Dealers in Upper Austria have to wait until December 17th before they can reopen to customers. Many business operators bridge the gap until then in the Christmas business, which is so important for retailers, with online shipping and the Click & Collect offer (order online, pick up in stores). The OÖN reveal which technical devices should not be missing under any Christmas tree.
Technique for children to touch: Science that can be unpacked, touched and grasped is promised by Science Pool, an association for promoting the interests of children and young people with “Unboxing Science”. It is about online videos that can be called up on mobile phones, tablets or PCs and convey content from biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. The attached instructions are intended to encourage experimentation with everyday objects and materials.
Breath trainer with app: More lung volume, higher performance and improved wellbeing – this is what the Airofit breathing training device ensures. There is a mouthpiece and two small wheels on the device, which can be used to adjust the breathing resistance. With the accompanying app, you can train your respiratory muscles daily with specific exercises and instructions. You have never inhaled and exhaled so consciously! Airofit is available from 129 euros.


The console classic: Consoles from the Japanese manufacturer Nintendo have always accompanied people around the world through their childhood. Classics such as Mario Kart or Zelda are even known to people with little tech-savvy. Nintendo’s switch is considered a long-runner, the new version has a brightly colored OLED display. Because of its popularity, the console is always sold out quickly on the shelves. Cost: around 300 euros.


Honeycomb light: The smart home provider Nanoleaf, known for its colored light modules, is making people sit up and take notice with its new living space lighting. Panels with a wood look and honeycomb shape should guarantee a relaxed atmosphere. However, the prices are quite steep: the starter set with seven panels is available for 230 euros, the version with 13 panels costs 370 euros. The facility can also be operated using voice control.


Smart toothbrush and digital all-rounder: Electric toothbrushes are a dime a dozen, but Oral-B promises customers a particularly smart cleaning experience with the iO series. The brushes are equipped with an interactive display, magnetic drive and 3D tooth surface analysis with artificial intelligence. There is also an app that gives tips for more thorough dental care.


Anyone who buys a toothbrush from the iO series now gets Google’s smart display for free. The second generation Nest Hub is equipped with a voice assistant and sleep sensor. Oral-B iO series: from 200 euros (RRP) – Google Nest Hub (2nd generation): 100 euros (RRP).
Smartwatch and bluetooth headphones: The new Watch GT 3 brings many design variants and practical features. The new smartwatch from Huawei masters the measurement of heart rate and blood oxygen, has haptic feedback and impresses with a battery life of up to two weeks.


If you buy the Smartwatch before Christmas, you will get the FreeBuds 4i Bluetooth headphones for free. Huawei Watch GT 3: from 249 euros (RRP) – Huawei FreeBuds 4i: 99 euros (RRP).
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