Top Tech Gifts of 2014 - Part 1

It’s not even Halloween, much less Thanksgiving, but you may have noticed Christmas decorations already going up around your town. With the gift giving season just around the corner, you may be wondering what gifts to get that will have your friends and family proclaiming you the “Best Gift Giver Ever.”

Well, no worries, we’ve got you covered! In the weeks leading up to Black Friday, we’ll be listing 25 of the most talked about tech gifts and gadgets to get for the special people in your life, or you can just treat yourself. 1. A Drone

2014 has definitely been the year of “The Drone”, and you can own your own or purchase one for the novice pilot in your life. Though there have some been issues about the legalities and safety of flying these personal devices over public property and events, personal drones have proven to be mostly harmless devices that can be used in ways to help rather than hurt. Like, recording footage of a high school football game.

2. Brain Sensing Headband

This is your brain on Muse. According to the makers of Muse, the headband detects your brain signals during a focused-attention exercise which gives you valuable feedback that you can use to train your brain and improve focus, attention and composure over time. The “heart rate monitor for your mind” is perfect for those that need help managing the stress in their life.

3. Cord Winder

Really, who doesn’t need this?! Phone chargers, tablet chargers, headphones, and USB cords can all be tamed with Recoil Automatic Cord Winder. CNET even has a coupon code for a 3-Pack. Get it while the getting is good!

4. Lensbaby

The Lensbaby LM-10 Sweet Spot lens for mobile phones is the perfect gift for your Instagram obsessed teen, enabling them to take the most perfect selfies or capture magnificent shots of their dinner plates. The lens can be attached to both Androids and iPhones and its signature “sweet spot” focus effect can be controlled with the Lensbaby Mobile app.

5. Virtual Flame Stove

Hey Big Spender! While this may not exactly fit under the Christmas tree, a new stove for that special someone who likes to cook will have them smiling for many holidays to come. Samsung’s new induction cooktop stove features cool virtual LED flames that project onto cookware in order to indicate a hot burner and it temperature.

Check back with us next week for five more tech toys that are sure to please even the Grinch himself!