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Stocking stuffers sure to please

- Washington Post

HERE’s a list of gifts for every budget and interest. Check out these smart stocking stuffers, new smartphone­s, headphones, speakers and more.

Apple: iPhone 8 The iPhone 8 is a solid upgrade over the iPhone 7, thanks to the addition of wireless charging and improvemen­ts to the camera. This is sure to please if you need a new smartphone and don’t need – or want – the new facial-recognitio­n technology of the iPhone X. Samsung: Galaxy S8 Samsung’s Galaxy S8 has an edgeless screen that is perfect for watching video and viewing pictures, and packs more than enough power to make your own creations. It’s a strong smartphone that boasts the flexibilit­y of Android without breaking your budget. Amazon: Echo Amazon’s new generation of the Echo smart speaker is smaller and has new finishes to blending easily into your home. With many smart “skills” to choose from, you can customise this home assistant to fit your needs to control your home or even upgrade family game night. Apple: iPad Pro Want to ditch your laptop? The iPad Pro offers you both power and portabilit­y for a reasonable price. New software means you can multi-task more easily while also toting a killer screen for watching videos on the go. Add the optional keyboard for more productivi­ty. Tile: Sport Forgetful ones could always use a little help. The durable Tile Sport tracker can attach to anything you don’t want to misplace things such as your keys, your bag, or even your kid’s jacket. It finds them through an app on your smartphone. Google: Chromecast Ultra Tired of watching things on your phone? Send those YouTube videos to the TV. The Google Chromecast Ultra isn’t the only streaming stick on the market, but it offers high-quality video for a reasonable price. Plus, it tucks away behind your set so you don’t have to clutter up your television stand.

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