This year, intervene before your mom/grandma/aunt buys you a Barnes & Noble NOOK for the holidays and *gently* recommend that they give you cash money instead. That way, you can buy the gadgets you want -- not necessarily the ones you need. Below, we recommend ten of this year's coolest tech gifts you should treat yo' self to.
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1. iPad Air
It's light, it's shiny and there's a 40% chance you'll crack the screen after one too many on NYE.
From $499
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2. Alexander Wang x Beats by Dre
We've been told the only music you can listen to on these sleek things is Yeezus and Disclosure. That's it.
$449.95
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3. Canon PowerShot N
With its built-in Wi-Fi and fun creative filters, you'll never have to upload a lousy smartphone selfie again.
$299.99
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4. Rose Gold Nike Fuel Band
Very fitness. Much rose gold.
$169
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5. Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Gear watch
For less than 300 clams, you can fulfill your Inspector Gadget fantasies.
$299.00 for each.
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6. Cube 3D Printer
An at-home printer that lets you make a million toys, doodads and figurines that you probably don't need and that are probably choking hazards for dogs/babies. But, hey, it's dope!
$1299
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7. Sonos Play Speakers
Be an adult. Stop playing music at parties via YouTube.
From $199
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8. X-Box One
Don't get this for your boyfriend because you'll never see him again.
From $499.99
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9. Retro Duo Portable NES/SNES Game System
See above.
$99.99
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10. Projecteo
This tiny gadget lets you project your Instagram photos on a screen or wall á la a slide projector. It was invented so parents in Williamsburg and Silverlake can eventually embarrass their kids in front of their dates.
$34.98
1. iPad AirIt's light, it's shiny and there's a 40% chance you'll crack the screen after one too many on NYE.
From $499
2. Alexander Wang x Beats by DreWe've been told the only music you can listen to on these sleek things is Yeezus and Disclosure. That's it.
$449.95
3. Canon PowerShot NWith its built-in Wi-Fi and fun creative filters, you'll never have to upload a lousy smartphone selfie again.
$299.99
4. Rose Gold Nike Fuel BandVery fitness. Much rose gold.
$169
5. Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Gear watchFor less than 300 clams, you can fulfill your Inspector Gadget fantasies.
$299.00 for each.
6. Cube 3D PrinterAn at-home printer that lets you make a million toys, doodads and figurines that you probably don't need and that are probably choking hazards for dogs/babies. But, hey, it's dope!
$1299
7. Sonos Play SpeakersBe an adult. Stop playing music at parties via YouTube.
From $199
8. X-Box OneDon't get this for your boyfriend because you'll never see him again.
From $499.99
9. Retro Duo Portable NES/SNES Game SystemSee above.
$99.99
10. ProjecteoThis tiny gadget lets you project your Instagram photos on a screen or wall á la a slide projector. It was invented so parents in Williamsburg and Silverlake can eventually embarrass their kids in front of their dates.
$34.98