Best Gifts: Tech Gear To Help You Stay Connected

Instead of sitting around this holiday season wishing you could spend time with your friends and family members, take the time to find gifts that help you stay connected.

Be it a video game console that's sure to keep your kids and their cousins connected and entertained, or something more personal for you and your partner, there's something for everyone in our list below.

Heck, there's even a lamp that changes colors every time your friend touches their own version of the same exact lamp. Sometimes it's the little things that mean the most.

Below are some of our top picks for tech gifts that will help you stay connected this holiday season.

Amazon Echo Show 8

For those who prefer Alexa

The Echo Show 8 is an Alexa-powered device with a screen and camera built-in. You don't have to use it only for video calls, but you can also drop-in on a loved one's Echo for a surprise audio call whenever you want. 

$129 at Amazon

Need more gift ideas?

Check out our ZDNet Recommends directory or Holiday Gifts hub for some more inspiration. 

Our sister sites also have the following gift guides: 

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• ETOnline: Best gift ideas for home, beauty, baby and more 
• TechRepublic: Holiday gift guides for techies, remote workers, and everyone else on your list
  
  
• Rachel Ray Show: 2020 Holiday Gift Guide