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These 12 gadgets make the perfect gifts for family<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

These 12 gadgets make the perfect gifts for family:-<\/strong> The old days where gadgets were only on a couple of your holiday wish lists is long gone. This year, everyone and their grandma \u2014 no, seriously, even grandma \u2014 has something techy and gadget-ish in mind. Here are 12 ideas to get you started (or maybe even finished) with something perfect for every member of your family.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOR THE LITTLE ONES:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

LeapFrog LeapStart:<\/strong> The LeapFrog LeapStart checks off all the boxes when it comes to giving young ones a gift that\u2019s as engaging and fun \u2014 as it is educational. The new LeapStart is a high-tech, skill-based, super fun learning system where kids solve fun puzzles and play interactive games. You slide the activity books into the battery-powered LeapStart folder and your kids command the easy-to-grasp stylus while they fall in love with the cute characters and rewarding problem solving. Each activity book is packed with more than 30 different challenges and games, so it\u2019s downright impossible for them to get bored. LeapStart comes in two versions, one for kids 2-4 ($29.99) and one for ages 5-7 ($29.99). Extra activity books are $9.99.<\/span><\/p>\n

Skylanders Imaginators<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve recommended Skylanders games in the past for their lighthearted action and hilarious stories, but this year the developers at Activision really went all-out: Now your kids can actually create Skylanders characters of their very own, and play with them in the game! In the new game, Skylanders Imaginators ($59.99), kids create a custom Skylander that gets stored on a special \u201cCreation Crystal,\u201d so they can even take their character to friends houses and play in their games, too. It\u2019s a super cool idea that draws on your child\u2019s creativity and really makes them feel like they\u2019re in the game. Ages 10 and up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anki Cozmo<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I just can\u2019t get enough of this adorable little robot, and if it can enamor me, you and your kids are going to absolutely fall in love. Cozmo ($179.99) is smaller than a baseball but has more personality than any toy you\u2019ve ever seen before. He\u2019s just a little robot, but he\u2019s packed with smarts and can recognize faces, scurry around your tabletop, and play games with everyone in your home. Your kids will use his cute little \u201cPower Cubes\u201d to construct puzzles and challenges for him, and when he looks up at you and says your name, you\u2019ll just plain melt. Ages 8 and up.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOR THE TEENS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lenovo Yoga Book<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a laptop, it\u2019s a tablet, it\u2019s \u2014 okay, it\u2019s not a superhero, but the Lenovo Yoga Book ($499) will definitely make your teen feel like one. This thing does it all: It\u2019s a canvas for digital art, an internet-browsing rockstar, and an all-in-one media center. Your kid will go from jotting down notes with the stylus and typing school papers to playing games and using apps on the gorgeous 10-inch HD display. They\u2019ll do all of that on the same machine, without ending up with a dead battery. It\u2019s so cool, you might find yourself \u201cborrowing\u201d it while they\u2019re at class.<\/span><\/p>\n

Galaxy Gear VR<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Let me guess:<\/strong> Your teenager wants a new phone for Christmas, and also a VR headset. Of course they do! But before you torch your credit card just to see them smile, believe it or not, you can actually get them both without breaking the bank. The Galaxy Gear VR ($99) is an impressive virtual reality device that uses any newer Galaxy phone (starting with the S6 and newer) as its display. You just snap the phone into place and boot up some jaw-dropping VR apps, then when you\u2019re done, the phone goes back to being a Snapchat and messaging machine. You can pick one up for a fraction of the cost of a full-on VR headset like the Oculus Rift, and your gotta-have-it teen will be so into the games and apps they won\u2019t even know the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOR MOMS AND DADS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Honeywell Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you didn\u2019t think a thermostat could be cool, I don\u2019t blame you. I kind of felt the same way before I saw Honeywell\u2019s Lyric T5 Wi-Fi thermostat ($149.99). This super easy-to-use smart home accessory makes setting temperatures and schedules a breeze, and you can add geo-fences to customize how it heats or cools your home. It can even adapt itself based on your schedule, and save you big bucks when it knows you\u2019re out of the house. It\u2019s like have a little energy-saving assistant who tends to your temps, and it looks so, so cool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon Echo Dot<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Add the power of AI to any room in your house with the Echo Dot ($49.99). The smaller, more affordable version of Amazon\u2019s original Alexa assistant packs the same power, so you can search the web with your voice, play songs, audiobooks, and podcasts just by asking, and even order Domino\u2019s pizza using Amazon\u2019s quirky virtual gal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Navdy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Another gadget pulled from my favorite reviews from 2016, Navdy ($799.00) is a futuristic heads-up-display that pops into a mount on your dashboard, plugs into your car\u2019s OBD port, syncs with your smartphone and projects messages, maps and apps right into your line of sight. All your important alerts appear to float above the road as you\u2019re driving, so you never have to look down to catch a text or check your GPS. Super smart, and super safe!<\/span><\/p>\n

Nikon D3400<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nikon D3400 ($499.95) is an easy-to-use entry level DSLR camera, ideal for someone ready to step up their photography from their smartphone. Compact, lightweight and packed with powerful imaging technology, the D3400 offers a Guide Mode, which provides step-by-step assistance in capturing the perfect shot. Another consumer-friendly feature is Nikon SnapBridge \u2014 an app makes it easy to share amazing images instantly.<\/span><\/p>\n

HP Sprocket<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

How many times have you heard \u201cBe sure to send me that photo!\u201d at your holiday parties? Nobody ever remembers! HP\u2019s Sprocket photo printer ($129.99) is like a photo sharing dream come true. No more jotting down email addresses and sending messy files, just print your photos right from your smartphone, with no ink and no headache. It connects via Bluetooth and it\u2019s so small it can just hang out in your pocket or bag. It\u2019s a must-have for every family photo buff.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOR YOUR FURRY FAMILY:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Furbo<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Your best furry friend will absolutely eat this one up. Furbo ($249.00) is a treat-shooting dog camera that lets you give your pooch a tasty snack even when you\u2019re not at home. With the Furbo app you can see live video of pup and then just swipe the touchscreen to shoot a treat. You can keep an eye on your pet from anywhere, and you know they\u2019ll love it too.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOR THE GRANDPARENTS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

And finally, give yourself the gift of some peace of mind \u2014 and have an expert set up your family\u2019s gadgets so you don\u2019t have to. Enjoy is a service that sends professional tech experts to your home to help you set up new gadgets and answer any questions that might pop up. Products run the gamut, and include top name brand sound systems, cameras, computers, electric skateboards, smart phones and more, and it\u2019ll save you some serious headache.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source:-http:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/tech\/columnist\/2016\/12\/03\/these-12-gadgets-make-perfect-gifts-family\/94568118\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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