For those who love technology, a new gadget is always something to look forward to. Here’s a selection from the GeekDad and GeekMom writers, showcasing their favorite gadgets to add to your Christmas list.
K65 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Edition
Price: $169.99
Location: Amazon
The Corsair K65 is a compact wireless gaming keyboard that skips the number pad, making it perfect for saving desk space. The high-performance mechanical switches makes it great for gaming or typing. I like that you can customize the RGB lighting, so I can make it match my style or game setup (or just turn it off to save battery). This keyboard is designed to handle intense gaming sessions without breaking down. – D.S.
HS80 RGB Wireless Premium Gaming Headset with Spatial Audio – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Edition
Price: $159.99
Location: Corsair
The HS80 RGB Wireless Premium Gaming Headset is a super comfy headset designed for gamers who want awesome sound and freedom to move. The sound is super clear, with 3D spatial audio that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of the action. They’re great for when you want to focus on a game or project because they block out the sound really well. The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 design is a bonus for fans of the game. – D.S.
Elgato Stream Deck Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Edition
Price: $149.99
Location: Elagto
The Elgato Stream Deck Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Edition is a customizable device designed for gamers and streamers, featuring special Call of Duty branding and themed icons. It has physical buttons you can program to perform actions like switching scenes, muting your mic, or triggering in-game commands. You can also use this for editing your videos later on. Think of it as a super cool shortcut panel that makes gaming and streaming smoother and more efficient. Get this for the gamer or up and coming influencer in your life. – D.S.
Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset
Price: $289.99
Location: Amazon
The Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset gives you amazing sound and a super comfy fit for long gaming sessions. The battery lasts for up to 60 hours and has both noise canceling and transparency mode. The microphone delivers crystal clear audio so your teammates can hear you without fail in the noisiest of environments. – D.S.
SCUF Envision Pro Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Edition
Price: $199.99
Location: SCUF
The SCUF Envision Pro Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Edition is a high-performance gaming controller made for dedicated players. It features four customizable rear paddles, five G-Keys, adjustable instant triggers, interchangeable thumbsticks, and a non-slip grip for those longer gaming sessions. It’s built for comfort and precision, giving you the edge in every game. – D.S.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max by Amazon
Price: $32.99
Location: Amazon
You own a Fire TV Stick. I own a Fire TV Stick. Everybody everywhere owns a Fire TV Stick, but this new 4K Max model is different in a few exciting ways. Yes, it still lets you stream all your favorite content, either via add-on subscriptions through Amazon Prime Video or using your existing subscription credentials. Now add to that Wi-Fi 6E compatibility, Dolby Atmos sound, a bundled Alexa Voice Remote, and, best of all, the ability to play games with your family’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (compatible controller required), and you’ll quickly realize that it’s time for an upgrade! – Z.
Ultenic U16 Flex Cordless Vacuum
Price: $139
Location: Amazon
The Ultenic U16 is a powerful cordless stick vac at a surprisingly affordable price. Its 550W battery allows for up to 60 minutes of runtime, and the Turbo cleaning mode boasts an impressive 45KPa of suction. The floor brush’s integrated green light makes it easy to spot grime even in low-light situations, and the vacuum’s telescoping tube has a central hinge—thus the “flex” part of the name—that can be used to clean under furniture and in other tight spaces with a 180-degree range of motion. Coupled with the tangle-free floor brush, the Ultenic U16 Flex does a number on the pet hair, dust, and everyday dirt common in most households. (Review materials provided by Ultenic.) – Z.
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo
Price: $99.99
Location: Nintendo
At its core, Alarmo is a motion-sensing clock that wakes you up to the unmistakable sounds of beloved Nintendo video game franchises rather than a standard tone. To snooze your alarm, wave your arms and Alarmo will let you sleep in a little. To turn off the alarm, simply get out of bed. It’s a fun and really novel feature that actually works, and with 35 Nintendo-related wake-up options (called “scenes”) available, there’s something for every fan. For a limited time, paid Nintendo Switch Online members in the United States and Canada can purchase Alarmo online via the My Nintendo Store before it is available to purchase by the general public. (Review materials provided by Nintendo of America.) – Z.
Xtool M1 Ultra 4-in-1 cutter
Price: $999 (Black Friday sale through 12/6, regular price $1,699) for the 10W model
Location: Xtool
If you’re low on space, but high on desire for crafting tools, the Xtool M1 Ultra is a solid choice. It’s a 4-in-1 machine that has both a laser and a blade option, meaning you can cut and engrave more materials than either solo machine would offer. And it has inkjet and pen options for adding color to those creations! – R.S.
Laifen Swift Hair Dryer
Price: As of this guide, $127.99
Location: Amazon
I reviewed this hair dryer just over a year ago, and it continues to be the most amazing tool in my hair arsenal. I’m still stunned at how it can dry my thick, nearly waist-length hair in just 10-15 minutes. It’s one of those things that is rumored to have all the power of the much more expensive option (in this case, the Dyson) for a fraction of the price, and the promise really delivers. – R.S.
Geometrical Pocket Tripod PRO
Price: $39.95
Location: Pocket Tripod
This credit-card sized gizmo twists and folds to become a tiny tripod for your phone, with an adjustable angle. Adapters let it accommodate phones from 8mm to 12.5mm so there’s a wide range of flexibility even with most phone cases. The latest version, the PROv2, just wrapped a successful Kickstarter campaign but is still taking late pledges, and adds universal 1/4″-20 threads so you can mount it on standard camera gear too. – J.L.
Logitech G915 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Keyboard
Price: $229.99
Location: Amazon
This super-thin mechanical gaming keyboard is packed with features. You can choose between wired, wireless, or Bluetooth connectivity with a push of a button. You have 16.8 million colors to choose from for custom illumination. And built-in media button give you effortless control of your entertainment. -P.B.
HexGaming PHANTOM Gaming Pro Controller
Price: $229.99
Location: Amazon
The PHANTOM Controller delivers professional-grade features, offering an edge in competitive play with its 4 remappable buttons, 6 customizable profiles, interchangeable thumbsticks, and adjustable triggers. Gamers can choose between an adaptive trigger for immersive feedback and a micro switch hair clicky trigger for rapid responses. And even better, it’s compatible with both PS5 and PC. – P.B.
Logitech Astro A50
Price: $299.99
Location: Amazon
The A50 wireless gaming headset with mic connects to 3 platforms at once so you can switch between Xbox, PS5, PC/Mac or Nintendo Switch via tapping an on-ear control. It has 24-bit LIGHTSPEED Wireless for uncompressed, immersive gaming audio, and a broadcast-quality microphone. There’s also Bluetooth Dual-Device Mixing so you can connect to your mobile device and mix your Discord comms or music into your game audio. And you can get about 24 hours of playtime from a full charge. – P.B.
Disclaimer: Some writers may have received a review sample of the products on this list for consideration for inclusion on this list.
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