The best in next-gen high tech this holiday season

(BPT) – The holidays will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time to compile a list of the perfect gift for everyone in your life. If you need inspiration, don’t worry. Why not make it simple and give everyone technology? There are so many new, next-gen models out this year that will delight everyone, from your teen to the artist in your life to the aspiring athlete. Boom, one and done.Here are five next-gen technologies that are getting a lot of buzz for the 2024 holiday season.Convertible AI laptop for creatives and freelancersGive your favorite creative the ultimate blend of power, mobility and style with the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 Next-Gen AI PC. This sleek and versatile 2-in-1 PC, complete with an intuitive stylus, adapts effortlessly to any creative’s imagination. Whether sketching ideas, editing videos, or crafting presentations, creativity is unleashed on the world’s first next-gen AI convertible PC with inking and a haptic touchpad. Equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processor with a dedicated AI engine, the OmniBook Ultra Flip delivers cutting-edge performance and up to 20 hours of battery life to keep up with even the busiest lifestyle. AI-enhanced tools like HP AI Companion and Poly Camera Pro optimize everyday computing for greater productivity and collaboration while HP Wolf Security for consumers brings professional-level security to a personal device. Fuel creativity through AI inspiration with Windows 11’s built-in Copilot and embrace a more sustainable future by choosing an EPEAT® Gold with Climate+ and ENERGY STAR® certified device.Powerful printer for photo loversThe HP Envy 6155e Printer + Instant Ink is designed to kick your home printing experience up several notches. With its intuitive 2.4″ color touchscreen, navigating print jobs has never been easier. Vibrant color printing, scanning and copying, along with automatic two-sided printing — this stylish and sustainable next-gen printer can do it all. For the photo lover in your life, get those memories off the cloud and into picture frames! It prints gorgeous, borderless photos in vivid colors. The HP Envy 6155e also includes three months of free Instant Ink, ensuring you never run out of ink, as you’ll get new replacement cartridges sent to your door when you run low. And at less than $140, it won’t put a dent in your holiday budget. Smartwatch for the health consciousSeveral new smartwatches are getting a lot of buzz this year, including the Apple Watch Series 10, the Google Pixel Watch 23 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7. Perfect gifts for aspiring athletes or health conscious people, these smartwatches will track your workouts, give prompts, count calories and steps and more. One thing to note about the Galaxy Watch7. If you’re concerned about the quality of your sleep, it has an FDA-approved apnea detector, in addition to an electrocardiogram and irregular heart rhythm notifications. You’ll need a Samsung phone to use these features and of course it doesn’t replace a doctor’s visit, but it can alert you to any potential problems you can then take to your doc.Wireless earbuds for hybrid workersIs someone on your list always on the go, taking meetings from virtually anywhere … and hates audio issues? The Poly Voyager Free 20 Wireless Earbuds deliver powerful sound and style, featuring Adaptive Active Noise Canceling and AI machine learning to provide crystal-clear communication. With up to 8 hours of listening time, they’re perfect for the hybrid workers on your list this year, and for the people who want to immerse themselves in their entertainment when they’re on the subway, train, or airplane this season. If you know, you know. Makes the holiday a little merrier when you can’t hear the chatter around you, right? Ultimate keyboard for the gamer in your lifeThe ultimate gift for the gamer on your list, the HyperX Alloy Rise – Gaming Keyboard takes your gaming setup to the next level with ultra-responsive 8k polling and easy customization. You can swap out key switches, change magnetic top plates, and add badges to make it uniquely yours. You’ll also get an upgraded RGB experience courtesy of the ambient light sensor that auto-adjusts the brightness, 10 keyboard profiles saved directly to the keyboard, and powerful customization via HyperX NGENUITY Software. For more ideas for holiday gifts, including fun techie stocking stuffers, visit hp.com/us-en/shop/slp/holiday-gift-guide.