Beyond Flowers and Chocolates: 7 Tech-Savvy Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day
Romance can be tricky, especially when it comes to gift-giving for special occasions. So, the traditional set of flowers, chocolates, and a restaurant visit can always be spiced up with something unusual that goes beyond bouquets and chocolate.
On the eve of Valentine's Day, The Experiment decided to share some interesting ideas from the world of technology that can serve as an original and unforgettable sign of attention for the holiday of all lovers.
1. Bouquet Constructor
Along with live flowers, you can present your girl with an unusual bouquet that will never wither. At the moment, marketplaces offer a huge selection of all kinds of "flower" constructors - from simple inexpensive models to large-scale sets of hundreds, or even thousands of parts. From them you can create complex compositions of artificial roses, lilies and orchids, opening up space for joint imagination.
2. "Smart" Table Lamp
Modern smart lamps can do a lot. For example, it can be synchronized with a music system for dynamic lighting to the beat of the song, and can also be integrated into the "smart" home ecosystem. Subtle control through a mobile application will allow you to create a mood and background lighting for any user's need - both for productive work and for a calm bedtime. And of course, such a lamp can become an indispensable addition to a romantic dinner or watching a new series on the weekend.
3. Pocket Photo Printer
Portable mini-printers, which easily fit in a purse or even in a pocket, allow you to instantly print photos, images, screenshots and other graphic content stored on mobile gadgets. On sale there are both uncomplicated simple devices for quickly creating physical cards, and advanced gadgets with inkless printing technology and support for mobile applications, where numerous filters and editing tools are provided.
4. Eye Massager
Such a massager will help relieve tension after a long work at the computer, and also improve sleep quality, smooth wrinkles and tighten the skin around the eyes. In addition, in traditional Chinese medicine, massage in this area is believed to contribute to the improvement of various aspects of health, including vision, general immunity and hormonal balance. Various models provide many modes with heating, "hot stone" effect, audio therapy, lifting effect and other all sorts of functions.
5. E-book Reader
An e-book is an indispensable thing for reading lovers. Even someone who still remains faithful to traditional paper media will appreciate the ease of use and compactness of such devices. In addition, their unconditional plus is access to huge libraries of works that are incomparably cheaper compared to classic books. There are both cheap simple models, and advanced gadgets with color screens that allow you not only to read literature, but also to take notes, draw or surf the Internet.
6. Portable Game Console
A handheld console will be a great gift for a computer game lover. Even an age gamer "retired" will be able to appreciate, for example, a console with retro games that he played in the late 1990s or early 2000s. Many models provide support for thousands of games for a variety of classic home systems - from Dendy (NES) and Sega Mega Drive to Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast and, of course, PlayStation 1. A console like the Nintendo Switch with two separate detachable controllers will allow you to enjoy games together.
7. "Smart" Ring
This is a gift that will combine the functions of a piece of jewelry with the many features of a modern gadget that sets new trends in fashion. Advanced devices from well-known manufacturers with a worldwide reputation are not cheap, but will give access to such functions as detailed analysis of sleep and physical activity with personal recommendations for improving well-being. However, there are quite affordable, but at the same time worthy alternatives that have a basic set of health monitoring capabilities.
