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Here are a few gift ideas that dont have a common theme, other than I think theyd make someone on your list happy.

Most of these are tech-oriented except for a Lego set I couldnt resist mentioning because it looks like something Id want to build.

Ive found problems with more than a few of this years gift guide products staying in stock. If a product is sold out, give them a day or two and try again.

Also, I include the manufacturers suggested retail pricing, but some of these can be found for less, as there are good sales during the holidays.

What is it? This is a credit card-sized multitool thats just small enough to be handy and just big enough to not break when you really need to use it.

Some of the tools include a sundial, a rope cutter, a bottle opener, SAE and metric wrenches, a -inch tool bit driver, a ruler, a flat screwdriver and a pry bar.

It comes in four colors and is thin enough to fit in most wallets.

It weighs 0.9 ounces and it is made of stainless steel.

Who is it for? Anyone can find a use for the M.010. Keep it in your wallet or toss it in your cars emergency kit.

What does it cost? $24.95

Where can I get it? tacticagear.com

What is it? The Nexar Beam is a very small dashcam with built-in GPS.

It records to a microSD card and simultaneously streams video to a connected smartphone and syncs that video up to a cloud storage account.

The camera does not have a screen, so youll need a smartphone with the free Nexar app to set things up or see the live image or recordings.

It records 1080p video at 30 frames per second, includes free, unlimited cloud storage and can report accidents with one click. It also works with Siri.

Who is it for? This is a good gift for anyone who drives. Also, this is great if you have any rideshare drivers in your family.

What does it cost? $139.95

Where can I get it? shop.getnexar.com or Amazon.com

What is it? These are eyeglasses with speakers and microphones built into the temples so you can listen to music or talk on the phone without any extra equipment and with open ears.

The battery allows up to four hours of listening. The glasses use Bluetooth 5 for energy saving and long range. They are rain-resistant and the lenses are interchangeable, so your optician can make lenses with your prescription.

There are many styles available

Who are they for? Anyone who wears sunglasses or prescription glasses.

What do they cost? $199.99 (look for sales)

Where can I get them? Amazon.com

What is it? This is a Lego set of the beloved Star Wars droid R2-D2.

Any Lego builder would love to have this kit. It includes a retractable mid-leg, rotating head and opening hatches with a periscope that can be pulled up and turn.

There is also a Luke Skywalker lightsaber hidden inside the head.

The kit is part of the Lego Build to Display collection and has 2,315 individual pieces.

It measures 12.5 inches tall by 7.5 inches wide by 6 inches deep.

Who is it for? Lego recommends this kit for ages 18 and up.

What does it cost? $199.99

Where can I get it? Lego.com or check with your closest Lego store

What is it? This is an external battery to charge your iPhone.

It only works on IPhone 12 and 13 models and takes advantage of the magnets Apple placed in the back of the phone to help align accessories to the phones charging coils.

This battery has no buttons to turn it on or off. You simply snap it to the back of your iPhone, and it will start charging the phones battery.

It comes in five colors and three battery sizes (3,000, 6,000 or 9,000 milliamp hours).

myCharge says the MagLock has the strongest grip of any magnetic charger.

Who is it for? Anyone who owns an iPhone 12 or 13.

What does it cost? $49.99 and up

Where can I get it? mycharge.com and Amazon.com

What is it? This is a Bluetooth speaker about the size of a water bottle.

It has a wheel on top to control the volume, which is pretty retro.

It is splash-resistant, but dont toss it in the pool. It gets plenty loud with 40 watts of power and even has a microphone so you can use it to make and take phone calls.

The battery allows for up to 15 hours of playback, and it can be used to charge your phone.

There are three equalizer modes (vocal, 3D Deep Bass, Extra Bass) to make your music sound better. It can play music from a Bluetooth source, through an included AUX-IN cable or from a microSD card.

Who is it for? Everyone likes music.

What does it cost? $69.99, but likely on sale before Christmas.

Where can I get it? Amazon.com

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Gift guide: These handy gifts appeal to almost anyone - The Dallas Morning News