Christmas is literally around the corner and that means with only a week to go, the race is on to curate your collection of presents to give. We know tech is on the rise and it’s been dominating the market, so here are a few tech ideas which will not disappoint. It might cost you a buck or two, but hey, it’s the season of giving and Christmas cheer needs to spread far and near! 

Please note, prices listed are subject to change. 

1. Capture it all with the Gear 360 (from $199.99 AUD)

 From Samsung
From Samsung

Christmas is a time to capture all the moments with friends and family. Its 360 camera which is splash and dust resistant has a 4K video resolution to make sure your memories are crisp and perfect. 

2. Listen to your favourite tunes with a UE Boom (from $99 AUD)

 From JB Hi-Fi and other participating stores 
From JB Hi-Fi and other participating stores 

It’s no secret UE Booms are incredible speakers. Their ability to literally boom music and be the life of the party is something that has attracted its users for years. From the UE Roll ($99) to the UE Boom 2 ($167) to the UE MegaBoom ($268), find the perfect fit for you to listen and relax this Christmas holiday. 

3. Use that UE Boom to listen to the StartCon talks with the digital pass! ($59 AUD)

StartCon 2017 may be over, but the memories and the talks live on! We have our $59 digital pass ready to give you access to all the talks. It gives you the chance to experience the keynotes passed on by our international and domestic speakers across a range of topics. From David Scribner’s 6 Common Marketing Stuffups You Don’t Want to Repeat to Logan Young and Dennis Yu’s talk on Facebook for Entrepreneurs, you don’t want to miss out!

 StartCon talk on Main Stage at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, December 2017
StartCon talk on Main Stage at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, December 2017

4. Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard ($69.27)

 From Amazon.com
From Amazon.com

Microsoft has stepped up its game with a universal foldable keyboard so that you can type quickly and easily, just about everywhere. The keyboard connects with iPhones, iPads, Microsoft tablets and many more! Enjoy being able to flex your fingers and get work done with even more efficiency. 

5. Google Home ($128 AUD) 

 From JB Hi-Fi  and other participating stores 
From JB Hi-Fi and other participating stores

Powered by the Google Assistant, the Google Home is ready to make your life even more efficient and in your reach. From controlling your lights to what music to play to wanting real-time information on the weather, sports and lots more, a Google Home is just what you need to tech it up this Christmas 

We hope you have an incredible holiday time with your family and friends because we sure are celebrating the end to yet another fantastic year! Thank you to all who came to StartCon and made this year a memorable one, here’s to 2018!