The clock is ticking for holiday shoppers in Canada, but there's still time to find the perfect present for the gadget lover in your life. The best tech gifts aren't necessarily the most expensive; they're the ones that seamlessly upgrade daily routines or simply bring a spark of joy. Whether you're shopping for a programmer, a geek, or someone who adores the latest innovations, this curated list offers genuinely useful and giftable tech picks that can still arrive in time for the holidays.
Smart Home Upgrades and Everyday Carries
Transform any living space with intelligent devices designed for convenience. A standout is the 55-inch smart floor lamp available on Amazon for $50 (regularly $96). This Wi-Fi-connected light bar illuminates corners and can be controlled via smartphone app or voice assistants like Google and Alexa. Its AI technology can even sync colours with music or ambient room sounds to set a specific mood.
For a simpler smart home entry point, consider smart plugs priced at $16 on Amazon. These outlet adapters convert ordinary sockets into remote-powered ones, ideal for controlling Christmas lights or coffee makers with a button press, no app required.
Organization meets tech with the Peak Design tech pouch, available for $50 at Amazon or the brand's own site. This origami-like, waterproof pouch unfolds to reveal multiple pockets for cables, chargers, and adapters, keeping essentials safe and tidy. Shoppers should note: to ensure delivery, orders from Peak Design must be placed by December 21 with expedited shipping.
Wearables, Creativity, and Nostalgic Tech
For the fitness and health tracker enthusiast, the Oura ring starts at $341+ on Amazon. This sleek wearable is renowned for its advanced health monitoring, including sleep, temperature, and readiness metrics. As noted by HuffPost's Kristen Aiken, it can detect illness before obvious symptoms appear.
Those seeking a capable smartwatch without a premium brand name might prefer the CMF Watch Pro 3 by Nothing, on sale for $79 (regularly $99). It offers comprehensive health tracking, over 130 exercise modes, AI-powered analysis, and a battery life of up to two weeks.
Creative minds will appreciate the Create Your Own Video Game kit from Uncommon Goods for $90. This USB-C rechargeable hardware kit, paired with a free web-based editor, teaches coding basics in JavaScript and Python to users as young as eight. It can also function as a pedometer watch. This item is projected to arrive by Christmas Eve, but orders should be placed immediately.
Nostalgia gets a modern twist with the LEGO Game Boy set, $60 at Amazon. This 400+ piece build features interchangeable cartridges and a display stand with screens mimicking classic games like "The Legend of Zelda."
Audio, Entertainment, and Unique Finds
Elevate any audio experience with Nothing's Headphones (1) for $239 (regularly $299). Praised for their distinctive, intentional design, they deliver rich sound with active noise cancellation and multipoint Bluetooth.
For an immersive home cinema, the XGIMI 4K projector is $999 (regularly $1,179) on Amazon. It projects up to 200 inches, features auto-focus correction, and boasts built-in Harman Kardon speakers.
Gamers can revisit classics with the Nintendo Switch remaster of "Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2" for $69, or gain a competitive edge with Azla's wired gaming earbuds for $89, known for their audio clarity and durable braided cable.
Other unique picks include the Camp Snap CS-8 screenless video camera for $199 at Huckberry, which records retro Super 8-style footage, and the Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O.! pocket synth for $99, a portable sampler and drum machine. For practical charging solutions, Anker's 7-in-1 charging station is $70 (regularly $90), and for a flameless light, a USB-C rechargeable plasma lighter starts at just over $10.
With a range of options from under $20 to just under $1000, these last-minute tech gifts prove that thoughtful, functional technology can delight any Canadian enthusiast and arrive just in time for the holiday celebrations.
