9. FOR THE HOME AUTOMATION ENTHUSIAST:
BOSE HOME SPEAKER 300
For the giftee that needs to get with the times, enter: the smart speaker. They’re perfect for automating smart devices around the home, playing music and improving convenience at home with weather alerts and reminders. We love the Bose Home Speaker 300 for its excellent sound quality, the option to use either Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and its convenient preset buttons. ($267 at amazon.com)