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TREAT YOUR PET WITH SOME PLAYABLE TECH Whether you’re a dog person or a cat devotee, you’re going to agree on the fact that pets are awesome to have around. You can be the custodian of a giant goofy doggo that’s always at your side, a tiny furball of a cat that knows that it owns you, or one of the many sizes, shapes and attitudes in between. All of them absolutely love interaction with their humans – cats can be endlessly amused for hours by something as simple as a piece of string or a laser, while dogs love nothing more than spending quality time getting much-needed attention. Now there are tech-powered pet gifts that make both pets and their humans happy. I N ’ C H R I S S Y

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Playing with your pet keeps them active, and makes sure both their muscles and mind are healthy. Dogs are highly visual communicators, making a pet camera ideal for when you’re away from home.

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We’ve all got friends and family who absolutely love their gadgets. If it’s digital, rechargeable, wearable or portable they’ll be the ones showing off the latest thing every time you see them. They’re also the hardest to shop for when it comes to Christmas surprises. But there are plenty of surprises in store, whether it’s a tiny treat or something making a big splash in the world of electronic devices.

What to Buy:

Flippity Fish A touch-activated

Enabot EBO SE Intelligent Companion Robot The Ebo will play with the cat in your absence and live stream video to a phone. $179

realistic-looking fish that entertains your feline friends, and can even be filled with catnip as a treat. $29

Petcube Keep an eye on your pets when you’re away with full HD streaming video – and the ability to speak to them. $79

The days of having to squint at a smartphone display to browse your photos or read a book are very much over, thanks to the huge advances in screen technology that have taken place in recent years. The idea of a digital photo display is something that’s been around for quite a few years, but those old, blurry, low-quality displays are a thing of the past now. Wafer-thin, high-resolution LCD displays can bring pictures to life with incredible realism. Sound and music, meanwhile, can now be heard without earbuds - built right into quality sunglasses. GETTING THE PICTURE

Lenovo Smart Frame A gorgeous 21-inch full HD display in a picture frame that connects to Google Photos. $599

Kindle Paperwhite 6.8” (8GB) [11th Gen] Xxxxxxxx. $239

What to Buy:

Bose Frames Tenor Audio Sunglasses Stylish sunglasses with built-in Bose open-ear audio, so you can listen to music and podcasts or take calls while still hearing outside sounds. $399

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