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1. A gorgeous water bottle that keeps track of their daily water intake and glows when they're running behind on their hydration goals — because we could all use some help being a little less thirsty.
2. Or this water bottle with a Bluetooth speaker on the cap so they can hydrate during lulls in their playlist.
3. A voice-controlled microwave so they can shout, "Alexa, microwave for two minutes" and truly feel like they're living in the future.
4. An automatic pet feeder that will let them schedule up to 15 feedings a day. They can also record a greeting that plays with every meal, and I'm crying just thinking about how cute that is.
5. A lighted mirror with a built-in Bluetooth speaker, because what's the point of applying a full face of Fenty Beauty if you don't have Rihanna blasting in the background?
6. A high-tech upgrade to the toothbrush they definitely haven't been replacing every three months. It connects to their smartphone to track brushing habits and highlight areas that need a little more love.
7. A light bulb that can change colors with the simple press of a button on their phone. They can also use the app to dim the lights and turn them on and off, so they basically never have to touch a lamp ever again.
8. A coffee maker that connects to their Echo Dot so Alexa can become their live-in barista.
9. A self-cleaning litter box so their cat can basically take care of itself and be the self-sufficient head-of-household it thinks it is.
10. A trash can that opens with just a wave of their hand, because they shouldn't have to handle any more garbage this year.
11. A smart lock to provide them some much-needed peace of mind when they leave their home. It works with most existing locks, so they won't have to worry about any ridiculously complicated installation.
12. A kitchen scale that connects with their phone to track calories while providing precise measurements.
13. A digital picture frame they can use to display a slideshow of all their favorite memories. They'll see something new every time they look at it, so it's truly a gift that keeps on giving.
14. A beanie with built-in Bluetooth headphones, because wearing a beanie and earbuds is never a comfortable experience.
15. An essential oil diffuser and humidifier they can control with an app since they shouldn't have to leave the couch to enjoy some aromatherapy.
16. A smart lamp so they can coordinate their lighting to their mood with a simple touch of their phone.
17. A rechargeable USB lighter — it's a must-have for any candle lover whose biggest nightmare is running out of lighter fuel when they've already lit two of the three wicks on a new Bath and Body Works candle.
18. A fingerprint padlock so they'll never have to rummage around in their pocket looking for their key before realizing they left it at home.
19. A touchscreen toaster to replace the crusty one they've had in their kitchen for longer than they'd like to admit. It heats much faster than a traditional unit and has a touchscreen that lets them choose their preferred level of crispiness. This is the future carb connoisseurs want.
20. An electric gooseneck kettle that can get their water to the exact temperature they prefer and keep it there for 60 minutes, which is perfect for the person who takes their coffee way too seriously.
21. A high-tech sous vide that connects to an app so they'll never under/overcook their food again.
22. A well-loved robotic vacuum over 25,000 Amazon reviewers have raved about. They can schedule cleaning times right from the included remote — and their guests will have no idea their new maid is actually a robot.
23. And a robotic mop — because yes, that's a thing now! They can finally wave goodbye to that bulky old-school bucket and mop, or stop fooling themselves into thinking those wet floor sweepers actually do anything.
24. A smart thermostat that they can control from literally anywhere. It can actually detect when they leave the house and adjust the temperature accordingly to help save them some coin.
25. An alarm clock with a wireless charging pad on top so they'll always have a reminder to charge their phone before they hit the hay.
26. And a smart button pusher so they can add voice control to any light switches around their home. It's not laziness, it's efficiency.
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