{
  "id": 20053593,
  "title": "Wacky PC and gadget gift guide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wacky-pc-and-gadget-gift-guide",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-14T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/gift-guides-seasonal-sales/wacky-pc-and-gadget-gift-guide-surprise-tech-lovers-with-10-different-options-like-wireless-power-buttons-dvd-burner-usb-hubs-and-clamp-on-pegboards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For those who delight in unorthodox gifts, this holiday guide offers a selection of quirky and practical tech items for the PC enthusiast. Surprising your loved one with a novel gadget can bring a smile to their face and a sense of appreciation for your thoughtfulness.\n\nOne such item is the Ultra Slim External CD/DVD drive, an 8-in-1 USB 3.0 hub that also functions as a portable optical and media reader. At $35.99, this device is a convenient way to access and transfer data from old CDs, DVDs, and flash cards.\n\nAnother useful gadget is the imini 2. This compact flashlight attaches to a keychain and provides reliable illumination when needed. Weighing in at $12.99, it's a small investment for a useful tool that will never leave your side.\n\nFor those who enjoy wireless convenience, a wireless Remote Desktop PC Power Switch is available for $36. With an 80-foot range operating on the 2.4GHz frequency, this red button looks threatening but offers a practical solution to turning your computer on or off.\n\nFans of tech-themed decor will appreciate the Magnetic Levitation Bluetooth Speaker. Shaped like the Death Star from Star Wars, this 5 Watt speaker is suspended in the air using magnetic levitation. Priced at $99.99, it's a dazzling addition to any desk.\n\nFinally, the Copy and Paste 2-Key Keyboard is an RGB illuminated keyboard with just two buttons. Perfect for copy-paste functions or even used in rhythm games, this $12.99 keyboard adds a touch of fun to your typing experience.",
  "summary": "Our list of fun and wacky PC and gadget gifts is surprising, delightful, and actually useful.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ultra Slim External CD/DVD drive offers 8-in-1 USB 3.0 hub functionality",
    "imini 2 compact flashlight attaches to keychain for portable illumination",
    "Wireless Remote Desktop PC Power Switch provides 80-foot range operation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}