Only a few hours left to order online before Christmas deliveries are kaput! If you're behind on your Christmas shopping and still looking for gift ideas, allow us to assist.
As you move down this page you'll find gift ideas for headphones and speakers, gaming and home entertainment, DVD and Blu-ray, phone and tablet, cameras and photography, beauty and grooming, kitchen and home, wearables and a few more!
Christmas deals quick links:
- John Lewis Christmas ideas
- Amazon Christmas homepage
- Argos.co.uk Christmas homepage
- Currys Christmas Offers
- GAME Christmas Season
- Mobiles.co.uk Sales Club
- Carphone Warehouse special offers
- eBay Christmas deals
- Tesco direct Chrsitmas deals
- iWOOT Christmas Gifts
- Virgin Experiences Christmas gift ideas
We'll supplement this with daily deals from Amazon, John Lewis and the other major retailers to highlight where the best bargains are to be found.
So take a browse and allow techradar to take the pain out of generating those Christmas gift ideas!
Today's best Christmas deals and gift ideas:
Special Offers:
- Free next day delivery when you spend £50 or more and Zavvi
- Get £150 off off the Canon C150 & Canon XF200 camcorders at Wex Photographic
- Get two Xbox One games for only £50 at Zavvi with the code 2450
iPhone 6S Christmas deal:
iPhone 6S 128GB | £300 £150 up front | Unlimited calls + texts | O2 4G | 3GB | £31pm | £894 total
Use the code XMAS150 at the checkout to save £150 on the best-of-the-best iPhone 6S 128GB handset and pay just £150 up front instead of £300. Then you'll be on a 4G contract with O2 which offers unlimited calls and texts and 3GB data for £31 per month. Total cost of this deal over two years is £894.
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- Voucher code: XMAS150
TV & Video deals
Samsung UE55JU6400: 55 Inch Smart WiFi Built In Ultra HD 4k LED TV with Freeview HD now £729 at Tesco.com
Gaming deals
Xbox One: 500GB Console with FIFA 16 and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition now £257.85 at Amazon UK
PS4: PS4 console with 2 free games now £299.99 at argos.co.uk
Sony DualShock 4: Use the code JANSALE15 and get this PS4 controller now £32.29 at Rakuten.co.uk
Mad Max: Use the code JANSALE15 and get this on PS4 now £18.78 at Rakuten.co.uk
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection: Use the code JANSALE15 and get this on PS4 now £21.24 at Rakuten.co.uk
Halo 5: Guardians: On Xbox One now £24.99 at Game
Fallout 4: Use the code JANSALE15 and get this on PS4 now £27.07 at Rakuten.co.uk
Headphones & Audio
Sennheiser OCX 686G: Sports Earphones - Galaxy now £39.99 at Amazon UK
Roberts Vintage: DAB/FM RDS Portable Radio with Built in Battery Charger now£66.99 at Amazon UK
Trust Tytan: 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker Set with Subwoofer now £59 at Amazon UK
Bush 60W Soundbase: with Built in Subwoofer now £39.99 at argos.co.uk
Philips HTL2101A 40W 2.0: £49 at Tesco.com
Tannoy MERCURY V4i: Wood, Floor, Speaker set unit, Wired, Banana, 32 - 53000 Hz now £199.95 at Amazon UK
Smartphones deals
LG G4: 16 megapixel camera and 5.5-inch Quad HD display now £225 at Vodafone Ltd
LG G Flex 2: Use the code JANSALE15 to get 15% off of this 16GB Black version now £175.94 at Rakuten.co.uk
Computing deals
Lenovo ideapad 100: 15.6 inch Laptop Notebook (Black) now £199.99 at Amazon UK
Wearables deals
Jawbone UP3: Heart Rate Activity and Sleep Tracker with 25% off now £94.99 at Amazon UK
Christmas Gift Ideas: Headphones and Speakers
Have you noticed how good headphones have become the must-have tech item of the moment? Long gone are the days when those little white Apple earbuds were good enough to please our temporal lobes.
This is great for two reasons - firstly because sound quality is important and it's great that people are taking more of an interest. But also because you can get some really good headphones for not much money at all, and that makes them great Christmas present fodder!
We've ordered these Christmas gift ideas by price so you can find presents for your budget nice and easy. No need to say thank you!
1. Sennheiser HD201 Closed Dynamic Stereo headphones
Simple, cheap and they sound great, you can't go wrong with these headphones. Perhaps not beautiful, but a solid purchase.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. YIMAN Wireless Sports Waterproof Headphones
You know that gym membership your gift recipient doesn't use? Well help him get back into shape with these bluetooth earphones.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Mpow Swift Bluetooth headphones
Cheap as chips, nice and discrete and feature Apt-X for the best quality sound over Bluetooth.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Neet B-BOX jnr Bluetooth speaker
Big bass, NFC to make Bluetooth pairing a breeze and the option to use Siri on an iPhone too - what more do you need? Oh right, and 8 hours battery.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. RHA MA450i Noise Isolating In Ear Earphones
RHA are a British headphone company that makes some great little products, these plucky headphones are a bargain and will deliver solid sound too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Cassette player and MP3 converter
In case you missed the memo, tapes are back. Dig out all those emotion-laden mixtapes and drag them into 2015 by converting them into digital files.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
7. USB mixtape
Or, if the mixtapes have been lost in the mists of time, put a bit of effort in and make her one. Use this USB set instead of faffing about with tape decks.
Check out this gift: at at Amazon
8. Sennheiser CX 300 II
A step up from your standard ear buds, these headphones have great sound and a low price tag.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Jack Rabbit Headphone Splitter
The cutest possible way to share headphones is with this headphone splitter.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
10. MP3 mixing desk
Harbouring secret ambitions to be the next Annie Mac? Get some practice in with this MP3 mixing desk.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
1. Layen i-Dock
Got an old iPhone speaker with the 30-pin dock? Well this little adaptor turns it into a Bluetooth system for virtually no money.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. AKG Y50 headphones
These little beauties sound amazing and come in a range of cool colours. They're comfy too, and fold up nice and small.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Goodmans GDSB04BT50 50W 2.1 Speaker Bar
Ideal for those who need their TV to sound better than it does out of the box. Simple and low-cost the Goodmans gives movies a much-needed boost.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Braven 570 Portable Bluetooth Wireless speaker
As much as 10 hours battery life, along with crisp and clear sound, if you need a Bluetooth speaker this is a massive bargain.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Sennheiser Closed Back Stereo Headphone
Sennheiser always win for us, and these are no different. Again, a sensible price and superb sound and comfort.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Sony SRSX11 Bluetooth speaker
A tiny Bluetooth speaker with more sonic brawn than you'd think for something not much bigger than an Oxo cube. Available in an array of colours.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
7. Jam Trance Mini
Another mini Bluetooth speaker, but this one comes with LED lights behind the speaker grille and 36 different programmes for them.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
8. Belkin Bluetooth receiver
If the woman in question already has some decent speakers but no way to play tunes wirelessly, this Bluetooth receiver is the answer.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. The Vamp
Another Bluetooth receiver which makes vintage speakers wireless. This one powers the speaker itself with its rechargeable battery as well as Bluetoothing tunes left, right and centre.
Check out this gift: at Firebox
10. Fun purple Philips headphones
Decent headphones at these kind of prices are pretty tricky to find, but these Philips on-ear cans are good for the money. They also have a built-in microphone for taking calls and come in a variety of decent shades.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
1. Jawbone Mini Jambox bluetooth speaker
A small, but surprisingly powerful speaker that will produce far more sound than its tiny proportions should allow.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Pioneer XW-BTS7-Q Bluetooth Speaker
Plok your iPhone on the built-in dock, or use any phone with Bluetooth. What's more, there's NFC to make pairing a phone dead simple.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Sennheiser headphones
Ideal for commuting where big headphones are a hassle, these in-ear models isolate you from outside sound and give great sound.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
4. UE Boom Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
The UE Boom offers portable sound with surprising power, even outside. It's water resistant and you can get it in more colours than Joseph's coat.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Sony MDR-ZX330BT Bluetooth Wireless Headset
These full-sized, over-ear headphones have built-in batteries and Bluetooth so there's no messy cables. You can get 30 hours of sound per-charge out of them too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Six months of Spotify
Six months of pure, uninterrupted music with no pesky ads and no Zane Lowe shouting in their ear.
Check out this gift: at Spotify
7. AKG headphones
A pair of great quality over-ear headphones that fold up nice and small for when they're out of action.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
8. Braven Lux
This cute Bluetooth speaker has a rechargeable battery so you can take it out and about, and it's even water resistant too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Crosly record player
No one's claiming this is the best quality turntable in the world so if he/she's an audiophile it's probably not one for her - but it's an affordable and attractive way to get in on the vinyl renaissance.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
2. Sonos Play:1
Sonos is the grand master of wireless multi-room audio streaming - which is a fancy way of saying it's dead good at playing music all over the house.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
3. Gibson headphones
A pair of headphones to consider if they're a runner, since these were developed with Usain Bolt and are meant to allow for all sorts of flailing movements without falling off.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
4. Sennheiser headphones
Everyone needs a decent pair of headphones and not only are these good quality, they're lightweight and good looking to boot.
Check out this gift: at Sennheiser
5. Pure Evoke D4 Mio
This digital radio is the bees knees - as well as access to all the digital radio stations your heart desires, it has Bluetooth so you can wirelessly hook a smartphone or tablet up to it and play music or podcasts through its speakers.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
6. Ministry of Sound S Plus Speakers
THE name in nightclubbing also does a range of headphones and speakers. They're decent-sounding too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
7. Sonos Play:1 Wireless
Sono's cheapest - they would say "best value" - speaker, sounds awesome and can be paired up to make a stereo system.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
8. RHA T10i headphones
Some of the best headphones you'll hear. Although they're expensive, they compare well to earphones that cost at least twice or three times as much.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
9. Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker
Bose continues its solid reputation for awesome little speakers with the SoundLink. It looks cool and sounds awesome.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
10. Spotify Premium subscription for 12 months
For anyone who loves music Spotify remains the best choice. This year-long suibscription will make anyone happy, and existing subscribers can just add to their current term.
Check out this gift: at Spotify.com
Christmas gift ideas: Gaming and Home Entertainment
This category needs no introduction! Gaming is the biggest entertainment industry on the planet these days and it plays a super important role in our lives and arguably in society as a whole.
For many people, their consoles or gaming PC's are their most precious items of tech, so gaming gifts are always going to be welcome! And what's more, it's not all about gaming. On this page you'll also find music streaming options, smart TV dongles and lots more!
1. VicTsing Gaming Mouse
Gaming mice can cost a lot of money, so if you're on a budget then the VicTsing is a great option for cut priced killing (virtually speaking, of course).
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Plantronics GameCom 388 headset
Gaming headsets can get costly - like a lot of gaming kit - so this Plantronics headset is ideal for anyone just starting on their gaming adventure.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Microsoft Xbox One Play and Charge Kit
Microsoft's wireless game controllers have only one problem - batteries. So grab this rechargeable pack that will save you loads in AAs over the years.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. PlayStation Plus 3 Month Membership
Anyone with a Playsation will tell you need Plus. You get free games and online play and three months is a fantastic gift for the gamer in your life.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Venom Xbox One Twin Charging Cradle
If you skip the official Microsoft merchandise then you can nab a real bargain, like this charging cradle with two rechargeable batteries for Xbox controllers.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Four months of Netflix
Give the gift of several good TV shows and a handful of decent films with a four-month Netflix subscription.
Check out this gift: at Netflix
7. A Now TV box
One of the cheapest, easiest ways to get streaming on a non-smart TV, the Now TV box gives youaccess to Sky's movies, entertainment and sports channels as well as iPlayer etc. This one comes with three months of Sky's entertainment package.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
8. Google Cardboard
Virtual reality on a budget and a fun self-assembly project to keep her busy on Christmas morning.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Cardboard projector
Or if you prefer to enjoy cat videos and YouTube tutorials together, this cardboard smartphone projector has you covered.
Check out this gift: at Firebox
10. Game of Phones
Give the gift of crippling embarrassment with this game that involves finding the weirdest stuff on your phone to win.
Check out this gift: at Firebox
1. Life Is Strange
One of very few games that addresses what it's like to be an adolescent girl and the intense teenage friendships they form - sure, there's also a missing person and time travel, but that's what keeps things interesting.
Check out this gift: at Life Is Strange
2. Crypt of the Necrodancer
This dungeon-crawler has a twist: you have to move to the beat as you kill things. You can also import your own music and do the whole thing to the strains of Taylor Swift.
Check out this gift: at Steam
3. Everybody's Gone To the Rapture
A gorgeous story-based game, in a small English village, the inhabitants of which have mysteriously disappeared.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
4. Dishonored: Definitive Edition
With Dishohored 2 due out in spring 2016, now is the perfect time to get to work on the original. An atmospheric stealth game which is still fun even if you're as stealthy as a drunk sloth.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
5. Hatoful Boyfriend
A text-based choose your own adventure game, where the adventure is dating... birds?
Check out this gift: at Steam
6. Amazon Fire TV Stick
A low-cost solution that turns any TV with an HDMI socket into a smart TV with access to Netflix, iPlayer and countless other games and apps too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
7. Google Chromecast for video
Plug Chromecast into a TV's HDMI port and you can pick up your phone and stream video, photos and even your phone phone screen onto the TV.
Check out this gift: at PC World
8. Google Chromecast for audio
Almost any speakers with a line-input connection can use the Chromecast Audio and become a online music streamer.
Check out this gift: at PC World
9. Sony PlayStation DualShock 4
Play with your friends. A second controller means two of you can play the football game together and see who's best. Then do it over and over.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
10. Turtle Beach Ear Force XO Xbox One headset
Are you ready to hear 14-year-olds trash-talk your mum while they kill you in a variety of humiliating ways? Then you're ready for a gaming headset.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
11. Fifa 16 (Xbox one)
Football. If you know anything about it then you'll know that FIFA is in some way involved, and that results in this video game.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
12. Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Membership
Play online for 12 months with your Xbox 360 or Xbox One. As a bonus, Microsoft gives away free games to keep each month too!
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
13. Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
Much-loved gaming franchise gets a three-game special edition set for your massive enjoyment. Great series, and a lot of fun.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
14. Destiny: The Taken King
A continuing massive online game that's got hundreds of hours of play time in it. This is the newest version, but also contains the original game.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
15. GTA V
Quite simply one of the best games of all time. Single player is amazing, and online multiplater - on PS4 and Xbox One is excellent.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
16. Turn all your devices into remotes
Remote controls have, inexplicably, survived the digital revolution intact but if the seventeen remotes in the living room are making constantly upsetting the woman in your life then this Smart Zapper is a good gift.
Check out this gift: at One For All
17. Chromecast
Give the gift of streaming iPlayer, YouTube, Netflix, BT Sport, Now TV and Google Play Movies as well as whatever video you happen to have on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
18. MOGA Pro Power Bluetooth Gaming Controller Pad
Mobile gaming is huge and it's by no means just for boys. This controller pad really ups the experience of intense racing games like Real Racing 3.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
19. Tetris lamp
Then again, if they're more into retro games then this Tetris lamp will brighten up their room.
Check out this gift: at Firebox
20. Lucky Voice Karaoke Kit
Is any home truly complete without some kind of karaoke solution? This one comes with a microphone and access to Lucky Voice's vast database of belt-outable hits.
Check out this gift: at Lucky Voice
1. Apple TV
Apple's trust box is perfect for people who have music and video stored in iTunes. There's also a bunch of other video services on offer too.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
2. Amazon Fire TV 4K
A new version of this powerful media player will let you stream Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in up to 4K resolutions. There are also games and apps too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Humax HB-1000S Freetime Smart Freesat HD
Got a Sky dish you're not using anymore? Hook up this little box and you'll get oodles on free channels, many of them in HD.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
4. Panasonic SC-HTB18 2.1 Sound Bar
A subwoofer is included with this soundbar to give the maximum possible range of audio. Clear speech along with deep bass is a real winner.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Panasonic DMP-BDT370EB
Although not a 4K Blu-ray player, this Panasonic will do some magic to make your Blu-ray movies look great on a 4K TV if you have one.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Gold Edition
Rainbow Six Siege will be the finest multiplayer game for a long time, so pre-order the game plus extra DLC content in one go for PC, Xbox One or PS4.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
7. Asus ECHELON Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Gaming on a PC requires a good keyboard and the Asus offers mechanical keys which makes for a wonderful gaming (and typing) experience.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
8. Sega Megadrive Console with 80 games
Bask in the glory of classic game with this new version of the Sega Megadrive that includes 80 games.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
9. Apple TV
If you cut her and she bleeds iOS, Apple TV is the best media streamer given how well it works with other Apple products.
Check out this gift: at Apple
10. Sphero Ollie
The remote controlled car of the twenty-first century, the Sphero Ollie is a little robot controlled by an app on your smartphone.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
11. Some nice gaming headphones
These SteelSeries 7H headphones are particularly good for smaller heads, have a retractable microphone for gaming sessions and provide 7.1 surround sound to boot.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
12. Elite ZX Spectrum recreated
If they're a child of the '80s, this ZX Spectrum recreation should come with a healthy dose of nostalgia.
Check out this gift: at Sinclair
13. Nintendo 3DS
For something a bit more up to date but still in budget, try the Nintendo 3DS.
Check out this gift: at Argos
1. Microsoft Xbox 360
The current generation of consoles is out of reach for the sub-£200 price range, but the last generation has an awesome selection of games and will give amazing fun.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Sony PS3
As with the Xbox 360, the PS3 is far from obsolete. Grab this amazing console for a good price and enjoy thousands of great games.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Audio-Technica ATH-PDG1 Premium Open-Air Gaming Headset
Audio-Technica makes some amazing headphones, and unlike some gaming sets these offer high-quality sound too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. NVIDIA Shield with Controller
This Android TV box offers 4K Netflix, Android games as well as current console generation games. Clever stuff happens in the cloud to make this box so capable.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. AK Racing Gaming Chair
Some gaming chairs look ridiculous, this one looks comfortable and cool. Gaming chairs aren't essential, but they are great for long PC sessions.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Xbox One Elite Controller
This controller isn't cheap, but it does promise to give hardened gamers far more control, and thus better results.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
7. Rockband 4
Now pretending you can play the guitar is actually as hard as playing the guitar. On the plus side, the game is a lot of fun too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
8. Elgato Game Capture HD
If you know someone who is good at games, give them one of these and they can stream videos of them playing to YouTube and make millions. Everyone wins.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
9. Madcatz Fightstick
For those who love games like Mortal Kombat, this sort of affair is perfect. It turns your console into an arcade machine in an instant.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
10. Polk Gaming Soundbar
Chuck this into your gaming setup and transform the sound immediately from lackluster to awesome. Looks great too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
11. Sony PS Vita
The 3DS is good for a casual gamer but if they're a bit more serious about it then the PS Vita is the best handheld console you can buy.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
12. Sphero BB8
Star Wars fans will love this BB8 replica - set to win hearts and minds in Episode VII: The Force Awakens this December.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
13. Nvidia Shield Android TV
Basically an Android take on Apple TV, the Nvidia Shield Android TV has Netflix, Google Play, 4K movies and voice control.
Check out this gift: at Nvidia
14. Philips Hue Starter Kit
Control the lighting all around your home with your phone or tablet - and you can even change the colours and set up special scenarios to match moods.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
Christmas gift ideas: Cameras and Photography
Camera enthusiasts are about as passionate as it gets when it comes to their gear, so give the gift of photography this Christmas and you're likely to get a very big hug in return.
On this page we've put together all the best Christmas gift ideas for the photographer in your life, starting with cheapo gifts under £25 and building up to some more elaborate presents up to the £200 mark.
1. Joby GorillaPod Original Tripod
Any photographer will tell you that the Joby is a handy little tripod. It wraps around things, can be used on a table and is small enough for a camera bag.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. SanDisk 32GB class 10 SD Card
It's not exciting, but anyone who takes photos will love you for more SD card storage. This card is super-fast and has loads of space too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Optech Utility Camera Strap
The absolute worst thing about carrying a camera is carrying it. So get the Optech sling and you'll find that process much less arduous.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
4. Mpow 3 in 1 Clip-On Fisheye Lens
Clip this on your iPhone and you'll be capturing some great angles on your iPhone that the built-in lens just can't do. You'll have a lot of fun with this one.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Camera Lens Coffee Mug
Photographers will love this coffee cup dressed up as a high-end lens. Ideal for the photography nut in your family.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Selfie brush
The selfie-lover in your life already has a selfie stick but do they have this - a two-in-one selfie prep and taking system?
Check out this gift: at Firebox
7. Lens wrap
Perfect for the burrito-loving photographer in your life, this wrap will keep their lenses cushioned and their cravings for Mexican food constant.
Check out this gift: at Photojojo
8. Smartphone lenses
Phone cameras may be good now, but they can always be better - enter these detachable lenses. With one for fisheye, one for wide angle and one for macro shots, they've got you covered.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Gorillapod
An oldie but a goodie, GorillaPod tripods can be used with phones or cameras and clutch onto tree branches and other zany surfaces to give you whatever shots you can dream up.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
10. Tote bag
Not to generalise, but literally every female human being loves a tote bag. This one is a particularly good one for photographers.
Check out this gift: at Etsy
1. Case4Life Backpack
Photography is great, but carrying all the stuff around is a real pain. This bag keeps it all safe and out of the way.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. GoPro Sunpak 4 piece action camera accessory kit
Someone you know got a GoPro, well then gift them this amazing accessory pack and they'll return the favour with unflattering video of your nostrils.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
3. Portable High Resolution 35mm Film and Slide Scanner
Film is cool, and it looks great, but it's not easy to share online. If you have someone you know who has old photos, then this makes an ideal gift.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. 77mm Hoya PRO1 Digital Filter Circular Polarizer PL DMC Filter
Photographers will tell you one thing as a starting tip - get a polariszing filter because it can be a massive help at cutting down reflections and give your photos new depth.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Peak Design Slide Camera Sling Strap
Keep your camera safe with this strap that should be miles better, and more comfortable, than the one that came with your camera.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Lomokino
For fans of vintage-style photography, this camera lets you create a silent movie using 35mm film - complete with manual crank.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
7. Triggertrap
This neat add-on turns your smartphone into a remote trigger for a whole host of Canon compact and DSLR cameras.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
8. Luxi Light Meter
Consolidation of gadgets is the name of the game, and this smartphone add-on turns your phone into an accurate light meter so there's no need to take along a separate one.
Check out this gift: at Photojojo
9. Leather camera strap
A decent camera strap can complete an outfit as well as keeping your gal's camera safe and secure. This leather one from Etsy is a dream.
Check out this gift: at Etsy
10. Sony DSCW800 Compact Digital Camera
An actually quite good digital camera with an actually quite palatable price tag.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
1. Canon-EF-50-1.8 Lens
For someone with a Canon SLR, this lens is an amazing addition to their gear. Well-priced and produces amazing results.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Manfrotto Compact Advanced Tripod
All photographers need a tripod, and this sensibly-priced one offers a lightweight design and small size, perfect for traveling about.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
3. SanDisk Extreme 128GB Memory Card
It's hard to explain the miracle of SD cards to young people, but for those of us with a few years on the clock, these things are like magic. This one has a LOAD of storage space too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Nikon DSLR Accessory Kit
Check this is compatible with your giftee's camera, as it includes a battery. That said, this kit is great value for a new photographer.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
5. USA Gear DSLR Camera Backpack
Anyone will tell you that a camera bag is essential for any photographer. The USA Gear allows you to store loads of kit and carry it with you.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Fujifilm Instax Camera
Original Polaroids may be lost to the mists of time, but this Fujifilm instant camera is the next best thing.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
7. Polaroid Cube
Speaking of Polaroid - this magnetic action cam is much more the company's speed these days. It's tiny, looks good and takes full HD video.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
8. Olloclip 4-in-1
A smart multi-lens system for iPhone, the Olloclip 4-in-1 gives you wide-angle, fisheye and two levels of macro for both the front- and rear-facing cameras.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Nikon Coolpix S3600
One of the best compacts out there for the price, this camera has anti-shake smarts. May her photos never be blurred again.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
10. Canon IXUS 150
Another decent budget compact option, this one comes with a bunch of built-in filters as well as a decent 8x zoom range.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
1. Canon Ixus 275
The camera market has suffered at the hands of the mobile phone, but a compact camera will still offer better results than any phone
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Panasonic TZ20
The TZ range has, for a long time, been amazing for photographers looking for a great point-and-shoot snapper, this one is no exception.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Canon Speedlite 430EX II
If you know someone who has a love of photography and a Canon SLR, this makes for a great gift.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Sandisk Extreme 256GB SD card
Expensive, but as a gift for a photographer or videographer shooting 4K, this is going to be a huge boost to their tool kit.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Nikon 50mm prime lens
Suitable for any Nikon DSLR, this lens offers a way to frame all sorts of shots beautifully, but as a portrait lens is where it works best.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Impossible Lab for iPhone
Turn all those photos stuck on their phone or tablet into Polaroid style pictures they can put up on the wall.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
7. Samsung WB350F Smart Camera
One of the best and best-looking budget digital compacts out there.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
8. Nikon Coolpix L830
A good quality bridge camera - but be warned, batteries are not included so better stock up on those as well.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Photography course
If they're already kitted out with photography equipment, why not buy a place on a photography course to hone their skills?
Check out this gift: at Jessops
10. A really nice camera bag
A gorgeous leather camera bag to keep all her kit in. You can also put other stuff in it if you like.
Check out this gift: at Grafea
Christmas Gift Ideas: Phone and Tablet
If you're looking for easy wins when it comes to Christmas gift ideas, buying something phone or tablet is about as good as it gets. Everyone's got a smartphone, right? Many also have tablets, so there's something for everyone on this page.
As with all the other pages, we've started with cheap gift ideas, working our way up to some more exciting items towards the bottom of the page.
1. Anker iPhone 6s Screen Protector
Ever scratched a phone screen, or cracked one? It's one of the worst feelings in the world. So protect your iPhone 6S with this awesome and cheap protector.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Pure 60ml Screen Cleaner Kit
Don't use your t-shirt to clean your phone, grab one of these Pure cleaning kits and enjoy fingerprint free phone use for approximately 3 seconds before your hands mess it all up again.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Plinth stand
Perhaps the world's simplest idea, a small collapsable stand onto which you can place a phone, tablet or book. Pair with a bluetooth keyboard and get a mini workstation going!
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Anker Portable Charger
This little battery can recharge your phone at least once, perhaps twice, while you're away from power. Ideal for the modern smartphone with its six minute battery life.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Griffin Survivor All Terrain Case
Hardly beautiful, but the Griffin Survivor is designed to keep your iPhone safe even if you drop it on concrete from the height of one person.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Emoji pillows
What's the best thing about phones? If you answered 'having the entire internet in your pocket at all times', you are wrong. It is emoji.
Check out this gift: at Firebox
7. Whoosh screen shine
If the lady in your life has been complaining about her fingerprint-smeared smartphone screen lately, this is the coolest available solution.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
8. Pencil stylus
With even Apple getting in on the stylus game, now's the time to give in and get one. One end's a pencil, the other end's a stylus - what will they think of next.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Lightning cable
Given the shoddy nature of the one that comes with it, you'll be hard pressed to find any iPhone-owning woman who isn't excited to find a spare Lightning cable under the tree come December 25th.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
10. Actually nice touchscreen gloves
Let's be real, most touchscreen gloves are pretty horrible - cheap, boxy affairs - but these ones are genuinely quite nice!
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
11. Mous musicase
An iPhone case that includes a handy headphone holder - for the woman who's forever losing her headphones in her seemingly bottomless handbag.
Check out this gift: at Mous
1. Juice Weekender Battery
With connectors for the new iPhone and USB phones this is a must have battery if you travel away from power. Loads of capacity too, for multiple recharges.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Anker 60w USB charger for phones, tablets and everything
Plug this into the wall and you get six USB outputs that can fast charge any USB device. Fast, simple and affordable.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Logitech K480 bluetooth keyboard stand for tablets and phones
Sensibly priced and absolutely brilliant for anyone who wants to work on their Android or Apple tablet when they're out and about instead of a bulky laptop.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Amazon Fire 7" 8GB
Ideal for us by children, it's not the best tablet in the world but it will give you most of what you need to keep JR entertained.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Olloclip 4-in-1 for iPhone 5/5S
Makes for some beautiful pictures on your iPhone 5, and there's a new version for the iPhone 6 and 6S too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Robot head charger
This battery can charge most smartphones 2.5 times off one charge and look at it! It's adorable!
Check out this gift: at Firebox
7. Graphite Digital Stylus
If they're a creative type, this digital stylus is one of the best looking of the stylii out there and it works with a variety of iPad apps.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
8. Nokia 225 festival phone
This one is better accompanied by an actual festival ticket, but if you're buying for a woman who goes to music festivals, this is one of the best cheap PAYG phones around.
Check out this gift: at Carphone Warehouse
9. Bluetooth tablet keyboard/case
If they've already got a tablet, this keyboard/case combo will basically turn it into a handy laptop.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
10. Eton Boost bloc e6600
This portable battery is fairly small, fairly stylish and charges most smartphones three times from a single charge - that's nearly enough to keep the lady going for an entire festival.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
1. Motorola Moto E
For under £100 you can get a great smartphone with 4G support without the need to have any contract. It's a great phone, and sensibly-price too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Anker Compact Car Jump Starter and Portable Charger Power Bank
It charges your smartphone, tablet and pretty much any other USB device and has 10,000mAh capacity. What's more, it can jump start a car too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Apple iPad Mini Smart Case
You've spent a lot of money on an iPad, so why not clad it in something that will do its justice? Apple's official cases do exactly that.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Logitech Type+ iPad Air 2 keyboard case
If you have an iPad Air 2 then you have a powerful computer on your hands, add a keyboard case and it becomes even more useful.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. ASUS MeMO Pad 7
Asus's MeMo pad is powered by an Intel processor and offers a decent-sized screen too, if you need a tablet for kids, this could be ideal.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Tile
If they're forever losing their keys or purse or umbrella or favourite bag or basically anything, this Bluetooth tag can help them track it down via an app on a phone.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
7. Leather bag with built-in charger
This smart leather clutch has a built-in portable charger that works with most smartphones - and you can even have it embossed with a personalised message or her initials.
Check out this gift: at Not On The High Street
8. Amazon Fire HD 6
You'll struggle to find a better tablet at this price point; Amazon's Fire HD6 has a 6-inch HD display and comes with unlimited cloud storage for all her videos, photos and music files.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Kate Spade iPad mini Case
Made of vegan leather (who knew that was a thing?), this is probably the nicest iPad mini case you'll get for under £100.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
10. Wemo starter kit
Only chumps are still getting up to turn things like lights on and off. With this Wemo starter kit, they can start kitting their home out with Wi-Fi bulbs that can be turned on and off from a phone or tablet.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
1. Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
Amazon's tablets are ideal for anyone who uses Kindle and lives in the Amazon world. The 10-inch size of this one makes it good for younger users too.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Asus Nexus 7
One of the best tablets ever made. It's not as new as it once was, but it will still get the latest version of Android, and it's a good budget tablet option.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Apple iPad Mini
The original iPad Mini is still a great little tablet, for light use it's ideal and a great gift for someone new to tablets.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
The most recent of the Moto Gs offers all manner of features, including 4G and a 13-megapixel camera. A great gift for someone new to smartphones.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Lenovo YOGA 2 10.1-Inch Tablet
One of the cleverest tablets, runs on an Intel processor and has Android installed. It looks amazing and offers a great tablet experience with an unusual design.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Motorola Moto G
A very good Android phone whose looks and functionality belie its sub-£200 pricetag.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
7. Kindle Paperwhite
Basically the best ereader out there - pair it with some Amazon vouchers so they can load up on books.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
8. Google Nexus 9
If you're after a decent tablet for the lady in your life, the Google Nexus 9 is your best bet. It runs pure Android so it's not quite so Amazon-centric as the cheaper Kindle Fire range.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Bamboo Spark
If they're a doodler, this will change their life. The Bamboo Spark is a notebook that converts handwritten notes into digital form.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
10. Apple iPad mini
It might not be the newest iPad mini out there, but it's still an excellent tablet - and the best Apple tablet you're going to get for under £200.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
Christmas Gift Ideas: Wearables
No other technology industry has made bigger strides this year than wearables. It's a gold mine of incredible innovation, whether you're simply looking to make your life easier with useful gadgets or improve your fitness using calorie counters and running aids!
Wearable tech makes a great Christmas present because not only are most of the items on this list super cool, but you don't have to spend too much to make an impact! Once again, we're starting with some cheap options before working our way up to some of the more generous gift ideas!
1. The Friendly Swede Silicone Fasteners Wristband
For Fitbit owners these fasteners serve two purposes. Firstly, to keep your Fitbit band closed, to prevent loss, and second to make the whole thing colourful and personalised.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Apple Watch Stand
This little stand works with your Apple watch and its charging cable to keep everything in place by your bed, allowing the watch to act as a little clock and keeping it charged.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Xiaomi Mi Smartband
Activity trackers don't have to be expensive, and Chinese company Xiaomi has sold a million of these smartbands in China. It tracks steps, sleep and lasts a month on a charge.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Misfit Flash, Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker
Another sleep and activity tracker. The Misfit can show you your daily progress via LEDs and log calorie intake, steps and the app allows you to keep a photo record of your food.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
5. SmartLAB H Beat Heart Rate Monitor
Nice and simple way to measure your heart rate. Connects to a phone, via Bluetooth and can talk to apps like Runkeeper to measure your heart during exercise.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. ION Snapcam Lite
A tiny, lightweight clip-on camera that can record HD video for up to two continuous hours.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
7. Jazzy Jawbone decoration
Jazz up her Jawbone with this removable decoration that turns it from day smartband to evening bracelet.
Check out this gift: at Etsy
9. Jawbone Up Activity Tracker
If watches and wristbands aren't her style, this discreet clip-on is a good activity tracking alternative.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
10. And a necklace to keep it in
Turn the Jawbone Up Move into a stylish pendant with this holder.
Check out this gift: at Etsy
1. Fitbit Wireless Activity Tracker Wristband
Nice-looking and capable of monitoring your every step and every snooze too. Comes in a litany of colours too, if that's your thing.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
2. Jawbone Up Move Wireless Clip on Activity and Sleep Tracker
Jawbone UP is pretty cool looking, but also does a smashing job of monitoring your calorie intake along with sleep and walking distances.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
3. Apple Watch Band
Know someone with an Apple Watch - then help them keep things fresh with this additional band.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
4. Sports Camcorder
Looks like a GoPro but isn't, still records 1080p video though, which is ideal for outdoor activities.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
5. Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor
A nice simple activity tracking watch that can also monitor your heart rate via a chest band, which is super-accurate.
Check out this gift: at Amazon.co.uk
6. Jawbone Up
It may be getting on a bit, but Jawbone's original Up is still a decent activity tracker and a serious bargain.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
7. Running top with ID tag
This hi-vis running top comes with a built-in NFC-scannable ID tag which is useful if they get into an accident while out running.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
8. Smartwatch stand
If you're 100% sure that they already have an Apple Watch or is about to get one in another of the packages waiting to be unwrapped, this smartwatch stand is very cool.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
9. Misfit Flash
The friendly but blank-faced Misfit Flash is another excellent budget activity tracker option.
Check out this gift: at John Lewis
10. Wristbands for various wearables
These cute wristbands come in a variety of colours and fit a number of activity trackers including Misfit and Sony's offerings.
Check out this gift: at Amazon
1. Garmin Forerunner 10 GPS Running Watch
GPS watches are still a rarity in Android Wear and that means a lack of accuracy in activity tracking - for accurate tracking, grab a Garmin!
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