Even the most challenging person to buy for during the holidays will love these “wish list” favorites, guaranteed to make any tech enthusiast entertained, dazzled and happy.
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Designer droid
Cue is an engagingly sophisticated learning robot with the slogan “Your robot. Your rules.” Kids can use the Cue app to program their electronic pal with different personalities, sensor inputs and function commands to accomplish tasks, play games and even tell jokes via text messages. $200. (408) 785-7981; makewonder.com.
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Cop light
Police officers have depended on ASP tactical gear for decades. Now civilians can get in on the action with the duty-ready XT DF flashlight. Machined from aircraft aluminum and covered with an all-weather vinyl grip, it’s got an incredibly-bright (600 lumens) LED-powered beam and programmable strobe modes. Its Dual Fuel feature lets you juice it up with the included recharging system or two CR123A disposable batteries. $160. (800) 236-6243; asp-usa.com.
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Game on!
AtGames brings the classic video games of the ‘70s and ‘80s back to your living room with the Atari Flashback Blast! line of products. Each mini console features an HDMI dongle that plugs directly into your TV, a wireless controller and a selection of your favorite game cartridges. Who’s up for a game of Missile Command? $20. (310) 286-2222; atgames.net.
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Reel it in
Designed to clip or stick to almost anything, the Bluetooth-enabled ANGLR Bullseye Fishing Tracker is button that connects you to the free ANGLR app to quickly and easily capture key fishing data. One click records catch locations along with weather, water and other key details. Two clicks marks a waypoint so you can always find your favorite fishing hole. $30. (412) 562-8800; anglr.com.
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Tap into the future
You’ll have to learn how to type all over again, but that’s a small price to pay if you want to be on the bleeding edge of wearable tech with the Tap device. Once you know the tap sequences for the alphabet and other common keyboard commands, this unique gadget can replace your physical and on-screen keyboards, mouse and other controllers. $180. (818) 583-6216; tapwithus.com.
David Novak is editor-in-chief of GadgetGram.com. Prices and availability of products are subject to change. Inclusion in this column is not an endorsement by South Carolina Living or any S.C. electric cooperative.
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Have yourself an electronic Christmas—Remember the good old days, when a handful of plastic Army men and a broomstick horse could make a kid happy for hours? Today, the toys are a bit more complicated but just as much fun.