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A projector can give you a movie-theater style experience at home. A portable projector means you can do that anywhere — the pool, the backyard, a wall in the kid’s room… The Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air projector is one of the best portable projectors on the market and makes for a unique gift they likely do not have already. The Mars 3 also won a CNET Editor’s Choice award.

Meta’s previous-generation Ray-Ban glasses were already CNET’s top recommendation for the best smart glasses of 2026. The newest iteration, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, surpasses the originals in quality, with double the battery life and improved video quality. They’re the best smart glasses on the market by far, earning a CNET Editors’ Choice Award.

Apple’s newest earbuds, the AirPods 5, look identical to their predecessor but offer improved noise cancellation and are 50% more effective. They come in two versions, with the step-up model supporting wireless charging and volume control on its stems. CNET audio expert David Carnoy says they’re well worth the upgrade.

This mini soundbar offers surprisingly decent performance for its compact size. It measures just 9.6 inches wide by 3.5 inches deep by 2.4 inches tall, so it’s perfect for pairing with a smaller TV in your kitchen or bedroom. CNET audio expert David Carnoy recommends the Roku Streambar SE as a “solid upgrade over most built-in TV speakers and a good value at its modest price.”

If the person on your holiday list doesn’t already have a Nintendo Switch or needs an upgrade, you can’t go wrong with the Switch 2. It’s a splurge, especially with the recent price hike, but it’s got cool, magnetic attaching controllers and the biggest, highest-resolution screen to date (read our full review).

Billed as the human dog bed, the Plufl has been getting a lot of play on TikTok and other social media channels, so we decided to try one. The “bed” actually comes in four pieces: the cover, two fairly long tube-like pillows and a slim, oval “mattress” made out of memory foam. You stuff everything inside the cover — assembly takes about 15 minutes — and lo and behold, you’re looking at a giant dog bed (or a plush life raft that doesn’t float) big enough for a human. Not only is it quite comfortable for homo sapiens, but canines enjoy it too. While the Plufl is slightly more suitable for small or average-size humans, as long as you aren’t really tall, it should accommodate you. It comes in a few colors, and the cover is removable and washable.

Give that special someone a luxury upgrade they’d never buy themselves. CNET’s David Watsky tested over a dozen cordless and corded robotic pool cleaners, and the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus came out on top as his favorite corded pick. It has has excellent suction power, offers remote scheduling, and is a CNET Editors’ Choice Award and Lab Test winner.

The Hatch Restore 3 is not only an alarm clock; it can also help your insomniac friends. The clock is shaped like a sunrise and helps someone wake up by gradually emitting a calming sunrise-type light, as well as a sound of their choosing, like crashing waves. It’s also useful for bedtime routines — the clock can take on a darker, relaxing tone with its sunset light. Then, your giftee can choose a soothing time-to-fall-asleep ambient sound, music, guided meditation or Sleep Story from Hatch. It’s also CNET’s pick for best sunrise alarm clock.

Apple’s newest MacBook Air is one of the best laptops you can buy, and it’s a great choice for someone who wants a machine that’s thin and light but doesn’t compromise on speed. The smaller, 13-inch model is perfect for those with on-the-go lifestyles. But if you’re using it for work or just want a bigger display, the 15-inch version is definitely worth it.

If you know someone who enjoys sparkling water, they’ll love the convenience of churning out the fizzy stuff at home — and it will save them money too. The SodaStream Terra is our top pick for the best soda maker for most people. It’s easy to use and it has a slim design that doesn’t take up too much counter space.

Apple debuted the newest version of its flagship smartwatch in September, and it comes with a ton of upgrades. While its design looks similar to its predecessor on the outside, the inside features the faster S11 processor and new health sensors. The upshot is deeper recovery insights, improved heart rate accuracy, and a longer battery life.

CNET’s Bridget Carey says this won her over “both as a mom and as someone who delights in making my co-workers squirm.” By using a remote — that can be as far as 25 feet away — you can make it scale walls or perform spin tricks, she explains. To charge it, there’s a USB-C port and you’ll need two AAA batteries for the remote.

Read our review here.

If you’re looking to splash out on a TV to give someone for the holidays, the Roku Pro Series is a great choice. It has excellent picture quality, thanks to full-array local dimming and convenience features like a simple-to-assemble stand. It also of course offers the simple Roku system that will make your recipient’s streaming as pain-free as possible.

Baseus makes a couple of very slim magnetic power banks that offer wireless charging. This model — the Picogo Power Bank 5K — is more affordable because it only offers 7.5-watt wireless charging for iPhones and isn’t equipped with Qi2, which offers 15-watt wireless charging. The newer Picogo Power Bank 5K with Integrated Stand is equipped with Qi2 and a kickstand but costs about twice as much. Both models offer 20-watt wired charging using the USB-C port.

Note that Qi2 power banks tend to heat up more during wireless charging, but this power bank only got slightly warm while wireless charging; the temperature change wasn’t big.

There are more-affordable portable blenders, like the Blendjet 2 and the Hamilton Beach Single-Serve, but the Ninja Blast, which lists for $70, is a step up from those models. It looks and feels more premium, and though it isn’t superpowerful, it’s a good option for making smoothies and protein shakes on the go or at home when you don’t want to deal with a full-size blender. Additionally, you can drink right from the blender, as it has a leak-proof sip lid. Available in multiple color options and easy to operate, it has an 18 ounce-capacity and recharges via USB-C. 

Over the last several years, Sony has made some of the best noise-canceling headphones on the market, so it’s a big deal when the company comes out with a new flagship model, like the WH-1000XM6, which has arrived three years after the release of the WH-1000XM5. Though the XM5 was — and still is — one of the top over-ear Bluetooth headphones, there’s always room for improvement. According to CNET audio expert David Carnoy, with the XM6, Sony has fixed the small design flaws of its predecessor while bumping up the overall performance. The result is a headphone that’s arguably edged just ahead of the competition and is now at the top of its class. Read our WH-1000XM6 review.

Bokksu collects some of the best snacks from Japan and compiles them in a one-time or recurring monthly curated tasting box. Our CNET editors have both given and received Bokksu boxes, and they’re always a hit. Inside the unmistakable orange boxes, you’ll find eats like seaweed tempura, green tea and lemon cakes along with Japanese candy such as yuzu gummies and matcha-strawberry Kit-Kats. What’s more, Bokksu includes some info-packed literature explaining a bit about each, including historical and cultural significance. Bokksu boxes start at $30 a month for subscriptions and $50 for a one-time send.

For that tinkerer in your life who wants to get into 3D printing, this four-color 3D printer is the one to get. It’s our pick for best overall 3D printers, and CNET’s James Bricknell sums it up best, saying, “Whether it’s your first printer or another one for your collection, the A1 Combo is the number-one printer to buy right now.” He also recommends adding the AMS lite (short for Automatic Material System) for an even more elevated experience.