We know that Thanksgiving Day is near us when we start to see promos for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you are still undecided about which gifts to give to your loved ones on November 24, here we provide you a guide on preparing perfect tech-related presents at reasonable prices. From earbuds to temperature control mugs, settle on an excellent gift idea as golden as a freshly baked turkey just out of your oven.
Game consoles
There is nothing better than playing games together to break the ice. Big game console builders are offering various Black Friday deals this year. Microsoft is currently giving up to a $60 discount for Xbox S and X, and cheaper deals for remotes and a range of software in the United States market. If you fancy bandwagoning on the PlayStation 5 hype, you can get the slim version of the console in bundle options with either Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 with a $70 discount at Walmart. Nintendo Switch OLED is also sold at a discounted price in a bundle this Black Friday season – get the console with a free copy of Super Smash Bros. and three months of Nintendo Switch Online at $349.99.
Smart home gadgets
Let your loved ones experience the convenience of having assistants and devices run by artificial intelligence, or AI, at their homes. If it is their first time having a smart assistant, introduce a bundle like Amazon’s Echo Show 15 with Alexa and Fire TV priced at $314.97. Smart speakers are available at cheaper prices around this time of the season, too, like Sonos Roam, sold at a 25 per cent lower price on Amazon. A pleasant wake-up routine assisted by smart lights like Hatch Restore (now available at $200) can be a delightful gift to present, too.
Earbuds and headphones
Once you get used to the compact, untangled life of wireless earbuds or headphones, it is not easy to go back to the old life with wires, not to mention that mobile devices like tablet computers or mobile phones do not have universal earphone jacks. Sony, one of the leading wireless headphone makers, offers up to 18 per cent off for its noise-cancelling headphones. Samsung is also taking $30 off its retailer price for the latest Galaxy Buds FE, and Apple is offering a $50 discount for its second-gen AirPods in celebration of Black Friday. If you are looking for an even lower range of prices, try JBL’s Tune 510BT, which can now be bought at $23.95 on Amazon.
Smart watches and fitness devices – Thanksgiving day
For those who are determined to exercise more post-pandemic, it may be a good idea to buy a smartwatch to track your daily workout routines or other fitness devices to encourage them. Google’s Pixel Watch is offered at half price on Amazon, and so is Garmin’s Vivoactive 4S, which is sold with a 45 per cent discount. Fitbit, another smartwatch brand well-known to sports aficionados, can be purchased for $70 cheaper than other retailers. If you are looking for devices to turn your home into a gym, there also are home workout devices like Hydrow Wave Rowing Machine or ProForm Pro 2000 Smart Treadmill provided at more affordable prices.
Home Decorations
Since Thanksgiving Day is about coming together as a family and expecting colder days in the winter, warm and cosy tech products can be a good purchase, too. It can be electronic mugs that keep the temperatures of warm drinks, like OHOM’s Ui Mug ($88) or Ember Mug ($125). People who are not inclined to drink tea or coffee may go for temperature control water bottles instead, like Hidrate Spark 3 ($49.99). For a techy party, an electronic wine opener ($45) that can pop the bottle without making anyone scared can also be a brilliant Thanksgiving Day gift.
