Gaiam anti-fatigue mat

This anti-fatigue mat is perfect for anyone who uses standing desks or is on their feet for hours at a time. $64.95

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Calm app

Calm’s app is ideal for meditation and more. A $60 gift certificate covers a year subscription to Calm.

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Moodo smart scent diffuser

The fun Moodo smart scent diffuser allows you to mix scents to create a unique fragrance for your home. You can control it with an app on your phone. $139 for a device and scent pack. And starting Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, Moodo will be offering 40% off its entire site through December 25.

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Garmin Instinct GPS smartwatch

The rugged Instinct is the newest smartwatch from Garmin, and it’s built to withstand challenging environments. It includes a built-in three-axis compass and barometric altimeter plus multiple global navigation satellite systems. The Instinct is constructed to military standards (MIL-STD-810G) for thermal, shock, and water resistance (rated to 100 meters) with a fiber-reinforced polymer case. It’s built with a chemically-strengthened and scratch-resistant display that’s easy-to-read, especially in direct sunlight. $299.99

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Casetify holiday cases

Whimsical phone cases are always appreciated. Casetify makes some of the most appealing designs out there, and the cases are easy to put on or remove from your phone, while still offering protection. Prices range from $29 to $45, depending on the case style and if it has liquid glitter added.

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Petzi Treat Cam

The Petzi Treat Cam is a thoughtful gift for anyone with a cat or dog. The dispenser allows you to see, speak, and snap a picture of your dog–all from your smartphone. $169.99

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Dreampad smart pillow

The Dreampad smart pillow uses music to help you sleep better. It triggers relaxation and aids in falling asleep. Prices start at $119.

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Roku Streaming Stick Plus

Roku is still an affordable way to stream digital programming. The Roku Streaming Stick Plus comes with a voice remote. $59.99

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JBL Go 2 portable speaker

The JBL Go 2 portable speaker is compact and affordable and the battery supports up to five hours of playtime. $34.95

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Circuit board coasters

Retired circuit boards, turned into coasters with a cork bottom, are ideal for techies and sci-fi fans. $35 for a set of six.

Boombottle MM

The Boombottle MM is an extremely useful gift–it serves as a speaker, a bottle opener and a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. It’s designed to fit into a water bottle holder so that you can take your speaker with you while biking or working out. It also features a magic mount so that your device adheres to the top of the speaker. $129.99

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ROLI Beatmaker Kit

The ROLI Beatmaker Kit teaches kids, or anyone, how to play music in a futuristic way. The kit comes with a 6-month subscription to Melodics, the cutting-edge learning program that teaches users how to create tracks in a gamified way. $299.95

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Muse 2

The Muse 2 is the newest version of this meditation headband. It gives real-time feedback on brain activity, heart rate, breathing and body movements. $249

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Samsung DeX Pad

tThe DeX Pad turns the Samsung Galaxy S9, Tab S4 or Note 9 into a PC workstation. It’s perfect for a mobile environment. $99.99

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• Photos: Toys, puzzles, and gear gifts perfect for the office game room (TechRepublic)

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• Tech gifts 2018: The top picks (free PDF) (TechRepublic)

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• Holiday gifts for co-workers: The top picks (free PDF) (TechRepublic)

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• Photos: 25 bad tech gifts to avoid giving this holiday season (TechRepublic)

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• The do’s and don’ts of giving holiday gifts to your co-workers (TechRepublic)

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• The etiquette rule book on holiday gifts for your boss (TechRepublic)

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• Photos: Best gifts for co-workers under $50 on Amazon (ZDNet)

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• CNET’s 2018 holiday gift guide