958: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
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Under $30: ESP32 and LED strips
Wes evangelizes the cheap ESP32 microcontroller plus WS2811 LED strips as a gateway to hardware tinkering.
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The Syntax team brings us their annual Holiday Gift Guide! They’ve curated the best gadgets, tools, food, and even kitchen essentials for the dev in your life — plus a few treats anyone would love to unwrap.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax
- 00:54 Our Favorite Things
- 01:03 Wes - Bambu Lab 3d Printers
- 01:50 Wes - Leatherman Arc Multi-tool
- 03:07 Kaitlin - Ruffwear Roamer Bungee Dog Leash
- 04:49 Niki - Magic Mirror Home Screen
- 06:42 Randy - Everything Presence Light
- 08:22 Randy - Henson Safety Razor
- 10:24 CJ - Viltrox 28mm Pancake Lens
- 11:17 Scott - 3D Printers
- 11:37 Scott - Anker 4-Port Charger
- 12:45 Randy - DJI Mic Mini
- 13:37 Randy - Velcro Cable Ties
- 14:22 Kaitlin - Prequel Skin Care
- 16:18 Kaitlin - Coros Pace 3 Running Watch
- 17:30 Niki - Steam Machine
- 18:02 Niki - VR Headset
- 18:18 Under $30
- 18:25 Wes - ESP32
- 18:45 Wes - WS2811 LED Strips
- 19:44 CJ - Precision Screw Driver Set
- 20:42 Scott - Magsafe Popsocket
- 21:23 Wes - Digital Calipers
- 22:45 CJ - Microfiber Device Cloth
- 23:33 Scott - Candle Warmer
- 25:30 Wes - Matte Screen Protectors
- 25:38 Desk Items
- 25:46 Wes - MX Master 4 Logitech Mouse
- 26:40 Scott - Elgato Stream Deck
- 29:12 CJ - Magsafe Phone Stand
- 30:13 Office Items
- 30:21 Wes - Heated Vest
- 31:33 CJ - USB Hand Warmers
- 32:23 Tech / Storage
- 32:32 Scott - MoCa Ethernet Adapter
- 33:41 CJ - 4TB Drive and 1TB SD Card
- 35:06 Wes - BenQ Programming Monitors
- 37:28 Food
- 37:37 Scott - Biena Edamame
- 38:08 Wes - Heartbeat Hot Sauce
- 39:11 Wes - Seoul Sisters Kimchi Mix
- 39:32 CJ - Clif Protein Bars
- 39:55 CJ - Z Energy Strips
- 40:51 Kitchen Gadgets
- 41:00 Wes - Carbon Steel Frying Pan
- 42:35 CJ - Air Fryer
- 44:45 Scott - Zojirushi Water Boiler
- 45:43 Scott - Teak Cutting Board
- 47:36 Clothes
- 48:26 Wes - Hooke / Naked and Famous
- 49:24 Scott - Octobre Clothing
- 50:31 Scott - Sezane Clothing
- 52:11 CJ - Blank Mineral Wash Shirts
- 53:10 Kids
- 53:17 Wes - Yoto Player
- 54:47 Scott - Tonie Box
- 56:06 CJ - Large Hedgehog Plush
- 56:43 CJ - Tortilla Blanket
- 57:04 Smarthome
- 57:08 Scott - Lutron Caseta
- 57:38 Wes - Meross and Refoss
- 01:00:41 Scott - Apollo Automation
- 01:01:29 CJ - Kauf Smart Home
- 01:02:52 CJ - Plant LED Bulb
- 01:04:03 Scott - Roland Electronic Drum Set
- 01:04:58 Thanks!
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