Tips for finding the best tech gifts this holiday season

(BPT) - When it comes to giving technology gifts, it’s hard to stay “in-the-know” about what’s the latest and greatest. Yet, technology gifts are always some of the most popular gifts to receive.

This holiday season, Staples Holiday Council member and tech expert, Chris Pirillo, has a few tips to help you find the right technology gifts for your loved ones. And you’ll be able to quickly cross everyone off your list, giving you a stress-free holiday!

1. Pay attention to the lives of your loved ones. They’ll often share their concerns or complaints about things that are taking up too much of their time or energy. Technology is designed to simplify lives and can often make solving some of those problems easier. For example, a tablet like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S can provide a student with everything she needs to keep track of her assignments and projects. A parent will appreciate the GPS, 8-megapixel camera and stereo speakers for keeping kids entertained on the go. Conducting some basic research on your loved ones can make all the difference in finding the right gift.

2. Is the recipient a fan of functional technology or more into fashion? This might matter to the recipient. Wearable technology is giving users plenty of good services, but sometimes a given technology is designed just for function. For the more style-conscious, the Moto 360 has the style and fashion of a beautiful watch - as well as the technology to help the wearer communicate via Bluetooth. It can also act as an activity tracker, helping your loved one monitor his or her daily exercise.

3. Go for the best quality when it comes to sound technology. Beats by Dre headphones are completely wireless with Bluetooth technology that connects to most devices. These headphones also have a built-in mic and voice controls right on the ear cup for playback options. If your loved one loves listening to music, the experience can’t get any better than with these headphones.

4. Let your loved ones choose the music and videos they want to listen to and watch with a gift of Amazon Fire TV. This streaming technology not only has voice search capabilities, but it also allows parents to set limits on what their children are able to watch, providing a worry-free home entertainment environment.

Even if you feel you’re a little behind on what’s the latest and greatest in technology gifts this holiday season, Pirillo’s tips will help you get started out right so you can find the perfect gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Be sure to visit Staples.com for the tech gifts mentioned and more tech gift ideas as well.