Top 10 Tech Gifts for 2020 - TO WOW YOUR FAVORITE TECH LOVER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - University of Advancing Technology
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Top 10 Tech Gifts for 2020
TO WOW YOUR FAVORITE TECH LOVER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
1
GET YOUR LOVED ONE A GIFT ON THIS LIST AND GET INSTANT
#TECHRESPECT
This gift guide is brought to you by…
University of Advancing Technology
LEARN. EXPERIENCE. INNOVATE.
UAT is an elite intimate private college in Tempe, AZ focused on educating students in
advancing technology who desire to innovate in the areas of emerging technology
disciplines including Digital Arts, Creation & Simulation, Software Engineering, Cyber
Security, Game Studies, Business & Innovation, and other New Media technologies.
Students are surrounded in a true living-learning technology environment that incubates
their ideas into innovations that students can patent and take to market. Students must
also create an innovation project to graduate. UAT academic programs result in
Associate, Bachelor or Master degrees.
Thus, we know the best technology products when we see them. Our top geek and
emerging technology expert, President Jason Pistillo, ranks our top tech gadgets for those
wanting to impress their favorite genius this Holiday season and throughout 2020.
Learn more about UAT at www.uat.edu and engage with us on social media @uatedu.
2
Contents
1. Front Page
(image source: pexels.com)
2. About UAT
3. Contents
4. #10 – Modern TV
5. #9 – Solar Cooker
6. #8 – The Louvre at Home
7. #7 – Blow $h*t Up!
8. #6 – Startup Accessory
9. #5 – A 3D Printer So Extra!
10. #4 – Pop-Up Cinema
11. #3 – The Smartest Gift
12. #2 – FlyCam
13. #1 – Intro to Robotics
14. Tied for #1!
15. BONUS GIFTS!
16. Get Featured!
Source: unsplash.com
Content by Jason Pistillo, Lisha Dunlap and Stace Dixon
3
FOR THE STREAMER
#10 – Signature Series OLED TV R
With minimalism rising in popularity and studio apartments becoming
more common, this rollable TV is not only seriously cool, it’s very
functional. Rolled out, it’s a 65-inch TV, but turn it off and the screen
descends back into its box, transforming into a minimalist credenza.
Hidden in the box it’s still able to play music, as the sound system can
Bluetooth to your phone. It can also partially roll out to display a clock
with weather, photos or moving designs. AND – It’s going on sale!
Maybe don’t let your cat near this though…
Shop Here: http://bit.ly/modern-tv
Source: lg.com
4
FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS
#9 – GoSun Fusion Solar Cooker
In a place like Arizona, where the majority of the days are sunny, this
would be a solid investment. The cooker uses the sun to heat, so no
need for propane or charcoal, while also storing the energy allowing
people to cook during the night as well. Working as an insulator, the
food is kept hot, and the exterior stays cool enough to touch. There’s
even a Bluetooth thermometer to let you know when food is fully
cooked. But the real question is, can you make ramen in it?
Get it here: http://bit.ly/uat-fave-solar-cooker
Source: gosun.co
5
FOR THE ART LOVER
#8 – Meural Canvas II
Want a Banksy on your wall? How about the Mona Lisa? You can have
it, for a price, and the good news is, it won’t cost you famous art
prices or a trip to the Louvre in Paris. The Meural Canvas II makes
more than 30,000 art works available in a single digital frame — that’s
$3 billion worth of art — and you can probably start referring to your
dorm/apartment/house as “the gallery.” But hey, if art’s not your
thing, you can upload your own photos to rotate through.
Any parents would love this!
Shop Here: http://bit.ly/meural-canvas-ii
Source: meural.netgear.com
6
FOR THE HISTORY BUFF
#7 – Miniature Cannon Technologies
So you like to blow $h*t up? There’s a gift for that. The Reenactor III
Mini Cannon is the size of a toy but packs a decent punch. It is “a fully
functional, black-powder burning, (mini) cannon ball shooting,
miniaturized piece of artillery.” The product video alone is fun to
watch. We feel like we should insert a disclaimer here, but you know
better than to misuse a cannon, right? RIGHT? Cool.
Shop it here: http://bit.ly/mini-cannon-tech
Source: minicannontech.com
7
FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR
#6 – PrinCube
So maybe you don’t need to 3D print, but you’d like to see your
designs in living color... on anything... and everything. Check out this
little guy! The PrinCube is a handheld, full-color printer that'll print on
any type of material, and it doesn't need to be a smooth surface.
Connect to your and your phone, upload a design, text or an image,
then simply press a button. You can even print a temporary tattoo on
your skin! There are three sizes available for pre-order!
Pre-order Here: http://bit.ly/princube-printer
Source: indigogo.com
8
FOR THE MAKER
#5 – Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D Printer
One machine to do all the things — that’s the purpose of this 3-in-1
3D printer. By switching out a single module, this machine can go
from 3D printing to laser engraving to CNC carving, but the modular
design still allows additional transformation to fit your needs. The
printer features a new controller, with smart touchscreen, filament
sensor and Wi-Fi connection. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert,
you’ll have what you need to design creative, quality projects.
— Save $600 if you pre-order from the Kickstarter now!
Pre-order here: http://bit.ly/snapmaker-3in1
Source: snapmaker.com
9
FOR THE CINEMATIC LOVER
#4 – Philips PicoPix Max
Hey introverts... want a cinematic experience without leaving home?
The PixoPix Max can do just that. This wireless, full HD, pico projector
practically fits in your pocket and can project from 30-120”. No
remote is required — you can link your phone or use the touchpad for
complete control. You can even skip your laptop! The PixoPix Max has
16GB of internal memory and apps can be downloaded to the device.
Use Bluetooth or the USB Type-C ports to connect all your tech,
including your game consoles, and settle in for a great view.
Shop Here: http://bit.ly/picopixmax
Source: picopix.com
10FOR THE DRONE RACER
#3 – DJI DIGITAL FPV SYSTEM
There's a reason why Jason Pistillo rates this as the smartest tech gift
on the list! If the memory you want to make is flying past the
competition, check this out, it will be an up-and-coming trend soon!
Designed for drone racing, the FPV (first-person view) system creates
an immersive flying experience with goggles that may also make you
slightly resemble batman. Holy HD, the goggles provide pilots with
high-quality HD resolution, and videos recorded and saved on a
microSD card can be instantly replayed. Through audience mode,
share your camera view with other DJI FPV Goggles so others can see
what you see. Additional features include 4km control distance, and
ultra-wide lens, dynamic filming, multi-antenna tech, an embedded
remote controller receiver, and the ability to fly with eight drones
simultaneously.
Buy it here: http://bit.ly/djidigital
Source: dji.com
11FOR THE INFLUENCER
#2 – MAVIC MINI
The Mavic Mini brands itself as a flycam... but how is that different
from a drone? Basically, this camera is designed for more of a
memory maker, simple to use and ready for social media content
kings. The Mavic fits in the palm of your hand and is ultralight, yet still
utilizes a gimbal and shoots in HD. It’s in the smallest drone weight
class and not much bigger to store than your smart phone. Plus, there
are creator templates through the DJI Fly app that you don’t need any
editing experience to use, and your complex shots can be preset
through QuickShot modes.
Buy it here: http://bit.ly/mini-mavic-flycam
Source: dji.com
12FOR THE YOUNG PROGRAMMER
#1 – ROBOMASTER S1
Does your child love robotics, machine learning, engineering, and the
like? The RoboMaster S1 is a major level up from building legos and
their ticket to #techrespect. With the RoboMaster, you can practice
robotics when you put the robot together, learn how to customize
and program code, apply math skills, and have a great time using your
tech skills to battle it out with friends. The RoboMaster S1 includes a
120° camera, M3508I brushless motor, gimbal, intelligent controller,
app, router, microSC card, battery, and of course, a blaster. It sounds
like you’ll have enough fun to forget that you’re learning.
Get yours here: http://bit.ly/robomaster-learntowin
Source: robomaster.com
13AND WE’RE BIASED, BUT TIED FOR BEST GIFT AT #1 IS :
The Enrollment
Deposit to UAT
Navigating the coordination of attending college can be an
overwhelming time for future students and their parents alike.
Every little bit of support, whether financial contribution or positive
encouragement to your loved one can go a long way.
By gifting a loved one with their $250 enrollment deposit, this generous
gift will do more than show your love this holiday. It will demonstrate
how much you care about their future by reserving their seat for a one-
of-a-kind educational experience at a state-of-the-art, 100% STEM
University. Your loved one will be able to immerse themselves with like-
minded, innovative and technology-savvy friends, find where they fit in
and expand their passions for technology, and graduate with their
Bachelor’s degree at the speed of tech – in less than 3 years!
To sponsor a future student’s enrollment, make sure
they have applied and been accepted to UAT, then reach out to
admissions@uat.edu or call (480) 351-7864 to coordinate your gift!
Brandon Michelsen on his internship project. Ian Favreau and Donna Dinh working together in Production Studio. Future UAT student testing a VR demo at UATx.
14BECAUSE WE COULDN’T STOP AT TEN:
Want more tech
recommendations?
Earlier this year, CNET put together 85 of the top items that were featured
at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 Global State for Innovation,
an event where innovators from around the globe showcase some of the
year’s most breakthrough technology products. Here are some of our
favorites from this great list of gadgets:
1. Bread Making Robot — http://bit.ly/bread-making-bot
2. Samsung’s Modular TV — http://bit.ly/samsung-modular-tv
3. Flexible Keyboard — http://bit.ly/flexi-keyboard
4. Modern Pong Table — http://bit.ly/modern-pong
Source: cnet.com
14Happy Holidays from UAT
From all of us here, we hope you enjoyed our 2020 Tech Gift Guide!
If you want to know how you can get your hands on amazing technology resources in an
immersive educational environment, learn more about our advancing technology degrees!
LEARN MORE
www.uat.edu
CALLING ALL TECHNOPHILES!
Didn’t see an awesome tech product featured that you have on your ‘Wish List’?
Send your favorites to techrespect@uat.edu with the subject: ‘My Tech Wish List’ for your chance
to be featured on UAT’s social media accounts throughout the month of December!
Student Ambassador, John Balog showing off one of UAT’s newest 3D printers to hit the Maker Lab recently
15
UAT student, John BalogYou can also read
