Home

The best home gifts are both useful and beautiful. Here are some for any space or budget.

Tech

Technology gifts for every budget and interest — check out these smart stocking stuffers, new smartphones, headphones, speakers and more.

Video games

The Post’s consumer tech reporter Hayley Tsukayama and KidsPost video game reviewer Tom Ham reveal their picks for the holidays.

Travel

This year’s gifts will help the travelers in your life stay charged, organized, caffeinated and sand-free — and document their every move, of course.

Food

These gifts will satisfy the appetites of the food and drink lovers on your list.

Toys

KidsPost checked in with toy experts Joanne and Stephanie Oppenheim for a sampling of this year’s best toys, games and crafts.

Books

For the readers in your life, books are the perfect gift. Let the editors of Book World make it easy for you with these picks.

Apple: iPhone 8

$699 | 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.

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from Apple.com

Samsung: Galaxy S8

$724.99, plans may vary | Samsung’s Galaxy S8 has a truly edgeless screen that is perfect for watching video and viewing pictures, and packs more than enough power to make your own creations as well. All in all, it’s a strong smartphone that boasts the flexibility of Android without breaking your budget.

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from Samsung.com

Amazon: Echo

$99.99 | Amazon’s new generation of the Echo smart speaker is smaller and has new finishes to blend more easily into your home. With several smart “skills” to choose from, you can customize this home assistant to fit your needs whether you’re looking to control your home or upgrade family game night.

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from Amazon.com

Apple: iPad Pro

10.5-inch, $649; 12.9-inch, $799 | Want to ditch your laptop? The iPad Pro offers you both power and portability for a reasonable price. New software means you can multitask more easily while also toting a killer screen for watching videos on the go. If you want to, add the optional keyboard for more productivity.

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from Apple.com

Anker: PowerCore +mini

$11.77 | Pick up a power boost to get you through the end of the day and avoid battery-related panic. Battery packs may not be the most glamorous tech gift, but it’s hard to think of one that’s more useful — particularly a petite one like the Anker PowerCore +mini that tucks away easily.

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from Amazon.com

Jaybird: X3 Sport Bluetooth Headset

$129.99 | Headphones top the list of the most-wanted tech gifts this year, particularly wireless headsets that let you rock out whether or not your phone has a headphone jack. These Bluetooth headsets from Jaybird stand up to a strenuous workout and keep you tangle-free while you’re on the go.

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from Amazon.com

JBL: Flip 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker

$88.69 | The party goes with you when you have a really good wireless speaker. The JBL Flip 4 is rugged enough to stand up to the rain and can even survive a quick dip in the pool, while being light and stylish enough to always make your packing list.

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from Amazon.com

Tile: Sport

$34.99 | The forgetful among us could always use a little help. The durable Tile Sport tracker can attach to anything you don’t want to misplace — your keys, your bag, your dog or even your kid’s jacket — and lets you know where they are through an app on your smartphone.

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from Amazon.com

Google: Chromecast Ultra

$69 | 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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from Google.com

Uncommon Goods: Travel Cord Roll

$20 | For those who aren’t so keen on carrying a rat’s nest of cables everywhere, a cord roll can be a compact way to keep things organized and lets you find what you need when you need it. This leather roll, from Uncommon Goods, puts everything you need at your fingertips.

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from Uncommongoods.com

The Best American Comics 2017

Ben Katchor (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

$16.19 | “It’s a great time to be an American cartoonist,” artist Ben Katchor declares in the introduction of this rich and witty collection of the best comics of the year. The book includes work by such cartoonists as Ed Piskor, Bill Griffith, Laura PallMall and Gabrielle Bell.

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from Amazon.com

Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II

Liza Mundy (Hachette Books)

$16.80 | The once-secret story of the American women whose code-breaking helped win World War II. Mundy skillfully interweaves the history of the war and the evolution of military intelligence with the lives of the women who were racing to decipher enemy messages, while dealing with sexism, romance and heartbreak at home.

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from Amazon.com

The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South

Michael W. Twitty (Amistad)

$18.89 | Twitty, a culinary historian who is partial to dressing in the period attire of antebellum slaves and writes the blog Afroculinaria, chronicles his travels through the South, searching to understand himself through food and his family history. It’s part memoir and part history of American slavery.

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from Amazon.com

The Essex Serpent

Sarah Perry (Custom House)

$21.44 | When a wealthy young widow decides to take up paleontology and track down the fabled Flying Serpent of Essex, she excites fears and passions in a quaint English village. Though set in the late 1890s, this is a subtly modern novel about science and belief.

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from Amazon.com

Leonardo da Vinci

Walter Isaacson (Simon & Schuster)

$21 | The Renaissance genius comes to life in this ambitious new study. Isaacson, who has written celebrated biographies of Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Steve Jobs, draws a vigorous, insightful portrait of the world’s most famous portraitist and concludes with worthy lessons we can all learn from da Vinci.

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from Amazon.com

Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy

Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant (Knopf)

$14.99 | The Facebook executive’s deeply personal self-help book — written with organizational psychologist Adam Grant — illustrates that nothing can inoculate us against grief. But interspersed among devastating scenes about the death of her husband in 2015 are powerful strategies for coping when your world feels like it’s falling apart.

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from Amazon.com

The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World’s Animals

Joel Sartore (National Geographic)

$23.79 | This stunningly illustrated book shows one man’s race against time to record thousands of animal species around the world before environmental destruction snuffs many of them out forever. Sartore’s arresting photos are accompanied by the words of wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick and a foreword by Harrison Ford.

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from Amazon.com

Saints for All Occasions

J. Courtney Sullivan (Knopf)

$16.13 | In this quiet masterpiece, we follow the lives of two Irish sisters who arrive in Boston in the 1950s. One starts a family, while the other retreats to a convent, but neither finds what she expected. Sullivan’s story draws us into the essential qualities of motherhood and the compensations of faith.

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from Amazon.com

The Vietnam War: An Intimate History

Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns (Knopf)

$35.90 | This companion to Ken Burns’s TV documentary captures the war’s ambiguities through the varied experiences of ordinary men and women whose lives were shaped by the conflict. The volume includes many classic photos, but it also features hundreds of images likely to be unfamiliar even to experts on the war.

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from Amazon.com

Political book bag

We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy

Ta-Nehisi Coates (One World)

$16.80 | A collection of essays that Coates published during the Obama years, including “Fear of a Black President” and “The Case for Reparations.” Interspersed among these essays are personal reflections that provide the story of a writer at work, with all the fears, influences and insights that the craft demands.

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from Amazon.com

The Vanishing American Adult: Our Coming-of-Age Crisis — and How to Rebuild a Culture of Self-Reliance

Ben Sasse (St. Martin’s Press)

$17.67 | A Republican senator from Nebraska warns that American culture is producing a generation of ignorant, passive young adults who don’t read, have no grasp of civics and don’t embrace hard work because their meek helicopter parents have waited on the little darlings for far too long.

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from Amazon.com

Conscience of a Conservative: A Rejection of Destructive Politics and a Return to Principle

Jeff Flake (Random House)

$17.51 | In a stinging anti-Trump polemic, the Republican senator from Arizona explains how the conservative movement in America has gone awry. As future generations study this tumultuous time, “Conscience of a Conservative” — in many ways a sequel to Goldwater’s 1960 book of the same title — will be an important data point.

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from Amazon.com

What Happened

Hillary Rodham Clinton (Simon and Schuster)

$17.82 | In this candid memoir, Hillary Rodham Clinton opens up about her failed campaign for the presidency, veering between regret and righteous anger. She writes of her disappointment — with herself and with the media and other players. It’s a raw and bracing book, a guide to our political arena.

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from Amazon.com

The Impossible Presidency: The Rise and Fall of America’s Highest Office

Jeremi Suri (Basic Books)

$18 | Historian Jeremi Suri makes a compelling case that the Oval Office has devolved into something that dooms even talented leaders to failure: The occupants have acquired ever more power, their ambitions have soared to absurd heights — and the combination has made it impossible to satisfy the electorate.

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from Amazon.com

Fini Cutlery: Two-Pack Gift Set

$110 | The nubby handles take a little getting used to, but they encourage a proper knife grip by directing the hand into the proper position and enabling fingers to lock in the front and back. The forged steel eight-inch chef’s knife and 3.5-inch paring knife slice cleanly and efficiently.

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from Finicutlery.com

DeLonghi America: Dedica Deluxe Espresso, Silver

$349.95 | You'd have to spend a lot more cash to find an espresso machine that outperforms this sleek new machine, with its 15 bars of pressure and adjustable frothing wand. With little effort, the device pulls a lovely shot of espresso, complete with a rich layer of crema on top.

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from Amazon.com

Hot Bread Kitchen: Flatbreads Around the World

$80 | Perfect for creating an inspired feast. The large selection includes six types of bread, including sesame seed topped Persian nan-e barbari and flaky Moroccan m’smen. Best of all: Proceeds help fund the New York-based nonprofit Hot Bread Kitchen, which helps create professional opportunities for immigrant women.

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from Hotbreadkitchen.org

The Neighborgoods: Dish Towels, Aprons and Buttons

Two-pocket apron, $34; dish towels, $18; button four-pack, $6 | From a D.C.-based company, punny, two-pocket aprons in a sturdy poly-cotton blend and flour sack cotton dish towels with seasonal and practical prints are useful and cute, while a button four-pack with clever graphics makes the perfect stocking-stuffer.

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from Theneighborgoods.com

Stuff Every Vegetarian Should Know (Stuff You Should Know)

Katherine McGuire (Quirk Books)

$9.15 | This 144-page handbook packs incredibly useful information into a succinct, 4-by-6 inch pocket book. A useful starting point for anyone seeking to reduce their meat consumption, it’s filled with little nuggets such as a handy cheat sheet of complete proteins, guidelines for stocking your pantry and tips for making your omnivorous recipes vegetarian.

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from Amazon.com

Maple Guild: Maple goods

Maple cream, $12.99 for 10 ounces; bourbon barrel aged syrup, $16.99 for 375 milliliters; maple vinegar, $11.99 for 375 milliliters | Maple cream is rich and spreadable on toast or apple slices; silky bourbon barrel aged syrup is equally at home on pancakes or in cocktails; and maple vinegar adds a subtle sweet edge to salad dressings and pan sauces. All products are made with Vermont maple syrup.

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from Mapleguild.com

True Cubes: Clear Ice Cube Tray

$45 | A low-tech solution to making astonishingly clear ice at home: Simply fill the tray with hot tap water and 24 hours (or so) later, be rewarded with cubes that look straight out of a fancy cocktail bar. The unit measures about 7-by-7-by-6 inches and makes four two-inch cubes.

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from Truecubes.com

Bishop’s Orchards: Apple Gift Pack

$32 | A gift of fruit is a holiday classic. We like the selection from this Connecticut orchard, featuring 18 fresh-picked apples, delivered right to the recipient’s door. Opt for a specific type such as Cortland or Macoun, or send a variety pack. (Note: Bowl in photograph not included.)

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from Bishopsorchards.com

Harney & Sons: Historic Royal Palaces Collection

$42.95 | This lovely gift box contains an assortment of high-quality, full leaf tea, packaged in tins that are picture-perfect by themselves. Featuring a black tea blend with a touch of Bergamot; Thai-inspired green tea with coconut, ginger and vanilla; black tea with cinnamon, orange peel and clove; and an herbal African red bush with orange peel and cranberry.

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from Harney.com

Blanc Creatives: Roaster

$265 for medium eight-inch; $310 for large 10-inch (both shown) | Carbon steel is forged by hand into enduringly beautiful cookware in Charlottesville. The roasters serve as a functional cooking tool for griddle cakes, vegetables or chicken, while also acting as statement serving pieces. Each pan arrives pre-seasoned with coconut oil.

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from Blanccreatives.com

Anthropologie: Wooden Piggy Bank

$15 | This simple, four-inch wide, rubberwood piggy bank is intended to teach financial responsibility to children, but we could also see it sitting pretty on a Scandinavian-inspired bookshelf, mixed among the books and other accessories. The maker, PlanToys, is committed to using sustainable materials without chemicals.

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from Anthropologie.com

MoMA Design Store: Duralex Glasses

$36 | When The Post asked experts about their favorite water glasses earlier this year, chef Cathal Armstrong revealed that he uses Duralex’s nearly indestructible tumblers at home. This MoMA exclusive presents Duralex’s popular glasses in a festive rainbow of colors: crimson, mint, yellow, lavender, gray and cobalt. And they’re all dishwasher-safe.

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from Moma.org

West Elm: Crown Catchall

$29 | This 4.5-inch wide, brass-finish catchall could corral keys, loose change or jewelry, adding a bit of shine and whimsy to an entry console or vanity. Consider the idea of thoughtful pairings depending on the recipient, whether stackable rings for a preteen or a leather keychain for the new homeowner.

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from Westelm.com

Williams Sonoma: Arbequina Olive Crate

$99.95 | This set includes a potted arbequina olive tree, Williams Sonoma’s house olive oil, and hand cream and soap from Blithe and Bonny, a family-run California company. You’ll want to check whether your recipient has the right growing conditions (listed on Williams Sonoma’s site); outside the Gulf states and California, the tree would need to be brought inside over the winter.

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from Williams-sonoma.com

Gin Creek Kitchen: Black and White Enamel Pitcher

$28 | Anyone could love the versatile size (7.25-inch tall by 4.75-inch wide) and the sweet farmhouse style of this enamel pitcher. Instead of wrapping this gift, tie a bow around its neck and present it filled with flowers or berry branches. It could also be used as a utensil crock.

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from Gincreekkitchen.com

Sunnylife: Indoor Decorative Neon Light

Large, $60. Small, $26 | It’s not a real plant, but for some of us, that’s for the best. This retro neon desk light can be powered by USB cable or four AAA batteries and stands about 10-inches tall. Gift it alone or with a planter pot (as the base is a bit simple). It made us smile.

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from Amazon.com

Beekman 1802: Ink Pot Bud Vase with 14K Gold

$22 | Designed after old-fashioned ink pots, these little but luxe vases come in white or black and are the perfect size for just a flower or two. They are hand-thrown by artist Jasmine Crowe and painted with 14-karat gold. You’ll love the feel of them — dainty but not fragile.

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from Beekman1802.com

Vacu Vin: Wine Essentials Gift Set

$27.58 | When The Post asked experts for their favorite wine stoppers, master sommelier Laura Maniec recommended Vacu Vin’s Wine Saver/Stopper, which she uses at all three locations of her wine studio, Corkbuzz. This gift set pairs a similar Vacu Vin wine saver with a cooler, pourer, corkscrew and two stoppers — a good value for the price.

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from Amazon.com

Uncommon Goods: Succulent Living Wall Planter Kit

$118 | Heather Auchter, a California succulent grower and designer, created this fun take on a popular trend. The wood-framed planter can be hung on a wall or placed on a table as a centerpiece. Post staffers had a blast arranging and rearranging the succulents in the moss. (Note: They take about eight to 12 weeks to root in place.)

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from Uncommongoods.com

Artland: 19-ounce Glass Tea Infuser

$20.67 | Tea lovers deserve a to-go option. This dishwasher-safe glass travel mug can be filled with tea and hot water on one end and enjoyed from the other. A silicone sleeve insulates it and makes it comfortable to hold. You could even add fruit or a cinnamon stick and use it as an infuser.

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from Amazon.com

Kellytoy: Squishmallows

Ages 3 and older

$14.99-$24.99 | These plush toys are soft and squishy, but they spring back to their original shape. The characters are adorable animals — frogs, penguins, owls and others — that come in three sizes. The smallest is tiny enough to clip on a backpack, and the largest is perfect to snuggle with at bedtime.

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from Squishmallows.com

Fisher-Price: Thomas & Friends Super Station Playset

Ages 3 to 7

$89.99 | Several children will have no trouble playing together with this set, which features more than 35 feet of track that can be configured in several ways. The set comes with four engines, but most other Thomas trains fit on the tracks. Adaptors also allow kids to connect any track pieces they have.

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from Amazon.com

Corolle: Mon Bebe Classique Blue Baby Doll

Ages 3 to 5

$67.96 | This 14-inch doll, dressed in a blue romper and coordinating hat, is a perfect choice for preschoolers who enjoy pretend play. The soft-bodied doll has a vinyl head, arms and legs. It comes with a pacifier, has eyes that open and shut, and smells faintly of vanilla.

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from Amazon.com

Gamewright: Cha-Cha Chihuahua

Ages 3 to 7

$20 | Preschoolers especially will get a kick out of this colorful and silly game that has two-to-four players drawing cards to collect dancing dogs. No reading is required to move the petite pooches along the dance floor, but players must be ready to get up and dance.

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from Amazon.com

Brackitz: Bugz 47

Ages 5 to 7

$29.99 | Kids are challenged to put together a play park to contain a motorized vibrating bug. The 47 pieces can be configured into the 20 suggested park layouts or ones kids dream up. The bug is tough, getting by obstacles and sneaking out of the park when given the chance.

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from Amazon.com

Ann Williams Group: You Do

Ages 5 and older

$19.99 | This family game promises nonstop silliness. Players pick five cards and race to be the first to do whatever tasks are on them. There are 500 tasks, so no two games are alike. And there’s no computer involved, so everyone — ages 5 to 95 — can play.

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from Annwilliamsgroup.com

Playmobil: Pharaoh’s Pyramid

Ages 6 and older

$69.99 | It took thousands of workers 10-plus years to build the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. But they didn’t have Playmobil’s easy-to-assemble design. The mummy looks harmless, but watch out for traps and puzzles, skeletons and spiders. The small pieces are choking hazards, so keep them away from any King Tots.

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from Amazon.com

MindWare: Q-BA-Maze 2.0 Mega Stunt Set

Ages 6 and older

$79.95 | “Favorite toy ever,” one grandparent raved after buying Q-BA marble mazes for a 6-year-old grandson. Teens seem to love them, too. The pieces interlock in endless combinations for a new challenge each time kids play. Marbles bounce, zigzag and swirl as they shoot through tubes and down the paths created.

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from Amazon.com

Lego: Friends Heartlake Hospital

Ages 7 to 12

$99.88 | Kids can jump into action when the helicopter or ambulance arrives at this three-story, fully equipped hospital. From the high-tech Xray lab to the waiting-room fish tank, nothing has been left out. There’s so much to see and do, the fun is infectious.

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from Amazon.com

Kid Made Modern: Wooden Robot Craft Kit

Ages 6 and older

$29.99 | Three robots are waiting to be built, painted and played with in this kit. Each set includes three sheets of stickers, 12 paint pots and two brushes. Movable arms and legs make these bots perfect for pretend games after kids make them. Kid Made Modern has lots of other well-done craft kits.

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from Kidmademodern.com

LittleBits: Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit

Ages 8 and older

$99.95 | Fans of “Star Wars” and coding will delight in this mini R2D2, complete with 20 sounds from the films. Kids can play with the toy as is, but to really bring the droid to life, they will need to download a free app, which has 16 special missions and other challenges.

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from Amazon.com

Aspinal of London: Multi Currency Wallet

$170 | The sleek wallet has four deep pouches – two per side — to separate cash and coins from different countries. You can match the colored zipper to the currency, such as red for the Chinese yuan, or stash Southern Hemisphere money in the bottom portion and Northern Hemisphere cash on top.

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from Aspinaloflondon.com

Lewis N. Clark: Waterseals Magnetic Waterproof Phone Pouch

$19.99 | This smartphone case laughs in the face of rainstorms, oceans and toilet bowls. The translucent pouch with the magnetic closure is 100 percent waterproof and performs swimmingly well in depths of 100-plus feet. Use the encased device as an underwater camera and post Instagrams of the aquatic life.

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from Amazon.com

MoMA Design Store: Pearl Compact Mirror and Charger

$30 | The beautifully designed dual-mirror compact with the LED light offers classy touch-ups in such dimly lit environments as romantic restaurants, red-eye flights and budget hotel bathrooms. In addition, portrait-ready subjects will never miss a selfie moment, thanks to the USB port for on-the-go charging. Comes in silver or pink.

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from Moma.org

Mr. CER Tech: The Airhook

$25 | This display tool for smartphones and tablets transforms any airplane seat into a personal screening room. The device, which secures to the upright tray table, includes a beverage holder and an eye-level pedestal for electronic devices. Now, if only there were buckets of in-flight popcorn.

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from Theairhook.com

IOT Group: Rova Flying Selfie Drone

$149 | Think big picture with this small, lightweight camera drone that captures high-quality stills and video from on high. The device works via a WiFi connection and easy-to-use smartphone app that allows winged videographers to instantly share their aerial shots on social media. In case of inept piloting, a set of bumpers is included.

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from Amazon.com

CGEAR: Sand-Free Mat

$40 - $136.91 | Outsmart sand with the durable mat that performs like a strainer. The granules pass through the fabric, so your bikini, phone and sunscreen stay grit-free. D-rings anchor the corners. Choose from a variety of sizes to accommodate beach parties ranging from solo sunbathers to groups basking en famille.

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from Amazon.com

Kuju Coffee: Ready-to-Brew Drip Coffee

$19.45 | Adventure traveler and coffee snob? We have both of your personas covered. The cleverly designed single-serving packets attach to your mug, so you can drip coffee without extra gear. One caveat: You need boiled water, so choose your youth hostel or yurt wisely. The fair trade coffee is sourced from Thailand.

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from Kujucoffee.com

Luckies of London: Scratch Map

$26 | Globetrotters looking for a novel way to track — and display — their growing list of visited countries will want to clear wall space for this laminated world map. It works likes a lottery ticket: Scratch off a country’s surface with a coin to reveal a bright color marking the exotic been-there, done-it locale.

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from Thegrommet.com

DxO: ONE Digital Connected Camera

$469 | To take high-quality photos without an entourage of cumbersome equipment, the ONE may be The One. The tiny DSLR camera syncs up with your iPhone, so you can share your images quickly and easily. The Lilliputian gadget also fits into your pocket, so move over wallet.

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from Amazon.com

Knomo: DropGo iPhone Charging Case and Powerbank

$86 (combined cost of case and power bank) | Anyone who has spent way too much time on their knees or belly searching for a wall outlet will appreciate the simplicity of this wireless phone charger. Sized to slip easily into a pocket or bag, the DropGo can provide up to one-and-a-half charges without the hassle of adapters and cords.

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from Knomobags.com

Destiny 2

Teen | PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows

$48.89 - $59.99 | Bungie’s follow-up to its blockbuster hit Destiny brings you back into the world of the Guardians to face down new forms of evil. Designed for playing long sessions or in quick bursts, Destiny 2’s multiplayer modes are the most enjoyable part of the game, letting you collaborate with friends on a quest for glory. — Hayley Tsukayama

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from Amazon.com

What Remains of Edith Finch

Teen | PlayStation 4 and Windows

$19.99 (download only) | This independent hit from Annapurna Interactive pushes the boundaries of the conventional video game and guides players through a multi-generational story that explores one family’s troubling curse. By turns shocking and sensitive, What Remains of Edith Finch stands out as a promising example of how games can reimagine storytelling. — Hayley Tsukayama

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from Giantsparrow.com

Horizon Zero Dawn

Teen | PlayStation 4

$44.65 | Packed with action and adventure, Horizon Zero Dawn earned high acclaim from reviewers this year. Players step into the boots of Aloy, a hunter living in a post-apocalyptic world that’s been overtaken by robots. Aloy must use everything at her disposal — spears, arrows, explosives and her wits — to survive. — Hayley Tsukayama

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from Amazon.com

Injustice 2

Teen | PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

$39.64 - $43.85 | Spoiling for a good fight? Injustice 2, the follow-up to Injustice: Gods Among Us, offers that and more in an even darker and more violent version of the DC Comics Universe. With all the action of a traditional fighting game, Injustice 2 also lets players customize and improve their characters over time. — Hayley Tsukayama

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from Amazon.com

Star Trek: Bridge Crew

Everyone 10+ | PlayStation 4, Windows and Oculus

$35.65 - $49.99 | Live out your Star Trek exploration fantasies in this virtual reality game. You can be the captain, work as tactical officer, advise as engineer or take the helm. Bridge Crew works across the major VR headsets, so you can play with friends no matter their platform of choice. — Hayley Tsukayama

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from Amazon.com

Cuphead

Everyone 10+ | Xbox One and Windows

$19.99 (download only) | Cartoons from the 1930s inspired this game, which follows a character through numerous levels and tough boss battles. Each frame, animation and background has been hand-drawn. Seeing the game in motion is magical. But the tough gameplay makes it a challenge for even seasoned players. — Tom Ham

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from Amazon.com

Super Mario Odyssey

Everyone 10+ | Nintendo Switch

$59.88 | Bowser has once again kidnapped Princess Peach, and it’s up to players to save her before their wedding. Helping Mario is Cappy, who wears a hat that can take on many forms and can get Mario through levels filled with enemies. Odyssey is the best Super Mario yet.

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from Amazon.com

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Everyone 10+ | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Wii-U

$56.63 - $56.99 | The world of Zelda moves from linear to fully open for the first time. Players can explore the land of Hyrule any way they like. As they progress, players will come across shrines containing puzzles, tasks and challenges. Completing them will bring rewards that will help them on the journey. — Tom Ham

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from Amazon.com

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

Everyone 10+ | Nintendo Switch

$53.83 | The crazy Rabbids have teamed up with classic Mario characters for a game that on the surface might look like typical Mario fare. But this turn-based game means players will have to plan their moves in advance. Spread across four worlds, the game includes a host of challenging enemies. — Tom Ham

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from Amazon.com

Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy

Everyone 10+ | PlayStation 4

$34.99 | Early PlayStation users might remember the Crash Bandicoot series from the ‘90s, in which players would guide a feisty marsupial through challenging jumping puzzles. The three games from the series are back, but in HD. Crash has never looked better, and the action has been faithfully restored from the original. — Tom Ham

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from Amazon.com

About this project

Photos and animations by Bill O’Leary. “What Remains of Edith Finch” art provided by Annapurna Interactive. Heartlake Hospital photo by Lego. Destiny 2 photo by Activision.

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