Top tech gifts for the 2021 holiday season

DALLAS - High tech always tops holiday wish lists. Here are the gadgets which made it on to ours. 

Victrola Revolution Go

The battery-powered Victrola Revolution GO is the world’s first portable, rechargeable, Bluetooth® record player. Imagine yourself anywhere with your albums spinning by your side. No outlet is now no problem.
Buy It: www.target.com/p/victrola-revolution-go-rechargeable-bluetooth-record-player-vsc-750/-/A-82797219

Goodtimer

Goodtimer is a chore chart reinvented for modern families. Kids respond to Goodtimer’s brightly glowing lights, token incentives and encouraging voice. It has a game-style functionality that is interactive and simple enough for toddlers to understand and an adjustable difficulty level for older kids.  The included children’s book explains how Goodtimer works. When enough Good Time is earned, Goodtimer dispenses tokens which children can and exchange for incentives set by parents.
Buy It: amzn.to/3GwCJPx

Twelve South PowerPic Mod Wireless Charger

Forget unsightly charging pads, the PowerPic mod holds your favorite photo so when it's not in use it appears as a modern acrylic 4x6 picture frame. With 10-watts of Qi charging technology, PowerPic mod charges all of the newest and oldest wireless charging phones, including phones with cases up to 3mm thick. As a bonus, this elegant stand also charges AirPods Pro.
Buy It: amzn.to/3CB1TtW

OWC Envoy Pro Elektron

Save, backup and edit personal and work files with up to 1011MB/s real-world performance. This SSD is plug and play with Thunderbolt and USB Macs or PCs as well as devices like the iPad Pro and Chromebook. It’s crushproof, dustproof, waterproof IP67 rated and pocket-sized to go anywhere easily.
Buy It: amzn.to/3nBIxim

OWC USB-C Travel Dock, 5 Port with Power Pass Through

Work from home or on the go. Wherever you are, you’ll never be without the right plug-in. This 5-in-1 tool provides ports for USB, USB3.1, HDMI, SD, Thunderbolt and power pass through.
Buy It: amzn.to/3Gyomdw

Aeropex Aftershokz

This open ear patented bone conduction technology delivers audio through the cheekbone, keeping you connected and aware of your surroundings. It’s designed with a titanium band for slim, lightweight and comfortable wear all-day every day. The wireless Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity is compatible with your iOS and Android Bluetooth-ready devices. It’s also IP55 certified to repel sweat, dust, and moisture with a 6-hour battery life.
Buy It: amzn.to/3mjLYuy

JBL Charge5

Take your tunes on the go with the powerful JBL Flip 5, the lightweight portable Bluetooth speaker that goes anywhere. Bad weather? Not to worry. With its IPX7 waterproof design, you can rock out rain or shine. With JBL PartyBoost, you can pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to create a bigger party. It has 12 hours of battery.
Buy It: amzn.to/3Gsgieu

Bissell Aero Slim Hand Vacuum

The cordless, rechargeable BISSELL AeroSlim Hand Vacuum is so sleek it can clean almost anywhere, like in your car, home or office. Use the included 2-in-1 crevice tool & dusting brush, which conveniently stores right on the vacuum's storage stand so you always know where it is.
Buy It: amzn.to/3jKSGYU

Epson FastFoto FF-680W

Preserve what’s priceless with the Epson® FastFoto FF-680W — the World’s Fastest Personal Photo Scanner. You can scan thousands of photos as fast as 1 photo per second. The mobile app lets you capture and add the voice of loved ones and create slideshows, so you can easily share stories about your photos right from your smartphone, from a firsthand perspective, for generations to come. Plus, FastFoto brings old photos to life with auto enhancement, color restoration and more.
Buy It: amzn.to/3BuKvWM

Fuji Instax Square (SQ 1)

Capture more of the moment with the new Instax Square SQ1 instant camera. The SQ1 is a stylish and an exceptional performer printing 1.5x the size of an Instax Mini photo. It also has many easy-to-use creative features from square-formatted prints and automatic exposure to one-touch selfie mode and a textured grip for a comfortable shooting experience.
Buy It: amzn.to/3EqCmVa

Worky 15-in-1 Home Office

Worky The Home Office makes any space a workspace by bringing together 15 key elements of a productive desk set in one convenient, mobile solution. Benefits include organizational compartments, built-in power and device charging, built in video light and even has a magnetic dry erase board.  When you’re all done just close it up and tuck it away or take it on the go.
Buy It: www.workylife.com

MojoDesk

Go from sitting to standing at the touch of a button. The MojoDesk creates ergonomic solutions to increase wellness and productivity by keeping moving and comfortable. The commercial-grade frame lifts more than 250lbs. It’s available in seven color variations, with two frame color choices and three size options.
Buy It: mojodesk.com

Wi-Fi Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced

Perfectly measures, mixes and warms baby formula right from your phone. By the time you make it to the kitchen, your baby’s bottle is all ready to go. Works with virtually all formula brands and bottle types. Select from three temperature settings and dispense from 2-10 oz, or water only. 
Buy It: babybrezza.com/products/formula-pro-advanced-wifi-baby-formula-dispenser

Worx 20v Vacuum Cleaner

Stop driving with crumbs in your car. Suck up all the debris on your chair at work and have the cleanest kitchen, ever. The Worx 20V Cordless Portable Vacuum Cleaner is a whole lot of suction in a little package that's easy to store in your trunk or under the sink. The crevice-cleaning nozzle attachment gets into all those nooks you’ve been ignoring. The brush attachment is great for home furniture, car seats, desk chairs, or anything else you can think of. On Max mode, it will run approximately 10 minutes per charge, and approximately 20 minutes in Normal mode. The battery can be used on any other Worx 20v tool in the Power Share Family.
Buy It: amzn.to/3mmyJZW

AKG Lyra Podcast Mic

Visually inspired by the studio classic C414 condenser mic, the AKG Lyra Bundle is a multipattern USB condenser microphone offering high-definition audio, powerful versatility, and superb simplicity while staying stylish for on-screen appearances. Get 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion, a built-in shockmount and internal diffusion yield pristine sonic quality for your recordings, whether you're creating online content, podcasting, vlogging, live streaming or producing music.
Buy It: amzn.to/3GwmH8r

MyCharge MagLock Chargers

MagSafe battery pack magnetically connects to your iPhone 13 or iPhone 12 (without cases) or to any iPhone with a MagSafe-certified case to deliver perfect alignment every time for instant wireless charging the moment it locks on to your iPhone. The premium finish protects against scratches, stains and fading with up to +48 hours of additional power, 9000mA.
Buy It: amzn.to/3nGKXMJ

Heirloom Custom Video Book

The Heirloom video book lets you send the most special moments to anyone and all they have to do to watch is simply open the cover of the book. Heirloom arrives fully charged and playback begins instantly with nothing to download, no buttons to push, and no need for Wi-Fi or an internet connection. The video will play for up to one hour, and recharging is simple with the included USB cable.
Buy It: sendheirloom.com

Lockly Vision

Forget the clutter of a separate smart lock and video doorbell, the Lockly Vision lets you greet people at your door with live view camera streaming and 2-way audio all from the convenience of your smartphone. The lock can be controlled by Alexa and the patented PIN Genie technology makes it nearly impossible to guess your personal access code because the numbers on the keypads shuffle for each use. Keep track of who’s coming and going or grant one-time use or specific time duration access by issuing codes or digital eKeys even if your guests don’t have cell service or an internet connection.
Buy It: amzn.to/3jLqdC4

Tiny TV Classics

These mini real working TVs play video clips of famous scenes and quotes from your favorite shows and movies, including Friends, Batman, Bobs Burgers and Back to the Future. Each TV is uniquely styled to match the decade of the show, and each comes with a custom remote that really controls the TV. It’s perfect for fans & collectors or anyone who could use some extra laughs.
Buy It: www.walmart.com/ip/NEW-FALL-21-Tiny-TV-Classics-Friends-Edition-Newest-Collectible-Basic-Fun-Watch-top-scenes-real-working-with-working-remote/435262434

Nimbus Frame

Finally, a display worthy of your memories. Display beautiful moving art, still art, photography, or your own family photos on a large, high-resolution 1080p digital picture frame. It comes in 32" and 43" sizes.   There’s even an available art collection. Share photos with family and friends using Nimbus Share. We tested our unit by uploading the kids’ art projects. It made them proud and cleared the clutter. All frames come with the free service plan option and additional service plans are available.
Buy It: nimbusdigitalart.com

Twinkly Flex and Line

We first fell in love with Twinkly’s light mapping Christmas trees, now the same custom light show is more flexible than ever. Twinkly Flex and Twinkly Line let you do it. Line is magnetic and self-adhesive.  Flex is a bendable tube. Each one is app controlled to create custom lighting effects, shading and color animations. 
Buy It: www.twinkly.com

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