Tech the Halls with Mario Armstrong

Are you feeling that annual panic as the flood of new gadgets and tech gifts hits your feed? You’re not alone! Trying to keep up with the constant stream of must-haves can feel totally overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’re making it easy to “Tech the Halls” this year. Award-winning Digital Lifestyle Expert Mario Armstrong and IntheNews.tv partnered with several brands to cut through the noise and share an exclusive list of the season’s best tech—ensuring you find the perfect gift without the holiday stress. Ready to see his picks? Let’s dive in!

How about gifting a completely new way to experience the digital world, where you can blend apps, visuals, and AI just by using your hands, eyes, and voice?

Samsung Galaxy XR

Step into the future of immersive technology with Samsung’s Galaxy XR, a next-generation Android XR headset that combines AI, design, and performance to transform how we live, work and play. Co-developed with Google and Qualcomm, Galaxy XR combines intuitive interaction through voice, vision, and gesture with a sleek, comfortable frame made for long wear. Lightweight, balanced and brilliantly detailed with 4K Micro-OLED displays, it turns familiar apps like YouTube and Google Maps into three-dimensional experiences. Whether for work, play or creative exploration, Galaxy XR pushes the boundaries of what connected technology can do, opening a new era of discovery across an open, scalable ecosystem designed for limitless possibility.

Give the gamer in your life the gift of an elevated experience with essential gear offering multi-console audio, all-day comfort, and compact, high-precision control perfect for their next marathon session.

Logitech G Astro A20 X Gaming Headset and Pro X Superlight 2C Gaming Mouse

The Logitech G ASTRO A20 X gaming headset is designed for console players who demand comfort, unmatched sound quality and modern features. Powered by PLAYSYNC audio, the ASTRO A20 X lets you connect to two gaming systems – like Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch – simultaneously and switch between them with a single button press. And with Bluetooth, it’s your perfect partner for gaming on the go.

In the world of competitive gaming, precision is a necessity. Enter the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2c gaming mouse, designed for players who crave elite performance, refined comfort, and an ultra-lightweight design, all in one compact shape.

This holiday season, gift the ultimate premium multisport smartwatch featuring specialized modes and advanced tracking for the hybrid athlete.

Amazfit Balance 2 Smartwatch

Built for high performers, the Amazfit Balance 2 supports daily training across multiple sports—perfect for hybrid athletes and anyone balancing gym workouts, strength training, running, cycling, golf, diving, and more. With intelligent tracking, personalized insights, and a design that transitions effortlessly from intense training sessions to workdays and weekend outings, Balance 2 empowers users to excel in every moment.

Give the gift of over 20 appliances in one, delivering perfectly guided, healthy homemade meals while saving time and counter space.

Thermomix TM7

The Thermomix® TM7™ is the ultimate all‑in‑one countertop kitchen appliance, combining 20+ cooking functions — from steaming and sous‑vide to browning, blending, fermenting, and more — in a single sleek unit. With its new 10‑inch touchscreen and integrated cloud‑recipe platform (100,000+ guided recipes on Cookidoo®), TM7 turns even complex cooking into an intuitive, step‑by‑step experience. Its powerful yet whisper‑quiet motor, smart Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, and minimalist black design bring together form, function, and kitchen versatility. Perfect for everything from quick weeknight dinners to gourmet feasts, TM7 makes home cooking effortless and inspiring.

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