Diwali Special: Your buying guide to cool tech gifts under $50

 | Updated: Oct 28, 2016, 06:05 AM IST
Sweets and chocolates are all fine, but remember, it?s always a surprise element that makes an occasion memorable. So if you agree, why don?t you surprise your loved ones by introducing them to some cool technology this Diwali?

JBL Clip 2: There could be no better gift than a Bluetooth speaker for your music-lover friend.

JBL Clip 2: There could be no better gift than a Bluetooth speaker for your music-lover friend. While there are a plethora of value-for-money speakers available in the market, we recommend you the JBL Clip 2. It not only wirelessly streams music via Bluetooth, but is also portable, rugged and waterproof.
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Netflix Gift Cards: You don?t need to think of any other gift for all those couch potatoes who are glued to the screen and binge-watching TV shows.

You don?t need to think of any other gift for all those couch potatoes who are glued to the screen and binge-watching TV shows. Netflix Gift Cards are available in denominations ranging from $25 to $100.
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Philips Hue: It?s lights that complete the festival of Diwali. So, how about gifting your tech-enthusiast friend a smart LED bulb this Diwali?

Philips Hue: It?s lights that complete the festival of Diwali. So, how about gifting your tech-enthusiast friend a smart LED bulb this Diwali? Unlike traditional bulbs, this smart bulb offers endless possibilities. It not only illuminates your room, but also allows you to play with the light. You can choose from 16 million colours in the Hue app to match the light to your mood.
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Asus ZenPower: There is no dearth of power banks in the market, but the Asus ZenPower is the most compact of all in that price segment.

Asus ZenPower: Our smartphones can run out of juice at any point of time in a day. While we can easily put it on charge when at home or in office, a phone with no battery could be a problem when outdoors. And it?s the power bank that comes to our rescue in such situations. There is no dearth of power banks in the market, but the Asus ZenPower is the most compact of all the great power banks in that price segment.
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Google Chromecast: All content is not best enjoyed on a mobile screen. For instance, photos taken during a family wedding or videos recorded on a vaca

Google Chromecast: All content is not best enjoyed on a mobile screen. For instance, photos taken during a family wedding or videos recorded on a vacation. Such media is best enjoyed on a bigger screen, let's say, of a TV. But with all data on your mobile phone, it may look like a tedious process to view it on a TV screen, but it isn?t. Courtesy of the Google Chromecast, a media streaming device that lets you stream content from your phone (or other devices) to your TV - all that wirelessly.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 2: Have a friend who wants to pursue fitness goals, but always keeps looking for some motivation? A fitness band is what he needs.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2: Have a friend who wants to pursue fitness goals, but always keeps looking for some motivation? A fitness band is what he needs. It will not only help him to keep a track of his fitness goals, but will also constantly remind him to work towards achieving those set targets. While fitness bands are available across different price points, we suggest you to first introduce your fitness-freak friend to a budget device. And the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is the best in the budget category.
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GoPro Chesty: Do you have a friend who happens to be an avid GoPro user? The best gift you can give him is a chest harness.

GoPro Chesty: Do you have a friend who happens to be an avid GoPro user? The best gift you can give him is a chest harness. It?s a perfect mount to record special moments during activities such as skiing, cycling, mountain biking, or, for that matter, any activity that can be best shot from a
lower-than-the-helmet view.
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Tile Slim: A best gift for your careless friend who keeps losing his personal belongings. Come to his rescue and gift him this Bluetooth tracker.

Tile Slim: A best gift for your careless friend who keeps losing his personal belongings. Come to his rescue and gift him this Bluetooth tracker. It is so slim that it can easily fit in the wallet.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera: An instant camera is what could be an ideal gift for someone who is fond of vintage tech toys.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera: An instant camera is what could be an ideal gift for someone who is fond of vintage tech toys. Make his photo-taking experience a little different this festive season.


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Google Cardboard: If no gift idea has managed to convince you, we suggest you to give your loved ones a sweet taste of virtual reality this Diwali.

Google Cardboard: If no gift idea has managed to convince you, we suggest you to give your loved ones a sweet taste of virtual reality this festive season.
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