From earbuds to e-books:the best tech gifts for holidays 2024

From earbuds to e-books:the best tech gifts for holidays 2024

Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for the tech-obsessed,or those who could do with a few more gadgets.

  • byTim Biggs andDavid Swan

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  • byTim Biggs
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  • byTim Biggs
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  • byDavid Swan
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Has Apple’s AI ‘glow up’ made Siri better?

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Why iPhone 16 could be Apple’s biggest leap since Siri

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  • byTim Biggs