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Nanoleaf Aura Smart Light Panels Connect these triangular, flat light panels together in
any pattern you can dream up.by Let your creativity run wild, then mount them to your wall,
ceiling, wherever! The multi-colored LEDs let you change the color of each panel
independently using your iOS device or Google Home and Alexa. The Rhythm Edition changes
the colors to music. $230 for the starter kit, 3-panel expansion kits $60. each.
LG Signature OLED TV Its flat, and thin. Really thin. Like, as thin as your smartphone. All
of the electronics are housed in the base which mounts on the wall and acts as a sound-bar as
well. If youre looking for something that has amazing picture quality, is esthetically pleasing
like a piece of art, and cost isnt a concern, pick up one of these beauties. Starting at $8000.
Meural Digital Art Frame: You can curate an entire gallery of art within one Meural digital art
frame. Either upload personal masterpieces or subscribe to Meural's library and then control
what you see with an app or just by gesturing near the frame. $495.
Plume: The Plume is a router replacement that promises to boost Internet access throughout
your home and look good while doing it. One Plume puck goes into a modem and the rest plug
into outlets, distributing Wi-Fi. The hexagonal discs are attractive and come in champagne,
silver, and onyx. $329.
ISELECTOR Wi-Fi smart socket: Control it from an app. It works with Android and iOS
devices. $16.99.
Fitness
MOTIV Activity Tracking Ring tracks fitness, heart rate and sleep in a tiny ring you wear
like any other ring. Syncs to your phone via Bluetooth and the battery typically lasts 3 days.
Currently only for iOS but Android in in the works. $199.
Fitbit Ionic smart watch All of the great fitness tracking you love, now with smartwatch
functionality. Connects to your iOS and Android phone for alerts, etc. $300.
Younger kids
Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit All the parts you need to build your own mini R2-D2 complete
with sounds. Get the free app for iOS and Android to bring it to life with challenges, special
missions. Ages 8+. $100
Merge Cube What could be cooler than an augmented/mixed reality handheld holographic
object? Use your smartphone along with the cube to see amazing objects projected into the
cube. Project planets, things, games, all sorts of stuff. Ages 10+. $15.
Lego Boost: Lego's more accessible coding kit and playset includes hundreds of bricks and
instructions to make multiple robots and toys out of the box: a rolling robot, a cat, an electric
guitar, and even a mini-factory. $160.
Teens
Nintendo 2DS XL with an expansive library of games this is a great little hand-held unit and
since it doesnt have 3D the price is just right. $149.
Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless Headphones these wireless headphones have
decent noise cancelling and are reasonably priced at $199.
Nintendo Switch Play all your favorite Nintendo titles on the small portable screen or cast it
to your TV. The controllers are removable and can be used independently for two-player
games. $299.
Raspberry Pi 3: The Raspberry Pi is a series of small single-board computers developed in
the United Kingdom by the Raspberry Pi Foundation to promote the teaching of basic
computer science in schools and in developing countries. $34.
Nerdy adults
Google Wi-Fi With all those IoT devices in your home these days you need to make sure
your Wi-Fi signal reaches the furthest corners of your domicile. The Google Wi-Fi mesh routers
allow you to extend your signal using multiple units placed anywhere in your home that needs
Wi-Fi. $118. each.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat With Amazon Alexa voice control built in, the Ecobee thermostat
beats out the Nest. It has an included remote sensor and works with every major smart home
platform. $220.
Samsung CHG90 Series curved 49-inch Gaming Monitor (because nerdy kids cant afford
this beast) with an insane 32:9 aspect ratio and curve-around QLED screen this is what
every serious gamer wants. $1500.
Eve V 2-in-1 Tablet Laptop Like the Microsoft Surface the Eve V is a 2-in-1 Tablet/Laptop
with more power, more battery life more everything! The crowdsourced features include 48-
hour battery, SSD hard-drive, heat-pipe cooling (no fans), long-range Wi-Fi antenna, and
detachable keyboard included. Oh, and the delete key has been replaced with the Oops! key.
Starts at $799.
Roku Express: Dirt-cheap, fast enough and crammed with every streaming video app you'll
care to name, the Express is the perfect stocking stuffer for Netflix, YouTube and Hulu fans.
$30.
Hallmark Keepsake Star Wars Death Star Tree Topper Ornament: the iconic Imperial battle
station as a tree topper. With the included remote you can have the Death Star itself light up
blue or red with a green laser dish. Spice up your traditional holiday classic carols with the
Imperial March or the classic Star Wars theme. $80.
Drones
Meh.