborock's tried-and-true features in an updated model.
It uses LIDAR navigation to map your house and then you control it with an app: send it to the living room to pick up dirt and pet hair on your hard floors and carpets and when it’s done, it goes back to its charging base and automatically empties the dust bin into the dock, so you don’t have to think it for weeks.
Once your home is mapped, you can use the app to set schedules for specific rooms, day of the week or time of day. Direct it to spot clean a specific area like around the cat litter or where you spilled milk on the kitchen floor.
MSRP: Starting at $699.99