10 groovy gifts for the gorgeous gadget geek in your life

So, there’s a tech fanatic in your life but, alas, the 2014 Christmas budget won't quite stretch to an Oculus Rift. Have no fear… Blippar is here.

We’ve scoured the internet and found 10 infinitely more affordable gift options for gadgety-gizmo aficionados both young and old, male and female, handy with a screwdriver and not-so handy in the bedroom. (No, not in that sense. Cheeky.) Plus one special bonus idea for the person who can’t seem to keep hold of their gadgety-gizmos…

Happy shopping!

1. For your futuristic friend

Google Cardboard

Experience virtual reality in a fun, cheap and DIY way. All you need is a mobile phone, some folding fingers and the ability to download an app. Easy.

Various brands, from around £16 ($25)

2. For the nephew who likes taking things apart

DIY Instrument Kit

This kit offers a great introduction to electronics. Just solder together the custom-designed circuit board to make your own light-sensitive musical device. (DISCLAIMER: Blippar cannot be held accountable for noisy Boxing Days.)

Technology Will Save Us, £16.00 ($25)

3. For the niece who likes putting things together

Viddy

This DIY pinhole camera kit (made from durable recycled card, which will go down very well with the eco-savvy generation) is beautifully screenprinted and die-cut by hand. Just fold it up, pop in your own film and you’re ready to shoot.

Viddy, £38 ($60)

4. For the cousin with 9,535 Instagram followers

Moment Lens

These clever clip-on lenses, available in wide and tele, turn your mobile phone into a high-end digital camera. Compatible with over 10 different devices, just slip it on and Rankin's yer uncle.

Moment Lens, £64 ($99.99)

5. For your selfie-snapping daughter

Extendable Selfie Stick

Short arms? Struggling to fit all your friends in one selfie? Dry those tears; this handy stick will end all your woes. (But may also stop you making any new friends.)

Selfie stick, £15.99 ($25)

6. For your bike-riding brother

Blaze Laserlight

A terrific treat for the person who’s never off their bicycle – and one which might just save their life one day. Isn't really a single better present than that, is there?

Blaze, £125 ($195)

7. For the insomniac aunt

Sense

This app-based orb of joy and delight helps you sleep better by monitoring your bedroom environment, tracking your sleep patterns, and waking you up gently. What more could you want? Cake? Cake not included, sorry.

Hello, pre-order at £83 ($129)

8. For the sister-in-law in art school

3Doodler

This 3D-printing pen secretes heated plastic threads as it draws, which quickly cool and solidify into a strong stable structure. Seriously clever stuff. Messy after a few mulled wines. You have been warned.

The 3Doodler, £63.30 ($99)

9. For your hoop-shooting son

94Fifty

This smart, Bluetooth-sensor basketball records your basketball technique, gives you professional feedback, and teaches you how to improve. Will help you score on the court and, after a few months, probably off it, too...

94Fifty, £160 ($249.95)

10. For your glamorous girlfriend

Ringly

This smart ring links to your mobile phone and vibrates when you get a call, text, email, tweet…. And it sparkles in different colours depending on what you're getting and from whom. Less dorky than a Google Glass, so your relationship will be safe for another year.

Ringly, £125 ($195)

BONUS GIFT: For that forgetful uncle

Always losing things? Stick a Tile onto an object – whether your keys, the remote control or your baby - and you’ll always be able to find it with their handy tracking app. (N.B: Do not stick a Tile onto your baby.)

Tile, £11 ($17.50)