Photos: The best last-minute tech gifts under $50
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Lord of the Rings Gollum Skinit for Amazon Echo
Lord of the Rings Gollum Skinit for Amazon Echo
Amazon Echo goes to the next level with a skin. Skinit vinyl wraps around the Echo and doesn’t impact performance. There are dozens of styles available from Skinit, whether you’re seeking a superhero, lifestyle image or art photography on a wrap. $29.99
AfterShokz Sportz Titanium Headphones
AfterShokz Sportz Titanium Headphones
These wired sport bone conduction headphones from Aftershokz are sweat resistant and have 12+ hours of charge. $49.95
Chromecast Audio
Chromecast Audio
Chromecast Audio plugs into your speakers so you can stream music directly from your device. Works with iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, Mac and Windows laptops or Chromebook. $35
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa
The Amazon Fire 7 Tablet has been updated for 2017 and it’s a fantastic deal at $29.99.
Google Home Mini
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 on sale for $29 for a limited time.
Amazon Echo Dot
Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote
Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote
Yes, it’s yet another product from Amazon. But Amazon has so many amazing low-priced home tech gadgets. The Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote is an easy way to stream media under $50, priced at just $34.99.
Tile Style
Tile Style
Tile Style is one of the newest trackers from Tile. It uses Bluetooth to keep track of items. $35
Roku Streaming Stick
Roku Streaming Stick
The Roku Streaming Stick is portable and includes a voice remote with TV power and volume buttons. $49.99
iFROGZ Flex Force Wireless Neckband Earbuds
iFROGZ Flex Force Wireless Neckband Earbuds
Mophie Powerstation 3X External Battery
Mophie Powerstation 3X External Battery
Mophie’s Powerstation 3X external battery is thin and compact and can charge two devices on the go. It’s on sale for $49.95.
Pac-Man Connect and Play Retro Remote
Pac-Man Connect and Play Retro Remote
The Pac-Man Connect and Play from Bandai is an old school-style joystick that connects directly to a TV for playing 12 classic games. $19.99.
Sony SRS-XB10 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Sony SRS-XB10 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
The Sony SRS-XB10 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is water resistant and has approximately 16 hours of battery life. $39.99
Creative Sound Blaster Jam Wireless Headphones
Creative Sound Blaster Jam Wireless Headphones
The Creative Sound Blaster Jam Wireless Headphones were positively reviewed from our sister site, CNET, and they’re priced at only $29.99.
Anker Multi-Port USB Hub
Anker Multi-Port USB Hub
The Anker 5-Port Wall Charger can charge multiple devices simultaneously and even includes a USB-C PD port. $49.99
Also see
- Gift guide 2017: Wearables, STEM toys for kids, and top tech picks for teens and adults (free PDF) (TechRepublic)
- Photos: Holiday gifts that will make your co-workers happy (TechRepublic)
- Photos: 13 great holiday gifts for the boss (TechRepublic)
- Raspberry Pi gift guide: The best choices for Christmas 2017 (TechRepublic)
- The do’s and don’ts of giving holiday gifts to your co-workers (TechRepublic)
- 2017 holiday buyer’s guide (CNET)
- Best gifts: Practically indestructible gadgets (ZDNet)
- DIY drones: 20 kits to build your own (TechRepublic)
- 42 T-shirts so geeky only IT pros will get them (TechRepublic)
