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LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEAS FOR TECH LOVERS

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IT'S come around fast again, hasn't it? We're on the home straight for the big day and looking at some cool tech accessories for those last-minute present hunts.

ANKER NANO POWER BANK

When all other charging options fail, many of us have been extremely glad to have a power bank charger to hand to save the day. The Anker Nano is a great option with its 5,000mAh capacity (about the same as most phones' internal batteries), and a very slimline design that won't add undue bulk to your phone. It's compatible with any Qi2 magnetic connection.

■The Anker Nano Power Bank costs £49.99 from Anker.com

BACKBONE PRO

The Backbone Pro essentially turns your mobile phone into a handheld games console, and can also be used as a Bluetooth game controller for other devices. The USB-C connector means compatibility with iPhone 15 and later and most modern Android phones.

Compatibility with PS Remote Play, Xbox Remote Play, and Steam Link, as well as the App Store, Apple Arcade, and Netflix Games, means there are not many games you can't play with this must-have accessory for anyone with a gaming bone in their body.

The Backbone Pro costs £159.99 from backbone.com

KINGSTON XS1000 EXTERNAL SOLID STATE DRIVE

It's never a bad idea to add more storage to your computer, and the speed of this external 1TB solid state drive means you can use it to keep just about any data and have it accessible to apps.