The Last Word with Matt Cooper Tech Thursday: Christmas Gifts You Can Order Online
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Dec 11, 2025 Join technology journalist Andy O'Donoghue as he dives into a treasure trove of online tech gifts perfect for Christmas! He highlights beginner-friendly 3D printers like the Bamboo Labs A1 Mini and offers insights on high-performance options for serious hobbyists. Discover fun family games like Pictionary Air, and learn about mobile gaming with the Backbone One controller. Andy also recommends rugged JBL Clip speakers and the Xiaomi SmartPet Feeder for tech-savvy pet owners. Perfect for last-minute shoppers!
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Start With Beginner 3D Printers
- Try entry-level 3D printers like the Bamboo Labs A1 Mini or Creality Ender 3 to learn quickly without a steep setup curve.
- Expect to pay €160–€290 and watch filament costs of €10–€30 per roll when planning projects.
Invest For Precision And Functionality
- Spend more for a higher-performance printer like the Bamboo Labs P1S combo if you need precision and reliability for functional parts.
- Expect around €560 and use it to print replacement parts or durable, fast prints for practical repairs.
3D Printing Saved A Vintage Shower Part
- Andy recounts a user who 3D‑printed a replacement shower curtain component that otherwise would have been lost as a vintage piece.
- The part took about 20 minutes to print and preserved the art deco fixture.