9 Last-minute deals on WIRED-approved gifts that will arrive promptly

‘It was the night before Christmas, and someone still had to go shopping. Don’t be afraid. We’ve tried to come up with some great last-minute discounts on WIRED-approved gadgets and gizmos that you can buy during the sale and get it in time to save time over the holidays. Everything listed below is available for next day pickup or delivery. If none of these help, see our list of digital gifts And Great last minute gifts.

Note that your mileage may vary depending on your location. If your local big box store is out of stock, I’m so sorry. But maybe next year we’ll have a life together before the 24th. (I haven’t finished shopping either.) Good luck!

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Its Our favorite iPadand it’s on sale. Apple iPad 10th generation (7/10, WIRED Review) is an even better value when on sale, and (theoretically) it comes in a variety of fun colors. It has a modern design, USB-C charging, and lots of compatible ports accessory. It’s snappy and has a good camera, and most importantly, it’s always available.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (9/10, WIRED recommended) tops our list Best noise canceling headphones. They have really excellent noise cancellation along with great call quality. Overall, the sound is clear and powerful, and the design is sleek yet offers a comfortable fit. We wish battery life was a bit better, but it’s hard to go wrong here, especially at this price.

This little MagSafe charger is an honorable mention in the Instructions for buying a MagSafe backup charger. It works well, and its 5,000 mAh capacity can take most phones from dead to full at least once. The power bank is large in size and it works with non-MagSafe phones thanks to the included attachment. Anyone on your list can benefit from a phone charger.

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Roku Streaming Stick 4K is Our favorite streaming bar for most people. Setup is quick and easy—just plug it into your TV’s HDMI port. This model includes a voice remote so you can hold down the microphone button and speak your wishes into the space. The Roku interface is easy to navigate, even if your giftee isn’t the most tech-savvy. And there are so many free channels that they can enjoy them all Antiques roadshow or How is it created?. Or video Mr. Beast, if that’s their preference.

Apple Watch 10 series (8/10, WIRED recommended) To be Best Apple WatchesStage. We really wish it had a blood oxygen sensor like most other fitness trackers. But it does have a suite of health metrics tracking and smart features, ranging from the basics like step count and exercise to Breathing Arrhythmia monitoring, which can help detect apnea when sleeping. It also has Fall Detection and the new Vitals app. If you’re on a tighter budget, you can also save for a second generation Apple Watch SE At $229 ($50 off), this is a great deal Great buy at this price.

Dyson Airwrap (8/10, WIRED recommended) is a great multi-functional hairdressing tool introduced in Guide to buying hair curlers. This gift wrap comes in a pretty rose-red Strawberry Bronze color but is not often sold. It comes with many included accessories, including two barrels, three round brushes, smoothing dryer, carrying case, etc.

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Dyson’s V15 detection tool is very useful Best Dyson vacuum cleaner. It weighs less than 7 pounds and easily maneuvers around tight corners and various nooks and crannies in your home. It can run for 60 minutes at a time and has sensors that automatically adjust suction levels based on the current cleaning task. This model also has a neat neon green laser that can help you detect missed dust particles, making it an especially good vacuum for people with allergies.

Ninja Ice Cream (6/10, WIRED Review) is one Our favorite gifts for home cooksand this price is even better than what we saw during Cyber ​​Monday. Your giftee will be able to make all sorts of homemade ice cream, gelato and sorbet, but this machine is also capable of creating protein-rich treats, as proven by The subreddit is filled with creative recipes. It’s large, but with all that DIY goodness, it takes up space.

Pro X 2 is best wireless gaming headset we tried. And we tried a lot! Over-ear headphones can use Logitech Lightspeed for ultra-fast wireless audio, but can also pair via Bluetooth. They are compatible with computers, phones and consoles. There’s even an option for a wired connection. Good sound quality, good sound quality and good fit. The price could justifiably be higher, but luckily it isn’t—especially thanks to this sale.