9 Last Minute Deals on WIRED-Approved Gifts That Will Arrive on Time

“It’s the night before Christmas, and surely someone still has shopping to do. Fear not. We’ve managed to snag some super last-minute discounts on WIRED-approved gadgets and gizmos that you can buy on sale and pick up in time to save the holidays. Everything listed below has stock available for next day pickup. If none of these will do, check out our list of digital gifts and extremely last minute gifts.

Note that your mileage may vary depending on your location. If your local big box store is all out of something, I’m very sorry. But maybe next year we’ll both have our lives together before the 24th. (I haven’t finished shopping yet.) Good luck!

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Is it our favorite iPadand it is for sale. The tenth generation Apple iPad (7/10, WIRED Review) offers even better value at a discount, and is (theoretically) available in several fun colors. It has a modern design, USB-C charging, and tons of compatibility accessories. It’s snappy and has decent cameras, and most importantly, it’s readily available.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (9/10, WIRED Recommends) top our list of i The best noise canceling headphones. They have really excellent noise cancellation, plus great call quality. Overall, the sound is sparkling and punchy, and the design is stylish while maintaining a comfortable fit. We wish the battery life was a little better, but overall it’s hard to go wrong here, especially at this price.

This little MagSafe charger is an honorable mention in ours MagSafe Power Bank Buying Guide. It works well, and the 5,000 mAh capacity can charge most phones from dead to full at least once. The power bank is on the chunky side, and works with non-MagSafe phones thanks to the included attachment. Someone on your list could probably benefit from a cell phone charger.

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The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is our favorite streaming stick for most people. It’s quick and easy to set up – just plug it into your TV’s HDMI port. This model includes a remote voice so you can hold the microphone button and speak your wishes on the air. The Roku interface is easy to navigate, even if your giftee isn’t the most tech-savvy. And there are a lot of free channels so you can clear them all Antiques Roadshow o How is it done?. Or the videos of Mr. Beast, if that’s his thing.

The Apple Watch Series 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the The best Apple Watchperiod We really wish it had blood oxygen sensing like most other fitness trackers. But it has a suite of health metrics tracking and smart features, including basics like steps and workouts all the way up to tracking breathing disorders that can help detect sleep apnea. It also has Failure Detection and the new Vitals app. If you’re on a tighter budget, you can still save on the second generation Apple Watch SE for $229 ($50 off) which is a great deal a great buy at this price.

The Dyson Airwrap (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent multifunctional hair tool presented in our Guide to buying curling irons. This gift bundle comes in the beautiful Strawberry Bronze color that doesn’t come on sale very often. It comes with a variety of accessories and accessories, including two barrels, three round brushes, a blow dryer, a carrying case, and more.

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Dyson’s V15 Detect is a lot the best Dyson vacuum cleaner. It weighs less than 7 kilos and is easy to maneuver around tight corners and in the various corners of your home. It can run for 60 minutes at a time and there is a sensor that automatically adjusts suction levels based on the current cleaning job. This model also has the neat neon-green laser that can help discover missing dust particles, making it a particularly good vacuum for people with allergies.

The Creamy Ninja (6/10, WIRED Review) is one of our favorite gifts for the home chefand this price is even better than what we saw during Cyber ​​Monday. Your gift will be able to whip up all kinds of homemade gelato, gelato and sorbet, but this machine is also capable of making protein-rich delights​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ subreddit full of creative recipes. It’s on the large side, but all that homemade goodness will take up a lot of space.

The Pro X 2 is the best wireless gaming headset we tried. And we tried a lot! Over-hear headphones can use Logitech Lightspeed for ultra-fast wireless audio, but can also pair via Bluetooth. They are compatible with computers, phones and consoles. There is also the option for a wired connection. The sound quality is good, the voice quality is good, and the fit is good. The price could justify being higher, but fortunately it is not, especially thanks to this discount.