Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Tech

Max Traxxx Tracer Racer Remote Control Twin Loop Set

Light Trail Technology turns cars into blazing streaks of light on Skullduggery’s Glow-in-the-Dark track. Perfect for both beginning and advanced race fans as variable speed remote control cars and adjustable track heights allow racers to control course difficulty. (Includes glow-in-the-dark dual loop, 4 dual glow-in-the-dark corners, 36 feet of glow-in-the-dark track, 2 remote control Tracer Racers, and 16 X-BLOX construction brix.)

$99, www.skullduggery.com

Polaroid PL1000 RC Drone

This latest in a unique line of drones features high-definition cameras, steady flight controls and free parts for a year. Live-stream high-def video to smart phone via app (iOS or Android), enjoy a full seven minute flight time up to 200ft per 90 minute charge. Free parts and the auto-return ensure value with low risk of accidents.

$299, www.brookstone.com

Aura with Gesturebotics by LocoRobo

This gesture-controlled drone uses a wearable glove controller will have kids from six and up feeling like superheroes. Kids can fly Aura up and down, forward and backwards, and even perform tricks like a sideways flip. Kid-friendly features, like automatic takeoff, hover controls, and a sturdy frame avoid frustration and help protect the drone from damage. Rechargeable batteries included.

$99, www.target.com

My Magical Princess Twilight Sparkle

This pony with Pegasus wings and responsive unicorn horn can move her head and hoof and say over 90 phrases. Touch her horn to hear her talk about her magical spells or press the Star Button on her hoof to hear her friendship advice, stories or songs. Her mane and tale can be styled and legs posed to sit or stand. (Who said tech can’t sparkle?)

$129, www.hasbrotoyshop.com

BenQ’s full HD E Series Monitor

Vid fans prepare to geek out (while the rest of us just enjoy less eye strain). The EW277HDR’s latest tech features ultra-high 3000:1 native contrast, three times higher than normal, resulting in extreme color depth and detail to dark images and Brightness Enhancement. Its Super Resolution Mode simulates high-res images by boosting the pixel density of the original video source.

$269, www.BenQ.us

Robo Buddy

This home surveillance webcam on wheels offers a 720-pixel livestream camera controlled through mobile app, making it ideal for families. Keep an eye on older kids learning to stay home solo (are friends popping over, did they turn off the oven after baking a pizza?), check in on pets from your ski lodge or monitor new babysitters or contractors during the workday without concerns of what happens off camera.

$149, www.Target.com