December 2016 Issue #4 | Page 21

Feeling like splurging on your audiophile? This Marshall Kilburn Speaker ($299) is the ultimate gift for any music junkie. It’s vintage-inspired but updated for the 21st century. The speaker connects via Bluetooth, ready to pump the jams. If he’s always wanted a product like a hoverboard, the MonoRover R2 ($199, originally $599) is what he needs. It moves based on ankle and feet gestures and almost looks like something from Back to the Future II. Whether he’s an adventurer or just slightly clumsy, the Juice Pack H2PRO ($130) for the iPhone 6s and 6 is perfect for him. It doubles as both a waterproof case and an extra battery. Don’t you hate fumbling for bedside cables? Native Union’s Night Cable ($40 for iPhone lightning or Android micro USB) fixes that with its weighted knot that can anchor the cable to any flat surface. The cable is also over nine feet long, so there’s no place it can’t reach. Plus, its retro styling means that he’ll be happy to leave the Night cable out on display. R2 units are the ultimate helpers, and this R2D2 car charger ($30) is no exception. The charger sits in a cup holder and plugs into a cigarette lighter. It can charge up to two USB devices at once, and R2’s dome even rotates and lights up. When power is connected, the bot will whistle and beep. If a FitBit doesn’t suit his needs, maybe the Samsung Gear Fit2 ($180) will. This is more than a fitness tracker, as it also alerts you of any notifications on your phone. Waking up to an alarm is so 2015. Instead, wake up to the smells of a croissant or coffee with Sensorwake ($109, preorder). It’s an alarm clock that wakes you with seven different scents. Yes, the SuperStar BackFloat Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker ($100, originally $170) floats — perfect for when he’s lounging in the pool. The incredible sound can be connected via Bluetooth, so he won’t miss any calls while sitting back on vacation. Not planning to be by a pool anytime soon? 4GUYS.CA 21