Tech Gadgets & Accessories

Tech gift ideas that are worth what they cost: noise cancelling headphones, an action camera, a smartwatch, a smart display, a smart lighting kit and a wireless charger. None of it is cheap, so every pick has to earn its price, and each card says who it is actually for. Some have a better time to buy than others. The smart display is discounted heavily around Prime Day, and the smartwatch only really suits someone on Android. For a desk setup, the charger and the smart display are the two that earn their space.

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1

Audio

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones

Roughly 30 hours per charge, and the noise cancellation flattens plane engine noise to a hum. They don't fold down like the XM4 did, so the case eats more bag space.

★★★★★4.4 / 5

$399.95Editor's Pick

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2

Camera

DJI Osmo Action 6

8K video with a variable aperture, and it is waterproof to 20 metres without a housing. Battery life drops sharply in the cold, so carry a spare for winter trips.

★★★★★4.6 / 5

$633.00Premium Pick

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3

Wearable

Samsung Galaxy Watch8

A bright AMOLED screen with sleep and heart tracking that holds up, on the AU model with local warranty. It is Android-only in practice, and you will still be charging it most nights.

★★★★★4.5 / 5

$488.00AU Version

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4

Smart Home

Echo Show 8 (newest gen)

An 8.7-inch screen for video calls, recipes, and running the rest of your smart home by voice. It goes on deep discount around Prime Day, so buying at list price rarely makes sense.

★★★★★4.2 / 5

$294.00Amazon Device

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5

Smart Home

Philips Hue Bridge Pro Starter Kit

16 million colours, voice control, and scheduling that actually holds. The bridge is the price of entry, and the bulbs cost more than most rivals.

★★★★★4.2 / 5

$250.80Smart Home Pick

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6

Charging

Anker Zolo Magnetic Qi2 Charger

Qi2 magnets snap it into place at a full 15W, twice what most wireless pads manage on an iPhone. The wall adapter is not in the box.

★★★★★4.6 / 5

$30.35Best Value

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