The best tech gifts to look out for on Cyber Monday

As the holidays approach and you start to put together a list of gift ideas for friends and family, it's time to do some research on the year's best tech gifts. Whether you're shopping for a homeowner, gamer or pet parent, electronics are always a popular holiday gift for people of all ages. But they can be quite expensive, which is why many people opt to buy these items on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

While Black Friday is good for in-store purchases on big-ticket items, experts actually recommend shopping for tech gifts on Cyber Monday to score the best deals. To gear up for a big day of online shopping, you'll want to make sure your internet is fast and reliable so you can easily grab these top tech gifts for 2021.

For the homeowner

Ring Video Doorbell

Video doorbells are a popular smart gadget for homeowners, and one of the hottest models this year is the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2. It delivers superior motion detection, crisp high-definition video, package detection, built-in Alexa greetings and much more, helping to keep your home safe in the most convenient way imaginable.

Roomba Robot Vacuum

You can give the gift of a cleaner home this year with the new Roomba j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum. The latest model from iRobot, this device is unbelievably smart, mapping out your home and automatically avoiding obstacles like pet waste and charging cords. It even empties its dust bin into the vacuum's base, making cleaning a truly hands-off process.

Amazon Echo

No smart home is complete without an Amazon Echo, and the new 4th generation model has a cool new spherical look. The popular smart assistant can set timers, tell you the weather, play music and so much more. It's a must-have for anyone who's just starting to invest in smart home technology.

For the gamer

Oculus Quest VR Headset

Anyone who loves video games will appreciate the new Oculus Quest 2, which delivers the latest virtual reality technology. The cordless device can be used to play a wide variety of games (including Beat Saber, which is all the rage on TikTok) and users can even hang out with friends virtually.

Bose Gaming Headset

For people who game on a PC or console, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II Noise Cancelling Gaming Headset delivers incredibly clear audio with the brand's superior noise cancellation. Plus, the gaming module can actually be removed, allowing the headset to be used as a pair of everyday headphones as well.

For the home chef

MEATER Plus Thermometer

The MEATER Plus is a smart meat thermometer that allows chefs to monitor their meals right from their phones. The wireless thermometer can be used in the oven, on the grill and beyond to ensure that meat is always cooked to perfection. It also has a wireless range of up to 165 feet.

Anova Sous Vide Cooker

Culinary adventurers will have a blast experimenting with the Anova Precision Cooker<a target="_blank" href="https://anovaculinary.com/anova-precision-coo, a Wi-Fi-connected sous vide cooker. This smart kitchen gadget allows for extremely precise cooking of meat and other ingredients in a water bath, and its Wi-Fi abilities allow you to monitor the progress right from your smartphone.

For the pet owner

Petcube Cam

Most pet owners wonder what their furry friends do when they're left alone, and they can find out with the Petcube Cam. This smart camera allows you to check in on pets (and your home) with live high-definition streaming video and two-way audio, and it can even send barking or meowing alerts with a Petcube Care membership.

Fi Smart Collar

For the person who's always adventuring with their dog, the Fi Series 2 Smart Collar is a must-have piece of tech. It tracks walking and activity, displaying all the data on your smartphone, and it also offers 24/7 location tracking, just in case Fido decides to go on a solo walkabout.

For the music lover

Bose Home Speaker

You can give your favorite music lover a better way to listen to their favorite tunes with the Bose Smart Speaker 500. This high-end speaker has both Google Assistant and Alexa built-in for voice commands, and its custom drivers deliver wall-to-wall sound from a single speaker.

Apple AirPods

AirPods are always one of the best tech gifts, and Apple recently released its new 3rd-gen AirPods Pro. The uber comfortable ear buds offer amazing audio quality and noise cancellation, and the new version has a more customizable fit and seal, allowing you to wear them just about anywhere.

Sony Bluetooth Stereo Turntable

Vinyl enthusiasts can listen to their favorite records in a new way with the Sony Bluetooth Stereo Turntable. It has a fully automatic belt-driven design, and it can play high-quality audio via wireless speakers and headphones thanks to built-in Bluetooth. Plus, it has a sleek modern design that adds to any decor.

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