Tech Gifts for Everyone on Your List: My CBS Roundup
Every year, holiday gifting somehow turns into an Olympic sport. The lists get longer, the days get shorter, and suddenly you’re expected to find thoughtful, useful gifts for everyone from your mother-in-law to the babysitter who once watched your kids…
This week on my CBS segment, I’m cutting through the noise. I’ve rounded up tech gifts at every budget that actually make life easier, more fun, or a little more elevated. These are practical, exciting, and smart picks designed for real people with real lives, not the imaginary Pinterest family we all pretend to be during December.
From same-day lifesavers under $25 to next-level beauty tech and emotional AI companions, here are the gifts guaranteed to land well with anyone on your list.
Under $25: Shipt Same-Day Delivery
If “holiday chaos” had a solution, Shipt basically bottled it. It’s same-day delivery from your favorite local stores, which means anything you forgot, procrastinated, ran out of, or swore you already bought can still show up the same day.
This year, Shipt launched something new: Gift Delivery. It lets you send a little surprise to loved ones near or far, even if you can’t be there in person.
Here’s why this is a clutch move:
Order by 3 p.m. on December 24 and Shipt still delivers same day.
Perfect for forgotten brunch ingredients, missing batteries, or that cousin who suddenly remembered they “got you something too.”
Tap “This is a gift,” leave notes for your shopper, and Shipt sends the recipient a themed digital card so they know something special is coming.
Some easy holiday bundles you can ship instantly:
Cookie mix, sprinkles, icing, cozy PJs, candles, or festive drink ingredients. You get full credit for thoughtfulness without ever leaving your heater vent.
Membership starting at $10.99/month
Under $50: Metmo Edge – The Ultimate Micro Utility Tool
Listen, not everyone needs a fuzzy robot or a skincare NASA moment. Some people simply want a tool that could survive the apocalypse.
Meet the Metmo Edge: a palm-sized, steel-forged, multi-edge tool inspired by 1800s Japanese chisels. It slices. It scrapes. It peels. It tinkers. It basically does everything except your laundry.
Why it’s giftable:
Tiny, lethal-looking in a non-threatening way, and wildly satisfying to use.
Multiple profiles for detailing or heavy-duty work.
Perfect for DIYers, hikers, makers, problem-solvers, or anyone who thinks they can fix everything “with the right tool” (spoiler: they actually can with this).
Starting at $49.99
https://www.metmo.co.uk/collections/metmo-edge
Under $100: Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera
This is peak nostalgia without the disappointment of film developing. Camp Snap is a digital camera with no screen. You point, click, and stay present.
What makes it fun:
No screen means no retakes, no spiraling, and no one disappearing into their phone.
Stores up to 2,000 photos.
Durable, rechargeable, and kid-proof.
Great for concerts, theme parks, kids at camp, vacations, or adults who need a break from perfect shots.
It gives you the joy of seeing your photos later, like discovering forgotten Polaroids. Honestly, it’s refreshing.
$69.95
Splurge: Solawave Eye Recovery Pro LED Eye Mask + 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Wand
This is the beauty tech duo for anyone who wakes up looking like they lost a fight with their pillow or the bag of chips they had for dinner. Solawave’s LED mask and red-light wand bring spa-level skincare home.
Eye Mask Highlights:
Brightens dark circles and de-puffs in just 3 minutes.
Uses four wavelengths to support firmness, smoothness, and elasticity.
Completely hands-free. Wear it while scrambling eggs or answering emails.
4-in-1 Wand Highlights:
Red light, microcurrent, warmth, and massage for full-face glow.
Helps products absorb better.
Great for travel or quick nighttime refreshes.
Keeps skin smooth between professional treatments.
It’s the glow-up gift for the person who’s impossible to shop for because they already “have everything.” They don’t have this.
BOGO deal: Buy the Eye Mask ($249), get the Wand ($169) FREE
Splurge: Casio Moflin – The Smart Emotional Companion
Let’s get weird in the best way. Moflin is a soft, AI-powered emotional companion that reacts and evolves like a real pet. It coos. It snuggles. It has moods. But no feeding, no shedding, and no midnight bathroom emergencies.
Why people love it:
Learns from your interactions and develops its own personality.
Expresses a wide emotional range through sounds and movement.
Creates moments of calm and comfort throughout your day.
Perfect for students, remote workers, older relatives, or anyone who loves the idea of a pet without the commitment.
It’s adorable, futuristic, and guaranteed to be the most talked-about gift in the room.
$429
https://www.casio.com/us/moflin/
Until next year…
Gifts don’t have to be stressful. Give yourself permission to quit overthinking and start choosing things that feel smart. Whether it’s same-day gifting magic from Shipt, a pocket-sized multi-tool, or an AI companion that behaves like a pet, there really is something for everyone this season.