Buying gifts for a teenager can be a bit of a minefield. What’s actually cool? What’s not? The changing trends at their age are never ending. To help you out though, we’ve put together some of the best trendy tech for the teen in your life. With one (or some) of these, they’ll definitely be telling their friends that your prezzie buying skills are ‘on point’…
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge
Perfect for… nailing that next exam
Prepping for GCSEs or A-levels? Well revision just got a whole load easier. With the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, you’ve got all the brain power of Copilot – Microsoft’s handy Ai assistant – built right in. And it’s way better than any old stuffy textbook.
When you’ve got to get some research done pronto, Copilot has your back. Ask it to sum up an article online, and it’ll give you all the important details in a few seconds. And you won’t waste ages searching a bunch of pages to find what you need. There’s really no excuse now for not getting that history essay finished on time!
If mum or dad aren’t about for a quick proofread, don’t sweat it. Ask your new study buddy to handle it instead. Copilot will let you know about any spelling mistakes and grammar gaffes before your English teacher ever sets their eyes on it. It gets top marks from us.
Google Pixel 9
Perfect for… Instagram perfectionists
Most teenagers are obsessed with their phones and spend absolutely ages on them. So you may as well get them a good one! The Pixel 9 is a great call and comes packed with Google’s latest Ai assistant – Gemini. And this thing is really quite Ai.mazing…
Let’s say you’re off on your first group holiday (and can’t wait to get away from the folks). Fire up Gemini and ask it to help plan your trip. If you want specific recommendations on where to eat, it’s got that covered. And if you’re not sure on which landmarks are worth a visit, it’ll narrow that list down to just the must-see sights. You can leave the guidebook at home when you’ve got this in your pocket.
We also reckon your Insta-game is going to be the talk of the group chat. With the Magic Editor, that photo of your new pooch is going to be picture perfect. Literally. Make your little brother disappear from the background with a few taps. That’ll teach him to photobomb again. Or sharper up the blur when Fido gets the zoomies and goes bombing after a tennis ball.
Marshall Acton III Bluetooth speaker
Perfect for… rockers and hip-hop heads
If they’re into their music (or keep wandering round the house playing Taylor Swift out of their phone), then the Marshall Acton III Bluetooth speaker sounds like a great idea. Marshall are known for their guitar amps that are used by some of the biggest bands on the planet. So, you know this is going to rock.
With a woofer and two tweeters, it pumps out a wide wall of sound that’ll fill any room. We think the kids nowadays would describe that as poppin’ off. And if you want to play sound engineer, you can fine tune your tunes with a set of brass knobs. Tweak the treble and volume and add a heap more bass for those house and hip-hop numbers. When it’s your turn to host the next house party, make sure you crank it up!
Canon PowerShot V10 vlogging video camera
Perfect for… future YouTube stars
They’ve probably told you that being a YouTuber is a valid career path nowadays. So, if they’re always vlogging days out with friends – or making videos of your family hols – get them the Canon PowerShot V10. With its pocket-sized design, this is a dinky camera they can take pretty much anywhere.
By capturing everything in crisp 4K, all those adventures will look better than you remember. But if that’s not matching your creative vision, why not get a bit experimental instead? Pick from 14 colour filters and add a whole new look to your short film. Spielberg eat your heart out…
You can leave that selfie stick at home now too. They’re so not cool anymore anyway. A wide-angle 19mm lens lets you fit all your mates in that group shot at once - all without lugging around bulky, extra kit. Your back will thank you. And there won’t be any teenage arguments about who has to miss out on the photo.
Instax Mini 12 instant camera
Perfect for… budding photographers
Don’t want to shell out on an expensive DSLR for them just yet? Then definitely snap up the Instax Mini 12 instant camera. This thing does exactly what it says on the tin. Like a Polaroid, it’ll print your pic onto a small bit of film in only five seconds. You can then pin them up around your room and add a bit of personality to your space. It’s way cooler than your run of the mill Insta photo.
You’ll be able to take plenty of selfies too. With a selfie mirror attached to the front, it’s easy to check that everyone’s in frame before you start snapping away. Get your pout on and say cheese. And there’s no faffing with a massive list of settings either. Twist & Go controls make capturing your masterpiece really simple. Fire it up with a twist. Twist it again to swap modes. Twist it to turn it off. Sorted.
While you’ve got limited film, you won’t have to worry about wasting it. An automatic exposure and flash take care of all that complicated stuff for you. Which should mean less blurry shots and more gallery-worthy photos you can share with your mates.
Need more advice?
Looking for more prezzies for everyone else in the family? We’ve got you covered. If they’re into their gaming, we’ve rounded up the best Christmas gifts for gamers. And when you need a seriously stunning present, we’ve also got the best beauty Christmas gifts you can buy right now.
