Get Ahead of the Holidays: Tech Gifts & Black Friday Deals
Holiday shopping always starts out cute and festive… until the stress hits and suddenly you’re panic-buying whatever ships fastest. This year, skip the chaos. There are smart, personal, genuinely useful tech gifts worth grabbing early, and yes, the deals are already rolling in.
These are my top picks to get ahead of the holiday rush and actually enjoy the season.
1. Personalized Gifts Made Easy with Amazon Photos
Link: Amazon.com/Photos
Every year, I hear the same thing: “I want to give something meaningful, but I don’t have time.” The truth? You do have time, as long as you start now.
We all have thousands of photos sitting on our phones doing absolutely nothing. Instead of letting your memories gather digital dust, use Amazon Photos to store them all in one place. If you're a Prime member, you get unlimited full-resolution photo storage. Unlimited. Full resolution. Free.
Once your photos are backed up, this is where gifting gets fun.
You can seamlessly send your Amazon Photos library straight into Shutterfly. No hunting for files. No endless uploads. Just pick your favorite moments and turn them into custom gifts: blankets, socks, sweatshirts, photo books, cards, you name it. It all happens directly through the Amazon Photos app.
Here’s what makes it so easy:
Instant Syncing
Your Amazon Photos library transfers to Shutterfly automatically.
Effortless Printing and Personal Gifts
Turn your photos into prints and personalized gifts in just a few taps.
Automatic Organization
Face recognition and albums make it easy to find the good stuff.
Full-Resolution Quality
Your images stay crisp and true-to-life when printed.
Private, Secure Storage
Everything stays backed up, protected, and personal.
And here’s the part everyone loves:
Prime members get 45% off regular-priced Shutterfly items when ordering through the Amazon Photos app.
Meaning you can create meaningful gifts early and save real money while you do it.
2. Under $50 Pick: Anything Speaker
Price: $49.99
Link: https://anythingspeaker.com
This is the kind of gift people start playing with immediately. The Anything Speaker uses vibration technology to turn practically any surface into a speaker. Your desk, a window, a cooler, a cardboard box. If it vibrates, it plays music.
Here’s what makes it fun:
Transforms Any Surface Into Sound
The entire surface becomes a speaker, giving you fuller 360-degree audio.
Pocket-Sized, Big Sound
Small enough to throw in your bag, impressive enough to fill a room.
Bluetooth 5.0
Instant connection, stable stream.
Flexible Mounting
Magnets, suction cup, adhesive pads. Stick it anywhere.
Stereo Pairing
Use two for full stereo effect. Great for travel, tailgates, or tiny apartments.
For under $50, it delivers way more than you expect.
3. Under $100 Pick: Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera
Price: $69.95
Link: https://www.campsnapphoto.com
This is for anyone who misses real, candid, in-the-moment photos.
No Screen, Full Presence
The screen-free design keeps you present while still letting you capture memories.
Film-Style Surprise
You get that nostalgic surprise of developing photos later, without film or waste.
Built to Go Anywhere
Durable body, rechargeable battery, and storage for up to 2,000 photos.
Perfect for Kids and Adults
Summer camp, concerts, nights out, theme parks. No distractions.
A Break from the Glowing Screen
Sometimes the best gift is something that helps you be more present. This does exactly that.
4. Under $100 Pick: MetMo Pocket Driver (and MetMo Edge)
Price: Pocket Driver starting at $119; MetMo Edge launches 11/24
Link: https://www.metmo.co
For the gadget lovers, builders, creators, DIY-ers, and people who love a well-made tool, MetMo is the gift.
MetMo Pocket Driver
A high-torque, compact ratchet driver that feels premium the second you pick it up.
• Aerospace-grade metal
• Built for precision and durability
• Lightweight and perfect for everyday carry
• Handles everything from quick fixes to real projects
• Smooth, powerful, and extremely satisfying to use
If tools and design perfection are your love language, this is a win.
MetMo Edge
Launching on 11/24. Details are limited, but if it's anything like the rest of MetMo’s lineup, expect precision engineering and collectible-level build quality.
5. Splurge Pick: July CaseSafe Luggage Set
Price: Starting at $720
Link: https://july.com/us/
If you want a gift that screams upgrade your life, this is it.
This is not just luggage. It’s smart, trackable, beautifully engineered travel gear.
Trackable TSA Lock
The world’s first built-in, trackable TSA-approved lock.
Find My Compatibility
Works with both Apple Find My and Google Find My Device so your bag is always locatable.
Aerospace-Grade Build
German polycarbonate, reinforced bumpers, and ultra-smooth SilentMove 360° wheels.
Smart Interior
Hidden laundry bags, strong Y-strap compression, and Japanese YKK zippers.
Space-Saving Design
The carry-on nests into the checked bag, with a combined 152L capacity.
This is the gift you give someone who travels constantly or someone who deserves luggage that won’t disintegrate after two flights.
6. Sleepytroll Baby Rocker
Price: $112
Link: https://us.sleepytroll.com/
Sleepytroll is a little helper for tired parents—it clips onto a stroller or crib and gently rocks when it senses your baby stirring. No apps, no fuss, just a smart, calming assist when you need an extra hand. It’s a thoughtful gift for new parents, soon-to-be parents, or anyone deep in the newborn phase who could use a bit more rest in the new year.
Final Take
Getting ahead of the holidays doesn’t have to mean stress-buying whatever shows up first in the algorithm. With smart tools like Amazon Photos for personalized gifts and thoughtful tech across every budget, this is the year you shop early and actually enjoy it.
More guides, gift lists, and Black Friday deals coming soon on TechSesh.co.