Best Tech Gifts for the Holiday Season

It’s December and everyone is looking forward to the holidays. It’s the time to plan out what you’re going to gift your loved ones or yourself. If you’re into the tech sides of things, then we have some ideas on what you could get this season.

PlayStation 4

Here’s why PlayStation 4 should be on your Christmas shopping list. Sony has been slashing the price of the 500GB PS4 globally for the past few months. Recently, India received the price cut as well. The PlayStation 4 is now available for Rs. 31,599, while the new 1TB console is priced at Rs. 36,550. So for those who were waiting for the next-gen console can now get it at a pretty neat price.

Samsung Tab A

The Tab A is a simple device worth picking up if you’re not looking toward the high-end range. The tablet is not only affordable but offers many premium apps for free. The design is slim and lightweight, almost comparable to the iPad Mini. The Tab A is powered by a 1.2 GHz Quad Core processor. and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Those who are looking to get the most bang for their buck should consider the Tab A, which is currently available at a discounted price tag of Rs. 18,000.

OnePlus 2

OnePlus recently announced that its ditching the invite system for the OnePlus 2 starting tomorrow. This news comes at the perfect time for OnePlus fans who have been waiting to get their hands on the flagship device. An invite-free OnePlus 2 makes will surely grab fans during the holiday period, if stocks last until then.

Moto 360 (2nd Gen)

Smartwatches have yet to catch on in India, but if you’re in the market for wearable technology that is affordable then the Moto 360 (2nd Gen) is the watch for you. The Moto 360 comes in three different sizes – a 42 mm male and female version and a male-only 46 mm model. The bands of the watch can be chosen from metal and leather.

With respect to the processor, Motorola has upgraded its device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. The Android Wear smartwatch is also compatible with iOS 8.2 and above and therefore can be coupled with Apple devices.

Philips Digital Photo Frame

Since the holiday season is all about getting together with friends and family, one needs a gadget that can display all the memories. And since traditional photo frames are practically obsolete (thanks to the digital age), here’s a digital photo frame that can store hundreds of digital photos. with its 128GB storage capacity.

The 7-inch screen will display the stored pictures and change them depending on your setting. The frame supports HD pictures as well. The frame is priced at Rs. 3,395 and is a thoughtful gift for a loved one.