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Editor's Picks: New Gifts for the Tech Geek

For the early adopter, tech evangelist, and gadget hobbyist on your list, we've created a gift guide of smart devices to simplify your holiday present hunt. Find more gift ideas, from textiles to furniture, in our Editor's Best 2015 special issue, on newsstands now.

Check back from now until December as Dwell editors clue you to their favorite year end gift and product picks.

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DIY Synth Kit by Technology Will Save Us, $40 at techwillsaveus.com Technology Will Save Us makes even the most technical doodads simple to assemble. Their DIY Synth Kit is no different, teaching the joys of electronic music by empowering users to build their own instrument from scratch.
DIY Synth Kit by Technology Will Save Us, $40 at techwillsaveus.com Technology Will Save Us makes even the most technical doodads simple to assemble. Their DIY Synth Kit is no different, teaching the joys of electronic music by empowering users to build their own instrument from scratch.
Drifter Energy by STM, $240 at stmbags.com With a built-in smart power source, STM's Drifter Energy laptop backpack lets you charge your electronics while they're stowed between use. Its powerful energy supply is capable of delivering 15-20 extra hours of talk time for phones.
Drifter Energy by STM, $240 at stmbags.com With a built-in smart power source, STM's Drifter Energy laptop backpack lets you charge your electronics while they're stowed between use. Its powerful energy supply is capable of delivering 15-20 extra hours of talk time for phones.
Piper nv by Piper, $279 at store.getpiper.com Unlike other wireless home security systems, the Piper nv requires no fees for service. That means you can use its connected camera to monitor your home remotely, or program push notifications to alert you about alarming activity, all for the price on the package.
Piper nv by Piper, $279 at store.getpiper.com Unlike other wireless home security systems, the Piper nv requires no fees for service. That means you can use its connected camera to monitor your home remotely, or program push notifications to alert you about alarming activity, all for the price on the package.
Pebble Time Round by Pebble, $249 at pebble.com Pebble, the wearable tech company whose signature timepiece is a favorite among Silicon Valley disruptors, recently unveiled Pebble Round Time, the world's thinest, lightest smartwatch yet. Available in rich finishes, including rose gold, it is a dream accessory for the tech-forward and design-conscious.
Pebble Time Round by Pebble, $249 at pebble.com Pebble, the wearable tech company whose signature timepiece is a favorite among Silicon Valley disruptors, recently unveiled Pebble Round Time, the world's thinest, lightest smartwatch yet. Available in rich finishes, including rose gold, it is a dream accessory for the tech-forward and design-conscious.
Terz amplifier by Critter and Guitari, $250 at critterandguitari.com Don't let its size (5-inches-by-3.4-inches-by-7-inches) and meager power requirements (four AA batteries) fool you, Critter and Guitari's Terz amplifier was built to harness the raw energy of Jack White's Third Man Records. The portable, powder-coated amp is made in America and sounds great with all audio sources, including guitar, synthesizer, and voice.
Terz amplifier by Critter and Guitari, $250 at critterandguitari.com Don't let its size (5-inches-by-3.4-inches-by-7-inches) and meager power requirements (four AA batteries) fool you, Critter and Guitari's Terz amplifier was built to harness the raw energy of Jack White's Third Man Records. The portable, powder-coated amp is made in America and sounds great with all audio sources, including guitar, synthesizer, and voice.
Whistle Activity Monitor by Whistle Labs, $100 at shop.whistle.com This sleek device tracks your canine's health and well-being just like a human wearable. Attaching it to their collar enables you to monitor their exercise and meals via smartphone.
Whistle Activity Monitor by Whistle Labs, $100 at shop.whistle.com This sleek device tracks your canine's health and well-being just like a human wearable. Attaching it to their collar enables you to monitor their exercise and meals via smartphone.
A rechargeable battery powers the bulb and will provide six hours of run time.
A rechargeable battery powers the bulb and will provide six hours of run time.
Chip Drive by Pantone, from $14 at pantone.com An inexpensive stocking-stuffer that lets you organize your digital files according to year and color, the Pantone USB flash drive (seen here in 2015 Color of the Year, Marsala) comes in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB sizes. Keep an eye peeled for Pantone's 2016 color announcement soon.
Chip Drive by Pantone, from $14 at pantone.com An inexpensive stocking-stuffer that lets you organize your digital files according to year and color, the Pantone USB flash drive (seen here in 2015 Color of the Year, Marsala) comes in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB sizes. Keep an eye peeled for Pantone's 2016 color announcement soon.
On its own, the OD-11 is both simple and visually arresting. A white cube, the speaker almost feels sculptural. The sleek styling helps to make the function of the product nearly withdraw from focus. Of course, exquisite engineering rests beneath the grille.
On its own, the OD-11 is both simple and visually arresting. A white cube, the speaker almost feels sculptural. The sleek styling helps to make the function of the product nearly withdraw from focus. Of course, exquisite engineering rests beneath the grille.