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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

By Teena Maddox November 20, 2017, 6:53 AM PST

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

OtterBox Symmetry Series iPhone cases

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OtterBox Symmetry Series iPhone cases

OtterBox has a new Symmetry Series of cases for the Star Wars fan. The cases protect your iPhone from the dark side. There are five designs available: Lord Vader, On Ahch-To, BB8, Rebel Red and Storm Trooper. The cases are $44.95 for iPhone 7 or 8, and $54.95 for iPhone 7 Plus or 8 Plus.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Somneo by Philips

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Somneo by Philips

The Somneo bedside light from Philips combines a night light with a guided wind-down-to-sleep feature. It also offers a wake-up light to gently simulate a natural sunrise. Priced at $199.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Onyx smart walkie-talkie

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Onyx smart walkie-talkie

Orion Labs has designed a wearable smart walkie-talkie, the Onyx, that works anywhere your phone connects to the internet, so employees can stay in touch with their team at work over any distance. It even does real-time translation between English and Spanish. It works with Android or iOS devices. $199.98 for a 2-pack.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset

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Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset

The Ambeo Smart Headset captures 3D audio recordings with two omni-directional microphones integrated into the ear pieces. It’s also a noise canceling ear bud. $299.95

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

BaseLantern XL Bluetooth lantern and power hub

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BaseLantern XL Bluetooth lantern and power hub

BioLite’s modular lighting line includes the BaseLantern XL, which is a flatpack Bluetooth lantern that’s about the size of a sandwich. It has 500 lumens and is connected for a mini smartgrid that’s controllable from a smart device using Bluetooth. The mobile app allows you to access features such as color controls, alarms and proximity control. The 12000 mAh rechargeable li-on battery can be used for up to 78 hours of light or fully charge up to four smartphones. $129.99.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Vibe bike lights

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Vibe bike lights

Vibe bike lights from Light & Motion feature smart sensors that recognize motion and automatically turn off and on when you start or stop biking. They have a powerful, variable pulse light that’s designed for maximum traffic visibility day and night. The Vibe Pro HL headlight senses ambient light and pulses in the daytime but remains steady at night. The cable-free USB interface charges in a USB port in 90 minutes. The Vibe Pro HL headlight has 200 lumens and a 6-hour run time for $49.99. The Vibe tail light has 50 lumens and a 12-hour run time for $39.99.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

LG Hom-Bot Turbo+ robotic vacuum

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LG Hom-Bot Turbo+ robotic vacuum

This is for the techie who loves a clean home. The LG Hom-Bot Turbo+ robotic vacuum is Wi-Fi enabled and has home security settings and is compatible with Google Home. Prices normally start at $999.99, but a current promotion offers starting prices of $749.99.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Fitbit Flyer wireless fitness headphones

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Fitbit Flyer wireless fitness headphones

The Fitbit Flyer wireless fitness headphones are sweatproof and designed for comfort. The battery lasts up to 6 hours, and there is a 15-minute quick charge feature that adds an extra hour of playtime. Available in lunar gray or nightfall blue. $129.95.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Onvocal OV Alexa-enabled headphones

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Onvocal OV Alexa-enabled headphones

These OV headphones have Alexa capabilities built in, so they serve as a wearable digital assistant. It’s as if you have an Amazon Echo in yoiur ear at all times, so it’s easy to check on your Alexa-enabled smart home products and anything else that you’d do with an Echo. It also works with Siri and Google. $299

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Wonder Woman laptop skin

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Wonder Woman laptop skin

Know a Wonder Woman fan? Then choose from a range of laptop skins from Skinit. They’re available for practically any laptop, from HP and Dell to Apple and Asus. Starting at 29.99.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Damson Headspace Headphones

Damson Headspace Headphones

These Damson Headspace brushed aluminum XD audio noise cancelling headphones have Bluetooth and wired playback for up to 16 hours of use. $149.99

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Philips Hue smart bulbs

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Philips Hue smart bulbs

Light bulbs for a gift? Sure, why not. These connected smart bulbs from Philips will work with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant. The starter kit is $149.99 for a white ambiance starter kit, and $199.99 for a white and color ambiance starter kit.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Coby water-resistant Bluetooth speaker

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Coby water-resistant Bluetooth speaker

The Coby rugged water-resistant Bluetooth speaker is rechargeable and wireless. It includes a built-in flashlight and features a rubberized, rugged exterior for impact resistance. It doubles as a shower speaker. $39.99

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

HubMax portable charger

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HubMax portable charger

The HubMax from MyCharge is a rechargeable 10500 mAh portable charger. It includes an integrated Apple Lightning cable and micro-USB cable and a built-in USB port. Self-contained wall prongs make it easy to recharge. It’s a compact 4.6 inches x 2.8 inches x 0.9 inches and can recharge most smartphones up to 6 times on one charge. It also offers a rapid recharge and maintains its battery power for up to one year. $99.99.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Lumos smart bike helmet

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Lumos smart bike helmet

Lumos is a smart bike helmet with integrated headlights, an automatic brake light and remote controlled turn signals. It comes in four colors and is priced at $199.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Drive Sleek cradle cellular booster

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Drive Sleek cradle cellular booster

The Drive Sleek 4G cradle cellular signal booster for vehicles can increase cellular coverage by up to 32 times. It provides faster data speeds, clearer calls and better battery life in weak-signal areas. $199.99

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

LG Tone Infinim

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LG Tone Infinim

The LG Tone Infinim Bluetooth headset is worn around the neck with earbuds that extend upward to your ears. It’s compatible with Android and iOS devices and has 12 hours of listening time. It also allows you to answer calls from your smartphone, as you toggle between playlists and calls. Available in black, silver and rose gold for $149.99.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Amazon Echo

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Amazon Echo

The 2nd generation Amazon Echo digital assistant offers a new speaker, new design and comes in fabric, metal or wood finishes to fit into any home decor setting. $99.99

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Waterfield PC laptop sleeve case

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Waterfield PC laptop sleeve case

This made-to-order PC Laptop sleeve from Waterfield comes in a range of sizes and styles. $69

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Blink S2 electric skateboard

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Blink S2 electric skateboard

This dual-motor Blink S2 skateboard from Acton is for urban commuters and goes up to 18 mph and 14 miles on a single charge. $999.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Mujjo touchscreen gloves

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Mujjo touchscreen gloves

Mujjo touchscreen gloves come in several versions, including this men’s style in leather with a foldover closure for $96. A knit version for men or women is available for $24.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

PetSafe smart automatic pet feeder

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PetSafe smart automatic pet feeder

The Smart Feed automatic pet feeder works with iOS and Android devices. It’s Wi-Fi enabled and you can operated it from an app and schedule up to 12 meal a day with portions ranging from 1/8 to 4 cups. $189.95

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Mophie wireless charging base

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Mophie wireless charging base

The Mophie wireless charging base for Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X features Qi wireless technology for high-speed charging up to 7.5W for universal compatibility. It includes a high-speed wall adapter with cable. $59.95.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

LevitatingX collection

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LevitatingX collection

The LevitatingX collection of levitating home goods uses levitation technology to float cups, plates plants and more in midair. Prices vary, but the cocktail cup or levitating plant are each $199.99.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Google Home Mini

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Google Home Mini

The Google Home Mini is powered by the Google Assistant for a hands free digital assistant similar to the Amazon Echo Dot. It’s $49.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

iFROGZ Flex Force wireless neckband earbuds

iFROGZ Flex Force wireless neckband earbuds

The iFROGZ Flex Force wireless neckband earbuds are sweat-resistant and have a lifetime warranty on the earbud tips. $29.99.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Gamevice gaming controller

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Gamevice gaming controller

The Gamevice gaming controller allow you to turn iPhone or Android phones and tablets into a portable gaming console. Prices range from $49.95 to $79.99.

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Sennheiser's assistive listening devices

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Sennheiser's assistive listening devices

Sennheiser’s Set 860/880 assistive listening devices provide enhanced sound to users with changing hearing needs. Included are intuitive features such as pre-set hearing profiles, enhanced speech clarity, volume control for each ear and fast switching between audio sources. The Set 880 is $299.95, while the Set 860 is $249.95.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Windows Mixed Reality Headsets

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Windows Mixed Reality Headsets

The Windows Mixed reality Headset with Motion Controllers allow games to be played in foreign worlds, view 360-degree videos and access a library of 20K apps. Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo headsets are available in prices ranging from $299 to $399.

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2017 Gift Guide: Best tech gifts for adults and teens

Marimekko patterned sleeves, skins and type overs

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Marimekko patterned sleeves, skins and type overs

The Marimekko line of sleeves and skins for the Surface Pro and the Surface Laptop add a splash of cover to your devices. $39 to $75.

Also see

  • 2017 Gift Guide: Wearables and smartwatches for the entire family (TechRepublic)
  • Raspberry Pi gift guide: The best choices for Christmas 2017 (TechRepublic)
  • Gallery: 20 bad tech gifts to avoid giving during the 2017 holiday season (TechRepublic)
  • 2017 holiday buyer’s guide (CNET)
  • Best gifts: Practically indestructible gadgets (ZDNet)
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