Every year, we offer tech gift recommendations for the tech lover in your life. Here are the highlights for this year:
Last year, we highlighted the Ray Ban Meta Wayfarer Smart Glasses. This year brings the Gen 2 glasses. They capture photos and videos, listen to music and make hands-free calls or ask Meta AI questions on the go. You can also experience real-time translations between French, Italian, Spanish, etc. with no wifi required. You can take calls and text or join work meetings without having to take out your phone. You can get them with clear lenses or different tinted lenses. They range in price from $379 to $450 on Amazon.
There is a lot of buzz this year about translation earbuds, and frankly, it is overwhelming and hard to assess. One that has been given good reviews is the AilyMur, which translates over 144 languages, both ways and in real time. There are different modes, tech mode and free talk mode. Basically, two people can use the earbuds or one can use them and the other hold a phone to use speaker mode. This brand is priced from $129 to $258 but is hard to find on Amazon and easier to go directly to the site.
We have also written in the past about camera help for zoom calls. This year, the Lime Cube Video Conference Lighting Kit stands out and can be found at a reduced rate on Amazon of $40. If someone on your list is doing a lot of work conference calls, this offers advanced edge-lit technology and perfect lighting for Zoom meetings, etc. It eliminates harsh glare and you have a wide range of lighting customization.
Lastly, our laptop gift recommendation is the Lenovo Yoga 7i, voted the best Windows laptop by Wirecutter. It ranges below $1,000. One of its most popular features is that it is a 2 in 1 convertible laptop, allowing flex mode for everyday computing and stand mode for sharing things. It also has flip mode for binge watching. It has powerful performance and a sharp 16 inch display. It is always good option.
Happy shopping!
