The Last Word with Matt Cooper Tech Thursday: Last Minute Christmas Presents
Dec 18, 2025
This week, tech journalist Andy O'Donoghue shares his top last-minute Christmas gift ideas. He highlights open-ear headphones perfect for outdoor safety and Bluetooth trackers like AirTag to keep belongings secure. Portable power banks like the Anker PowerCore are a must for charging on the go, while easy-to-install smart home gadgets and battery video doorbells make great gifts. For cinephiles and horror fans, curated streaming services like Mubi and Shudder are fantastic options. Plus, kids can enjoy educational tech toys and engaging books on AI.
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Open-Ear Headphones For Safer Outdoor Listening
- Try open-ear headphones like the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 for outdoor activities to stay aware of traffic.
- They offer long battery life and safer listening for runners, cyclists and commuters.
Use Bluetooth Trackers To Protect Valuables
- Attach Bluetooth trackers like Apple AirTag, Samsung SmartTag or Tile to keys, bags or wallets to locate lost items.
- Choose wallet-sized trackers for easy fit, and expect multi-year battery life or replaceable coin batteries.
Pick Power Banks With USB-C And Laptop Support
- Buy modern power banks (e.g., Anker PowerCore 20,000 or Anker 737) to fast-charge phones and even laptops.
- Look for USB-C PD support and capacity suitable for commuters, students and remote workers.
