The 45 Best Tech Gifts For Every Budget
Need help picking a gift? The 2016 holiday is fast approaching. That means one thing: gadget time. These are the TIME technology team's suggestions for everything from stocking stuffers, like Nintendo's NES Classic, to high-end cameras like Fujifilm's X-T2. Our suggestions are sorted by budget, from least to most expensive. We've also included a few lines about why we like each gadget we've picked for the list. Why we like it: They're a pair of neon-orange clip-on plastic extensions that make it easier to take down targets with the current or last-gen PlayStation and Xbox controllers. After using them to play games like Overwatch, Battlefield 1 and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, we'll never go back. What to know: Purists may consider using these to be cheating. Why we like it: These Bluetooth-powered tags play a little song when prompted, so you can find them if they are within 100 feet of your cellphone. Tile Slim is just the width of two credit cards, letting it slip in a wallet with minimal heft, and Tile Mate is 25% smaller than the original tile -- making it a perfect keychain fob. What to know: Out of range doesn't mean out of luck. Selecting "notify when found" taps the community of Tile owners, anonymously. So, when someone walks past your lost item, their app will detect it and report it to the service, which will reveal its location on your app. Uber Gift Card ($25) Suzanne Darcy for TIME Who's it for: Anyone who lives in an area where Uber is available, especially in cities. Why we like it: It's an easy way to treat a friend or family member to a free ride, since recipients just need to enter the Gift Code in the Payments section of the app. Gift cards are sold in retail chains such as Walmart, Target, and CVS. What to know: Uber gift cards can't be used to make purchases through the company's other services, like UberEATS and UberRUSH. Why we like it: There are plenty of affordable streaming options out there, but the Chromecast makes browsing content as easy as using your smartphone. Since the Chromecast runs compatible apps from your phone on your TV, you don't need to log into apps on your TV or get used to a new interface. What to know: Your phone must be nearby in order to use and control the Chromecast.
Nov-15-2016, 16:40:03 GMT
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