Posted on Nov 23, 2020

24 Tech Gadgets You Never Knew You Needed To Gift Yourself This Season

Treat yo self.

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1. A silicone facial cleansing brush with adjustable modes that competes with expensive luxury brands.

A silicone bristle head brush in a fancy soap dish–like holder

2. A smart toothbrush that'll not only ensure you don't miss a spot, but will also make the chore of brushing your teeth fun and satisfying!

The brush, replacement head, case, packaging, and phone with app loaded

3. A smartphone printer so that you won't need a Polaroid camera to get instant hipster shots to hang on your string lights.

The pink rectangular printer printing out a small photo

4. A karaoke microphone you can use to entertain your kids or — let's be honest — yourself.

A sleek, metallic microphone with a thick base with controls and buttons

5. Or a fully portable karaoke system if you've got a bit more space to dedicate to your budding singing career.

Industrial-looking speakers and a phone with Apple Music up

6. Bluetooth sunglasses that double as headphones for people who always seem to lose their earbuds!

7. An MP3 player that's perfect if you don't like to deal with your phone while out on a run or running errands.

Tiny, rectangular MP3 player with silicon buttons

8. A giant projector screen for everyone who misses going to the movies. With this, you can host socially distanced movie nights with your friends or entertain your kids after a long day of virtual learning!

The 20 foot inflatable screen next to a person for scale

9. And a mini projector to get your movie night set up!

10. A color-changing Bluetooth speaker with six different color modes that change just by touching the speaker. It also has an automatic timer so you can fall asleep with it on, and you can answer phone calls on it if your phone is connected.

A hand on the lamp lit up in blue. Graphics say "Bluetooth, table lamp, tf card, FM radio, music, LED light, hands-free, hang up"

11. A super-cute, retro smartphone magnifier in the shape of a classic TV you can use to watch movies or YouTube videos (like trailers for WandaVision or I Love Lucy reruns!) on your phone.

Mini vintage-looking fake TV with a phone being inserted in the side

12. An adorable speaker and alarm clock you can actually design the pixel art of to personalize your nightstand. There's nothing like some cute art to start your morning!

Mini computer with a tiny screen with pixel art of a sun and cloud and six keyboard keys

13. A smart stress ball that not only alleviates stress but also tracks your grip strength and provides fun games for you to play against friends.

The ball and a phone open to the app with exercise instructions

14. An instant camera with a price comparable to last night's takeout.

The small black and silver camera with an image printing from the side

15. A smart wake-up light to make it easier to get out of bed now that daylight savings means it's still dark when you wake up.

The round light with a clock at the bottom

16. And a white noise machine that fits in the palm of your hand to make it easier to fall asleep, even when your roommates are being obnoxiously loud.

17. A massage seat cushion so you can turn working from home into a spa day.

The black heated memory foam cushion with controller

18. A smart watch with a price tag at a small fraction of similar watches'. It tracks steps, distance, calories burned, active time, and sleep status, and also alerts you of messages or when you've been stationary for too long so you don't accidentally find yourself watching TV for five straight hours!

Thin band watch with a digital face with the time and date and battery

19. An adorable Animal Crossing–themed Nintendo Switch with a super-cute design and pastel Joy-Cons. Yeah, it's a splurge, but think of all the game nights you can have!

Nintendo Switch with an "Animal Crossing" design on the dock and two Joy-Cons next to it

20. A fast-heating foot spa with Jacuzzi bubbles that'll be a godsend if work keeps you on your feet all day. It includes removable massage rollers and keeps the water at the perfectly temperature while you relax!

plastic foot spa filled with bubbling water

21. A phone sanitizer that claims to use germicidal UV-C bulbs to kill 99.99% of bacteria and germs AND charges your phone.

Phone case with light at top and space for a phone at bottom with a charging cord coming out of the side

22. An endlessly reusable smart notebook with pages that erase with WATER (I know), and easy uploading of your notes to your computer or phone with the accompanying app.

The black spiral notebook with a pen and microfiber cloth

23. A Bluetooth banana phone to add a little quirk to your home and life.

Cellphone next to a plastic banana with small buttons and speakers

24. A mug warmer that keeps your coffee and tea hot all day for people who pour coffee then totally forget about it.

A steaming mug on a small white warming base