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    28 Gifts For Anyone Trying To Live In The Future, Today

    Welcome them into the year 3000 with these high-tech treasures.

    What a year! The holidays are finally here! And while we’re doing our best to make sure the products we feature will arrive in time, shipping times are especially tricky this year, so we suggest shopping as early as you can.

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    1. A magnetic balance light so all their other lamps know what futuristic standards to strive for.

    2. A high-tech trash can with voice and motion control that'll make them feel like they're living in the year 3000.

    3. A bestselling Fire TV Stick to make any TV a heck of a lot smarter. This latest iteration boasts the same expansive TV and movie library with faster speeds for seamless HD streaming. No more endless load screens.

    4. A chic Mirror home gym if the pandemic taught them that they actually kinda love working out at home. This low-profile device combines all the benefits of in-gym classes and trainers with at-home convenience.

    5. A Wi-Fi-connected Roomba vacuum for keeping their floors dirt and pet hair free with a host of upgraded features like recharge and resume, and smart mapping, which means your robot will clean in neat, methodical rows. It's like hiring a cleaning person they'll have access to 24/7.

    6. A UV smartphone sanitizer because their beloved phone is also a breeding ground for germs. With this around, they'll always be just 10 minutes away from a squeaky-clean cell.

    7. An easy-to-install Tushy bidet attachment to keep their tushy clean. A true revo-loo-tion for bathroom-goers everywhere.

    8. A mini bag sealer for a stocking stuffer that'll help them pretend they never even opened that bag of potato chips (ignoring the fact that half of them are gone). This double-sided device cuts and reseals sandwich and snack bags so food stays fresh for longer.

    9. A rechargeable LED dog collar because it's starting to get darker earlier and earlier, and finding their black dog in the dark is, in a word, challenging.

    10. Some smart–light bulbs with 16 MILLION color options so they can control any light in their home with their phone or voice, courtesy of Amazon Alexa or Google Home Assistant.

    11. A rechargeable electric lighter that's windproof, splash-proof, portable, and just overall very nice to look at. Their candle game just got an upgrade!

    12. A reusable smartnotebook to digitize every pen stroke with the Rocketbook app. Finally, the ease and satisfaction of handwritten notes, combined with the organization and convenience of digital notes. My future vision says they're going to love that!

    13. A Wi-Fi-connected oil diffuser and humidifier for bringing their wellness routine into the 21st century. Set schedules, adjust vapor pressure, and change light color — all with their phone or voice!

    14. A rechargeable hand warmer that doubles as a power bank for charging devices on the go. It's perfect for live sports fans or just anyone who works in an office that loves to always blast the AC.

    15. A makeup brush cleaner to essentially automate one of life's most annoying (yet necessary) tasks.

    16. A pack of Wi-Fi-connected outlets so you can make virtually any electronic device in their home "smart" and control lights, the humidifier, and even the curling iron you know they forgot to unplug, all via a phone or voice control.

    a reviewer photo of the smart outlet plugged into a wall outlet with a cord plugged in

    17. A wooden wireless phone charger that combines old-tradition craft with new-age tech to instantly upgrade any bedside table or desk. No more unsightly cords to fuss with!

    18. A motion-sensor toilet light to make their potty feel like a piece of modern art, and end the searing pain of turning on the bathroom lights when they need to pee at two in the morning.

    A toilet with a blue illuminated bowl and 16 thumbnail images of the toilet illuminated in different colors

    19. A portable karaoke microphone if they're always down for an impromptu singalong. This will connect to any mobile karaoke app of their choice, transforming their home into a crowd-free stage for belting their favorite tunes.

    20. A palm-sized video projector for bringing big screen viewing with them virtually anywhere. Impromptu movie night, anyone?

    21. An illuminated mirror compact with sun-like light because they know color-correct makeup application is essential even on the go. Easy to toss in a purse, it also comes with a case that protects the mirror and automatically turns its light on and off.

    22. A Wi-Fi-connected digital picture frame so they can show off an unlimited number of photos without the hassle of getting them printed (or overwhelming their already crowded walls).

    The frame with a white and black frame around the digital screen with a picture of the reviewer and their father at a tennis match

    23. A levitating planter that's almost as magical as the feeling of successfully keeping a plant alive.

    24. A five-port USB car charging port to put an end to fights over who gets to charge their phone first on long car rides. Plus, this dual-sided charger extends all the way to the backseat, which will make for happy passengers.

    25. The Oculus Quest 2 — an all-in-one gaming experience that'll bring immersive virtual reality to their at-home reality.

    26. An electric wine opener so you can crack open a bottle with just the click of a button. It looks very sleek sitting in the charging dock on a countertop or bar cart and includes a foil cutter for a clean slice every time.

    a reviewer photo of the electric wine opener on the illuminated charging dock

    27. A potentially lifesaving charm bracelet with a hidden button that, when pushed two times, immediately sends an SOS text and their location to five predetermined contacts. Gift them (and yourself) some peace of mind!

    28. A pair of long-distance touch lamps to *brighten* their day even when you're miles apart. Just touch your lamp and your loved one's lamp will change color in response!

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