six of the bestCHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR GADGET FANS.

AMAZONBASICS NANO BLUETOOTH SPEAKER PS10.99, amazon.co.uk DESIGNED for those on-the-go, it easily fits into an adult hand and is light enough to stash into a bag. Being a budget speaker built for movability, the sound quality isn't crystal clear, but for listening to Christmas playlists via Bluetooth, it's decent. The best feature is the waterproof strap which means you can attach the speaker to your shower.

KENWOOD SPIRALIZER, 0.5 LITRE PS36.48, amazon.co.uk PLACE your veg of choice into the funnel, press start and be mesmerised as the compact machine makes ribbons out of it. You can also make pappardelleshaped strands, if that's more to your liking. If nothing else, it might make all those leftover parsnips and carrots look a bit more exciting in the cold light of day.

GOOGLE CHROMECAST PS30, Google store (google.com), Currys, Argos, John Lewis ATTACH this Chromecast dongle to your TV's HDMI port and it will make your TV smart. That means you'll be able to mirror your tablets or smartphones on to your box and watch any streaming platforms you subscribe to, as well as online terrestrial catch-up services. For the personal touch, this dongle also allows you to stream any festive footage you've taken on supported Android devices on to the TV.

BABYLISS PRO NANO 200 MINI HAIR STRAIGHTENER 2860BAU PS9, Debenhams, debenhams.com THIS is the perfect gift for the style conscious, especially those who travel frequently. The compact size and shorter cable means it fits into bags easily. While full-sized straighteners will give a sleeker look for longer hair, these are all about speed and portability. They heat up in about 30 seconds and are ideal for styling shorter dos, fringes and sorting out the odd kink.

HYPER PEARL COMPACT MIRROR & USB BATTERY PACK 3000MAH PS29.99, Carphone Warehouse, carphonewarehouse.com WHILE on the surface it looks like a standard compact mirror, it's actually a light-up compact mirror and a battery pack. The idea is that you can charge small USB devices like phones and tablets on the hoof, while at the same time perfecting your look in the mirrors; one regular, one magnified. The LED light is especially useful.

RED5 MINI COOPER REMOTE CONTROLLED CAR PS15, John Lewis, johnlewis.com THIS runs on three AA batteries for the car and two AAs for the remote, is 1/24 the size of a standard Mini Cooper Countryman, but has all the fun of a standard version. Functioning LED rear and headlights will warn any human obstacles of the car's presence!