Valentine's gift buying guide for him and her with a tech point

2022-09-16 23:05:33 By : Ms. Rita Lee

Receive an email a day with our articles:Although we already know that the legend of Valentine's Day is not true, February 14 is still Valentine's Day.If you have a partner and you are one of those who take advantage of this date to let your romanticism fly, we propose a buying guide for original technological gifts for Valentine's Day.Here you will find everything: from simple and affordable details to the most surprising gadgets.A gift that will make those who are nostalgic for music on cassette but with Hi-Res quality very happy: the Sony NW-A100TPS 40th anniversary special edition (440 euros).And it is actually a music player with Android as the operating system that the Japanese firm released a few months with details and screensavers to emulate the original.SONY NW-A100TPS Walkman - Limited Edition Anniversary Model - 16GB + 128GBAnother alternative for lovers of sound and retro with a taste for design is the Rega Planar 1 turntable (299 euros), it is the basic model of a highly reputable British audiophile brand.It's simple, but it's hard to find better in its price segment.With carbon pickup and aluminum pulley.Rega Planar 1 (2016 Model) - High-end turntable, includesRega - MM Carbon Pickup, White.Sunny winter and the approach of spring to soon release these Bose sunglasses that have the particularity of having integrated speakers and a microphone to listen to music and answer calls.The Bose Frames (196.64 euros) are available in various sizes and designs, their crystals block up to 99% of UVA rays, according to the manufacturer.Bose Frames Sunglasses with Speakers, Rondo, BlackMany of us have ended up relegating our music networks in favor of streaming music from services like Tidal, Spotify or Amazon Music.Beyond enjoying it with your mobile, PC or tablet, we have the option of boosting your output with the classic Bluetooth speaker.But this one is pretty special: the Marshall Stanmore II is a punchy 50W RMS loudspeaker, the brand's iconic design and Bluetooth 5.0 (with aptX), RCA and jack connections.To adjust the sound to your liking, you can use both the physical buttons and the app.Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth Speaker - BlackAnd if, as we mentioned in the previous gift, you bet on streaming music, it will be common – and recommended for the good of the rest of society – that you do it through headphones.The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd generation stand out for their careful design, the use of leather, stainless steel and aluminum for premium finishes that are very comfortable.They are not left behind acoustically speaking either, offering a clear and precise sound.With quick access to our voice assistant and autonomy of up to 19 hours.Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H4 2nd Generation Over-Ear Wireless Headphones, LimestoneOur latest audiophile proposal is aimed at those who prefer the freedom of truly wireless headphones with the in-ear version of the legendary Sony WH-1000XM3, one of the best noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones.According to our analysis, the Sony WF-1000XM3 also stand out in minimizing external noise, but also in sound quality and autonomy.Sony WF-1000XM3 - True Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (up to 32h of battery, Bluetooth, ambient sound detector, optimized for Google Assistant, fast charge), gray colorIf your partner spends the day hooked on the mobile, a charger never hurts.If it is also as visually attractive as the Native Union Drop (49.99 euros) and of such high quality, we are facing a very functional detail.With non-slip surface, charges up to 10W via Qi.Native Union Drop Wireless Charger - [Qi Certified] 10W Non-Slip Fast Charging Pad for Wireless Devices - Compatible with iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro MAX/XS/XS MAX/XR/X (Rose)Despite how warm this winter is turning out, there are still days of cold and snow.For them, these UGG gloves (112 euros) made of leather and padding that allow you to touch the mobile screen so that it is not necessary to remove your hands to use it.They are available in various sizesUGG Seamed Tech Handschuh 2020 Chestnut, SmallIf your partner is one of those who travels frequently and is glued to the mobile and laptop, the "intelligent" Carry On suitcase is a great gift: they are available in various sizes and colors and have a 37W battery with three sockets located under the House.Also, it can be easily removed.It is made of lightweight polycarbonate and has 8 wheels that rotate 360 ​​degrees to move it, as well as a TSA lock for added security.For 245 euros on its official websiteHalfway between a fairly stylish classic watch and a smartwatch, the hybrid Fossil Carlie (99.70 euros) stands out for its design with a leather strap.It never needs to be charged and, despite being far removed in terms of specs from smart watches, it sends notifications and monitors your activity so you can see it from a mobile phone.Although there are many smart watches – and very different in terms of style and features –, if you are looking for a smartwatch with premium design and materials from a traditional and reference brand, the Montblanc Summit 2 (885 euros) is a gift to consider.It is unisex, its battery lasts up to 5 days according to the manufacturer, its OS is Wear OS and it integrates heart rate, altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope and ambient light sensors.Its screen is OLED and it is made of steel, sapphire crystal and calfskin.Montblanc Summit 2 Smartwatch 119440 Stainless Steel Black Leather WatchFrom the classic wearables for the wrist to something much more discreet – in terms of its connected status – but attractive: the smart jewel Bellabeat Leaf Nature (79 euros).Includes necklace and bracelet and measures the steps you take, your daily activities, sleep, menstrual cycle control and calories burned.Bellabeat Leaf Nature Smart Jewelry |SilverMuch simpler is the approach of the KEXIN pendant (15.99 euros), a simple detail of jewelry but very useful, since it offers something that never hurts: an integrated 64GB USB memory stick.KEXIN 64GB USB 2.0 Memory Stick Pendrive 64GB Memory External Storage 2.0 USB Flash Memory for PC Tablet, USB Gift(Pink Heart)For those who are eager to try new experiences and like the image, the latest DJI drone stands out for its ease of use, the quality of photos and videos and its weight of less than 250 grams, which makes it suitable for flight. in cities under certain restrictions, as you can see in our analysis.The best thing is that with very little practice you can achieve spectacular results.DJI Mavic Mini Combo, Ultralight and Portable Drone, Battery Life 30 Minutes, Transmission Distance 2 Km, Gimbal 3 Axis, 12 MP, Video HD 2.7K, 3 Batteries (EU Plug)If you like to ride a bike but you don't want to get too tired either, this is one of the first electric tandems on the market.The Pedego (starting at £2,944) arrives in urban styling with a retro feel and several color options, as well as two types of batteries.500W motor and a design full of details.Whether you have a creative point or if you simply like to have everything written down and organized, the Wacom Bamboo Folio (128.82 euros) will allow you to do it in the traditional style of a notebook and pen but with the possibility of digitizing it and having it at hand in all your devices.Wacom Bamboo Folio Note Digitizer, with Case, for 9.7" Screens, Bluetooth, Inkspace, BlackA book is a misleading gift: it is no longer that the person in question does not like to read – if it is your partner, we assume that you know this fact –, it is that to fully get it right you have to go one step further and know its authors favorites, genres, etc.If you don't want to risk it, a good option is to bet on an electronic book.The Kindle Paperwhite (129.99 euros) is the quintessential model for its versatility, lightness, value for money... but also for the ecosystem that Amazon has created with its Amazon Prime Reading.Kindle Paperwhite - Water Resistant, 6" Hi-Res Display, 8GB, Includes Special OffersA highly technical and functional detail that does not neglect design is this Energy Sistem alarm clock (79.21 euros).It has a retro touch, the numbers look great and the brightness can be adjusted, it comes with Alexa (which allows us to control the home automation or ask for the news) and a very useful detail: you can leave the mobile on top so that to charge, since its surface is a Qi-type charger.Energy Sistem Digital alarm clock with built-in Alexa Smart Speaker Wake Up (10W, Qi charger, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Line-in, Spotify/Airplay)After the book, we continue pulling classics with the flower.Yes, from an ornamental point of view, a bouquet of flowers is beautiful, but if you prefer to opt for something less perishable, we suggest the challenge of giving live plants.And we say challenge because there are people who are very bad at it.To minimize risks there are gadgets like this Parrot POT (84.99 euros), a smart pot with humidity, fertilizer, light and temperature sensors whose data is collected and sent to the mobile via Bluetooth.It even has automatic irrigation...Parrot Smart Planter, Red, 31.2 cm H x 20.5 cm Dia, PF901001Smell is probably the most undervalued sense.However, the smell of coffee, a perfume, the sea or roses is capable of transporting us to specific moments in our lives.One way to evoke them is by using an aroma diffuser like this one from SPC (37 euros), which can also be controlled from a mobile phone or a voice assistant.It is also a humidifier, air purifier and night lamp.SPC Nerta- Aroma Diffuser, Humidifier, Air Purifier and Smart Wi-Fi Night Lamp (400Ml, 11-26 Hours, 7 LED Colors, Remote Control via IoT AppA detail for those people who love to drink hot drinks: coffee, infusions, broths... despite its sober and minimalist appearance, the Ember mug (99.95 euros) not only keeps its contents warm, but we can also monitor the temperature and change the color from the app.And another thing that is not bad for coffee growers: it tells us about the coffees we have had.Ember Ceramic mug with temperature control WhiteMore than a gift, the Yeelight smart lamp (50.99 euros) comes to replace the classic candles, with the advantage of being able to be controlled from the mobile to control it and adjust its effects.As it works on battery, you can prepare a romantic getaway outdoors without fear of making a fire, but also use it to liven up a romantic dinner.Yeelight LED Lamp, Dimmable Flameless LED Mood Lamp, 6.5W 1800K USB Rechargeable Candle Lights, Night Light, Smartphone Bluetooth Control, Candle Light, Mood LightAnd from the "intelligent" candles we move on to this LIFX lighting kit.Yes, we know that giving some lights as a gift is something more practical and functional than romantic, but if you mount it as you see in the image, you can use them to give an intimate touch to the rooms (or however you want).It is multicolored, it connects via Wi-Fi and eye because it is compatible with iOS, Android and Windows 10, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and IFTTT.Lifx Lighting Kit, Dimmable, No Concentrator Required, Multicolor, BeamValentine's Day can lead to a romantic evening with dinner, a movie and a board game.Although there are plenty of board games for couples, for the night of lovers we highlight 'Fog of love' (49.07 euros), a title that will give you up to two hours of entertainment emulating a couple who have to face a series of situations... some more comfortable than others.Hush Hush hhp0000 Fog of LoveFor LEGO fans this is a great detail.Not so much because of the complexity of the assembly, but because of the final result: a couple of flowers to give as gifts that do not deteriorate (5.99 euros), a loving teddy bear (9.99 euros) or a scene from a wedding (9 .99 euros)... which, by the way, could be the pretext for a romantic proposal but with a geek touch.We like video games and that's why we believe that playing a game with that special someone is a great way to spend Valentine's Day or any other night.We have already compiled some of the most romantic titles, but we offer you a gift idea for gamers who are also nostalgic: the Sega Mini Drive Mini (68.98 euros).This retro console is one of the best mini options, due to its two controls and the quantity and quality of the 42 games included.In this age of mobile photography, giving away a Polaroid Originals (126.62 euros) with that characteristic design and how original the impression is at the moment, is a gift for photography lovers.Its battery lasts up to 60 days, it's easy to use, it comes with a flash and an eye, because despite that retro halo, it has Bluetooth to customize the options from the app.Polaroid Originals - 9015 - OneStep+ White - Instant Print CamerasIn times of immortalizing everything through our mobile, the possibility of comfortably transferring them to paper using a compact printer with Bluetooth is a good gift idea for image lovers.This HP Sprocket is a pocket-sized printer capable of scanning and working with up to 5 devices.HP Sprocket Plus - Portable Photo Printer (Zink Printing Technology, Bluetooth, Photos 5.8 x 8.6 cm), BlackAnother option if we do not want to print but want to enjoy our photos is to view them through a digital frame.This one from Nixplay (179.99 euros) has the particularity of being "intelligent", allowing you to share and modify them at the moment from the app, modify them and since it has a motion sensor, it only turns on when there is someone in the room.Available in various sizes, finishes and resolutions.Smart Photo Frame Nixplay 10.1 Inch - Wall Mountable Frame WiFi Frame with 1280x800 HD Screen, Motion Sensor, Show and Share Photos by Nixplay Mobile AppA functional detail for those couples who one day are going to forget their heads: this kit of Tile pagers (70.66 euros) that you can leave in places like your wallet, your keys or your suitcase, so that you can know where they are thanks to an application installed on the mobile.Tile Essentials (2020) Item Finder - 4 Pack (2 Stickers, 1 Matte, 1 Slim)What better way to show love than through care.The Foreo Luna Mini 3 (199 euros) performs two functions that are noticeable: thoroughly clean the face gently and firmly and massage it.It is made of hypoallergenic silicone and is waterproof.Available for various skin types.Foreo - Luna 3 Sonic Facial Cleanser And Anti-Aging Massager For Combination Skin ForeoYou can stay up to date and informed at all times of the main offers and news from Xataka Selección on our Telegram channel or on our Twitter, Facebook and Flipboard magazine profiles.SPC Nerta- Aroma Diffuser, Humidifier, Air Purifier and Smart Wi-Fi Night Lamp (400Ml, 11-26 Hours, 7 LED Colors, Remote Control via IoT AppShare 31 original and surprising technological gifts for Valentine's DayMore Sites You'll LikeSee more articlesSee more videosMore Sites You'll LikeSee more articlesSee more videos