Five Last-Minute Gifts Under  for Your Techy Friends

Five Last-Minute Gifts Under $50 for Your Techy Friends

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As someone who tests smart-home technology, I have a house full of robots and sensors. In fact, there’s always a stack of boxes of things waiting to be tested In my home. Despite my access to all of this fun tech, there are still some items that I’d love to add to my daily routine. If you’re still trying to figure out what to get the tech lover in your life, here are my suggestions.

A scrolling ring

If you have a Kindle or TikTok habit, you know all too well the hand cramping that comes from having to hold and flip through with your thumb. There is a solution—the scrolling ring. Worn on your finger, you can press the forward, backward or select button on your ring and control your phone or tablet remotely. I have been eyeing one for my late-night TikTok habit; given the way healthcare is going, this $30 solution for future thumb joint issues seems like a wise investment. 

Scrolling Ring

KINMATES Tiktok Scrolling Ring, Page Turner for Kindle App, Remote Control for TIK Tok and Kindle App, Bluetooth Connected, for iPhone Series, iPad, Android Phone, and More


$24.99
at Amazon

Amazon Prime

A mini thermal printer

Thermal printers have gotten smaller and smaller, and now they can fit in your pocket. Why a thermal printer? They can quickly produce stickers, notes, even temporary tattoos. I like the Notebuddy for its compact shape and easy to replace sticker paper. You connect via Bluetooth from your phone or laptop. 

Notebuddy Mini Sticker Printer

Notebuddy Mini Sticker Printer Doodle Dash Portable Thermal Printer Inkless Pocket Photo Printer Bluetooth for Learning Assistance, Scrapbook Supplies,Journal,Study Notes with Sticker Paper,White


$33.99
at Amazon

Amazon Prime

A heated neck massager

There’s this neck massager that looks like a scarf you stretch around you, and put your arms through. I want one. I can see how the pressure from your arms would help the massager get right up against your neck to really dig in and work out your bound-up muscles. 

MagicMakers Neck Massager With Heat

MagicMakers Neck Massager with Heat - Electric Shiatsu Deep Kneading Back Massage for Neck Pain, Shoulder, Waist, Relax Gift for Her/Him/Women/Men/Dad/Mom/Christmas/Mothers Day/Fathers Gifts


$39.99
at Amazon

Amazon Prime

Super Mario Bros. brick lamp

I’ve been obsessed with this Super Mario Bros. question mark light up brick. It attaches to the wall or wherever else you’d like to stick it, and yes, you can actually punch it, and yes, it will make that deeply satisfying sound effect from the classic game. 

“Super Bros” Question Block Lamp

hopanrel Super Bros Question Block Lamp,Square LED Night Light with USB Cable,Table Lamp with Play Game Coin Sound Effect,Bedside Lamp Decor Toy Gift for Boy Girls Kids


$14.99
at Amazon

Amazon Prime

Desk vacuum cleaner

My desk is where everything goes—mail, projects, books, gloves and my purse—and so it often needs a cleaning. I love this cordless vacuum cleaner that I can keep nearby and grab as needed to vacuum my keyboard and mousepad if I need to, without needing to clear away pens and cords.

Handheld Desk Vacuum Cleaner

HOTO Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Cordless, Desk Vacuum Cleaner Compressed Electric Air Duster 15000Pa Suction, 4-in-1 Portable Vortex Vacuum Dust Buster Air Blower for Computer, Keyboard


$39.99
at Amazon

Amazon Prime
$109.99
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by Life Hacker