In light of potential delivery delays, new stay-at-home orders, and potential restrictions on our high streets, it’s worth ticking off items on the Christmas shopping list slightly earlier this year – if at all possible – and there are some great technology gifts and gadgets out there worth considering.  The holiday season may not be full of cheer; however, there are some cool and useful tech gifts available – and some of them might tempt the gift-giver, too.  Below, ZDNet has compiled a list of our top picks of cool tech products for Christmas that might lure you to pick up two and keep one for yourself. After the year we’ve had, who would blame you?

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If existing models at lower resolutions aren’t enough, this sleek projector not only plays high-res footage in 4K but also includes upscaling technology for old videos and other content. The projector features 360-degree audio speakers and adjustable imaging sizing.  Our sister sites also have the following gift guides: 

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