Transport your parents to the 21st century with these 5 gifts
When it comes to
technology, our parents just can’t seem to figure it out. This holiday season,
you can help bring them into the 21st century slowly but surely with
some seeds of knowledge disguised as cool tech gifts.
Stop your parents from
always referring to tech gadgets as thingamajigs! Here is a list of gift ideas
to help bring them into the 21st century.
WARNING: Introducing
your parents to the world of technology may result in multiple messages and
Facebook statuses with way too many emoji.
1. Amazon EchoThis is a device that will have mom and dad jumping on the virtual assistant bandwagon in no time! Amazon Echo uses a personality called Alexa to settle important arguments your parents may be having, like “Will the weather be nice enough for the beach this weekend?” or “Who won last year’s world cup?” Alexa can look up quick facts on command!
This device is simple
and easy to use, and it may even cut down on those calls from mom and dad
asking how to change the printer cartridge – no promises.
2. Roku 4
Help your parents visualize the future of TV, by giving them the latest Roku 4! This model is compatible with anything from Amazon Prime Video and YouTube to Showtime and any other method of viewing video and content. The Roku 4 has an easy interface, which is perfect for beginners who are just starting to dabble with such a device.
Help your parents visualize the future of TV, by giving them the latest Roku 4! This model is compatible with anything from Amazon Prime Video and YouTube to Showtime and any other method of viewing video and content. The Roku 4 has an easy interface, which is perfect for beginners who are just starting to dabble with such a device.
One huge advantage of
this device: It’ll finally help you find the remote!
3. Mr. Coffee Smart Coffeemaker
If last years present to mom and dad was a voucher to bottomless coffee, then give them an even better gift this year that incorporates a tech twist. This smartphone-connected coffeemaker has some nifty tricks up its sleeve – scheduled brew time, set reminders, remotely control or tweak coffee settings.
If last years present to mom and dad was a voucher to bottomless coffee, then give them an even better gift this year that incorporates a tech twist. This smartphone-connected coffeemaker has some nifty tricks up its sleeve – scheduled brew time, set reminders, remotely control or tweak coffee settings.
4. Samsung SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit
Your parents will get a real kick out of telling the neighbours they’ve entered the world of smart home tech. Not only will this device give your folks bragging rights, but it will also improve home security and make life a little easier.
Your parents will get a real kick out of telling the neighbours they’ve entered the world of smart home tech. Not only will this device give your folks bragging rights, but it will also improve home security and make life a little easier.
This Samsung device
has everything you need to give your parents so they can begin to control,
monitor and secure their home with the swipe of a finger.
5. Polaroid ZIP Mobile PrinterIf there’s anything your parents miss dearly, it’s the tangible photographs that you can physically hold in your hand or put in an album or scrapbook. This is why the latest gadget by Polaroid, the ZIP mobile printer is perfect.
This device is nothing
but modern, it can print photos directly from a mobile device or tablet via
Bluetooth. There’s no ink required, so the compact and light device can print
photos from practically anywhere!
What gadget from the
wonderful world of technology do you plan on giving mom and dad this year?
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