Tech under $100 that will make the perfect last-minute gift

It feels like air fryers have been absolutely everywhere this year, touted as the answer to saving time and energy in the kitchen as well as keeping costs down. If you have a friend that loves to cook and wants to switch, this Mini option from Instant Pot could be perfect.

Testing the Chromecast with Google TV is probably our favorite streaming experience this year, and it's become a fixture of our smart home editor's home. With a clean, useful interface and intelligent recommendations, it will make the TV addict in your family very happy indeed.

Do you have a friend who never has time to drink their tea or coffee when it's hot? Or an office mate who always gets called into a meeting as soon as they sit down with their freshly brewed drink? The Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug gets rid of these problems and ensures your coffee is ready and waiting as soon as you get a chance to stop.

If you're anything like us, then you've been pondering whether to take the leap into vinyl for a few years now, and the Victrola Eastwood is a great example of an affordable starting point for the music enthusiast in your life. We had a lovely time with it during testing this year, and its sleek, modern look has meant it has remained as our home's go-to record player.

Another gift idea for coffee lovers, the Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker is perfect for small kitchens or those with limited counter space for yet another appliance. The machine takes coffee pods and just enough water for one perfect cup, and it comes in a variety of gorgeous pastel hues.

Printing photos isn't something many people do these days, but having physical copies of these precious memories can immediately bring a smile to someone's face. We've tested this KODAK Step wireless mobile printer and can attest that seeing its tiny printouts on the kitchen pinboard is SO much better than scrolling through Instagram.

Who wants to shower in silence? One of the JBL Clip 4's many uses is as a waterproof speaker for the bathroom, but you can also use its clip design to attach it to a backpack and have tunes on the go. The audio from the Clip 4 is excellent for such a small device, and there are lots of colors to choose from.

We all probably know how the best smart speakers can help streamline our home lives by now, but smart displays like the Google Nest Hub are a slightly different proposition. This particular display, equipped with Google Assistant, is a great sleep tool, tracking your rest and giving detailed morning reports.

Amazon's latest range of Echo speakers includes an updated Echo Dot with Clock. With everything that the normal Echo Dot offers, it also has a display that can show alarms, weather, song titles, and more. Ideal for those who have yet to introduce a smart speaker into their homes.

Do you have someone in your circle who likes to take care of their health, but doesn't have the funds for a fancy smart watch? Amazon's Halo View fitness tracker is a more budget-friendly option that offers a sleep score, tracks heart rate and even blood oxygen levels.

Smart lighting isn't just a more convenient way of keeping your home lit with schedules and routines, it is also a smart way of setting the mood with color and brightness changes at the touch of an app. And you can grab a 2-pack for less than $100. 

We all know that one person who just can't stop forgetting where they put their glasses, whether their keys are at the bottom of their handbag or still in the door, or if they left their phone at the coffee shop. Key trackers like the Tile Mate are the ideal solution, and so this 4-Pack of essentials could make the perfect gift for your forgetful friend or family member.