{"id":1148,"date":"2019-11-08T16:43:15","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T21:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chameleonjohn.com\/blog\/?p=1148"},"modified":"2019-11-08T16:44:56","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T21:44:56","slug":"top-6-tech-gifts-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chameleonjohn.com\/blog\/top-6-tech-gifts-this-holiday-season","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Alternative Tech Gifts this Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With\nthe Holidays quickly approaching, and family and friends getting harder to buy\nfor, it can be daunting to try to find the best gift.  While it may be\neasy to buy the most popular tech device, it may not be the most creative nor\nfun route to go.  There is something to be said for the feeling of both\ngiving and receiving a cool gift you never heard of and never knew you\nneeded!  Luckily, we\u2019ve compiled a list to help spark your creativity to\nfind the perfect, alternative tech gift for your loved one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  Ember Mug<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With\nthis smart mug, you can set the temperature of whatever drink you like from\n120-145 degrees Fahrenheit.  Through the Ember app, you will be able to\nset your personalized LED color and save preferences for different types of\ndrinks.  The Ember mug will keep the desired temperature for an hour until\nit needs charged again but if you keep it on the charging coaster that is\nincluded, the temperature will last all day.  Wake up every day with the\nperfect coffee or tea with this creative gift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$79.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  Oculus Quest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long\ngone are the days of vertigo-inducing virtual reality (VR) headsets with one or\ntwo simple games making you question if it was worth the $1000 price tag. \nWith today\u2019s leading technology from the top VR company, you can actually have\nan enjoyable experience in the virtual world.  With games such as\nBeatsaber where you wield lightsabers to hit blocks to the beat of the music to\nSuper Hot where you play in a slow motion, first person shooter where time only\nmoves when you do.  These games are innovative and ground-breaking to the\nVR scene that no longer require expensive PCs or smartphones to run. \nEverything is self-contained in the unit.  And with this price, it\u2019s well\nworth a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$399.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Meural Canvas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s\nface it, art pieces can be expensive.  What\u2019s more, once you decide on a\npiece, you\u2019re stuck with your decision.  Unless you purchase the Meural\nCanvas.  This hi-tech canvas allows for a plethora of options to view with\na glare-free, texturized and lifelike display with autodimming features so you\ncan place the canvas in any location.  Upload your own photos for the\ncanvas or get unlimited access to the Meural Library with an annual membership\nof over 40,000 works of art!  With a wave of the hand or the sound of your\nvoice, browse your own or other artists\u2019 pieces of art.  This is a perfect\ngift for any inspiring artist or someone who likes to change up the d\u00e9cor\naround the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$595.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.  Mommy\nPower Stroller Hook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being\na mom is tiring.  It can be physically and emotionally draining on all\nfronts, but it doesn\u2019t need to be for your electronics like your cell phone or\ntablets.  With this stroller hook, you\u2019ll be able to hold up to 25 pounds\nof carry weight, perfect for your bags to keep an extra free hand to help with\nthe baby while also charging your device with its built-in rechargeable\nbattery.  The battery can give phones more than 2 full charges on the go\nbefore needing to be recharged, plenty of power for the day before you recharge\nit at night while trying to catch some Z\u2019s yourself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

$43.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.  Backslash\nFit Smart Yoga Mat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With\nthe growing popularity of Yoga and its benefits, more and more people are\ntaking their health and physical activity to the next level.  Why not have\nthe equipment that can do the same for you?  With the Backslash Fit yoga\nmat, you\u2019ll find it to be more convenient and enjoyable to partake in the fun\nexercise that is yoga.  This mat is self-rolling: just flip it over, hit a\nswitch, and it folds on its own!  A nice convenience and one less thing to\nworry about once those muscles start to get sore.  In terms of practicality,\nthe mat is soft and comfortable, yet has a grippy underside which prevents any\nslippage during yoga to make for a more safe experience.  What\u2019s more is\nthat this mat is also safe for the environment!  The mat is latex and pvc\nfree and at 24×72 inches, its longer than most traditional yoga mats, allowing\nfor space for your planks!  As an added bonus, this mat comes with\nadditional yoga routines you can do from the comfort of your own home through a\nsmart speaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

$89.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.  IVY\nWireless Mini Photo Printer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever\ntake a picture with your phone and wished you could have a physical copy of it\nthen and there?  Forget about going to your local Walmart or CVS to get\nyour pictures printed and do it all on the go with IVY.  IVY is a wireless\nprinter for your pictures over Bluetooth and prints 2×3 inch photos with peel\nand stick backing.  Easily connect your phone with the printer and print\nanywhere you want to save both a digital and physical copy of your\nmasterpiece.  Don\u2019t care for a small 2×3 photo?  With IVY, you\u2019re\nalso able to \u201ctile print\u201d which allows you to print a larger version of your\nphoto with up to 9 of the 2×3 tile photos together to make up to a 6×9\nportrait!  Not only that, but with the 4.7×3.2 inch device, you can print\nphotos with effects and filters and even make collages all through this\nconvenient and innovative little printer.  If it\u2019s Instagram worthy, it\u2019s\nprint-worthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$129.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There you have it, a top 6 list of new and innovative tech gift ideas to help spark your gift-giving creativity.\u00a0 Why not give some of these a try and be remembered as the cool parent\/aunt\/friend every time someone points out your creative gift?\u00a0 Yes, these gifts may be a tad expensive but all tech gifts this holiday season are.\u00a0 Good thing you\u2019re already on ChameleonJohn\u2019s<\/a> website to find the best coupons and deals to save you the most money possible!\u00a0 Happy shopping!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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