Christmas Gifts 2026: 10 Tech Ideas That Really Bring Joy

Just as surely as Christmas comes around every year, so too will our semi Christmas Gift Guide from now on. Every festive season, we will put together gift ideas for different interests, wishes and everyday needs.

For our first edition, we have selected ten products that could hardly be more different. From compact companions for life on the go and great sound to major upgrades for the living room. Because the best gift is not necessarily the one with the longest list of features. It is the one that immediately makes you think of the person it is meant for.

For many people, music is as much a part of Christmas as fairy lights and festive biscuits. Whether at home, on the move or on the next day out, the right gift keeps their favourite music playing long after the holidays are over. Our three suggestions are aimed at very different kinds of music fans.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 is a great gift for anyone who likes to enjoy music with as few distractions as possible. Active Noise Cancelling reduces unwanted background noise, while 30 mm drivers take care of the sound. Supported Bluetooth codecs include SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3. Multipoint connectivity also allows the headphones to connect to multiple compatible devices.

With Noise Cancelling switched on, the WH-1000XM6 offers up to 30 hours of music playback, increasing to as much as 40 hours without noise cancellation. Bluetooth 5.3 and a weight of around 254 grams round off the package.

For commuters, frequent travellers or anyone who simply wants to hear more of their music and less of everything around them, the WH-1000XM6 is a gift that comes with a little extra peace and quiet.

Anyone who does not want to keep reaching for the charging cable will appreciate the Anker Space 2. In normal use, it delivers up to 70 hours of playback, while up to 50 hours are possible with active noise cancellation enabled. According to the manufacturer, just five minutes of charging provides up to four additional hours of listening time.

For sound reproduction, soundcore uses 40 mm drivers with a frequency range of 20 Hz to 40 kHz. SBC, AAC and LDAC are supported, alongside Bluetooth 6.1. Adaptive ANC 3.0, multipoint connectivity and three AI assisted microphones for calls add to the feature set.

At around 264 grams, the Space 2 remains easy to take along, making it well suited to the daily commute, longer journeys or simply people whose playlists tend to last longer than the day itself.

Anyone who prefers sharing music with others may find the JBL Flip 7 under the Christmas tree particularly appealing. Inside, a 45 × 80 mm woofer delivers 25 watts RMS, while a 16 mm tweeter adds another 10 watts RMS. The frequency response ranges from 60 Hz to 20 kHz. Connectivity is handled by Bluetooth 5.4, with Auracast also supported.

The battery provides up to 14 hours of playback and takes around 2.5 hours to fully recharge. Thanks to its IP68 rating, the Flip 7 is protected against water and dust. A carabiner is also included to make carrying it around even easier.

That makes it a great fit for music fans whose favourite tracks do not stop at the living room door. Whether visiting friends, travelling, heading out for the day or spending next summer by the lake, the Flip 7 is ready to come along.

A great movie night does not necessarily require a dedicated cinema room. With the right picture and sound, even the living room can start to feel surprisingly close to the big screen. For anyone who enjoys films, series and sport on a larger scale, we have two fitting gift ideas.

The Anker Capsule 3 Laser is aimed at anyone who wants flexibility without giving up a large image. The compact smart projector offers Full HD resolution at 1,920 × 1,080 pixels, a laser light source with 300 ANSI lumens and projection sizes ranging from 40 to 120 inches.

Google TV and Chromecast are built in. Autofocus, automatic keystone correction and obstacle avoidance help to get the image properly aligned with minimal effort.

Weighing around 0.9 kilograms and offering up to 2.5 hours of battery life in Eco Mode, the Capsule 3 Laser can easily move from room to room. A free wall can therefore become the setting for the next movie night in no time.

When the big picture deserves equally impressive sound, the Devialet Dione takes things to another level. The all in one soundbar features 17 drivers, including eight integrated subwoofers, and delivers a 5.1.2 multichannel setup with Dolby Atmos. Total output is rated at 950 watts RMS, with a maximum sound pressure level of 101 dB SPL.

Connectivity options include HDMI eARC, optical input, Bluetooth, AirPlay and Spotify Connect. With the subwoofers already built in, there is no need for an additional bass unit in the room.

At 1.2 metres wide, it is certainly not the kind of present that disappears unnoticed beneath the Christmas tree. For film fans and demanding home cinema enthusiasts, however, that may be part of the appeal.

Some gifts make people happy because they are fun. Others make people happy because they take work off their hands. The eufy Omni E35 definitely belongs to the second category.

The Omni E35 combines vacuuming and mopping in a single device and is designed to automate as much of the cleaning process as possible. With suction power of up to 35,000 Pa, it is one of the more powerful models in the eufy range. Navigation is handled using LiDAR, while AI See 3.0 is designed to recognise and avoid obstacles using line laser technology and an RGB camera.

For mopping, the HydroJet 2.0 system uses a self cleaning roller mop. The station also takes care of much of the maintenance by washing the mop with hot water and drying it afterwards with warm air. Extendable cleaning elements also help the robot reach along edges.

For families, homes with pets or anywhere that regular cleaning is simply part of everyday life, the Omni E35 can quickly become much more than just another smart gadget. It is the kind of Christmas present that starts to make sense the moment someone else would otherwise have to pick up the mop.

iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and all the cables that go with them. A desk or bedside table can quickly turn into a small charging station. Our next two gift ideas bring some order to the setup while looking good at the same time.

The Nomad Stand One Max combines charging for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods in a single station. The iPhone charges magnetically via Qi2 at up to 25 watts, while an Apple Watch Fast Charger is included and AirPods or other compatible earbuds can charge at up to 5 watts on the charging surface.

Apple StandBy mode is also supported when the iPhone is attached horizontally. Nomad uses a solid metal body with a glass surface and a non slip base. A two metre USB C cable is included, while a suitable power adapter is required separately.

The Stand One Max is particularly appealing to Apple users who prefer having one dedicated charging spot instead of three separate cables spread across the table.

The Zens Magnetic Nightstand Charger was designed specifically for the bedside table. The Qi2 certified charger powers compatible smartphones magnetically at up to 15 watts and supports StandBy mode on iPhone. When the phone is attached horizontally, the display can show the time, widgets and other useful information while charging.

The housing is made from zinc alloy and weighs around 280 grams, giving it enough weight to remain stable on the table. Unlike the Nomad solution, the Zens charger focuses on one smartphone. A 20 watt USB C power adapter is already included.

It is a small gift with surprisingly useful everyday value, especially for anyone whose smartphone already spends every night next to the bed.

Anyone who travels regularly knows the moment: the smartphone is nearly empty, the laptop is not doing much better and the next free power socket seems to be at the other end of the airport. This is where a powerful power bank stops feeling like an accessory and starts feeling like a travel essential.

The Xtorm NextGen power bank combines a capacity of 27,000 mAh with up to 70 watts of USB C Power Delivery. That makes it suitable not only for smartphones and tablets, but also for powering compatible laptops or portable gaming consoles. Two USB C ports and one USB A port also allow several devices to be charged at the same time.

For added convenience, a permanently attached USB C cable is included and also supports up to 70 watts. The smart display shows the current battery level, input and output power as well as the estimated remaining charging time. Despite its high capacity, Xtorm states that the power bank remains suitable for air travel.

For frequent travellers, commuters and anyone who regularly carries several devices, that means a considerable amount of independence packed into a single Christmas gift.

Tech gifts for children should be fun, but they should also make sense in everyday life. The Xplora X6Play 2nd Gen combines both sides and gives children more independence without immediately requiring their first smartphone.

The X6Play 2nd Gen features a 1.52 inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 × 400 pixels, a 5 megapixel camera and a 900 mAh battery. Using 4G, WiFi and GPS, the watch remains connected to the Xplora app. The version in our range uses a Nano SIM.

Children can make calls and exchange messages and voice messages through the watch. Parents have access to features including GPS location, safety zones, SOS and a school mode. During school hours, distractions can therefore be reduced without giving up basic connectivity.

An IP68 rating also makes the X6Play suitable for the more energetic side of everyday childhood. An elastic textile strap and interchangeable frames add a little room for personalisation.

The result is a kids watch that gives children a little more freedom while giving parents some extra reassurance along the way.

The perfect Christmas gift cannot be measured by the number of features, the biggest figure on the specification sheet or the price. It is the present where you already know while wrapping it exactly why that person should receive it.

Maybe it brings better sound, makes everyday life a little easier, joins someone on their travels or turns the living room into a small home cinema. Ideally, what remains is much more than just the moment of unwrapping it.

Our ten gift ideas deliberately show very different sides of technology. From small companions for life on the move to major upgrades for the home. Not every product is right for every person, and that is exactly the point. A good gift does not need to do everything. It simply needs to suit the right person.

Now there is really only one thing left to do: choose the gift, wrap it and make sure it reaches the Christmas tree on time. We can safely leave the rest to Santa, the Christ Child and, hopefully, a well rested team of reindeer.

Because when the wrapping comes off on Christmas Eve and a short “Oh” turns into a very broad smile, we have done our job.

With that in mind, we wish you lots of joy in giving and a wonderful Christmas season.

The entire semi-electronic ag team wishes you and your loved ones relaxing holidays, many wonderful moments and a very special time with the people who matter most to you.