If you’re tech-obsessed like us, we’re pretty sure you also have a Christmas wishlist you’re secretly hoping to cross off this holiday season. After all, it’s the best time to splurge and treat yourself!
To inspire you to seize the day—and add to cart whatever it is your heart desires, here are the gadgets, gizmos, and tools the Next Upgrade staff is hoping to get this year. We’re pretty sure we’ll end up gifting these to ourselves, but as they say, the best person who can make you happy is yourself!
Laptop
From Apple Official Website
I want to give myself the latest Macbook Pro. Why? Because it has always been my dream to own one. Not to mention, the Macbook Pro M3 has everything I need as a writer and content producer! —Matthew Balicudiong, Editor-in-Chief
Smart Air Purifier
From Xiaomi Flagship Store
I wouldn’t mind receiving a Smart Air Purifier for our bedroom! We live near a busy highway, and my husband and I have become increasingly sensitive to the dust and grime coming from the flyover. An air purifier like the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact will be a welcome addition to our home! —Elaine Calderon, Managing Editor
Wireless Game Controller
From PixelPlay by DB Official Store
I’d love to have the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock for Christmas. It’s perfect for gaming on my iPad, providing seamless compatibility and hassle-free charging. It’s the ideal tech gift for enhancing my gaming experience. It looks really pretty, too! —Gracey Maala, Associate Editor
Inverter Air Conditioner
From Gree Flagship Store
Summers in my home province can get sweltering, so an AC is on the top of my list this Christmas. I’ve heard good things about Gree—not only is it affordable, but according to reviews, it’s also pretty easy to maintain compared to bigger-name brands. I’d rather opt for an overall cost-efficient option in the long run! —Karess Rubrico, Associate Editor
Action Cam Charging Port
From Telesin Official Store
My action camera has a short battery life, and it becomes a problem since my friends and I are constantly outdoors. I plan to get extra batteries this Christmas with a charging port so I can still use my cam while the other batteries are charging! —Angela Arcega, Art Director
Smart TV
From Samsung Official Website
If I can wish for anything this Christmas, it would be Samsung’s QLED 4K Q70B Smart TV. Apart from the streaming hub that allows me to watch my favorite shows, it also has the Samsung Gaming Hub. I can game directly using the TV without having to purchase an additional console, making it my dream all-in-one entertainment system! —JR Carag, Content Writer
Gaming handheld
From Steam Deck Official Website
If I could gift myself a tech device, it would be the Steam Deck OLED. I travel quite often and “require” a portable partner. I love story games, and being able to play them whenever, wherever, is outstanding. I feel this sort of itch when I can’t play a game, so I think this would be a great addition to my devices. —Louigi Balao, Content Writer
Smart Robot Vacuum
From TP-Link Official Website
I want a robot vacuum like the Tapo RV10! As a furmom, I would love to have one because it will really help in cleaning my room. Having three dogs means lots of fur on my bed and pillows, so I will probably purchase it if no one will gift me one. —Marhiel Garrote, Editorial Assistant
Bluetooth Tracker
From Eufy Official Website
I always worry about my dogs, so I’d appreciate receiving Bluetooth trackers like the Eufy SmartTrack Link. I can easily loop this through their collars and keep tabs on their location. As a forgetful person, I can also use it to find my phone, especially when it gets conveniently lost… at home. LOL! —Kitty Elicay-Carpena, Contributing Writer