Seven High-Tech Gadgets to Spruce Up Your Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and families are traveling far and wide to feast on delicious turkey and pumpkin pie. But you know your uncle doesn't want a watered down glass of scotch, and your sister isn't a big fan of your choice of music. So how do you satisfy the rest of your family without going insane? Maybe get some new toys. How about impressing your folks with a perfect ice cube made through science? Or setting the mood with lighting that mimics any color you like, all from your smartphone?Black Enterprise has the perfect list of everything you'll need to make Thanksgiving run a little more smoothly.
Fitbit Charge
$129.95
Thanksgiving is a time for sharing delicious food with family and friends. And while diets may end up compromised, it doesn’t mean you can’t get back on the horse and ride it to a more active lifestyle. The Fitbit Charge tracks your activities like a normal fitness band, but also tracks your sleep, making it a pretty reliable wearable, day and night.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and families are traveling far and wide to feast on delicious turkey and pumpkin pie. But you know your uncle doesn't want a watered down glass of scotch, and your sister isn't a big fan of your choice of music. So how do you satisfy the rest of your family without going insane? Maybe get some new toys. How about impressing your folks with a perfect ice cube made through science? Or setting the mood with lighting that mimics any color you like, all from your smartphone?Black Enterprise has the perfect list of everything you'll need to make Thanksgiving run a little more smoothly.
Fitbit Charge
$129.95
Thanksgiving is a time for sharing delicious food with family and friends. And while diets may end up compromised, it doesn’t mean you can’t get back on the horse and ride it to a more active lifestyle. The Fitbit Charge tracks your activities like a normal fitness band, but also tracks your sleep, making it a pretty reliable wearable, day and night.more
Philips Hue
$199.97 (starter pack)
Need some mood lighting? Those boring yellow bulbs won’t put you in the holiday spirit, so use Philips Hue lights to set the tone for dinner. You can control them with your smartphone and choose millions of colors, set patterns, and start a party all from your screen. more
Studio Neat Ice Kit
$60 ($80 for two)
A nice glass of liquor is a great way to end (or start) a Thanksgiving dinner. But don’t water it down with some standard-fare cubes from your two-dollar ice tray. The Studio Neat Ice Kit uses physics to create the perfect block of ice, and comes with a chisel (that doubles as a bottle opener) and a muddler for making the perfect cocktails.more
Moto Stream
$49.99
Face it. Your party guests may not like your choice of music. Why not let them bring their own? The Moto Stream
hooks up to your existing speaker system and with either Bluetooth or NFC pairs any smartphone and lets you pump jams from anywhere in your home. more
iRobot Scooba 450
$599.99
The turkey’s been devoured, the stuffing is all gone, and your guests have left a huge mess in your home. You’ve probably got the dishes covered with a dishwasher, but mopping takes a bit more effort. The iRobot Scooba
will take care of the dirty hard flooring by scrubbing and drying automatically, avoiding any unsavory tables and chairs.more
Quirky Egg Minder
$49.99
If you’re Thanksgiving recipes include eggs, a helpful tip would be to have a few that aren’t rotten. Quirky’s Egg Minder
is a smart egg holder that connects to your smartphone and lets you know how many eggs you have and how long they’ve been waiting to be turned into a delicious quiche. LED lights also indicate when it’s time to toss them.
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Belkin Crock Pot Smart Slow Cooker
$129.99Slow cooking (naturally) takes a while, and you’re someone with a lot of things to take care of before dinner is ready. Belkin’s got you covered with its Belkin Crock Pot Smart Slow Cooker
. You can control the temperature and length of cooking from your smartphone, making dinner as easy as a tap. It also links up with Belkin's WeMo system so you won't need any new gear if you're already using the company's smart lights.more