THE TECH WIZARD

UNDER $100: Amazon Echo Pop smart speaker with Alexa

Every home will find a use for this cute, very smart speaker. With great sound, and a range of colours, it will let you control music, podcasts, smart lights, timers and check the weather with a few simple voice commands. And that’s just the start of it. $85, pbtech.co.nz

UNDER $50:

Orbitkey Active key organiser

Tech doesn’t always mean lots of bells and whistles. Sometimes, the smartest tool simply comes down to great design. This key ringcome-organiser is sleek and compact, storing keys in a stack, meaning there’s no more scratching of phones in pockets and handbags. $45, cranfields.co.nz

UNDER $25:

Virtual Pets Tamagotchi-style game pet

Remember Tamagotchi? Well, those virtual pets are back. Feed it, water it, put it to bed and exercise it, all without leaving the couch. Perfect for someone who wants a pet, but maybe needs to try before they buy.

$20, realgroovy.co.nz