8 innovative Christmas gifts
Cool ideas for a stylish, high-tech holiday.
Tech is all around us! To ring in the season, check out these eight innovative Christmas gifts. The outstanding products in this holiday gift guide are not only supremely useful pieces of technology, they also elevate their niche with great design.
SENNHEISER Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds
Wireless earbuds are the new frontier in sound: comfy and discreet, they're much less bulky than headphones and allow you to listen to music and podcasts without pesky tangled cables. The latest models feature Active Noise Cancellation technology. Drop into your chosen sound world; no bothersome background noise will bleed in.
We recommend the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2. With a retro fabric-covered case, Sennheiser’s legendary audio quality (7 millimeter audio drivers), and the touch pad technology built into each earbud surface, this is a high-tech Christmas gift that grooves with style and originality.
Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker
How often do you misplace your keys? Your phone? This gadget is a genuine lifesaver for the more forgetful among us.
Getting started is simple. Attach the Tile to your keyring, then download the free Tile app (Android/iPhone). When you need to find your keys, open the app and tap Find. Thanks to Bluetooth, the Tile on your keyring will ring when it's within a whopping 120m radius. If it's further away, you can locate it via GPS on your phone.
But that's not all. If your smartphone’s gone MIA, just double press your keyring Tile to call your phone — and yes, this even works when your phone’s on silent. All this is wrapped in an elegant design. Tile Pro is a truly innovative stocking stuffer, great for everyone on your list.
Mundus by Einova UV-C Smartphone Sanitizer & Qi Wireless Charger
The Einova Mundus combines high-tech design with proven germ-killing power. The sanitizer’s cover is much more than just a cover — it’s also a 10W fast wireless charging spot for all Qi compatible devices, including iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Bluetooth speakers and more (check out the compatibility list).
But don’t forget to lift up the lid: inside you’ll find a 99,999% effective disinfecting device certified by the EPA and independent laboratories Intertek and Gmicro. Surface viruses and bacteria are destroyed in just one 8-minute cycle.
While Mundus definitely scores points for the understated, sleek profile (the device can also be used as an elegant place to store your accessories), we appreciate it the most for the microbe-fighting protection. In these uncertain times, a small feeling of safety is a gift anyone and everyone will appreciate.
Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
Here’s a brilliant — in all senses of the word — idea for the bookworms in your life. With an e-reader, picking up the latest page turner no longer requires physically hauling oneself to a bookstore or library. Instead, get it as an e-book and immediately start turning those virtual pages. But that’s not all. An e-reader can hold hundreds of books simultaneously. It’s a truly essential travel companion: unlimited beach reads!
Though there are other good e-readers out there, the Kindle’s design and exceptional performance makes it a cut above. Specs of note include a 10% brighter screen, water resistance and a thickness of only 8 mm. Plus, the battery lasts up to 10 weeks with an average of 30 minutes a day reading time and can recharge via USB-C port.
DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo hi-def pocket camera
Need to find a high-tech holiday present for someone Gen Z? Digital natives will love the DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo. Especially made to easily and quickly create and edit high-quality video content, the body design of this pocket-sized video camera is the real reason it shines. Stash it away in your handbag or backpack; it fits in the palm of your hand.
Beyond the ultra-small dimensions, the gadget also offers a 4K/60fps video resolution, movement stabilization, and fast recharging via USB-C port. It’s an innovative gift idea for anyone whose New Year’s resolution is to level up their Reels.
Einova Power Bundle Pro 20.000mah power bank and 65W universal USB-C charger
Eventually those Christmas gifts will need to be recharged. Enter the Power Bundle Pro. It guarantees efficient and powerful charging (both inside and outside the home) without sacrificing an iota of design. The Power Bundle Pro combines two of Einova’s best selling products, the Laptop Power Bank and Sirius 65W. And it’s now on sale for 30% off!
The Laptop Power Bank is a multi-device power bank with 3 ports: a 45W USB-C for safely charging a laptop, camera or tablet; a USB-A Quick Charge, perfect for your smartphone, a Nintendo Switch or a mini audio speaker; and a standard USB-A for smartwatches and Bluetooth headset cases. Covered in soft canvas with a soft touch frame, this multi-tasking designer power bank is ideal for digital nomads and weekend warriors alike.
Sirius 65W is a universal power supply for USB-C devices. Use it to charge anything with a Type-C port, from your smartphone, computer, tablet, camcorder, portable lamp... But what really crowns it gift-worthy? You guessed it: the design. The charger is small enough to fit in your pocket and has removable dual position prongs: inserted horizontally, Sirius 65W hugs the wall and saves space behind furniture; vertically, it’s perfect for crowded power strips.
Einova Apple Power Bundle MFi-certified wireless power bank and 65W universal USB-C charger
The Apple Power Bundle combines two Einova products. Together, they charge Apple devices that would otherwise need individual power supplies or power banks. The bundle is 30% off through December 24.
Sirius 65W is one half of the combo — you can also find it in the Power Bundle Pro — but the Power Bar is the real star. It’s an MFi-certified wireless power bank that solves Apple device power and compatibility problems in one fell swoop. You can use this nifty, versatile charging gadget in two different ways. It’s both a multi-device wireless charging dock and an 10,000mAh external battery to juice up while away from home. The design is compact, functional, and easy to carry.
The device charges up to four Apple devices at the same time (two 7.5W Qi spots, for iPhone and AirPods, an Apple Watch charging spot, and a 30W USB-C port for the wired recharging of MacBook Air, iPad and more). The spot for Apple Watch has two different positions: raised, it optimizes space during charging and doesn’t get in the way of devices on Qi spots; lowered, it’s flush to the body of the power bank, perfect for when you’re on the go.
Einova Charging Stone
We’ve saved the best for last in our guide to innovative Christmas gifts. The Charging Stone by Einova is the ne plus ultra for Qi chargers: a Qi-certified wireless charging base made of genuine marble or stone.
In addition to quickly recharging smartphones or Bluetooth earbuds with a 10W fast charge, this wireless charger is a stunning design object. Each of the stone variations tells a different story, adding a touch of elegance and originality to your decor.
While the Charging Stone is a high-tech gift idea perfect for aesthetes, comfort-seekers will also adore it: simply place your smartphone on the stone to recharge it wirelessly. It can't be simpler than that!
Just in time for the holidays, get two Charging Stones for the price of 1! Valid for any combination of stone variations (black, white, wood-colored, or cream marble; travertine; sandstone; lava stone). But hurry — the offer ends December 24!