The best gadgets for him this year

Some men are a little tricky to buy for. The socks and pants are obvious but what about something ‘nice’ or a bit ‘different’. Something they’d really like or to have fun with. We introduce some of the latest finds on the market to help you with that perfect present.

For the ‘Gamer’ in your life – The Stadia Premiere Edition £119

This little gem made by none other than Google, allows you to link this console to all your favourite games. As long as you have wi-fi connection, you can have your games downloaded across your laptop, TV, tablet or smartphone and can use your console to play. Available via Google.

For the ‘Jet Setter’ types – The Lazy Phone Holder £5-£10

Rather than getting neck ache or arm ache, from looking down at your phone or having to hold it straight on a flight, whip this little contraption around your neck and hey presto, you can sit back and relax watching your film. Available via Amazon.

For ‘Retro’ heads – 8 bit Famicon Handheld Games Console with 638 games £25

If you were an 80’s gamer than this will be the best gift ever! A small handheld console that holds all the old classics from Paperboy, Mario Bros, Donkey Kong and more! This will also be an eye opener for your kids to see the games from back in the day. An AV cable is also provided to link the console to the TV. Available via Geeky Gifts.

For the ‘Outdoors’ guys – 12 in 1 Survival Kit £26.99

A handy portable case for camping trips, containing a fire starter, whistle, LED key chain, compass, multi tool pliers, emergency blanket, pocket knife, flashlight, water bottle clips and more. Great little kit to have in the car or tent for those that love the outdoors and exploring. Available via Amazon.

For the ‘Fitness Monkey’ – Powerball Titan Autostart Pro £139.99

This is fantastic for an intense upper body workout. By using this aluminium shelled powerball at high speed for just a few minutes a day as part of your work out to strengthen muscles, increase stamina or grip. The Powerball is ideal for sports that require powerful arm strength, such as boxing and martial arts. It’s a great piece of training kit. Available via Amazon.

For those that ‘Miss the Toilet’ – Toilet Bowl Night Light £2-£5

Some of us can end up a little squiffy on a night out. Oops. This is the perfect novelty item to help them with their ‘aim’, and it saves you reaching for the bleach again. Just clip this sensor light onto the bowl and when motion is detected the light is activated. Good for the kids too! Available via Amazon.

For the ‘Lazy’ ones – Self Stirring Mug £5-£10

A great gift as you just make your drink and push a button and it stirs it for you. Genuis! It’s a handy little thing to have as it’s an insulating mug and comes with a lid too so great to carry around and keep you warm on these cold days. You can even keep your soup in it! Available via Amazon.

For the ‘Security Conscious’ type – Contactless Card Blocker £5.99

In such a high tech world we live in now, fraud is on the rise with our contactless cards. Scanners can easily read your cards with more and more cases happening. With these handy card blockers, it stops your card details being scanned and used. Available on Amazon and a must have for security.

For the ‘Drinker’ in the group – Ulla Lagoon Blue Smart Hydration Reminder £21.99

On a night out, we all should have a glass of water to alternate between our alcoholic beverages. How many of us stick to that? By attaching this smart hydration reminder to your bottle or glass and with its sensors and motion detectors, it will flash when you need to drink some water. Sip of beer, sip of water….you get the drift. Grab one on Amazon.

For the ‘Music’ lovers – Sonos Move Portable Speakers £349

Suitable for outdoor and indoor use, these portable speakers can be connected to Wi-Fi or streamed through Bluetooth and they are battery operated. Perfect to take anywhere to keep the bass pumping for up to ten hours use. There is also a built in Alexa and is ultra durable and weather resistant. Available via Amazon.

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