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Gift Guide 2021

Necessity is the mother of invention, and at-home tech exploded over the past year as everyone worked to maximize their at-home work and life. And more people adopted pets! So this year, it seemed appropriate to highlight the best in three categories: At-home tech, tech for pets and Apple developments in specific, as there are a number of new and exciting updates in this space.

 

Pet tech

 

At-home tech

 

Apple tech

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Furbo Camera
Furbo Camera

Food dispenser tosses out treats for your favorite fur on command.

Halo Wireless Fence
Halo Wireless Fence

Set up to 20 virtual fence areas on your phone and your dog can do zoomies on the beach, in your yard, wherever you like!

Rocki Pet Companion
Rocki Pet Companion

Dispense treats, keep an eye on the activity and offer up a play date for your pet.

Stow everything for your walk
Stow everything for your walk

Take your dog on a stroll with everything within easy reach, from water and snacks to phone and sunglasses with SCOTTeVEST.

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Tripod Desk
Tripod Desk

Made from baltic birch and aircraft grade aluminum, the Design Tripod Standing Desk is an adjustable, portable desk designed for working from home or on the go.

Bose Sleepbuds
Bose Sleepbuds

Tiny and comfortable, Sleepbuds™ work with the Bose Sleep app to deliver relaxing sounds to help you fall asleep, and use Bose noise-masking technology so you stay asleep all night.

Simplisafe home security
Simplisafe home security

Smart, sleek and secure, Simplisafe offers 24/7 wireless protection. Plus, there’s no contract.

Extend your laptop
Extend your laptop

Instantly add two screens to any laptop with Xebec’s tri-screen extension.

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AirTags
AirTags

For anyone who can’t find keys, wants to safeguard luggage or maybe, just maybe, loses things on occasion …!

New iMac with M1
New iMac with M1

Thanks to the new M1 chip, it is amazingly thin (and comes in seven different colors!) and boasts a 4.5K retina display.

Apple Watches offer variety
Apple Watches offer variety

Price points now range from about $200 to more than $400 with health monitoring, fall detection and more.

New iPad Mini
New iPad Mini

Now with 5G and a powerful A15 bionic chip, the new Mini offers a big punch in a sleek, small package.

And if you’re looking for something unusual, or if the sky’s the limit …

Vaonis STELLINA Observation Station and Hybrid Telescope with Gitzo Systematic Short Tripod: Connect Stellina to a smartphone or tablet and use it to control the view and record or share 6.4-megapixel images of the planets. A digital camera with a Sony image sensor on a tripod, the unit weighs in at under 25 pounds and measures 19 by 15 by 4.7 inches. Multiple users, up to 10, can connect to the Stellina at once. $3,999.

Ray-Ban smart glasses offer audio, camera with Facebook OS

Take photos and videos hands-free. Pause your song, take a photo or record a video in a single touch. Discrete open-ear speakers allow you to seamlessly switch between taking a call and ordering a coffee. The 3 built-in microphones capture sound in all directions. $299 and up.

And rock out to your cool cooler with music from your phone

The Bluetooth Cooler and Sound System is the ultimate companion for camping, beach vacations and tailgate parties. It has a huge 40-qt. capacity (48 12-oz. cans) plus a rechargeable power bank and a bone-rattling 350-Watt sound system. Play music wirelessly (from your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth) or from any MP3 player, USB stick or SD memory card. The power bank supplies music for up to 16 hours, charges all mobile devices via 5V / 2 Amp USB port and powers air pumps and other gadgets with a 12V DC "car cigarette lighter" outlet. Features heavy-duty wheels and a telescoping handle for easy transport. Available in Blue, Red and Orange. $399.99

Ellen Kennerlygift guide, tech gifts, holiday tech, at-home tech, pet tech, apple tech