It was Christmas Eve and someone still has shopping to do. Don’t be afraid. We’ve managed to score super last-minute discounts on WIRED-approved gadgets and gadgets that you can buy on sale and pick up in time to save the holidays. Everything listed below is in stock available for next day pickup or shipping. If none of these work, check out our list of digital gifts and last-minute freebies.
Please note that your mileage may vary depending on your location. If your local big box store is out of something, I’m so sorry. But maybe next year we will both have our life together before the 24th. (I haven’t finished shopping yet either). Good luck!
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It’s our favorite iPad and it’s on sale. The 10th generation Apple iPad (7/10, Wired Review) offers even better value at a discount and (theoretically) is available in lots of fun colors. It has a modern design, USB-C charging, and tons of compatible accessories. It’s snappy and has decent cameras and, most importantly, it’s available.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (9/10, WIRED recommended) top our list of the best noise-cancelling headphones. They have really excellent noise cancellation, as well as excellent call quality. Overall, the sound is bright and punchy, and the design is sleek while still maintaining a comfortable fit. We wish the battery life was a little better, but overall it’s hard to go wrong here, especially at this price.
This little MagSafe charger is an honorable mention in our MagSafe Power Bank Buying Guide. It works well and the 5000mAh capacity can complete charging most phones at least once. The power bank is thick and works with non-MagSafe phones thanks to the included accessory. Anyone on your list could probably benefit from a phone charger.
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The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is our favorite streaming device for most people. It’s quick and easy to set up – just plug it into the HDMI port on your TV. This model includes a voice remote control so you can press and hold the microphone button and voice your wishes into the ether. Roku’s interface is easy to navigate, even if your donor isn’t the most tech-savvy. And there are many free channels so everyone can enjoy them. Traveling antique exhibition either How to do it. Or Mr. Beast videos, if that’s your thing.
The Apple Watch Series 10 (8/10, WIRED recommended) is the best Apple Watch, period. We really wish it had blood oxygen detection like most other fitness trackers. But it has a suite of health metrics tracking and smart features, ranging from basics like steps and workouts to breathing disturbance tracking that can help detect sleep apnea. It also has Fall Detection and the new Vitals app. If you have a tighter budget, you can also save on the second generation Apple Watch SE for $229 ($50 off), which is a great buy at this price.
The Dyson Airwrap (8/10, WIRED recommends) is a great multifunctional hair tool featured in our Curling Iron Buying Guide. This gift pack comes in the pretty blush Strawberry Bronze color that doesn’t go on sale very often. It comes with a variety of attachments and attachments, including two barrels, three round brushes, a straightening dryer, a carrying case, and more.
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The Dyson V15 Detect is the best Dyson vacuum cleaner. It weighs less than 7 pounds and is easy to maneuver around tight corners and the various nooks and crannies of your home. It can run for 60 minutes straight and there is a sensor that automatically adjusts the suction levels based on the current cleaning task. This model also has a stylish neon green laser that can help you detect stray dust particles, making it a particularly good vacuum for people with allergies.
The Ninja Creami (6/10, WIRED review) is one of our favorite gifts for the home chef, and this price is even better than what we saw during Cyber Monday. Your gift will be able to prepare all kinds of homemade ice cream, ice cream and sorbets, but this machine is also capable of preparing protein-rich delicacies, as proven by the subreddit full of creative recipes. It’s quite large, but all that homemade goodness will offset the space it takes up.
The Pro X 2 is the best wireless gaming headset we’ve tested. And we have tried many! The over-ear headphones can use Logitech Lightspeed for ultra-fast wireless audio, but can also be paired via Bluetooth. They are compatible with computers, phones and consoles. There is even the option of a wired connection. The sound quality is good, the voice quality is good, and the fit is good. The price could be justifiably higher, but fortunately it isn’t, especially thanks to this discount.