Episode 86: The Internet of Things Podcast gift guide

‘Tis almost the season to offer gifts large and small for the loved ones in your life. In the podcast, Kevin and I focus mostly on larger gifts, because once you add connectivity the price takes a big jump. We also discuss Black Friday deals.

Vibhu Norby, the CEO of B8ta, is on the show to share some of his gift picks. They range from $3,000 (get two!) to $30. Hopefully we can inspire you if you’re shopping for a tech-friendly family member or friend. Norby also discusses a new way of thinking about retail and what sells in the connected device category.

Hosts: Kevin Tofel and Stacey Higginbotham
Guests: Vibhu Norby, CEO of B8ta
Sponsors: Samsung ARTIK and Bluetooth

Gifts mentioned on this week’s show:

Wearables for fitness:

• Fitbit Charge 2

(If you want to learn more about FitBits, there are plenty of information pages online)

• Apple Watch 2 for iOS owners
• Polar M600 for Android owners

For the home:

• Circle from Disney
• Logitech Pop buttons
• Sense sleep monitor
• Osram tunable light bulbs
• Stack lighting
• Nucleus intercom system

For fun:

• Roli Blocks
• Microsoft HoloLens

For the car:

• Nonda fast charger
• Automatic Pro w/ 3G

For the kitchen:

• June oven
• Juicero (If you are in the market for this, check out B8ta on Black Friday)

For the kids:

• The Amazon Echo Dot (second generation)
• Loog guitar
• Osmo game system
• Kano computer kit

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