Josh

As a child one of the things that frustrated my parents was when we were out shopping and I would selfishly whine, “I want one of those”. Whilst age and wisdom has tempered my blurting out of such selfish attitudes, sometimes I have to confess to harbouring those thoughts!

Whilst looking online for gift ideas for some friends and family I found myself once again thinking, “I want one of those”. Let me give you some examples - here are four of this year’s latest gadgets and gizmo’s – something to suit every budget.

1. BB-8™ App-Enabled Droid™ by Sphero

Coming directly from Star Wars™: The Force Awakens into your very own home, BB-8 can be controlled using your smartphone or tablet but also recognises and reacts to your voice commands with a range of advanced expressions and behaviour. Designed with in-built holographic communication capacities, the Sphero BB-8 allows you to record and view virtual holographic videos. Yet be warned: BB-8 also has a mind of its own and is able to function autonomously, exploring the galaxy around it to develop its intelligence and personality.

2. Immerse Virtual Reality Headset

Fancy the adrenaline rush of racing down a rollercoaster or running away from a T-Rex from the comfort and safety of your own living room? The Immerse Virtual Reality Headset allows you to watch 3D movies, indulge in simulated games and experience virtual simulations by simply downloading content onto your smartphone. The headset offers 360 degree head tracking plus a screen that adapts with your head movements, ensuring that you will become completely immersed in your own wonderful virtual world from the moment you press play. There’s an extensive range of free and pay content available from the Play Store and Apple App Stores.

3. Undereater Disco Lightshow

Take two bottles into the shower? No, not me, I just wash and glo! Turn bath times into a mesmerising kaleidoscope of colour. With your own personal bathtime disco you can make a splash on the dancefloor. Projects a wide range of psychedelic multicoloured light patterns. Battery-operated and 100% waterproof (obviously)

4. Baby Mop

Let’s teach out little ones the value of a strong work ethic from a young age. Save tons of money on house-cleaning costs by transforming your crawling baby into a cleaning machine. A soft and cosy onesie made from 100% cotton. Crawl, and the dirt is gone.

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The winner will be chosen at random on 28th December and contacted by email. Your contact details will not be shared with third parties. By entering, you agree for us to share your name and church name in our competition winner publicity should you win. All the best!

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