Vacation reward concepts from Techno Claus for 2023

He is the person who finds presents for good women and boys, the easiest of these high-tech vacation toys. ‘Tis the season for Techno Claus, all the time in vogue (who bears a curious resemblance to our David Pogue):

I ask myself, as down the chimney I crawl:
Have I grown too fats? Or the chimney’s too small?
Effectively, by no means thoughts that: Merry Christmas, my dears!
I am Techno Claus, bearer of tech reward idears.

That is my 15th appearance! I do know!
We’re all gettin’ outdated! OK, on with the present…

Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder ($300)

A birdfeeder, actually, is form of absurd
‘Trigger all you are able to do is go, “Oh, look—a chook!”
However this one identifies every little chap,
Sends footage and movies proper to the app.

A photo voltaic factor powers the digital camera under,
So you are able to do birdwatching, the place e’er you go.

Twelve South AirFly SE Audio Transmitter ($35)

I like Bluetooth earbuds. They’re tiny and lightweight. 
However they do not hook up with the seatbacks in flight!
Effectively, this doodad plugs the place the wire would go
And transmits the sound out of your film or present.

One other place you’ll be able to unplug, if you’ll,
On the fitness center, doing cardio, treading the mill!

Goal Zero Nomad 10 Solar Panel ($100)

I journey for work, as you will hear from my partner,
So how do I cost issues while out of the home?
Up there within the sleigh, cannot plug into the wall.
So I exploit the mightiest charger of all!

This weatherproof photo voltaic collector’s the important thing
For hikers and campers, and nomads like me.

Hai Smart Shower System ($150)

The showerhead you could have couldn’t be a lot dumber—
This good one simply screws in; you do not want a plumber.
This gentle lets you understand when the water will get sizzling,
An app tracks your water use, prefer it or not.

It is powered by water! And greatest characteristic but—
It slides from a mist to a strong jet.

Revolution InstaGLO R180 Toaster ($350)

The fundamental design of the toaster, my dears,
Has stayed a lot the identical for 100-plus years!
However this one heats quicker, a timer counts down,
You simply faucet your bread after which what shade of brown!

It is candy, however costly—outrageous, virtually.
In the event you can afford it—I provide you with a toast!

Samsung The Sero Rotating Screen TV ($1,500)

Alas, at present’s youth! All of them movie with the telephone.
They take vertical movies, captured as proven.
After which, on the TV, you attempt to play again?
The image’s all tiny! The display’s principally black!

Effectively, here’s a repair for these pressing considerations:
A Samsung TV display that truly turns! 

I am advised that it is time to fly onward, I worry.
The reindeer’s consideration spans shrink yearly.
I want you this want because the chimney I climb:
Could all of your know-how work the primary time!

      
Story produced by Lucie Kirk and Julie Kracov. Editor: Joseph Frandino. 

David Pogue

David Pogue is a six-time Emmy winner for his tales on “CBS Sunday Morning,” the place he is been a correspondent since 2002. He is additionally a New York Instances bestselling writer, a five-time TED speaker, and host of 20 NOVA science specials on PBS. For 13 years, he wrote a New York Instances tech column each week — and for 10 years, a Scientific American column each month.