Now it’s the holiday season again. As you are, I am also working my way through the holiday gift giving. I used to give out Amazon gift certificates until one of them was stolen. Amazon didn’t offer any kind of refund or sympathy, so I stopped using gift cards from stores. This week I will share my list with you of great tech gadgets to give as gifts.
My last Product of the week for 2024 is a new electric off-road motorcycle due to be released next year by Dust Moto, which is being manufactured almost in my backyard.
Dyson Supersonic hair dryer
Do you have an important lady in your lives? Do you have a special lady in your life? The best hair dryer, though not the cheapest one, I have found is the Dyson Supersonic. The normal price is $430 but I got it for $329. This year I bought one of these for my sister, because my wife loved it.
The hair dryer is small and easy to transport. It is fast and durable. So far, we haven’t experienced any issues.
The Supersonic is Dyson’s most flexible model. It has an adjustable design for all hair types and uses Dyson’s unique design to pull air low into the handle. As is standard for all Dyson products, it comes with an array of attachments. Do not ask me to describe all the features, as I do not use them.
It is a well-made, expensive gift that you can give to someone special. You’re unlikely to find them buying it for themselves. And they will remember you every time they use it.
Nixplay Digital Picture Frame with Touchscreen
For the older folks in your life — parents, grandparents, uncles, or aunts — who might not be great with technology but who love family pictures, consider a digital picture frame you can preload with family pictures. When connected to a web-based service, like the Nixplay digital touchscreen picture frameAfter the device is installed, you will be able to update your photo playlist sitting in the comfort of the couch.
You’ll need to check that the Wi-Fi works at the recipient’s house, so it’s better to go there than to send the item. The 10.1-inch screen is not too large to fit on a bedside, and the 15-inch model costs $244.
It’s best to do it yourself, even though they claim that grandma can upload the pictures. Regularly updating your pictures will make the frame a surprise for them and a reminder of how much you care. After their children move out of the house, parents often feel disconnected. This is especially true when they have their own family. This gift will help you bridge that gap. It is a simple, but meaningful way of showing your care.
70mai Dash Cam Omni
I was involved in an accident where my airbag knocked the wind out of me and caused me to fracture my back. As I was so badly hit, I don’t remember much of the accident. However, my memory is still intact. 70mai Dash Cam Omni I caught the whole event and was able learn from it.
The dashcam has a head that can be swiveled, like R2D2, which means you don’t need to use a rearview camera. It will capture the whole event as it follows the action from side-to-side. It can also capture people messing with your car when it’s parked. This is a good way to record your journey, even if it’s not quite as good as what Teslas usually ship with.
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You can also avoid bogus fines. The officer told me I was going 90 on a freeway a few year ago. I was not, and there was heavy traffic. My word was against his and he won. With that single ticket, I could have bought the camera.
Dash cams can reinforce the importance of driving safely as the recording you create can be used to your detriment. This is a great option for kids who use your car. It will help them avoid making stupid mistakes. This dashcam is one of the cheaper ones available, at only $200.
You’ll also find a lot more insurance scammers, who will either drive up to your car and claim you rear-ended or push themselves in front of it, saying that you didn’t yield. You can also use this camera to get out of these situations.
VolteX Scarf with Heated Technology
As a resident of Bend, Oregon (where winters can be brutal), I have come to appreciate heated clothing. The VolteX Heated Scarf This is the simplest self-heating item on the market.
This is an affordable gift that will be appreciated by those who are on a tight budget. It has to be charged, but once it’s on it heats up almost instantly. There are three heat settings.
The scarf feels fluffy and soft on the neck. This year, I bought one for her because she hates being cold. She can plug it into her car’s electrical system so that it is always ready to go for when she needs a little warmth.
The device is small and portable. You can take it with you on a trip, but because it contains a battery you will need to bring it along. The color options are brown, black or gray. I bought two of them in different colors because I will want to wear both.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
The political tension is making things a little crazy. I have been in situations where I wanted record what was going on without the anger that comes with using your smartphone to record someone breaking the law, or behaving badly. Using an action camera for video recording often does not provide the same views as you do because the camera is usually located somewhere else than your face.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses They have a fantastic camera built in. These glasses can be used to replace earbuds for those who like to listen to music while walking, audiobooks when running or to have their messages read out loud. These glasses are available in many styles and can be fitted with prescription lenses.
Meta Smart Glasses (Video Credit: Meta)| Meta Smart Glasses (Video Credit: Meta)
As the camera is well concealed, you won’t be as concerned about it as with the older Google Glass headset. These glasses are available for a price range of $299 – $379. They could be the perfect gift to give to a loved one to help them capture those fleeting moments when something good or bad happens.
Wrapping up
I hope you find this list helpful in your holiday shopping. I put it together to help me with my own purchases this year. I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday!
Dust Moto Hightail All-Electric Dirt Bike
Hightail electric dirt bike (Image credit: Dust Moto).
Even though I don’t bike much anymore, my Suzuki 125 and Yamaha 175, which I owned for a while, are still in good condition. The 175 offroad was my school bike and the 125 was for school. Gas bikes are noisy and require RPMs to produce torque, which is a problem when riding in the wild. The natural sounds are lost, and if you’re in trouble on a steep slope, you might end up spinning your wheels while you try to generate enough torque.
The Dust Moto is expected to cost around $10,950, and will be released in late 2025. Hightail all-electric dirt bike This is a great bike. Although it isn’t street legal (at least not yet), it’s an awesome alternative to ride off-road. It has an extremely clean design, and it was created by guys who also enjoy riding outdoors — we have a lot of that here in Oregon. The design and execution are a testament to their experience.
It can run up to 2 hours with 42 HP and torque of 660 Nm. You can also carry a spare battery with you. The bike was designed with Bloom, a company that specializes in electric motorcycles. So, even though it’s Dust Moto’s very first bike, this is not Bloom’s.
If I was still riding, the Hightail all-electric dirt bike by Dust Moto would be my last Product of the Week for 2024. Dust Moto’s Hightail all electric dirt bike was my last Product for the Week in 2024. This bike, however, won’t appear on my list of Christmas gifts until 2025 when it is available.