10 last-minute tech gifts you can still get in time for the holidays

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.It's the middle of December, so if you haven't gotten your holiday shopping done, you might be feeling a little uneasy. Some of our top tech gift recommendations are starting to sell out, with their availability slipping into 2018. But don't worry, there's still time to get some of this year's top gadgets. We've rounded up our favorites below, and will update this list as more sell out.You can also check out our many tech giftguides fortech under $25,tech under $50, tech under $100,tech gifts for women,tech stocking stuffers, andtech for iPhone lovers.Don't know what to buy everyone on your list'Check out all of our great holidaygiftguides on Insider Picks.SEE ALSO:100 hot tech gifts under $100The new Amazon Echo smart speakerThe Amazon Echo was a popular gift last year, and now that it's received an upgradeandan $80 price drop, it's bound to be again this holiday season.Our guide has all the info on this new model, but in short: It's smaller and it has a better speaker and anaudio out port so that you can physically connect it to an external speaker.If you're looking for a less expensive way to get an Echo into the home of your family and friends, the Echo Dot is your best choice. It's smaller, cheaper, and just as functional as a regular-sized Echo.The Dot is sold out in black, but still available in white (for now.)Amazon Echo, $79.99, available at AmazonThe Google Home smart speakerGoogle's answer to the Echo,the Google Home, iscapable of controlling many of the same smart home accessories as Amazon's smart speaker, in addition to members of the Google Chromecast family.Plus, if you're going to be leaning on your smart assistant for information, it doesn't hurt to have Google's database at your disposal.There's usually a $50 price difference between the Google Home and Amazon Echo, which makes the latter easier to recommend, but they're both on sale for the same price. If you'd like to find out which would work better for you, we have a handy head to head for you.Google Home, $79.99, available at Best BuyApple AirpodsAfter being unavailable for almost a year, supply has finally caught upwith demand with Apple's totally wireless earbuds.TheAirPodsare the best truly wireless earbuds for the iPhone, plus, they're small enough to use as a stocking stuffer. The AirPods connect seamlessly with any iPhone over Bluetooth, thanks to Apple's built-in W1 chip. Theseearbuds are comfortable, decent sounding, and relatively affordable.In our buying guide, they are the top pick for iPhone owners.The Airpods are currently sold out online, but still available from some Apple Stores for in store pickup. If you're looking to score a pair, you'd better actnow.Airpods, $159.99, available Apple.comSee the rest of the story at Business Insider
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