A projector can give you a movie-theater style experience at home. A portable projector means you can do that anywhere -- the pool, the backyard, a wall in the kid's room... The Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air projector is one of the best portable projectors on the market and makes for a unique gift they likely do not have already. The Mars 3 also won a CNET Editor's Choice award.

Meta's previous-generation Ray-Ban glasses were already CNET's top recommendation for the best smart glasses of 2025. The newest iteration, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, surpasses the originals in quality, with double the battery life and improved video quality. They're the best smart glasses on the market by far, earning a CNET Editors' Choice Award.

The AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. Thanks to improvements in fit, sound quality, noise cancellation and battery life, they're well worth the upgrade.

This mini soundbar offers surprisingly decent performance for its compact size. It measures just 9.6 inches wide by 3.5 inches deep by 2.4 inches tall, so it's perfect for pairing with a smaller TV in your kitchen or bedroom. CNET audio expert David Carnoy recommends the Roku Streambar SE as a "solid upgrade over most built-in TV speakers and a good value at its modest price."

If the person on your holiday list doesn't already have a Nintendo Switch or needs an upgrade, you can't go wrong with the Switch 2. It's a splurge, but it's got cool, magnetic attaching controllers and the biggest, highest-resolution screen to date (read our full review).

Billed as the human dog bed, the Plufl has been getting a lot of play on TikTok and other social media channels, so we decided to try one. The "bed" actually comes in four pieces: the cover, two fairly long tube-like pillows and a slim, oval "mattress" made out of memory foam. You stuff everything inside the cover -- assembly takes about 15 minutes -- and lo and behold, you're looking at a giant dog bed (or a plush life raft that doesn't float) big enough for a human. Not only is it quite comfortable for homo sapiens, but canine enjoy it too. While the Plufl is slightly more suitable for small or average-size humans, as long as you aren't really tall, it should accommodate you. It comes in a few colors, and the cover is removable and washable.

The Hatch Restore 3 is not only an alarm clock; it can also help your insomniac friends. The clock is shaped like a sunrise and helps someone wake up by gradually emitting a calming sunrise-type light, as well as a sound of their choosing, like crashing waves. It's also useful for bedtime routines -- the clock can take on a darker, relaxing tone with its sunset light. Then, your giftee can choose a soothing time-to-fall-asleep ambient sound, music, guided meditation or Sleep Story from Hatch. It's also CNET's pick for best sunrise alarm clock.

BioLite has several portable lighting options, and the Alpenglow 500 is one of its more recent additions. It's a portable lantern that has multiple modes and color options. As its name implies, it delivers 500 lumens, and as CNET's David Carnoy notes, it is indeed pretty bright. The step-down Alpenglow 250 offers 250 lumens for $15 less. Both are rated for 5 hours of battery life on the high setting and up to 200 hours on the low setting.

Apple's latest MacBook Air is one of the best laptops you can buy, and it's a great choice for someone who wants a machine that's thin and light but doesn't compromise on speed. The smaller, 13-inch model is perfect for students. But if you're using it for work or just want a bigger display, the 15-inch version is definitely worth it.

If you know someone who enjoys sparkling water, they'll love the convenience of churning out the fizzy stuff at home -- and it will save them money too. The SodaStream Terra is our top pick for the best soda maker for most people. It's easy to use and it has a slim design that doesn't take up too much counter space.

The new Apple Watch Series 11 is CNET's top choice for the best overall smartwatch of 2025. It offers considerable improvements over its predecessor, including six more hours of battery life, 5G connectivity, and hypertension notifications. It's sleek, comfortable, and offers an excellent balance of price, features and design.

This delightfully creepy remote-controlled robot from Hex Bots works just like an actual gecko and can climb up and down walls. It works best on flat, smooth surfaces and can be controlled with the remote up to 25 feet away.

If you're looking to splash out on a TV to give someone for the holidays, the Roku Pro Series is a great choice, according to CNET TV expert Ty Pendlebury. It has excellent picture quality, thanks to full-array local dimming and convenience features like a simple-to-assemble stand. It also of course offers the simple Roku system that will make your recipient's streaming as pain-free as possible.

Baseus' 5K Picogo Power Bank with Kickstand costs about twice as much as its standard 5K Picogo Power Bank, but you get the faster 15W charging speeds that Qi2 offers (compared to 7.5W), and its 5,000-mAH battery delivers close to one full charge to most iPhones. Even with the built-in kickstand, it's a very compact magnetic power bank, according to CNET's David Carnoy. It weighs only 4.8 ounces with dimensions that aren't much bigger than a credit card (except for thickness). In testing, he found that it doesn't get too warm while charging, and the USB-C port allows you to charge out at 20W with a cable. With the kickstand, you can prop your phone up vertically (portrait mode) or horizontally (landscape mode).

There are more-affordable portable blenders, like the Blendjet 2 and the Hamilton Beach Single-Serve, but the Ninja Blast, which lists for $70, is a step up from those models. It looks and feels more premium, and though it isn't superpowerful, it's a good option for making smoothies and protein shakes on the go or at home when you don't want to deal with a full-size blender. Additionally, you can drink right from the blender, as it has a leak-proof sip lid. Available in multiple color options and easy to operate, it has an 18 ounce-capacity and recharges via USB-C.