Are you eager to hear what recommendations the experts have for Christmas gifting? We’ve teamed up with TodayFM’s The Last Word with Matt Cooper to bring you the annual Gadget Show. Out of all the products they tested, these were their top five picks for Christmas 2022…

Google Pixel 7 Pro

An ideal present for the person who’s always taking photos, has an immaculate Instagram account or creates content online. The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a powerhouse of technology. Its three rear cameras amount to 50 MP while its front camera has 10.8 MP so whether it’s a stunning sunset or a glowing selfie, the detail will be next level. It can film 4K video and has a 90 Hz refresh rate for those playing games.

“This has the serious technology for taking amazing photos and editing them on the fly. It’s nearly got Photoshop built in. The level of the photo editing software is insane… The set up on this was really good, really quick and easy and gave me loads of tips on the initial setup of all the new features and walked me through them.” – Elaine Burke, Editor of SiliconRepublic

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphone

If you know someone who is constantly listening to music or podcasts, the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphone are a fantastic gift. They have an impressive 30 hour battery life and, if they’re running low, a 10 minute charge will give you an extra 5 hours of listening time. When you’re talking to someone, the Speak-to-Chat function will pause whatever you’re listening to once you start talking and resume once you’re done. It’s AI noise reduction makes sure your voice is clear on calls. While the QN1 Processor blocks out any background noise so you can just enjoy your favourite playlist without any distractions.

“These were absolutely stunning! They were an absolute joy to wear. They’re so light, so comfortable. They feel premium as they have fake leather across the band so they’re very comfortable across the head… But I have to say, the sound is the best I’ve ever used on a pair of headphones in my life.” – Ed Smith, Tech Expert

Andy O’Donoghue added “If there was one product that has been engineered and made perfectly to do what they set out to do, it’s the XM5 from Sony.”

LG XBOOM Go XG5Q Portable Bluetooth Speaker

With up to 18 hours of battery life, the LG XBOOM Go XG5Q Portable Bluetooth Speaker will keep your house filled with music from day to night. Its LED lighting at either end make it perfect for a party as the lights can sync to your music. You can enhance the sound with the Sound Boost button to make your music fill every corner of the room. Its waterproof and dustproof so nothing will get between you and your music.

“This was really fun! I reverted instantly to a teenager once I stuck some Beyoncé on this thing. I could see this being something you could get for a teenager to have in their own space, but also that they could move around and bring with them. It’s got amazing sound quality!” – Elaine Burke

Nespresso by Magimix Vertuo Pop 11729 Smart Coffee Machine

With over 30 types of coffee pods to choose from, the Nespresso by Magimix Vertuo Pop 11729 Smart Coffee Machine making your morning coffee couldn’t be easier. Thanks to its automatic blend recognition, you just have to pop your pod in, and the machine will adjust its settings accordingly. It has four coffee sizes, depending on how much caffeine you’re craving from the smallest espresso size to a classic large coffee size.

“The Nespresso is a godsend. It’s one button, you just press it and go.” – Ed Smith

Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus with Pet Tool IZ400UKT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Say goodbye to tangled hair with the Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus IZ400UKT Vacuum Cleaner. The DuoClean floorhead slows you to easily move between tiles, hard floor, rugs, and carpets. The Anti Hair Wrap brushbar and soft brush roll work in tandem to remove hair, dirt, and dust from your floor. The floorhead’s LED headlights will even highlight and spots you might have missed! The Clean Sense IQ technology adjusts the cleaning power to the surface and dirt you’re cleaning. Sick of struggling to clean under couches, beds and TV units? Its Flexology design allows the wand to bend down to get those low, hard-to-reach areas.

“This is brilliant because it’s cordless. It does have a really good battery life; you get around 60 minutes per go and it does come with two batteries so you can one charging all the time. It’s fairly powerful for such a neat, compact little thing and it is very easy to store and charge.” – Pamela Joyce, Presenter

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