The day after Thanksgiving, often called Black Friday, and the days that follow are some of the prime shopping days of the year, and a great time to knock out a few holiday gifts while taking advantage of big discounts. Keep an eye out for these talked-about tech gifts — you may snag a great discount and thrill someone (or yourself) during this holiday season.
* Amazon Echo Dot: Play music, control the lights, and ask Alexa for the weather forecast. Normally retails for about $50.
* Dog-E: This interactive toy has lights, sounds, personality, and an optional smartphone app — but doesn't require early morning potty breaks. About $50 on Amazon.
* Fitbit Charge 5: This wearable activity tracker can also monitor your heart health and stress levels. About $140 at many major retailers.
* IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook: This dual-function device is both a laptop and a touchscreen tablet, and lasts for up to 15 hours on a single charge. About $250 at Best Buy.
* Apple AirPods Max: Apple's first over-ear noise-canceling headphones, available in 10 colorways, are a bit of a splurge, but the Apple fan in your life will adore them. About $460 on Amazon.
* BirdBuddy Smart Bird Feeder: This feeder includes a built-in high resolution camera that uses AI to film wild birds when they stop for a snack. Who doesn't love birds? About $300 on Amazon.
