After a strange year, to say the least, getting the right Christmas gift feels more important than ever – and the world of technology is here to help, with plenty of fantastic gadgets out there for you to buy your friends and family this Christmas. I was reading through a wonderful post about the last century’s most popular Christmas gifts and noticed since the 70s technology has dominated the most in-demand gift ideas. This year is no exception, and there are fantastic technology-based Christmas gifts for all your loved ones. We’ve only got a few days to go before the most festive day of the year, so hopefully, these ideas give you some gift buying inspiration.

1. Massage gun

Gove your loved one the gift of relaxation this christmas by getting them a massage gun, so they can release the tension of their muscles without leaving home. A massage gun is like a more convenient, handheld version of a massage chair which is great for using on specific areas of aches and pains or more generally for a relaxing massage. If you know someone whos homeworking habits have left them with back pain, this is the 2020 gadget for them! There are lots of different brands out there to suit everyone.

2. Nintendo Ring-fit

Keeping fit has been even more of a challenge this year, and one handy gadget that comes to the rescue is the Nintendo Ring-fit. The handheld ring comes with a leg strap, which together track your movements to allow you to play fun interactive fitness games and complete customized workouts without ever having to go out of the front door.

3. Sage Coffee machine

Missing your daily barista-made coffee? A compact home coffee machine is the ultimate technology gift for you, allowing you to make your caoouccinos and macchiatos exactly the way you like them from your own kitchen in your favourite mug. This is the perfect gadget for the caffeine addict in your life, and as a gift for the whole household.

4. PocketTalk translator

The perfect gift for the family adventurer, this handheld pocket translator is the ultimate travel gadget. It can translate over 70 languages from text and speech and comes equipped with 2 years worth of international data to use.

5. Nintendo Switch Lit

The cheapest in the Nintendo Switch range, this smaller, portable only model of the beloved switch has a very aesthetically pleasing design and can link with up to 8 other switch systems for online gaming fun. The smaller design of this model makes this a great gift for children, or anyone who wants a nifty gaming system to have with them on the go.

With so many new and different gadgets coming out all the time, it can be difficult to separate the good from the gimmicky – but this list should help you pick a gadget that your loved ones will enjoy using for a while yet, and put a smile on their face on Christmas Day.