Welcome back, everyone.
I know we've gotten over
the holiday shopping hub,
but the New Year's here with more
opportunities to shop again,
maybe spend some of those
gift cards you received.
Well, Kara's back with some
gadgets that are going to level
up your birthday or special
event gift giving in 2023.
That's this morning's tech Tuesday. It
does feel like the first day of school.
It does. If you're going back to
school, we're going to give you
a gadget to take with you. OK.
I'm excited because Kate's
birthday is this month,
so if any of these are you know.
More kid friendly than I'm?
No. There are some things on this
I think she would enjoy. Perfect.
And I think to our way of life has changed
so much in the past years that this also
gives us some ideas to go into this year.
Pulled together, pulled together,
more organized, pulled together.
This actually was a list from a larger
list of the best tech to give in 2023,
but here are a few that we narrowed it
down to so we get into it in 5 minutes.
Alright, OK first up,
are you tired of plugging your electronics?
All up. All in.
Separately, yeah, you gotta charge it here.
You got a charger there.
Unless you got one of those newfangled
cabinets, which is good for you if you do.
But there is something now that you can do.
These gadget wireless charging decks.
OK, check this out.
This table stand.
I've been seeing it only for Apple users.
So it has a charger that's built in,
allowing your phone, watch,
and air pads to juice up all at once.
The reviews are in and they say
the station charges pretty quickly.
The phone was completely charged
in three hours.
This wireless charging station comes
with mounds of protections too.
Including overvoltage protection,
short circuit protection,
temperature control so your devices
won't overheat or get damaged,
which you know is something Apple
is sensitive to if something were
to go wrong with the station.
But look at that all nice and
neat right there.
OK, that is. That's nice, right?
I don't have air pods because I know I'll
lose them and I don't have an Apple Watch.
OK, but some of the members of my household
who are a little spoiled, they do.
Yeah, great idea. Yes, I have
the air pods, but then I read
somebody said my it was somebody DM
me and said it's frying my brain.
So I don't know. I mean.
Message me on that if you have some. Give
us your thoughts. Alright, let's let's,
let's keep it positive and go
here. I'm sorry. OK.
This next one allegedly.
I don't know.
That's just what somebody sent me.
Alright, quickly.
A portable laptop and phone stand.
Also a great gift. Alright,
this nifty stand was number 2 on the
list of items since the pandemic.
Many people, as I said,
are looking for a comfortable
way to work from home.
This is nice because this stand
will hold any 13 to 17 inch
laptop in place while you work.
So instead of laying in your bed
sitting in that same position.
At your desk you can adjust the
stand so you can this is stand and
get those creative juices flowing.
You can't forget about the adjustable
side space where you place your
phone for immediate reach.
We're making it easy for you.
Yeah, we are. Yeah.
My husband has a standing desk at work.
He swears by it. Ohh. Really.
Yeah. Yeah.
Good.
Alright guys, you #3 is perfect
for the start of a new year.
A smart notebook and pen.
I think you're gonna like this one
because you're gonna like it. OK, right.
Something to keep you organized.
So it has a planner and it's a
way to make it digital without
ditching your original method.
36 page notebook includes calendar, sheets,
goals, weekly planners, so much more.
I want this right now.
We love it.
This is a great gadget to get for
someone to avoid the big ticket
price of a new tablet or iPad,
and you can jot down handwritten notes,
you can capture a picture,
you can send, you can transfer them.
What do you think all the time?
That's including well,
it's it's digital, right?
You can use it including with Google Drive,
Dropbox, in OneNote.
You can even add an inscription
to the notebook to make it more
lovely and useful as a key.
Basically,
I'm getting that.
I'm getting that for myself.
That is a gift for my
really good. I need that.
OK, this next one, since you're so into,
I want to give you some more.
OK, this something that hasn't
changed for years, a top item,
gaming consoles and gadgets.
OK, here's what's changed though,
the way to play them,
because now they're becoming more portable.
So instead of the large
gaming systems they like,
I just said portable virtual kids may have
gotten the gaming system for Christmas.
So consider the add on a monitor,
additional controllers,
or the dock that allows them to
hook their portable gaming devices.
To the TV, right.
Nice, right?
That's good.
Yeah, we got this. Really.
We're into all the games, right?
You know, years ago,
I think the boys even came over one
time and they were all playing it,
but not so much.
Yeah, maybe that's something
I should sell. Or maybe
do it. Well, tell me how much you want
for it, because everything is broken.
OK, we got it. Five.
I've always thought about these as things
I'd get from my own home, but not in 2023.
Smart home tech. OK.
Considering getting someone an Alexa.
Have you thought about that?
Or Google or Bluetooth powered
device that will upgrade their home.
Some people don't know how to use
them and they're scared of them,
but they're really quite easy.
So we all know some good music
can set the mood. So easy to use.
They can also double as a gaming device.
That's we have.
Some people don't know that
but they're really nice.
Like just get it, mess around with it
will change your life and streamline it.
What's always been neat about smart home
tech is their ability to make things so,
so convenient.
You can open your garage.
I have one.
I can open my garage.
I can set my thermostat.
Wow. All those. Yeah.
So easy and efficient.
So I love that. Yeah.
Alright, that was good.
Can we put the rest of the list?
Yeah on on our Facebook page.
We'll get Trent to do that.
Yes. LED thing. Yeah. Yeah.
We just wanna get you organized
and you know get you all together.
As you said, I like the brand new year.
Yes. And if you want to go a step
further with your gift giving,
consider buying a gadget cleaner and
you can pretty much find one anywhere.
Amazon for just under $15.
They have some that come with seven
ways to clean just about any device I
love that I was just reminded of.