8 terrific tech gift ideas

In a world of wireless networking, touch screens, voice controls, and body-tracking sensors, it can be difficult to decide what to buy the tech chic people on your list. We've gathered the hottest in tech toys to help make your Christmas shopping easier. Whether your loved one is a gamer, reader, movie lover or social media savante, these eight tech gift ideas are sure to bring them joy this holiday.


iPhone 4S
Don’t let looks deceive you. The iPhone 4S may not seem different from the 4, but it's what's inside that counts. The dual-core A5 chip (the same chip in the iPad) makes the phone twice as fast, meaning apps and webpages launch faster, and graphics seven times quicker. Even the camera is more powerful. The eight megapixel camera has improved optics - adding a fifth lens, increased aperture size and a new sensor - resulting in sharper, more detailed, colourful photos. The 4S also welcomes iCloud, which automatically stores and wirelessly pushes your documents to other devices. So for people who are always on-the-go, give them the perfect sidekick that allows them to keep moving all year long. apple.ca, starting at $649.