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Tech gifts under $50 that make great stocking stuffers in 2022
Here's our list of the best tech gifts that would make great holiday stocking stuffers under $50.
Woman tries, fails to smuggle 44 iPhones into Israel
Sigh. We don't know whether to congratulate the enterprising spirit of this venture or to bemoan the sad state of a world where a 60-something-year old lady feels compelled to turn into an iPhone smuggler. Either way, Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport has given us a pretty good reason for the use of full body scanners, which revealed the woman in question was strapped with 44 iPhone 4s all around her body. Dressed in traditional Georgian attire, the lady had some struggles walking around, which raised suspicion and got the officials to run her through the machines. Guess this gives us a whole new definition to the phrase "stocking stuffer," eh? [Original image credit: buystoreshelving.com]
TUAW's Holiday Gift Guide: Slightly wacky last-minute gifts
Welcome to the TUAW Holiday Gift Guide! We've sorted the treasure from the junk and are serving up suggestions to make your holiday gift-giving a little easier. It's getting late, the shopping season is nearly over, and you just haven't found the perfect item for everyone on your list. Well, worry not: here are a few suggestions for your stocking stuffers that may align very nicely if that special someone is also getting an iPad, iPod touch or iPhone this year. ClamCase Gift Card: The idea of combining a Bluetooth keyboard with an iPad case is so compelling, it's no surprise that plenty of companies have introduced products along the same basic lines. Unfortunately, one of the most anticipated variants won't ship in time for Christmas, but if you've got your heart set on giving a ClamCase, you have an option: a customized gift card, ready to give to your iPad-toting family member. As a bonus, you'll save US$20 off the regular $119.99 cost of the case/stand/keyboard combo. Kork Case: If you don't need the keyboard but you do like the idea of keeping green when you encase your iPad, consider the Kork case. The lightweight 50-euro case is made from recycled (and recyclable) natural cork, giving you protection and peace of mind. Be sure to watch the instructional videos to avoid breaking your Kork when you put it on the iPad! iPlunge: It's a prop stand for your iPhone or iPod touch. It's a tiny little plunger. Really, now, what more do you need? As they say, "just lick it and stick it" ($5.99).
Five Last-Second iPod Accessories
In a shopping crunch? Looking for something simple but useful you can give to an iPod enthusiast at the last second? Want to find a gift you can gift-wrap along with an iPod or throw into a stocking? Here are five of our favorites. Gift Card: Nothing accessorizes an iPod better than music itself. You can pick up gift cards at many major retailers like Target in a variety of attractive patterns for as little as $15 worth of tunes. Docks: Docks provide convenient stands for your iPods to keep your desk neat during re-charging. Standard iPods come with docking connectors but not with docks themselves. Many simple third party docks are both inexpensive and extremely useful. You can pick up a low-end dock for under twenty dollars. Battery boosters: A rechargeable battery booster can really make a difference when you're traveling with your iPod, especially when you play games or watch video. You can purchase a Belkin Tunepower, for example, to provide rechargeable on-the-go power for about sixty bucks. Noise-canceling Earphones: Noise canceling earphones do not get rid of all noises like conversations or that crying baby. They do cut down on a certain type of repetitive ambient environment sounds like the kind produced by airplane engines. The upshot is that you can lower the volume of your iPod and save your ears a bit by using them. For people who do a lot of airplane travel, a good quality set of noise-canceling earphones can be a great iPod accessory for under fifty dollars. Battery-free speakers: Rather than carry around a normal large and awkward set of speakers to use with your iPod, you can find inexpensive speaker add-ons that plug directly into the connection port at the bottom of your iPod. (The one shown here is from FifthUnit). Yeah, the sound quality is not optimal but it's nice to be able to have the whole thing work as a single unit. Expect to pay about ten to twenty dollars.
And yet another iPod hoodie...
TUAW has covered iPod hoodies before, but there was something about the overall look and style of this one that really caught my eye. Like other iPod hoodies, we're talking about an overpriced ($15-$20) iPod cover that hooks to your belt--but I thought the orange color and the detailing was so cute on this one that I'd share. I think they're a lot nicer than the standard cotton ones. Unfortunately, UpTown Bella, who sells these, is currently out of stock so you may want to check back in a few weeks after the Christmas rush or google for another vendor. They seem to be in stock over at AcademicSuperstore and BagYou right now. Thanks Dad
