The top items for your gifts catalog

Best tech gifts to source.

Technology, it has been argued, has pretty much taken over our daily lives. It has changed the way we work, learn, play and consume media, so it should come as no surprise that tech items also make excellent gifts. A piece of tech exists for any person with any hobby or interest.

Thinking about what to give a work-from-home aunt who always vents about the stresses of her day? You can't go wrong with an oil diffuser that doubles as a humidifier to improve the atmosphere of a room. How about a gift for a handyman-type dad? There are endless options for cordless screwdrivers and drills. And a fitness-fanatic friend will always be excited about getting the latest activity tracker band as a gift.

But if there's a loved one who would appreciate most tech gifts out in the market, it's the tech enthusiast - and there's such a person in almost every social circle.

Because the market is filled with new gadgets for consumers, we have lined up our top picks for gaming, fitness, photography, music and reading, to help inspire your next sourcing order in this in-demand field.

Smartphone gamepads

For gamers who want to enjoy the entirety of their smartphone's screen real estate and find satisfaction in having physical buttons to press, there are a lot of gaming controllers to choose from. This gamepad, made by Ipega Ltd, not only fits a smartphone but is also big enough to hold a 10in tablet! There is a growing library of Android and iOS games with gamepad support, so don't expect gamepads to be a thing of the past anytime soon.

Tripods

Mobile photography has continued to grow over the past few years due to the development of high-resolution smartphone lenses and state-of-the-art software processing to ensure images are captured accurately. With that in mind, smartphone photography accessories such as tripods and gimbals make popular gifts for those who love to capture the moment. This tripod from Dongguan OSM Digital Co. Ltd is an ideal item to source because of its versatility - it can also be used as a monopod simply by folding up its three legs.

Bluetooth earbuds

Everyone loves music. Whether an office worker who listens to music to get his juices flowing or a runner jamming to some tunes, wireless earbuds are the go-to gadget. Earbuds are widely popular because of their key advantage - they eliminate the need for wires, which lets the user move freely. Their popularity makes them one of the fastest-selling items in online marketplaces and in physical tech stores. This pair, made by Bravo Industrial Trade Co. Ltd, has touch control and is equipped with a Bluetooth 5.0 chip for a lossless sound transmission. It is made of aluminum alloy for durability. Talking about sound quality, its 6mm driver delivers a hi-fi experience that audiophiles will enjoy.

E-book readers

There's no question that tablets are a great gadget for consuming media such as e-books, movies and music but e-book readers are still around for a good reason: They excel at being a plain and simple device for reading. E-book readers have a lighter and thinner form factor and their e-paper displays do not use backlighting, making reading much gentler on the eyes. Many come with a simple user interface, so they are easier to use for older, nontechy consumers. Furthermore, they are cheaper than devices with LCDs and consume a lot less power. Shenzhen Minrek Electronic Ltd's EB71 model is tested to last up to 162.5 hours or about seven days. Charging only takes 3.5 hours.

There are countless options when choosing the right tech gift for your market, especially now that the holidays are approaching again. Here are some of our other picks.

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