GIMME
Give a little gadget at Christmas In this age of appliances, the FM’s regular Gimme columnist wraps up the year with a guide for gifts from the world of devices — from toys to coffee-makers and drones Nafisa Akabor
Nintendo Switch OLED The new Switch OLED model is meant to be enjoyed in hand instead of docking it to a TV due to its brighter, vivid screen. Gamers can enjoy more on-board storage from its 64GB upgrade, take advantage of the Ethernet and HDMI ports, and make the most of its redesigned kickstand for multiple viewing angles. The new model comes in white, as well as the original red and blue.
Fitbit Charge 5 The Fitbit Charge 5 has been updated to a slimmer design with a brighter OLED touchscreen and up to seven days of battery life. It has tools for stress, sleep and heart-rate tracking. It also has built-in GPS that works with 20 exercise modes and supports contactless payments and smartphone notifications. A six-month subscription to Fitbit Premium is included. Price: R3,999
Price: R7,999
Nespresso Vertuo Next The Nespresso Vertuo Next features a new centrifusion technology that spins pods up to 4,000rpm to brew the perfect cup. It has one button to operate it and the result could be any of five drink sizes, including a 150ml Gran Lungo, 230ml Signature and 535ml pour-over. The new pods have barcodes for the machine to read and brew the right drink, after a 30-second preheat. The coffee-maker is made from 50% recycled plastics. Price: R3,499
Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Essential Xiaomi’s next-generation Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Essential now has a larger 420ml capacity tank alongside a 200ml water tank for mopping, and its suction power is 2,200Pa. It traps dirt and dust (great for anyone with allergies), can overcome obstacles like cables up to 17mm high and promises 1½ hours of usage from its 2,500mAh battery. Set schedules, track it and change cleaning modes remotely via the Mi Home app. Price: R3,499
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