Best tech gifts 2021: New gadgets and great present ideas for the tech fan in your life

MATE X foldable electric bike

Over the pandemic, one practice has intensified significantly: cycling. And those of us who aren’t so sure of ourselves have dusted off our old bikes and taken to the road in a whole new two-wheeled way.

Electric bikes have become the preferred mode of transportation for technophiles due to their ease and pace in bringing this conventional manual mode of transportation to high-tech locations. These are bikes with motors, and our favourite has to be this one from MATE, which folds up into a small, easily manoeuvrable package. It has a 250-watt motor, a 48-volt high-torque battery, and a 17.5-amp-hour range, allowing you to go faster for longer.

MATE X foldable electric bike price is £3,299

Sony ZV-1 Compact Vlogging Camera

If your friend, family member, or loved one wants to try their hand at vlogging or simply film on the go, Sony has crafted a compact camera with plenty of useful features. To begin with, it has a 20.1 megapixel sensor, 4k Ultra HD video capabilities, 2.7x optical zoom, and a flip-out touch LCD screen that makes taking selfies a breeze.

The camera can assist them in capturing professional-looking photographs and videos with lighter, more natural colours. Camera stabilisation, a three-capsule microphone with windshield for high-quality audio, and a background blur button are all included.

Sony ZV-1 Compact Vlogging Camera price is £699

Sonos Move

Introduce Sonos and, in particular, the Move model to their lives to improve their sound experience. The Move is a battery-powered wireless speaker for audiophiles that is weatherproof, drop resistant, and connects to your phone through an app or voice assistant. It charges quickly and easily with the included charging base and provides 11 hours of playback per charge.

Sonos Move price is £399

Ooni Pizza Oven

What could be better than having their own pizzeria in their own backyard? With the much-desired Ooni pizza ovens, you can make authentic Italian-style wood-fired oven pizzas, ushering in a new age in food technology. There are several sizes and upgraded specifications to choose from in wood-flame, gas, and pellet types, making it a market leader in at-home devices.

Ooni Pizza Ovenprice is £229

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Powerful Bluetooth Speaker

The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a brand-new speaker with an impressive 240 watts of power to take your audio experience to the next level. Although B&O is known for its tone, the brand is also known for its ability to house it in attractive, art-like casings that blend in with any decor.

It is made of high-quality, long-lasting materials and has a modern appearance. The speaker also has an eight-hour battery life and can be charged using a wireless Qi charging pad.

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Powerful Bluetooth Speaker price is £450

Portal TV from Facebook Smart Video Calling Camera

Keeping in contact with loved ones has never been more critical. Though virtual chats have largely replaced traditional meet-ups, the Portal TV can make you feel as though you’re in the room with them.

Simply attach it to a large screen and take advantage of the smart camera, which will automatically pan, zoom, and expand to hold the subject in the frame as you move around. There’s also voice control and Story Time, which transforms books with interactive music, animation, and augmented reality. The Portal is also available in a variety of tablet sizes.

Portal TV from Facebook Smart Video Calling Camera price is £149

Apple AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case

AirPods changed the game of wireless listening by eliminating the time and effort needed to untangle headphone wires. While the original models will always hold a special place in our hearts, the Pros are engineered with three tip sizes to ensure protection and all-day comfort, as well as noise cancellation.

If you’re worried about your safety with the latter, put the headphones in Transparency mode to reconnect with the world around you. They are both sweat and water resistant, with a battery life of 24 hours.

Apple AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case price is £199

Beats EP On-Ear Headphones – Black

Give them the superior sound of Beats’ EP headphones, which combine outstanding audio with supreme comfort. These models are wired, so all they have to do is plug them in to listen to their favourite music without having to worry about charging them. There’s also noise cancellation to block out any unwanted background noise so they can focus entirely on the song at hand, as well as pause and play buttons on the wire and built-in microphones for making calls.

Beats EP On-Ear Headphones – Black price is £49

Kokoon Over-Ear Sleep Headphone with Flexmould Pads

For those of us who have struggled with sleep for a long time, each night can become more and more stressful. This Kokoon gadget may be able to help with insomnia caused by tension, inability to sleep, or the sound around them.

These headphones have noise-cancelling technology as well as a display and a slew of other useful features. There’s adaptive audio that fades out your music or audiobook, soundproofing to block out all outside noise, an app with sleep strategies and meditation, and, most importantly, outstanding comfort thanks to a sturdy, natural fibre composition that you can wear all night.

Kokoon Over-Ear Sleep Headphone with Flexmould Pads price is £306.49

TILE Pro (2020) Bluetooth Tracker – Black

You’re about to cross someone off your gifting list: the one friend who would lose their head if it wasn’t screwed on.

Tile is a small, unassuming Bluetooth tracking device that can be slipped into a phone case, laptop case, wallet, keys, or just about anything else.

All they have to do is push the Tile button, and your phone will ring loudly, even if it’s on silent mode. It has a 122-meter range, is waterproof, and has a one-year battery life.

TILE Pro (2020) Bluetooth Tracker – Black price is £24.99

Coravin Model Two Wine Preservation Opener

Is there something more frustrating than opening a delicious bottle of wine, realising you won’t be able to finish it, and then dumping the remainder down the drain until it’s turned several days later? There will be no more crying over spilled wine thanks to this ingenious device.

Coravin eliminates the need to pull the cork when you only want a bottle or a sip. Simply connect this system to your wine and pour as much as you want through the fine needle, leaving the cork in place and preserving the wine for your next drink. It’s perfect for wine pairings or tastings.

Coravin Model Two Wine Preservation Opener price is £218

Segway Drift skates

Have you heard of segways? Well, Segway-Ninebot, the company behind electric personal transportation, is back with the next cutting-edge mode of transportation that will transport you to the year 3020.

The skates are simple to learn and will get you to your destination in a fraction of the time. They are light and compact, making them ideal for commuting.

Segway Drift skates price is £449

White Barisieur Coffee Alarm Clock

This state-of-the-art coffee machine doubles as an alarm clock that kick-starts your brew, saving you time and energy in the morning. You can brew on demand or use ground, filter, or espresso coffee and set the timer so it is ready when you are.

There’s also a milk container that cools overnight to keep it fresh. But uses infrared sensor technology to prevent it from being added if you like your coffee dark. Oh, and it appears to be absolutely modern and stylish.

White Barisieur Coffee Alarm Clock price is £345

Roku Streambar

You can give your loved one the power to stream just about any TV show or film at the touch of a button by connecting this Roku Streambar to their TV. It also provides superior room-filling sound.

Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV, and a slew of other entertainment, web, and streaming apps are all built-in, as are HD, 4k Ultra HD, and HDR.

Roku Streambar price is £129.99

 

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