Getting virtual reality on your phone couldn't be simpler: just strap on a cardboard headset. But the highest-fidelity VR experience, short of building a gaming PC, is found only with Gear VR. Powered by VR pioneer Oculus's technology, Samsung's headset works with your Galaxy phone to serve up vibrant virtual worlds, like, say, Jurassic World. Trips to other worlds from the couch – for under a Benjamin? You just secured "favorite gifter" status.
The Nest Protect keeps your family safe by detecting harmful smoke and carbon monoxide. The connected thermostat works on its own or can be paired together with other units to provide audible voice alerts of danger, no matter where you are in the house – all accessible from your smartphone.
Nothing says "Happy Holidays" better than over-zealously battling your family members in video games. With FIFA 2016, you'll be able to pit Messi against Ronaldo, or Wambach against Angerer, to settle once and for all who takes home the Golden Ball. Or, you can join forces to build the best FIFA Ultimate Team and compete against your friends and family around the world.
The miniature synthesizer is a gadget that no fan of electronic music should be without. The appeal starts with its minimalistic, yet striking design. What you're getting here might look a little barebones, but it's everything you need. After conquering a brief learning curve, you'll be well on your way to mapping out your next hit.
The Retro-Bit Super RetroTrio console is a perfect gift for anyone in your life who tears up at the sound of the classic Sega game intro tune. This device plays games from the original Nintendo and Super Nintendo, as well as – gasp – the Sega Genesis. Let someone relive the days wherein their biggest problem was which game they were going to buy this month.
Six inches and still kicking, Amazon's Kindle remains the best e-reader you can buy. With a glare-free touchscreen, it works in bright sunlight, looks like real paper and needs weekly, not daily charges. That's makes it better than the iPad when it comes to strictly reading e-books, and at a fraction of the price.
The fourth sequel to one of the most revered open-world adventure games has quite a lot to live up to. Thankfully, developer Bethesda's work is looking to be a rip-roaring, good and gory time. Leave the comforts of Vault 111 and reclaim the nuclear war-ridden Wasteland in the comfort of your very own vault: the basement.
Let's face it: despite developments like cold brew and the coffee shop craze, coffee is kind of boring. This unique way of brewing joe could be just what the morning routine needed. And that's more because this method locks in the aroma and extracts all of the coffee's oils than that it looks just damn cool. Plus, this one is a cinch for those with limited counter space.
Who said film is dead? Fujifilm has been keeping the analog photography dream going with its Instax film camera, which lets you take a shot and develop the photo right there. (Remember Polaroids?) Forget about all the worry of megapixels and getting exactly the right exposure, the Instax Mini 8 is simply a fun little camera that lets you focus on capturing the moments that matter.
Get the wine lover in your circle the device that will breathe new life into their favorite reds. Here's how it works: the aerator sucks in air as wine is poured through it, thoroughly aerating the vino and elevating its flavor. It's just like a traditional decanter, but at a fraction of the size, time and cost.
Halo 5: Guardians is the latest, hotly anticipated game in the acclaimed sci-fi shooter series. You can pick up the standard edition, or shell out $100 for the Limited Edition to get a Warzone REQ bundle for in-game content, dossiers on key characters, a physical Guardian model and more. If the gamer in your life doesn't love this, then they must not have an Xbox One. You did check for that, right?
