Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it and Happy Holidays to those who don't. Well, well, well, here comes another December, the most prominent of holiday seasons. You know what they say, “When the weather outside is frightful, we buy gifts and stuff…” or something like that.

So, let me guess, you’ve been thinking about going gift shopping since September. You swore you would do it in November, however, you procrastinated, and here we are, giftless, on the first week of December. Hey, no judgments here, been there, still there.

Lucky for both of us, I have a few suggestions. So, let’s figure this out together.

Gifts For Travel Enthusiasts

Sleep Mask [U.P. $169]

• Pulse
• Wave
• Constant

If you’ve ever been on an airplane or any moving vehicle, you know how hard it is to get comfortable and enjoy a good night’s rest. Well, that only applies while travelling without the SleepMask of course.

Trust me, the SleepMask is a gift that keeps on giving.

BoomPods Tracker Lock [U.P. $54.90]

I would imagine that one of the top concerns whilst travelling is the safety of one’s personal belongings. I’m not sure you’re aware, but it’s pretty common for entire luggage bags to go missing in transit. Airports even have designated spaces for unclaimed luggage bags. Wild right?

“How is that bit of information relevant here?” Straight to the point, I like it! Well, the BoomPods Tracker lock, as its name suggests, does just that. Tracks!

Two main features about this device is, it’s compatible with the Apple Find My App and it has a built-in 100-decibel buzzer just in case you need a little extra help looking for your suitcase. For reference, 100-decibel would sound similar to standing right by a motorcycle that’s revving up.

I’m pretty sure these locks would provide anyone trotting around the globe some sense of safety and security during their next trip.

Theragun Mini [Gen 2] [U.P. $339]

This tiny might may not pack as much punch as other, heftier Theraguns, then again, while hopping from continent to continent one’s luggage may not possess the necessary real estate for a surplus of “punch”.

Wherever you are in the world, a proper recovery routine is still crucial. Get the Theragun Mini for an athletic travel enthusiast you love and be the reason they stay in tip-top shape wherever they are in the world.

Gifts For The Athletic Types

Theragun Prime Plus [U.P. $629]

Just so you know, Oprah, THE Oprah Winfrey included the new Theragun Prime Plus in her list of favourite tech gifts in 2024.

You may not know Oprah [or maybe you do], but you may know someone who, for the majority of their workouts, strength trains, or just has a vigorous workout routine. As their muscles get sore at the end of a workout, a heated massage session from the Prime Plus may be all that’s needed to prepare for the next workout. They’ll love this.

Listen, you don’t have to take my word for it, take Oprah’s.

Jetboots Prime [U.P. $799]

Introducing the new Jetboots Prime from Therabody’s Recovery line. Long story short, these boots compress your legs to promote circulation and boost recovery. Let’s not forget that they fold easily and come with drawstring bags for maximum portability!

So, do you happen to know anyone who runs marathons or participates in highly physical leg-related activities?

These portable recovery devices seem to be calling their name…

RheoFit A1 [U.P. $479]

I think we can all agree that foam rolling is one of the most common forms of recovery after a workout. It is also one of the most taxing and inconvenient ways to soothe sore muscles. Sometimes you may even feel like you need another massage rolling session to recover from the previous one.

…A perpetual cycle of muscle soreness. Sounds like a nightmare.

For your massage rolling friends/family, I can almost fully guarantee that the RheoFit A1, automatic massage roller would be a gift that rivals oxygen itself. After testing this product of technological genius out, they might not be able to live without it.

Lifestyle Gifts

RingConn Gen 2 [U.P. $439]

Question, when going about your day, do you want to feel like you have a finger-sized PVC pipe wrapped around your finger or a dense cube of metal around your wrist? Yeah, me neither, and I’m doubtful anyone does.

For anyone you know who’s really into their health and wellness, they might just benefit from the RingConn Gen 2, also known as, the world’s thinnest and lightest AI-powered smart ring. Oh and did I mention it monitors Sleep Apnea and collects your sleep and activity data too?

A featherlight supercomputer on your finger, that doubles as an accessory. We can’t still be considering this purchase right?

Coolify Cyber [U.P. $399]

“The weather has been erratic lately” If that isn't one of the truest statements I have ever heard, I don't know what is.

If you happen to know someone who’s sensitive to temperature shifts, whether they run hot, or cold, the COOLiFY Cyber might just be the right gift for them. Considering we’re talking about an air conditioner, with heat, cold and fan settings, worn around your neck like a necklace, I’m taking dares from anyone willing to dispute me on this claim.

Backbone [Up to $179]

In case you’re unfamiliar, this is the Backbone, a mobile gaming controller. If you know anyone who constantly yearns for their gaming set-up back home and is often out and about, then boy do we have the perfect gift for them.

All they have to do is snap this device in their phone and allow muscle memory to dominate every game they play.

Ah, choices, choices. Look, if you’re still unsure and are looking for more reasonably priced gifts, click here and here to read up on just that. Either way, better get your gifts before those bells start jingling…

Author: Nazera Latif