The best gifts for the new grads in your life

Surviving years of college is no small feat, so the graduates in our lives deserve rightful praise and celebration. Whether your graduate is going out into the world to get their first job or continuing with their education, there are a number of gadgets you can gift them that will make them smile and also come in handy on a daily basis. If you’re stumped on what to give to the tech-savvy grad in your life, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite tech for you to consider.Roku Streaming Stick 4KSmart TVs are getting more affordable, but a quality one still isn’t cheap. If your grad wants to smarten up their existing TV, the $50 Roku Streaming Stick 4K can do so by opening up a huge selection of streaming options. The dongle plugs into the TV’s HDMI port and, on most sets, stays hidden behind the screen. The Roku interface is straightforward and the remote can even be used for voice commands. In addition to supporting most streaming services available, Roku also has its own set of channels with free live TV, movies, shows, sports and news. – Amy Skorheim, Commerce WriterApple Watch Series 8If your grad is an iPhone user, an Apple Watch could end up being their favorite phone accessory. Not only is it the best smartwatch available for those that have iPhones, but we consider the Series 8 to be the best smartwatch, period. It has a comfortable, simple design that you can jazz up with funky bands of all materials, and it does a great job of keeping you connected to your phone... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2023-05-01 13:15:46 UTC ]

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