4 original high-tech gadget gift ideas for Christmas

It's difficult to choose a high-tech gift for a loved one when shopping for Christmas: we avoid expensive smartphones or computers, but we also fear that the most humble things will quickly be considered little-used gadgets… without taking them into account you might risk betting on… Something the person in question already owns.

See also: High-tech Christmas gift ideas: all our picks and tips for finding the best

If you want to stand out and have fun by finding modern and innovative gifts, take the time to discover these four alternatives that are definitely worth a detour.

1. Smart connected bottle

The Hidrate Spark 21 oz Smart Water Bottle is made of BPA-free stainless steel and is designed for adults. Keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours without condensation thanks to vacuum insulation. Featuring a smart LED sensor, it lights up to remind the user to drink and tracks water consumption by syncing via Bluetooth with the free HidrateSpark app.

This bottle is powered by a rechargeable battery, accompanied by a fast charging cable, and offers customization with different sizes, caps, colors and lighting patterns via the app. Although the lids are dishwasher safe, the bottle body should be hand washed, and the sensor should not be submerged or wet. It is also recommended not to use it with hot liquids.

2. Customized meditation and relaxation pebble

The Morphée Zen Pebble is a relaxation device designed to promote deep relaxation and reduce stress and anxiety at any time of the day. It is easily portable and can be taken anywhere, whether to work or travel, thanks to its small size that allows it to be placed in a pocket or bag.

It offers 72 meditation sessions divided into six diverse topics, including short 2- or 5-minute sessions. Morphée Zen is also an original and useful gift idea for both women and men.

3. Starry sky projector with optional music

The YunLone Aurora Borealis Star 6-in-1 Sky Projector is a versatile device that combines six functions: aurora light projector, rainbow light projector, blue sky projector, star projector, music player and white noise machine. It can project a sky full of colorful stars onto ceilings, with 48 different modes and up to 16.7 million light effects. The projector provides a 360-degree dynamic light effect.

In addition to the display capabilities, it includes a Hi-Fi music player that can be connected via Bluetooth, allowing the projector to flash and change the tempo of the music. It also features a sound machine with 8 built-in white sounds, including soothing sounds and melodies for babies and toddlers, perfect for inducing sleep.

This projector comes with convenient features like timer, volume and brightness adjustment, and large coverage area.

4. Bluetooth connected hat with built-in speaker

SOOFUN Bluetooth Beanie is made of polar fleece, equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology which provides longer transmission range, more stable signal and better sound quality compared to Bluetooth 4.2, making it perfect for a variety of outdoor activities such as running, skiing, jogging, cycling or walking.

In addition to its design, the SOOFUN hat ensures an audio experience. It has a built-in HD microphone with echo and noise cancellation function for clear calls, allowing you to answer calls without taking out the phone in cold weather. The hat is washable, with removable eartips for easy cleaning.

There is a wide range of high-tech gifts at all prices and in all worlds: like every year, these will still have a nice place under our trees.