80 | INFLUENCE WINTER 2016 to be toast … so buy insurance. Did you know there is such a thing as a smart toothbrush? Yes, this is a thing — but no one wants one for Christmas. Next on the list, Polaroid is back in the video/photo game with the all new POLAROID CUBE, a waterproof mini camera going after the Go Pro space. This item is great for kids of all ages, ‘cause everyone needs underwater movies these days. Amiright? The U.S Air Force needs drones and so do you. The SYMA X5C EXPLORERS DRONE has a built-in camera and is the perfect gift for the stalker, I mean drone enthusiast, in your life. Best part, this hot little item is under $100. There is also a Star Wars Millennium Falcon drone out there, but there’s no camera — or Chewbacca — included. So that’s a bummer, but still cool, though. If you want to go super techy with your shopping list, check out the SAMSUNG GEAR VR. Take your Samsung Galaxy phone and slap it in the headset and, prepare to immerse yourself into a complete world of virtual reality. This is very cool, but I would wait a couple more years for this technology to really come of age. There are soooo many choices this holiday season, it’s hard to list just a few items, but here are two more for you: Ladies and gents, the AMAZON ECHO DOT, second generation. They take the power of the virtual assistant, Alexa, and combine it with their smart speaker for a cool package that is very affordable. This item also falls into the under $100 category and you can ask it questions while it plays your fave holiday jams. Think “Christmas in Hollis” by Run DMC. Love that tune. Finally, this item is for the elected official in your life. It is called the EXECUTIVE DECISION MAKER and will make serving the people a breeze. Just spin and go on to the next committee meeting — no texting required. Available at executivegiftshop.com. Blake Dowling is CEO of Aegis Business Technologies in Tallahassee and he writes columns for several organizations. Contact him at: dowlingb@aegisbiztech. com. PHOTO: Via executivegiftshop.com
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