What will Christmas look like this year?

Wait what….Christmas!? 13 weeks away and I’d prefer really to not think about it yet. 

However, on the tech spectrum we are starting to see some things trickle out ready for this coming festive season.  

Delving further into the world of home automation are Amazon Echo and google home. 

Both which are voice controlled meaning you can request a song to play and it will play. No more searching! 

Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker- now with a heart rate monitor. Track your steps, sleep and heart rate throughout the day. Challenge your friends track your food intake and your water intake Receive text and call notifications, also with interchangeable bands. 

Chromecast Ultra - For 4 k tv’s that do not have smart tv capabilities, ultra-fast streaming over your wifi network. This device plugs into the tv’s HDMI port. Use with your iPhone, iPad, android device or laptop. 

Parrot Mambo mini drone – Code and fly like a pro with the Parrot Mambo Code. Learn to code as you program your Mambo to fire its Cannon, grasp objects with its Grabber, and take evasive manoeuvres. No experience with coding or flying drones is required! 

Nintendo switch - portable gaming! Welcome to the new era when you don’t have to adjust your lifestyle to play games. With three play modes- TV mode, Tabletop mode and handheld mode. This gadget is great for portability and ease of use. 

Snapchat spectacles while not available in Australia yet keep an eye out for these. Kids will go crazy for them. These are glasses that film for 10 seconds from your perspective.