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Wait. What do you mean we're exchanging gifts in a couple of days?!
Thanksgiving is long gone, you scrambled to get the decorations up, and maybe you were able squeeze in a search for the perfect ugly sweater. Now it's time to tackle those dreaded hard-to-shop-for people on your list. But you'd better get moving, because shipping times are starting to shrink if you need it delivered by December 24th.
If you're not an Amazon Prime member, you’ve already missed the December 16th ordering cutoff date for free shipping. Sorry, but now you'll have to pay extra shipping fees to get it in time. Call it the "procrastinator's tax.
But not all is lost. If you’re already a Prime member, the calendar is still on your side. The free two-day shipping that Prime members enjoy has an order cutoff date of December 22nd. You also still have time to sign up for a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime and take advantage of all the benefits, then cancel after New Year’s.
This list is updated each day, so go ahead and bookmark this page now.
Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App Controlled Robot with Star Wars Force Band $139.99, SAVE $60
Giving R2-D2 a run for his money, you can celebrate your love for all things Star Wars with this app-controlled version of BB-8 via your smartphone. Actually, scratch that, why not take it a step even further and control this tiny robot with the motions of your hand? Fulfill your Jedi dreams and may the Force be with you.
Playmobil Playsets (Various) Up to 40% off on Amazon
Whether it's a relative, close friend, or your editor, odds are that you know someone that's had a kid recently. While these playsets might not be the right fit for a newborn, it's a great gift that shows you're thinking of the future. The hardest part? Trying to decide which one to get. Every kid's favorite things are options: a rescue ladder unit, a space shuttle, a soldier's lookout... a... school bus.
Anker PowerCore 5000 Portable Battery Backup $14.39, SAVE $35.60
I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve been out for the day and had to contend with a dying phone. I’d go through every trick in the book to save on battery: dim the screen all the way, turn off location, go into silent mode, hell, sometimes I’d go so far as to enter airplane mode just to have enough juice to make it to an outlet.
That is until I wizened up and nabbed a portable charger. Now, as long as I have a charging cable I’m free to wander the city in peace, content with the fact that my battery will be fine.
Select Xbox One Games Save up to 50% at Microsoft
It doesn't really matter how old or young you are, sometimes there's just no better way to relax after a long day than booting up your game console (or PC!) of choice and losing yourself in an interactive world. For any kind of gamer in your life, Microsoft is running a sale on Xbox One games. Titanfall 2, Watch Dogs 2, ReCore, and so much more is represented in this sale.
It's a great time to be alive if you're into games. With VR quickly becoming the next big thing, now's the time to soak in as much of the incredible content being produced as possible. Take care, though, some of these games aren't exactly suited for a young audience.
Kindle Paperwhite E-reader $99.99, SAVE $20 on Amazon
If you're looking to make the plunge and move to digital reading, you'll get the most bang for your buck with the Kindle Paperwhite. It's the perfect middle-of-the-road option that gives you the most bang for your buck. Pair it with a power adapter, a case, and a subscription to Kindle Unlimited and you'll have the perfect gift to make any bookworm delighted to have you as a friend.
Anker Premium Stereo Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker $50.99, SAVE $69
With plenty of off-brand models coming out, it's hard to find a speaker that's actually worth your time and won't cost you as much as a mortgage payment. Thankfully, Anker (with the help of a steep discount from Amazon) has come to the rescue with a decent speaker at an attractive price.
Amazon Tap - Alexa-Enabled Portable Bluetooth Speaker $89.99, SAVE $40
While the full-blown Echo and Dot won't be shipped out until early January, there is still one Alexa-enabled speaker left, the Amazon Tap. It's a better fit for an outdoor adventure—a beach trip in the summer, a ski vacation in the winter—where you can have it on hand. You see, the catch is you can't just shout across the room to get Alexa's attention with the Tap. Instead, you'll need to push a microphone button located on the Tap and then speak your command.
Still, for a fairly decent speaker that also has the smart functionality of Alexa built in, it's hard to argue with any Alexa-enabled Amazon device, including the Tap.
Dell Inspiron 13 2-in-1 Laptop with 7th Gen Core i5 $479, SAVE $270 at Microsoft
Much like the TV listed above, nabbing a new laptop is the definition of an extravagant gift. Something that'll be reserved for the closest people in your life. Or your distant teen that's about to graduate high school and head off to college.
This is a great deal on the Dell Inspiron which has a solid processor, enough space to store plenty of term papers, and the ability to flip the screen around and function as a tablet–perfect for watching a movie in a cramped dorm room.
Canon Rebel T6 Camera with 2 Lenses $329, SAVE $420 at Canon.com
Canon's been a standout destination for amateur and pro photographers thins holiday season with blowout sales on its refurbished DSLRs. While most units have sold out already, the T6 with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens and the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III zoom lens is an absolute steal.
With a surprisingly helpful customer service, a fantastic 1-year warranty, and a price this low, it's should be pretty hard not to grab this deal for the edgy photographer in your life.
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