The Ultimate CHRISTMAS Gift Guide

Spoil yourself and your loved ones this Christmas with these must-have tech treats and gadget gifts

- Written by Nicola King

Yes, it's that time of year again already - the Christmas holiday season is a time to unwind, relax, and spend precious time with loved ones if that's possible, and we hope you can indulge in all the good things that the holidays bring with them.

Whether you are buying a tech treat for yourself or pulling out the stops for family and friends, our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide will arm you with the all of the key information that you'll need on some of the top tech trends and devices around at the moment.

We cover the full spectrum, from useful little gadgets that really won't need much wrapping paper, to more 'considered purchases' for around the home - for those of you who really want to push the boat out and buy that high-end product you've been eyeing up.

There have certainly been some exciting tech releases this year, particularly over the last few months, as gadget makers aim to make their products faster, more efficient, more powerful and more aesthetically pleasing.

Chargers, stands, backpacks, soundbars, earbuds, cables, projectors and cases, you'll find them all and more over the next 12 pages.

So, grab a cup of indulgent hot chocolate or something stronger, sit back, relax and peruse our curated suggestions for tech gifts that will really make the recipients smile.

Nanoleaf Smart Holiday String Lights

> £89.99 > nanoleaf.me

These smart lights are just as happy outside as in, so why not give the garden some colour all year round? These 300 LEDs boast over 16 million colours, or you could plump for plain white and brighten up dark corners. Control via the app and enjoy the glow!

Philips GamePix 800 Projector

> £1,199.99 > philips.co.uk