Last Minute Gift Ideas

MacSources
9 min readDec 17, 2018

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With Christmas being only a week away, tomorrow (Tuesday, 12/18) is the last day that customers can order gifts from Amazon and expect that they will be delivered before the holiday. Amazon guarantees free 2-day shipping for its Prime customers and if orders are placed on 12/18, then customers should receive them on or before Friday 12/21. With that in mind, we have collected a few of the last-minute deals that Amazon is offering along with some other gift ideas that we have pulled together.

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Our best-selling Fire TV Stick, with the 1st Gen Alexa Voice Remote. Enjoy tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills with access to over 500,000 movies and TV episodes. Enjoy favorites from Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO, SHOWTIME, NBC, and more. Access millions of websites such as YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit with browsers like Silk and Firefox.

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Echo Dot is a voice-controlled speaker that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, make calls, answer questions, set timers and alarms, and more. Play music from Amazon Music, Apple Music (coming soon), Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio. Call or message family and friends hands-free, or drop in from the Alexa App to your Echo device. Controls lights, locks, thermostats, and more with compatible connected devices. Use the built-in speaker, or for bigger sound, connect to speakers through Bluetooth or audio cable.

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This bundle contains the Ring Video Doorbell 2 and the Echo Dot (2nd Generation). Works with Alexa to illuminate and send announcements to Echo devices when your doorbell is pressed or motion is detected, allowing you to hear and speak to visitors with two-way talk. Get next-level security and convenience with the all-new Video Doorbell 2. Armed with motion-activated alerts, 1080HD video and two-way talk, Ring lets you watch over your home and answer the door from anywhere. Day or night, rain or shine — you’re always home.

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Secure-fitting design for enhanced in-ear stability and multiple sized ear gels for a Customized fit. Track workout performance with an integrated motion sensor. IP56 rated with 2-year warranty against sweat and dust. 3rd generation true wireless stability that reduces call and music dropouts. 4-Microphone technology for clear calls. Up to 5 hours battery in earbuds, total 15 hours with charging case. Personalize your music with customizable equalizer.Wireless range:Up to 33 feet. Voice command made simple. One-touch access to Alex, Siri, and Google now.

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The Anker Advantage: Join the 20 million+ powered by America’s leading USB charging brand. Charge Faster: Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 combines with Anker’s proprietary PowerIQ and VoltageBoost to deliver the fastest possible charge to almost any USB device. Multi-Port Charging: 5 ports pump out 63W of power — enough for the whole family to simultaneously charge multiple devices at the highest speed possible.

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Contrary to other brands that attempt to fit the entire ear, Rowkin has created an earbud that fits comfortably in the ear, and stays put during active adventure activities. Appearing like small dots in your ears, your wireless headphones will be almost invisible. With zero wires or cords, it’s easy to store and use. These Bluetooth earphones are technologically-packed for their extreme small size.

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Crisp, balanced sound and unmatched bass for a Bluetooth speaker its size, plays loud & clear outdoors — for beach days or camping trips. Waterproof speaker from the Inside out (Ipx7 rating), with soft, rugged exterior that resists dents, cracks and scratches. Easily portable with a tear-resistant strap to bring it wherever you go, strap to your backpack, cooler or handlebars. Up to 6 hours of play time from a rechargeable battery and wireless Bluetooth pairing. Wireless range up to 30 feet. Built-in speakerphone for taking calls out loud and voice access to your phone’s Siri or your Google assistant. Micro-B USB port.

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Fun TREAT TOSSING: TOSS a treat to your dogs via the free Furbo iOS/Android app. Fill it with your dogs’ favorite treats & play a game of catch. Full HD Camera & Night Vision: livestream video to monitor your pet with a wide-angle view, day and night. 2-Way Chat & BARKING ALERT: Furbo’s BARKING SENSOR is MADE FOR DOGS. It sends push notifications to your smartphone when it detects barking. Know what’s going on at home and talk to calm them down via the app.

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The Anker Advantage: Join the 30 million+ powered by our leading technology. Ultra-High Capacity: Weighs as little as a can of soup (12.5 oz) yet charges the iPhone 8 almost seven times, the Galaxy S8 five times or the iPad mini 4 twice. High-Speed Charging: PowerIQ and VoltageBoost combine to deliver the fastest possible charge (does not support Qualcomm Quick Charge). Recharges itself in 10 hours with a 2 amp charger, phone chargers (generally 1 amp) may take up to 20 hours.

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Use Alexa or Google Home voice commands to START and STOP cleaning. Use the smart app to check cleaning real-time map, customize cleaning, check cleaning status, provide online-service, schedule cleaning, share equipment with friends and receive error alerts. This X500 robotic vacuum is equipped with Smart Mapping System to plan the path for each cleaning and navigate to uncovered areas intelligently, fully covering your home with S-shape routes. Initiates an intelligent back and forth cleaning path when cleaning hard-surface floors, providing efficient and thorough cleaning experience!

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A high-efficiency chipset provides 10W high-speed charging for Samsung Galaxy, while iPhones get a boosted 5W charge that’s 10% faster than other wireless chargers. A slimline profile provides an aesthetically pleasing complement to your desk, while the TPU surface prevents slipping and sliding. Don’t fumble with your phone case. PowerWave transmits charging power directly through protective cases. Metal attachments or cards may interfere with charging.

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Double-braided nylon exterior, toughened aramid fiber core and laser-welded connectors equip PowerLine+ with superior toughness from end-to-end. Charges phones and tablets with USB-C ports at high speed. (Does not support high-speed charging for Google Pixel or Motorola Nexus.) Tested in-house with countless USB-C devices; proven to provide a fully compatible, secure and reliable fit.

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Built-in motion sensor alarm, when motion detector is triggered, WIFI cameras send an alert to your smartphone and record a short clip of the event to the cloud. Wireless home camera with 2-year battery life, powered by 2 AA Lithium batteries (included), data is sent from IP cameras over Wi-Fi. Simple self-install home monitoring in minutes; easy control wireless cameras with the included iOS & Android apps or via voice through our Amazon Alexa Skill!

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Smart Wi-Fi multi-use programmable pressure cooker is a revolutionary kitchen appliance with Wi-Fi connectivity, easy to use interfaces to control and monitor cooking progress through graphics. Healthy, stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot made from food grade 304, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom. Built with the latest 3rd generation technology, the microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration to achieve your desired results every time.

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Vector is a companion made to hang out and help out. Powered by ai and advanced robotics, he’s alive with personality and engaged by sight, sound, and touch. Vector is voice-activated and will answer questions, take photos for you, time dinner, show you the weather, and more. Voice features are currently English language only. If you choose to set up Alexa on your vector, you’ll be able to: set reminders, control smart home devices like lights, speakers, and thermostats, and so much more. Vector can independently navigate and self-charge. He recognizes people and avoids obstacles.

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Display: 15.6″ Full HD EDP IPS-Level Operating System: Win 10 Multi-language Processor: New Intel 8th Gen Core i5–8300H 2.3–4.0GHz Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050Ti 4G GDDR5

Memory: 8GB DDR4 2400MHz 2 Sockets; Max Memory 32GB | Storage: New Intel Optane 16GB + 1TB (5400RPM)

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4K30 Video — Get stunning 4K video that’s as amazing as the moment itself. You can also shoot time lapse videos to turn longer events into short, shareable moments. Rugged + Waterproof — Share experiences you can’t capture with your phone. HERO7 Silver is tough, tiny, totally waterproof — and up for any adventure. Intuitive Touch Screen — With a touch screen and simple, streamlined capture modes, it’s easy to jump right in and get great shots. Just swipe and tap.

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Works with Alexa for voice control (hub required, Alexa device and hub sold separately). Door thickness range: 1.37 inches to 1.75 inches standard. Battery operated and fit standard door prep. ANSI Grade 1 Highest Residential Security. Durable Resistive Touchscreen with matte finish to protect against fingerprints and smudges.

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This tech organizer has two compartments with multiple elastic loops and mesh pockets to store your various electronic gears, like charger, cables, earphone, hard disk, memory cards and other device. The electronic accessories travel organizer case has a padded pouch for iPad or up to 9.7″ tablet without cover. 3 padded dividers are adjustable to meet your various needs. This travel gear carry bag can keep your stuffs neatly stored in one place and easy access, no mess, no lose, no damage!! The travel cable organizer is made of heavy-duty, durable and waterproof fabric. Well padded semi flexible interior offer excellent protection for your gears.

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Rediscover your classic 33–1/3 and 45 RPM records on this affordable, fully automatic belt-drive turntable. Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with RCA output cables to connect to audio systems and powered speakers. Features Integral Audio-Technica Dual Magnet phono cartridge with replaceable diamond stylus. Platter is made of anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum to minimize vibration. Includes a USB cable and Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software to digitize your LPs

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Originally published at macsources.com on December 17, 2018.

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