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Everyone loves getting new gear, which is why tech gadgets and gear can make great gifts. Whether you’re looking for something to serve as a stocking stuffer or splurge on a big-ticket item, technology is a category where you can find a satisfying and memorable gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

This list rounds out tech gifts for everyone in your life — from spouse to co-worker — in a range of prizes. And if you start shopping early, you’re almost guaranteed to find the gifts you’re looking for in stock and at the best prices. In fact, some of these gift ideas are so great that you might want to pick your own.

Upgrades galore for Apple-friendly earbuds

Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are packed with updates, including new touch-sensitive controls on their stems, improved audio quality, better noise cancellation, more immersive spatial audio (with dynamic head tracking), and longer battery life. These earbuds make entertainment and conversations and virtual conversations sound great. In addition, they are water resistant and super comfortable to wear, making these earbuds a gift that someone can use and enjoy every day.

Impressive, affordable mobile listening

If you want to gift quality wireless earbuds with some very impressive features, the OnePlus Buds Z2s are a great choice for all smartphones. They work seamlessly with iOS, Android, Mac and Windows devices and cost a fraction of what the competition is charging. These earbuds offer active noise cancellation, spatial audio and up to 5 hours of listening time per battery charge (with ANC enabled). They are also water resistant.

Desktop stand for headphones pulls double duty

For someone who has headphones and a smartphone with Qi wireless charging, this two-in-one desktop stand provides a convenient way to display and charge those headphones along with another device. The stand is well built, with an attractive modern design that fits well on a desk or bedside table.

This Bluetooth speaker can go anywhere

This battery-powered Bluetooth speaker fits in the hand, is waterproof and goes almost anywhere. The speaker weighs less than a pound and easily fits in a backpack, yet produces surprisingly high quality audio. It supports AirPlay 2 for Apple devices (as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity with your other equipment) and can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. If you wirelessly connect two Sonos Roam speakers, you get real stereo sound.

An affordable soundbar for any TV

While it’s easy to spend $500 or more on a top-quality soundbar, you don’t have to. At just $179, the Roku Streambar Pro easily plugs into almost any TV, making it a perfect addition to your living room and tighter living spaces. Not only does this soundbar offer a more rounded sound with Dolby Audio support, but it also includes Roku support for streaming 4K movies and shows.

An action camera that takes amazing photos and videos

The new GoPro Hero 11 Black camera is perfect for the adventurer in your midst. It’s waterproof, rugged, small, and capable of capturing breathtaking content where other cameras can’t. This GoPro captures photos at 27 megapixels and video at up to 5.3K resolution at 60 frames per second. The camera is packed with special shooting modes and features that allow it to be used in bright sunlight, low light or even underwater. It also supports live streaming and wireless connectivity to any mobile device.

Apple’s most affordable smart watch

While the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) doesn’t offer all of the more advanced enhancements of the new Apple Watch Series 8, the SE offers a comprehensive set of features that cover the basics and more. That includes Apple’s new Crash Detection feature to call for help if you’re in a car accident. This is a powerful, multifunctional smartwatch for iPhone users that fits well on any wrist and also tells the time.

An e-reader you can take with you in the bath

For the avid reader in your life, the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a mid-priced e-reader with a waterproof chassis. This model uses a 6.8-inch Paperwhite display, so it’s easy to use in any lighting situation with little or no glare. It is extremely thin and lightweight (only 7.3 ounces), making it easy to hold during extended reading sessions. Plus, the battery lasts up to 10 weeks between charges. The e-reader comes with 32 GB of internal storage, enough for literally thousands of e-books or hundreds of Audible audiobooks.

Versatile Android tablet with stylus

For anyone who already uses an Android-based smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is a great tablet companion. It has a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, an 11-inch display and 128 GB of storage. This pack includes Samsung’s S Pen stylus to write directly on the screen.

A desktop stand for almost any tablet

When you’re working at a desk, it’s often helpful to prop up a tablet so you can look at the screen without having to hold it. The Satachi Aluminum Desktop Stand is an affordable and adjustable option with a modern-looking design.

This well-made stand has two adjustable joints, so it’s easy to achieve the perfect angle and height for your task. Non-slip rubber grips are used on the underside of the stand and on the tablet holder itself to ensure it does not slip.

Game controller perfection for PS5

The PlayStation 5 game console is expected to be at the top of every gamer’s wish list. Grab one of these upgraded PS5 wireless controllers while you can. The DualSense Wireless Controller gives better control and accuracy, adding haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for use with supported games. This is the perfect companion for the PS5 game system.

Gaming headset does so much more

For the audio enthusiast in your midst, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal offers a listening experience that goes far beyond combining noise reduction with superior audio quality. Beoplay Portal, also known as a high-end gaming headset, also serves as versatile Bluetooth headphones with spatial audio and Dolby Atmos. As a result, music, audio from TV shows and movies, as well as games, always sound extremely immersive and lifelike. This versatile headset features a 2.4GHz wireless connection for low-latency gaming, Bluetooth 5.1 for mobile devices, and an included audio cable to eliminate any latency issues altogether.

Family-friendly games in your hand

The Nintendo Switch OLED is the best way to play a vast selection of video games starring some of the world’s best-known characters, including Mario, Luigi, Zelda, Donkey Kong, and of course all the Pokémon. This system offers the widest selection of non-violent and character-driven games suitable for all ages. The Switch OLED model is the flagship version of Nintendo’s best-selling game console, featuring a beautiful 7-inch OLED touchscreen for vibrant animations and graphics, plus improved battery life. You can hook it up to a TV to play it in console mode, support it with a kickstand for use on any surface, or keep it all in your hands for gaming on the go.

Decorative smart lighting adds atmosphere

One of the easiest and cheapest ways to improve the mood of a room is to add smart lighting. It’s easy with the Nanoleaf Canvas starter kit, with nine square light panels that you can easily attach to a wall with removable adhesive. With the Nanoleaf mobile app, you can choose a color scheme and animation style to suit your mood or activity with a few taps on the screen.

Stuff Tracker for iPhone

Apple’s AirTag is the easiest way for iPhone users to keep track of personal items, such as your luggage or keys. These little round Bluetooth trackers use the Find My app preinstalled on the iPhone to locate the missing object. The removable battery inside will last about a year.