Last stretch before Christmas and there are still a few presents missing. The Tech&Co editorial team has selected some ideas for tech lovers that can still be purchased in stores or online.
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Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 7 Black
For sports enthusiasts who want to monitor their activity, trackers are an undeniable asset. They are more discreet than a connected watch. Less complete than the latter, they go to the essentials. The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 7, however, has serious advantages to highlight: a fairly large AMOLED color screen, more than 110 activities taken into account, the possibility of swimming with it thanks to a waterproofness of up to 50 m, 14 days of autonomy , monitor blood oxygenation and VO₂ max, monitor sleep or even heart rate. And the choice of various colors as a bonus.
Instax Square Link
For those who love the instant photo charm of yesteryear, but don’t necessarily want to invest in a device, there are also printers. The Instax Square Link uses the same photo paper as the devices in its Square range to print in a square format. Print photos from your smartphone with a vintage feel, great color quality, and the ability to add filters.
The little extra: an AR Print mode to give an augmented reality effect to your photos. You choose a text, video, photo or animation before printing. A QR code will appear on the snapshot. By scanning it, the recipient will be able to appreciate the double effect and possibly a secret message. The photo can be sent digitally and the recipient can reply directly before sending it back.
Instax also has two other printers on the same principle: the Instax mini Link for your traditional credit card format and the Instax Wide Link for landscape format photos.
ONANOFF Children’s Headphones Storyphone
These kids’ on-ear headphones connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or wired. Their goal: to keep them away from the screens by offering them the possibility to listen to their stories easily. StoryPhones is not a simple headset available in multiple colors, with the possibility of changing the front of the headset to appeal to the little ones.
It directly embeds stories to listen to, which can be uploaded via a StoryShield disc that slides into the earcups. So the child can listen to the story even offline. It is possible to upload music or record your own stories through the companion app and then transfer the content to the device. From 3 years.
Philips tone gradient
A specialist in connected lighting, Philips Hue not only manufactures LED bulbs or strips, but also offers its know-how in much more decorative objects. And in particular with its Gradient range that allows you to create personalized light zones, with the choice of several colors displayed simultaneously and according to your wishes. From the application, it is even possible to program the lighting, color and atmosphere according to the rhythm of the day. The Gradient lamp is available in white or wood, and in two sizes (55 or 145 cm).
Amazon echo show 15
Among all the connected displays that Amazon offers, the Echo Show 15 is a special product. It looks like a frame to hang or place in any direction you want. But it is not only used to broadcast streaming services or listen to music: it is also intended to be a true control center for family life. Because it will identify and display your appointments, your shopping list, the weather, your photos, your agenda, notes to leave with other family members. You can even indicate your playlists and control connected objects in the house by voice or through its touch screen.
Symfonisk Ikea table speaker
A two in one perfect to decorate your interior. After presenting speakers in the form of a shelf or a lamp, IKEA and Sonos, the sound specialist, have teamed up again to unveil a frame that hides a speaker. The newcomer to the Symfonisk family benefits from a very good sound experience thanks to the know-how of Sonos, which has managed to fit its Wi-Fi connected audio system into the thickness of a frame (or little more). This is placed in portrait or landscape mode. It is possible to place it on the floor, on a table or hang it on the wall (set of screws included). Other decorative panels are available as an option (from 30 to 40 euros each).
Available in black or white only in the IKEA stores and online at the price of 159 euros.
Aura Frames Carver Connected Frame
The connected photo frame continues to be successful. Aura Frames continues in this direction with a wide range of devices, including the Carver, which connects via Wi-Fi and, with its 10.1-inch HD color screen in landscape format, can display different types of content. of photos and videos. These can be sent from a smartphone, retrieved from Google Photos or iCloud Photos. It is possible to send them from an email address or from the web version to share them with the connected frame owner. The Aura app also allows you to scan and share photos or drawings. Unlimited cloud storage is offered at no additional cost or subscription. Good news, because the Carver doesn’t have space for a micro SD card.
Available in white, gray or black.
Source: BFM TV
