Portable Golf Launch Monitor

~$500 typical price

Garmin Approach R10

A compact radar or camera unit that sits behind the ball and reports carry distance, ball speed and launch data to a phone app.

Why it makes a great gift

It turns range sessions and backyard nets into real practice with numbers, which committed golfers love.

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~$300

Yardages at a glance without pulling out a device, and it works as an everyday watch off the course.

GolfersTech Lovers

~$360

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Flights, commutes and open offices all become peaceful.

TravelersMusic Lovers

~$380

A useful piece of home tech for someone curious about their living space.

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~$330

Breville One-Touch Tea Maker

Takes guesswork out of making a consistent cup of favorite loose-leaf tea.

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