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If you have a loved one who treasures a touch of nostalgia, a retro tech gift is the perfect choice. These curated picks will transport them back to cherished memories, adding a heartfelt touch to Christmas day itself.
1. Marshall Middleton Speaker
Looking like a shrunk-down head unit of a classic Marshall tube amp, the Middleton carries all the charm of the company’s 60-year history into a portable speaker that yearns to be turned up to 11. Two tweeters, two woofers and twin radiators combine to make more than your average Bluetooth banger – this is made to sound heavy, whatever volume it’s at.
£270/$299, marshall.com
2. We Are Rewind cassette player
Pull out those old C90 mixtapes and cassingles, and prove to yourself that tapes weren’t quite as bad as you remember them. There’s something special about old-school analogue listening, but this doesn’t take away all mod cons: you can use Bluetooth ’phones, listen for 12 hours on its lithium battery and even make new mixes thanks to a line input.
£136/$160, wearerewind.com
3. Motorola Razr 50
If anyone tells you this isn’t retro, they’ve clearly not been paying attention: the modern flip phone only exists because of what went before, and there’s nothing more ’90s than theatrically snapping your handset shut at the end of a call. Flashy it may be but this is Razr in both name and spirit, and it might even make you feel young again. It also happens to be a superb phone.
£800/$999, motorola.co.uk View Deal
4. Leica Sofort 2
An instant camera which doesn’t leave everything to chance, Leica’s hybrid design mixes basic digital photography with an internal printer that spits out pin-up memories which can be previewed on your phone before you commit them to paper. Simple to operate for that perfect retro feel, but decidedly skilled underneath, it’s what point-and-shoot is all about.
£360/$299, leica-camera.com View Deal
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The best last-minute tech gifts from Walmart to give this holiday season
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Updated Mon, December 16, 2024 at 12:20 PM EST
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Get these tech gifts before it's too late!
Get these tech gifts before it's too late!
Yes, it's true: Christmas is less than ten days away. And if you're like us, you probably haven’t yet crossed everything (and everyone) off your list yet. So you’re a wee bit behind — that’s OK, because Walmart has tons of great last-minute gifts you can pick up in a jiffy. If your Secret Santa budget is under $25, you can still grab a hot video game title or maybe a streaming media player. Have a bit more to spend? Find items like a great pair of noise cancelling headphones for under $250, and everything from blenders to coffee makers to soundbars for under $100. Our latest update of this list even found some last-minute price drops, with Bose headphones and Sonos soundbars now costing significantly less than they did last week. Bottom line: there are options to fit every price point and for every person on your list.