The Christmas season brings with it a variety of gift ideas. This year, gadgets—whether electronic or manual—are some of the hottest sellers bound to impress even the most discriminating person. Tomorrow through Tuesday will witness some of the most determined—and sometimes frantic—consumers at your local retailer trying to find just the right item for that special person.
A website called MySmartGadget has been keeping track of the hottest and most innovative gadgets available for the 2019 Christmas season, most of which can be purchased online with free shipping and special discounts. But you’ve got to hurry, as some of these items are expected to swiftly fly off the shelves as fast as Santa’s team of reindeer:
“FIXD” is a pocket-sized device that plugs into your car’s dashboard and instantly diagnoses your car’s issues onto your phone screen. This way, you know at all times what problems your car may or may not have, all done without the help of your trusty mechanic.
Eliminate the noise with QuietBuds
Peeps Carbon Technology is vaunted as a safe way to clean your glasses. This item is designed specifically for cleaning eyeglasses, sunglasses and reading glasses. They use a new formula of invisible carbon microfilter that, if “used as directed,” will have your glasses as clean as the day you bought them.
QuietBuds can block out all annoying noise and chatter, while still allowing you to hear what you want to hear. Let’s face it, noise is everywhere these days and these little earplugs are said to shut out the distracting noise of trains, planes and automobiles. Take them along to loud concerts and sporting events. And you can get a good night’s sleep as well, devoid of noisy neighbors and barking dogs.
Would you like to speak up to four languages at the touch of a button? Muama Enence may be right for you. With just a few button clicks, words can be translated into more than 43 languages in real time. It’s the ultimate gadget for every traveler, ideal for those persons anticipating a trip to a foreign land.
After the holidays, many people are looking to go on a diet if not only to shed those extra pounds gained since Thanksgiving, but also to encourage overall good health. Fit Track offers a revolutionary new scale that—get this—let’s you look inside your body. Simply step on it with your bare feet and it activates a unique technology that monitors 17 key health insights, thereby allowing you to measure, track and trend your health data in real time.
An HDTV antenna can save you money
ThePhotoStick is designed to backup your most precious photos with one click. It’s easy to use. Just connect the small thumb-sized drive into your PC or Mac, press “go,” and it will automatically sync your pictures and videos into the stick. It even finds and removes duplicates so you don’t have to spend hours deleting them. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to safeguard their digital memories and doesn’t trust “the cloud.”
Looking to watch network TV channels without paying an arm and a leg to cable companies? Save hundreds of dollars each year by using the SmartView HDTV antenna. It works by grabbing the signal already being broadcast by companies, and the best part of it is that it’s perfectly legal. But don’t delay: Who knows when Congress will vote to get rid of these?
You’ve got Wifi at home, but some places won’t receive the signal. Not any more. With SuperBoost Wifi, you can stay connected from the bedroom to the basement to the backyard with ease. If you’re ready for super strong, five-bar, lightning-fast internet, simply plug in this handy little gadget and you can make sure that your entire home is covered from corner to corner.
Are you still trying to take a little weight off, but the regular workouts and crash diets are not working? There’s a new device called LipoRing that is touted to be the fastest and safest way for weight loss. It’s a pair of little silicone rings that you place on each big toe. The secret lies in two magnets which emit special magnetic forces that work to stimulate acupressure points to reduce hunger and support weight-loss. This is said to activate those areas which are normally not in use while walking, and also helps to improve sagging muscles.
BarxBuddy will help calm fido
It’s 3 a.m. and the dog simply will not stop barking. BarxBuddy is a simple hand-held device that can stop that problem in mere seconds. You train your dog using high-pitch frequencies. It’s totally non-violent, not harmful to your pooch, and catches their attention, making them focus on the noise, thereby allowing you to correct their behavior. After the barking stops, simply turn off BarxBuddy, give the dog a little positive reinforcement (“good dog”) and, hopefully, you’ll return to what’s left of a good night’s sleep.
Now that you’ve gotten the dog to go to sleep, you’re still awake. A product called Dodow can help you “catch some Zs.” When you place Dodow on your nightstand, it projects a soft blue light onto your ceiling (that expands and retracts). When you breathe along with the light as it fades in and out, it helps you to relax and can calm your mind. It reduces your breaths per minute by a reported 55 percent which, in turn, slows your heart rate and within eight minutes, you’ll should be fast asleep.
We’re all listening more to our favorite music on earbuds. But now, Go Audio is offering its Premium Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Earbuds that are billed to offer the best voice and sound quality available on the market. They feature an ergonomic design to provide the best comfort. They charge “on the go,” and once they’re in your ears they stay there, allowing you to do things like running, climbing, camping and even horseback-riding without the slightest worry that your earplugs are going to slip out.
You have too many keys. In fact, your keychain resembles a train wreck. KeySmart is a useful gadget that basically organizes your keychain and can handle up to 14 keys, which is probably enough for anyone who doesn’t have seven cars and seven homes. No more jingling of the keys, no more spending time at the door trying to find the right key…and no massive key bulge in your pockets. More than 2 million of these little handy, dandy gadgets have been sold.
Safely navigate the road with VIZR
VIZR can help you to easily navigate without taking your eyes off the road. It transforms your smartphone into a “heads-up” display by placing your GPS and map feature directly in front of you. It works right out of the box. The transparent display works well both during the day and night, rain or shine. It also keeps your phone secure and firmly in place while driving.
You need a handy, reliable light around the house, in the car and, for safety’s sake, sometimes on your person. New this year is FotialLamp, an inventive device that has a multi-functional flashlight and a built-in lantern. It features three light modes, a 2000x optical zoom, and a concealed lantern built into the shaft. The modular design and integrated safety features make it ideal for all kinds of jobs.
“You’re away from home. All your cash is gone. What will you do?” The late actor Karl Malden probably would have loved Flexsafe, a portable safe for wherever you go. Simply place your things in Flexsafe and zip it up. You can lock it to a lounge chair, a fence, a pole, or anything you can wrap it around and you’re done. “Don’t leave home without it” and have peace of mind knowing that your valuables won’t get lost or stolen.
A gift for most every budget
Not to be outdone, GiftAdvisor has suggested a bevy of presents ranging from the low end to the high end. Here’s a brief look and happy shopping:
Birthstone ornament ($24.95)
Lunch and dinner cruise (starting at $99)
Flexible tablet stand ($29.95)
Personalized spa robe ($48.99)
Tabletop fire pit ($85)
Personalized jewelry box ($27.99)
Coffee-Of-the-Month Club ($80.85)
Wine and dark chocolate gift basket ($89.99)
Forty-five second omelet maker ($25)
Amazon Echo ($139)
Fitbit wristband with heart rate monitor ($129.95)
Self-watering herb garden ($22)
Helicopter tours (starting at $250)
Premium sparkling water maker ($199)
“World’s Greatest Mom” keepsake ($47)
Practically all of these items can be found on line. If you’re in the mood to brave the traffic and bitter cold, visit the Antelope Valley Mall, 1233 Rancho Vista Blvd., in Palmdale.
“OW furnishes readers with these gift suggestions for informational purposes. The paper does not endorse any of these products.”
