The best gadgets for your friends who aren't super tech-savvy

This Echo device is charming-looking, smart, and simple to use. And thanks to the Alexa brains built into the software, it's improving all the time, too. The only downside is you can't actually buy it until December, but you can pre-order it now and have it for Christmas. The smart speaker, video caller, and alarm clock makes a solid gift for someone who doesn't already have a stack of gadgets at home. That voice control system pioneered by the Echo means your friend or relative won't have to fumble around with keyboards, or a mouse, and there's no complicated setup procedure.