The Pat Kenny Show Last minute tech gift ideas!
Dec 16, 2025
Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, shares her expert insights on last-minute tech gift ideas just in time for the holidays. She discusses innovative gadgets like the Tile tracker and the DIY robot speaker, perfect for STEM lovers. Jess also recommends budget-friendly options like the Fitbit Inspire 3 and affordable gaming laptops. For those into photography, the Instax MiniLink 3 portable printer is a must-try. Finally, she offers advice on outdoor smart bulbs and highlights voice control tech for added convenience.
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Quick Curated Gift Mashup
- Jess curated last-minute tech gifts outside her earlier Great Gadget Gift Guide to address urgent requests.
- She directs listeners to the NewsTalk YouTube channel for the original, longer guide for more options.
Practical Bluetooth Tracker Gift
- Buy a Tile Tracker to help find lost items and share SOS alerts with trusted contacts.
- The Tile costs ~£30 and pairs to your phone with an app for ringing and last-known location features.
Hands-On Robot Speaker Discovery
- Jess found a beginner build-your-own robot speaker called Harold at Cogs Toys and Games and almost bought it for herself.
- The kit costs $43.95, takes about an hour to build, and outputs a Bluetooth speaker useful for STEM learning.