Stuck on what to buy for the person who owns everything? We’ve sifted through the noise to bring you five genuinely clever (and slightly ridiculous) gadgets that make for perfect stocking fillers or a grand centerpiece under the tree. Because nothing says Christmas like an oversized banana holding your Switch.
1. For the Friend Killing Their Houseplants (Again)
Plant With Willow Starter Pack
Price: £34.99 | Available from: PlantWithWillow.co.uk
We all have that friend—the one whose Monstera is perpetually leaning toward the light like a drunkard. This is the cure. The Plant With Willow starter pack is a discreet soil sensor and hub that finally gives their houseplants a voice. It tracks everything: moisture, light, temperature, and nutrients, sending real-time, actionable updates to their phone. Forget guesswork; you now get a “happiness score” for your fern. Finally, guilt-free plant parenting.
2. The Gadget That Kills Cable Clutter
Krafted Couch Wireless Charger
Price: £39.99 | Available from: Kraftedtech.com
It’s sleek, it’s minimalist, and it solves a genuine first-world problem: where to put your phone while charging on the sofa without looking like a spaghetti monster of cables. This wireless charger simply drapes over the arm of your couch, gripping gently with its silicone finish. Drop your phone, charge at 15W (or 10W/7.5W), and enjoy the fact that your lounge now looks slightly more like a minimalist Scandinavian photoshoot than a student dorm.
3. Future Creators, Start Here
Pad Creator Instant Print Tablet
Price: £129.99 | Available from: SmythsToys.com
Forget giving a kid a standard, boring tablet. The Pad Creator is a genuine all-in-one creative studio. This 8-inch tablet lets kids shoot photos, film, sketch, and, crucially, print their masterpieces instantly thanks to the built-in thermal printer. With multiple creative modes and a child-friendly browser for inspiration, it’s the kind of tech that encourages them to actually make things, not just consume them. Turns a rainy day into a productive one.
4. Controller Storage, but XL and Bananas
XL Polar Peely Controller Holder (Fortnite)
Price: £39.99 | Available from: EXGPro.com
Look, it’s an XL banana man from Fortnite. It’s a Cable Guy. It holds your gear. What more do you need? Standing tall and suitably ridiculous, the Polar Peely XL Cable Guy is officially licensed and designed to hold your Nintendo Switch, larger tablets, controllers (PS5, Xbox Series X—the lot), or phone. It’s the perfect, chunky, slightly frosty piece of kitsch for any gamer’s desk.
5. For the Spontaneous Kitchen Disco
Majority Pulse 1 Bluetooth Party Speaker
Price: £99.99 | Available from: Currys
Need 80W of power, deep bass, and a synced light show to turn a Sunday roast prep into a full-blown rave? The Majority Pulse 1 has you covered. This is pure party energy at under £100. With up to 10 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 5.4, and the inclusion of a wireless microphone, it’s portable, powerful, and ready for that inevitable, regrettable late-night karaoke session.