The best technology gifts for men

GoPro Hero4 Session camera

Welcome to the first new camera body GoPro's released since the Digital Hero arrived in 2006. Compared to the old model it's 50 per cent smaller, 40 per cent lighter and can be set, suctioned, attached or bolted to places its predecessor couldn't. And it's just as powerful (1080p60 video and 8MP photos), just as waterproof and and as easy to use. You need this in your life immediately.
£159.99 via GoPro

ORP bike horn and light

A gentleman never shouts obscenities at bus drivers, taxis, vans, cars or whatever else is trying to mow him down when he's commuting to the office by bike. Especially now ORP, a discreet LED light and horn will do the job for you. It produces two sounds - a "friendly" 76db toot and a "loud" stop-f******-texting-and-look-where-you're-going-you-f******-idiot 96db warning.
£49.99 via ORP

Leica Q

Capture those special moments in style with the latest offering from the revered Leica brand. Billed as the "compact camera redefined" the Leica Q comes with a full-frame sensor and a fixed 28mm focal length perfect for street, architectural and landscape photography. The lens is the fastest in its class so you shouldn't miss a thing. Visually it's a picture, all black and sleekness.
Snap it up.
£2,900 via Leica

Bamboo Spark Pen

Now this is clever. Smart pens that save handwritten copy digitally require special paper - but not the Bamboo Spark.
Rather you just need the customised folio which tracks the pen's pressure and converts your work onto your smartphone or tablet.
Take note.
£119.99 via Wacom

Electrochoc by Laurent Garnier

Penned by electronic music royalty, Larent Garnier, this is as close as anybody's got to filing a comprehensive history of dance music. Tracing the genre to its roots, you're taken on a world tour through the legendary clubs and key moments of musical history, from the early Eighties at London's Mud Club, through Manchester's Hacienda, and onto Paris, Detroit, New York and Chicago. Reach for the lasers, gentlemen.
£30 via Laurent Garnier

Vans Nixon Mini Blaster Bluetooth speaker

We like the Vans waffle sole. We like the Nixon Mini Blaster Bluetooth speaker. We love this combination of the two. You get all the Mini Blaster features - up to eight hours play on a single charge and wireless pairing so you can link two Mini Blasters up for stereo sound - but the robust silicone body's bookended by the Vans trademark.
£99 via Nixon

Ricoh NV-10A military binoculars

The Ricoh NV-10A Enhanced Binoculars are military grade digital binoculars which can see through fog and darkness, tag your location using GPS, and even tell you which way you were facing with a built-in compass. You can record everything with still and video modes, and your shots will come out blur-free thanks to an effect physical image stabiliser. A perfect gift for the professional assassin or bounty hunter.
£2,700 via Ricoh

BB-8 Droid by Sphero

BB-8 - basically a ball with a head - looks set to be the star of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. And now Sphero has produced a miniature model that looks set to be on every child's (and possibly adult's) Christmas list. Just watch that little guy roll.
£129.99 via Firebox

Polaroid Snap Instant

Who doesn't like a bit of retro now and then?
Preferably with a modern tweak... The Snap Instant prints out your photos like a classic Polaroid but doesn't require any ink thanks to digital imaging. And it looks very sleek - the Mini Cooper of cameras.
£64 via Polaroid

Master & Dynamic ME05 brass headphones

Precision-machined from solid brass and then finished by hand, these are not only some of the most attractive in-ear headphones we've ever seen, but they're also some of the most sonically pleasing: brass is widely recognised for being a great sound transmitter. The ME05's design also features custom drivers and balanced weight distribution to ensure a snug fit, meaning one of the buds isn't going to pop out if you suddenly have to sprint to catch the train.
£159 via Master & Dynamic

Pie chart coffee table

A coffee table that's certainly divisive. The table is comprised of four different units: a quarter circle, a half circle, a three-quarter circle and a full circle. Mix and match to your heart's content, creating the ideal shape for your guests or your own aesthetic tastes. So diverting by the time you've stopped playing with it, the coffee will have gone cold.
£254 via hfurniture

Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless

Shame on you - you thought wireless speakers were tinny little boxes that fall over when you put a proper bassline through them. Not any more. The Zeppelin Wireless from audio kings Bowers and Wilkins has two 25mm double dome tweeters, two 90mm midrange speakers and a 150mm subwoofer (each with their own dedicated amp) so it stands up the weightiest drops. It's also fully compatible with Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth and Spotify Connect, opening the Zeppelin experience to Android users for the first time. You need this in your life.
£499 via Bowers & Wilkins

Otone Audio BluWall Direct

Enjoy home quality audio on the go with these portable speakers. BluWall Direct produces limitless streaming opportunities by connecting multiple speakers over a Wi-Fi network. You can also connect multiple devices wirelessly without the internet through its built-in Wi-Fi Direct technology. Very nice (and they look it too).
£179.95 via Otone

Oculus Rift Development Kit 2

The last time we were this excited about a piece of technology we had just picked up an Apple iPhone for the first time. The Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 is the first virtual reality kit that actually works. You really have to try one to believe it. The perfect gift for impressing family and friends this Christmas.
£223. oculus.com

Porsche Sounds

If a Porsche for a present is a little steep, get him the official Porsche book. From the 356 Roadster to the striking 550 A Spyder, from the sought-after 911 Carrera RS to the 911 Targa, even including the latest 919 Hybrid, Porsche Sounds is a painstaking history of the storied brand. And yes, it includes a CD of 30 different Porsche sounds.
£36 via Amazon

BH9540 9.1-channel system by LG

The sound from its nine separate channels is so hefty that when we played our control DVD (Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes) it was like sitting in the multiplex. The downside is that entails a hefty amount of hardware. Just make sure the recipient has a substantial living room.
£850. lg.com

ClamCase Pro

Snap a tablet into the back of this shell setup and you have what looks like a mini MacBook Pro. The illusion is so good that they'll keep reaching for the (nonexistent) trackpad.
£100. clamcase.com

iMac with Retina 5k display

Apple's Retina 5k iMac is one of the best desktop computers money can buy, combining workstation-level performance with a beautiful 27-inch screen (which offers almost the same pixel density as your smartphone).
From £1,849. apple.com

Bowers and Wilkins T7 Bluetooth speaker

The bandwidth of portable Bluetooth speakers has finally grown to include premium audio manufacturers, and the latest to join the fray is Bowers & Wilkins with the incredible T7. It only weights 950g, it's simple to pair your device (just hit the Bluetooth button and wait for an audio notification), and the sound quality's stunningly detailed. Perfect for the most stylish of shelves.

Monkeylectric bike light

Who knew bike lights could be exciting? These LED bike lights fill your bike's wheel with bright patterns (once you get up to speed.) If your friend is the patient type, pre-order the Monkey Light Pro which allows you to edit the graphics using your smartphone. If not, get them two M232 models, one for each wheel.
£39.90 (per wheel) for the M232 model. amazon.co.uk

Phantom 2 Vision Plus by DJI drone

The ultimate photography drone for the layman, the Phantom 2 has great range (800 metres) and a long lasting battery (25 minutes).
To control it effectively at that distance, your iPhone can clip to the controller giving you a pilot's (or, indeed, cameraman's) point of view. A cinch to control, it also has a brilliant stabilising connection, which buffers any blade judder from the camera, giving the smoothest footage. This is no toy drone.
£849.99. dji.com

Nest Protect fire alarm

This very smart smoke and carbon monoxide detector will text you if it sniffs out anything untoward and even tell you in advance when its battery's running low. Ideal for the nervous homeowner.
£88.33. amazon.co.uk

Hudl 2

The Hudl 2 is a staggeringly cheap, tough do-it-all machine that's actually (borderline) desirable. The perfect surprise stocking filler.
£129. tesco.com

People People transparent speaker

This absolutely gorgeous powered speaker box is completely transparent. The minimalist design is its USP, but you'll be surprised by the quality of sound it produces.

MiCoach Fit Smart by Adidas

The old MiCoach was a clunky affair, but the brand's latest offering is a retro-digital band that we love. The functions include a heart-rate monitor and pedometer. You'll have to link up to your phone for more complicated exercise programmes, but with simple coaching delivered by visual messages, you'll find you rarely need to.
£110. adidas.co.uk

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