Top 10 Tech Gifts for Christmas

The holidays are upon us and it’s the season for giving. I’m always interested in finding the most interesting and unique gifts that fit the personalities of my friends and family. Tech of course is big on my radar (though not always my family) so I searched to see what was hot this year and made my own top 10 list of must-have tech.

Lytro Light Field Camera
The Lytro is a pocket-sized camera capable of refocusing an image after it has been taken. $249.00 for Amazon Prime Members

GoPro Hero4 Black
A fun video camera to take as you hike, skate or bike your way around. It’s small and compact and easy to use. $499.00 for Amazon Prime Members

DropCam
A must-have camera for home surveillance, it’s also easy to use and can be accessed from the web. $197.85 for Amazon Prime Members

Oculus Rift Development Kit 2
The new DK 2 allows developers to create games, apps and videos for the release of the latest Oculus Rift. The VR head mounted display is a must-have for gaming and is a sight to be seen. $744.95

Xbox One Touted as the new standard in realism, this bundle comes with Assassins Creed, one of the most realistic games to-date. $349.00 for Amazon Prime Members

Jawbone Mini Jambox A big sound from small speakers. Controlled via Bluetooth this little jambox can fill a room. $93.88 for Amazon Prime Members

Phillips Hue A fun way to light up the room. This innovative lighting can be controlled from your smart phone or from the web via tools like IFTTT.com. $79.95 for Amazon Prime Members

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS A great camera in a compact body and at a reasonable price. The Canon PowerShot makes for a great gift this holiday season. $234.95 for Amazon Prime Members

Google Cardboard VR kit A fun and simple way to view your Android phone, described as mesmerizing. $19.99 for Amazon Prime Members

Belkin WeMo Lightswitch This web controlled light switch makes it easy to control the lighting in your home and can also be controlled via IFTTT.com. $40.47 for Amazon Prime Members