A Last-Minute Gift Guide for Tech Lovers

Scrambling to find gifts for everyone on your list this season? We thought we'd give you a hand by providing a guide to some of the best tech items available on the market right now, curated by our team.

What to Get Tech Lovers the Holidays

Apple TV, iPad Pro, and iPhone 6s / 6s Plus

Have an Apple lover on your list? Apple released a bundle of new devices in 2015 that might be perfect. The new Apple TV includes Siri integration and a new remote that makes the device a capable gaming console. The new iPad Pro is the biggest iPad yet. And the newest round of iPhones are the fastest yet, and include new features like 3D Touch and upgraded cameras. Check out an overview of all the new Apple gadgets on our blog.

A note for parents: If you're thinking about giving your child a new phone, tablet, or laptop, we strongly recommend implementing security measures to protect them online. Contact us for information on how to safeguard technology for your kids.


Microsoft Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 

We're intrigued by Microsoft's now full-scale entry into the laptop market. Not only did they recently release an updated version of their business-ready hybrid tablet, the Surface Pro 4, but they also released the Surface Book, a laptop/tablet combo perfect for power users. Check out an overview of both devices on our blog.


Smart Devices for the Home

Nest Learning Thermostat

More and more household devices are being released with smart connectivity capabilities that allow both automation and remote controls through a smartphone app. Some of our favorites include the Nest Learning Thermostat, the Kwikset Kevo LockPhilips Hue light bulbs, and the Mr. Coffee Smart coffee maker.


Delivery Service Subscriptions

Have busy people on your shopping list? Help them out with a subscription service that delivers items to their doorstep. Shipt is a great service for grocery deliveries. And now, in Nashville an Amazon Prime membership includes Prime Now, a delivery service that gives Prime subscribers 2-hour delivery on select items (including groceries) and a $7.95 option for one-hour delivery!


Wearable Tech

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Another recent growth area for consumer tech has been in wearable devices. These products help you do everything from check texts and notifications more quickly to manage your fitness goals. Some of our favorites include the Apple Watch and Samsung Gear S2.