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Digital photo frame
Shows a changing slideshow of family photos. Some frames let the family send new pictures from their phones — check how it’s set up before you wrap it.
For Mum, Dad, Grandparents
Tech & gadgets
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Gaming headset
A headset with a microphone for team games. Check it works with their console or PC.
For For him, Your partner, Teenagers
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Instant camera
Prints a photo seconds after you take it — perfect for parties. Remember to buy film too.
For For him, For her, Teenagers
The big one
Noise-cancelling headphones
Over-ear headphones that block out background noise — a big present for frequent travellers.
For For him, For her, Dad, Your partner, Teenagers
Stocking filler
Rechargeable hand warmer
A pocket warmer that charges over USB — many also work as a small power bank.
For For him, For her, Dad, Grandparents, Teenagers
The big one
Bean-to-cup coffee machine
The big present for a coffee lover. Compare sizes, milk options and how easy it is to clean.
For For him, For her, Dad, Your partner
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Bluetooth speaker
A portable speaker for music anywhere. Water-resistant models are handy for bathrooms and picnics.
For For him, For her, Dad, Teenagers
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Coding robot
A robot children program to move and light up — a playful start to coding.
For Kids
The big one
Drawing tablet
A pen tablet for drawing on a computer. Check it works with their computer or laptop.
For Teenagers
The big one
E-reader
Holds a whole library and lets readers enlarge the text. Check which e-book store it works with.
For For him, For her, Mum, Dad, Grandparents, Your partner, Teenagers
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Electronics circuit kit
Snap-together circuits to build alarms, lights and radios.
For Teenagers, Kids
The big one
Fitness tracker
Tracks steps, workouts and sleep. Check which phones it works with.
For For him, For her, Mum, Dad, Your partner
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Kids’ camera
A tough little camera made for small hands.
For Kids
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Laser distance measure
Measures a room in seconds — much easier than a tape measure on your own.
For For him, Dad
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LED strip lights
Colour-changing lights controlled by a remote or app.
For Teenagers
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Phone tripod with remote
A small tripod and Bluetooth remote for steady phone photos and videos.
For For him, For her, Teenagers
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Portable power bank
A pocket battery to top up a phone on the go. Check the connectors match their phone.
For For him, For her, Your partner, Teenagers, Colleagues & Secret Santa
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Rechargeable AA batteries and charger
Not glamorous, but useful all year — and it saves buying throwaway batteries for new toys on Christmas morning.
For For him, Dad, Colleagues & Secret Santa
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Remote-control car
A car for racing round the house or garden. Check what batteries it needs and buy them in advance.
For Kids
Stocking filler
Shower speaker
A small water-resistant speaker for music or podcasts in the bathroom.
For For him, For her, Teenagers, Colleagues & Secret Santa
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Smart bird feeder camera
A feeder with a built-in camera that captures visiting birds and sends the clips to a phone.
For Mum, Dad, Grandparents
Stocking filler
Universal travel adaptor
One adaptor for plugs around the world, often with USB ports too.
For For him, Dad, Your partner, Colleagues & Secret Santa
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Walkie-talkies
A pair of radios for back-garden missions and camping trips.
For Kids
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Wireless earbuds
Cable-free earbuds for music, podcasts and calls. Check they work with the person’s phone.
For For him, For her, Your partner, Teenagers
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