Smartwatches are an ideal gift for someone who needs to stay connected as the technology continues to develop, with many including health and fitness apps. VR headsets like cardboard allow a cheap, easy entry into virtual reality by inserting a smartphone. Smart security cameras provide an extra layer of peace of mind with remote viewing and notifications. Smart lights make going green easier by providing an easy way to control lighting and save on electric bills. Ereaders are suitable for readers of all types by giving access to thousands of books in a portable device.

1. TECH
GIFT GUIDE
2016
BY ALEX GEMICI

2. SMARTWATCH
Thetechnologyisstilldeveloping,butitisan
ideagiftforthepersonwhoalwaysneedsto
beconnected.Manyofthemhavehealthapps,
too—perfectforthefitnessgeek.

3. VR HEADSETS
TherearethemajorplayerslikeOculusandHTC,
butifyou'relookingtogivesomeoneanentry
wayintoVR,getthemacardboardheadset.
They'recheap,easytouse,andallyouneedtodo
isinsertasmartphone.

4. SMART SECURITY
Knowsomeoneintheprocessofbuildingout
theirsmarthome?Considergettingthemasmart
securitycameraforthatextralayerofpeaceof
mind.Withupdatesandpushnotifications,they
areperfectforyourfriendsonthego.

5. SMART LIGHTS
Alotofusknowweshouldgogreen,butdon't
knowwheretostart.Makethattransition
smootherwiththegiftofsmartlights.They're
easytouseandwilltrimtheelectricbill,too!

6. EREADER
It'stheperfectgiftforpeoplewholiketoread,
andpeoplewhoneedtoreadmore.Professional,
student,orretiree,asturdyeReaderwillbut
thousandsofbooksatanyone'sfingertips.