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Welcome to the modern wedding registry, where couples are encouraged to get creative with their gift lists by choosing the items (and experiences) that make the most sense for their personalities and lifestyle. For those of you who are tech-savvy, that’s good news: It’s no longer taboo to stock your registry with the latest gadgets and coolest electronics. Ready to start shopping? Find six of our favorite tech picks below.
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Voice-Controlled Bluetooth Speaker
Consider this hands-free device your own personal assistant: It’ll play your favorite tunes, read off the latest headlines, update you with weather and traffic reports, order a pizza for dinner, and even request an Uber — all you have to do is ask. Plus, if you’re looking to transform your digs into a smart home, you can use Echo to control your lights, thermostats, and TVs, too. (“Amazon Echo” $179.99, Amazon)
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Connected Coffee Maker
Too tired to get out of bed to turn on the coffee machine? No problem. The Behmor Connected 8-cup coffee maker is smartphone compatible, so you can adjust the brew temperature, coffee-to-water ratio, and brewing time with the brand’s easy-to-use app. You’ll get a text to let you know that your coffee is brewed and ready to go. (“Behmor Connected” 8-Cup Coffee Maker, $299.95, Williams-Sonoma)
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A Streaming Blu-ray Player
Sure, streaming may be today’s most popular way to watch your favorite movies and shows, but that doesn’t mean your impressive DVD collection has to fall by the wayside. A Blu-ray player — like this one from Samsung, which has built-in Wi-Fi and 3D technology — offers the best of both worlds by allowing you to stream videos from Netflix and Youtube and play your Blu-ray disks and DVDs. Movie night never looked so good. (“BD-J6300” Blue-ray player, $149.99, Samsung available at Best Buy)
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Digital Food Thermometer
Thanks to this handy little kitchen gadget, you’ll never have to question whether or not that roast you made for dinner is completely cooked through. Just hook the silicone cable to your iPhone or iPad to get a temperature read on whatever dish you’re cooking. The best part: You can set digital alerts on your device that’ll notify you when your food is ready, without you having to hover in the kitchen all night. (“Range Smart” iPhone/iPad thermometer, $60-$80, Supermechanical available at Food52)
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Hot and Cold Fan Heater
Dyson’s popular AM09 fan heater is totally worth the investment: Not only does it pull double duty by providing heat in the winter and cool air in the summer, but it projects a powerful stream of airflow that can be focused in one direction or diffused to fill the entire room. Bonus: It’s super quiet, too. (“AM09” fan heater, $449.99, Dyson)
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Electronic Kitchen Scale
When a recipe requires precise measurements (think cake, cookies, and other baked goods), a quality kitchen scale is a must-have. Techie couples will love the Drop Kitchen Connected Scale, which syncs to your iPad to make measuring ingredients easier than ever. Just download the free Drop Kitchen app and you’ll have access to tons of recipes and cooking tips; step-by-step instructions show up on the screen and you can weigh all of your ingredients in the same bowl for quick cleanup. (“Drop Kitchen” app-connected scale, $79.95, Sur La Table)