Cool Tech and Gifts to Check Out in 2025

This week, there's a lot of exciting stuff to talk about. From new tech gadgets to must-watch shows and great gift ideas, there's something for everyone. Let's dive in! First up, there's a new season of Stranger Things on Netflix. Even if it's not everyone's favorite show, it's still a big deal. The new season has eight episodes, but it's not just a quick watch. It's a lot more than eight hours, so get ready to binge! Alton Brown is back with a new cooking show on YouTube. The first episode is all about cooking turkey, and it's both a TV show and a perfect YouTube video. He's still got it! The Beatles Anthology is back with a remastered version. It's a must-have for any music fan. It includes music, a documentary, and a book. It's a great way to experience The Beatles all over again. If you love a good mystery, check out Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. It's headed to theaters and then Netflix. It's a great whodunit, and the Knives Out gang just keeps delivering. Galactic is a new comic series that's been compared to Star Wars, True Romance, and Tarantino movies. It's violent, sci-fi, and romantic. It sounds pretty awesome! Amazon's Leo Ultra is a new satellite internet option. It promises up to 1Gbps of download speeds. If you're in the market for satellite internet, this could be a winner. Michael Fisher and Marques Brownlee are talking about AI, politics, and the creator economy. It's a great conversation for anyone interested in tech or life as a creator. Xbox Crocs are the newest silly brand integration. They're Crocs with buttons and joysticks. If you can get your hands on a pair, they'll become your official gaming footwear. Claude Opus 4. 5 is the latest version of Claude. It's one of the best all-around LLMs, and it's great for coding. It's a big step up in what Claude Code can do. Now, let's talk about gifts. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the best gadget of the year. It has a huge library of games, and it's a lot of fun. The POP Phone is a silly gadget that brings a lot of joy. It's a USB-C phone that gives you an old-school landline feel. Baseus USB cables are great for charging. They're retractable and work great. The Hoto Electric Screwdriver is a great tool for simple tasks. It's powerful and lasts forever. The Doorman is a great book. It's a mystery that unfolds in an unusual way. The Logitech UE Wonderboom is a great Bluetooth speaker. It has great battery life, durability, and sound quality. Acquire is a great board game. It's a simple premise, but it requires a lot of thinking and strategy. Wits & Wagers is a great trivia game. It's a lot of fun for the whole family. Google's Pixel Buds 2a are great headphones. They're small, light, and sound great. The Away Overnight Bag is a great travel bag. It has a few pockets and a laptop sleeve. Philips Hue Essential bulbs are great lightbulbs. They're affordable, easy to set up, and compatible with everything. The Brick is a great gadget. It's a small cube that turns your phone to a more minimalist mode. The M4 Mac Mini is a great computer. It's a big purchase, but it's a great combination of price and power. It's the computer I recommend to almost everyone looking to upgrade their desktop. Now, let's talk about Naveen Gavini. He's the CEO of BuildForever, which just launched its first product: an email app called Extra. It aims to totally rethink your relationship with your inbox. It's fascinating and looks nothing like any email app I've ever seen. Naveen shared his homescreen with us. He uses a lot of great apps, like Pinterest, Retro, Tangle, SuperMe, and Extra. He also shared a few things he's into right now, like Marcusveltri and Doloresaurous. Finally, let's talk about what the community is into this week. Carter is playing the daily games from Spark. Manny is all about world immersion. Naught is excited about the 4K Criterion release of Eyes Wide Shut. Scott is considering getting a Viwoods AIPaper Reader. Jack is playing The Division 2. Bill is reading The Great Work. Lee is into Home Assistant. Yoinks is catching up with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Jordan is playing In Stars And Time. That's it for this week. Have a great holiday, if you're celebrating, and see you next week!