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7 Gift Ideas for Digital Natives

In the United States alone, there are more than 41 million digital natives. Those growing up with digital devices, or who have been actively using these devices since they were teenagers, are first adopters of new technology, and they're changing the workings of the world as we know it.
Today, 34% of millennials prefer online video to TV, and 50% report they watch at least one online video a day. A majority — 84% — check their smartphones first thing in the morning, and that's only one of the typical 2.4 digital devices each of these digital natives owns.
See also: Top 10 Questions Millennials Ask the Internet
For such an in-the-know generation that values streaming and social above all else, holiday gifts need to provide functionality, usability and a novelty factor that makes the time spent learning to use it worth the minutes missed elsewhere.
These seven gifts will surprise and delight even the most tech-savvy digital native.

What it is: Lifestyle tracker Cost: $129.95
A fitness and sleep tracker all in one, the FitBit Force tracks every step you make, the distance you've traveled and how many calories you burn during the day. Then, while you sleep, the Force monitors your sleeping patterns, updates you on your sleep quality and gently wakes you with a vibrating alarm in the morning, without disturbing anyone else in the room.
If you have specific fitness or sleep quality goals — for instance, running four miles a day or getting at least eight hours of sleep — FitBit Force shares your targets with your social network who can hold you socially accountable. When you want to follow up on your goals and see how you've been doing, just sign in to your FitBit account on a PC, Mac, iPhone 4S (or newer), iPad 3 and Mini (or newer), iPod Touch and select Android devices. All data and information is wirelessly synced for you, with no required action from the user other than a one-time registration. Use the Force to compete with friends, earn badges and build a fitness social network, as well as log meals or create a food plan for an accurate picture of your overall health.
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What it is: A digital device screen projector small enough to take on the go Cost: $299.99
The premise here is easy: Take whatever it is you are viewing on your laptop, tablet or smartphone, hook it up to this projector and have the screen maximize out to 60 inches on a blank wall, essentially acting as a big-screen TV. The LED lamp projects 85 lumens, which will last up to two hours on a single charge — and comes with an AC adapter so that you can plug in if you want to view for longer. The projector also features dual built-in speakers and a focus control to even out the image. You can take this five-pound projector with you wherever you'd take your mobile devices, so you can bring up slideshows, stream videos or even project an art piece on a public space.

What it is: A personalized digital dashboard Cost: $129.99
For 84% of smartphone users, the first step in their morning routine is checking an app, often social media, weather or the news. With Nimbus, you can program your favorite (and perhaps most essential) app updates to a digital clock-like interface that can show you how many new Likes you have, a traffic update, whether it'll rain today and a slew of other topics and feeds. Nimbus can connect with multiple apps, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, FitBit, Google calendar and Wink, enabling the Nimbus to fully sync with your go-to apps. Available at Quirky.com and The Home Depot.
Facebook, The Impossible Project
What it is: Instant at-home digital picture printing Cost: $299
For all the digital photos you've wanted printed, enter the Impossible Instant Lab, an at-home digital picture printing device that serves up a Polaroid-like photo of your choice from your iPhone or iPod Touch in seconds. To use, simply select the picture you want on your phone or iPod Touch, then attach your device to the Instant Lab. The Instant Lab then takes a picture of the photo on your screen and prints out a replica. Unlike other picture printers, the Instant Lab does not spray ink onto paper. Instead, because the Instant Lab is a camera itself, the photo it takes develops inside the layers of the integral film, creating an analog photo with higher quality than a printed replica. The device includes an app that acts as a remote control, as well as an ecommerce platform where you can replenish your supply of proper ink and film.
See also: Study: Millennials Prefer Traditional Classrooms Over Online Ones

What it is: Accurately mock-up mobile app designs Cost: $29.99
We already know the mobile app market is rapidly growing and that the functionality and usability within those apps play a big role in their success. UI Stencils makes mocking up your own app for development s simple, obvious and convenient. The stencil comes with a mechanical pencil so you can start designing your app the moment you get it. Seems like a simple enough gift, but for the techie entrepreneur, this is the perfect stocking stuffer to help kick off their next big idea.
Image: Quirky
What it is: Fingertip-sized pins that can be added to your gloves for touchscreen usability Cost: $11.99
With Digits, no longer do you need to remove your gloves and expose your hands to use your touchscreen devices, nor do you need to buy a new pair of gloves. Instead, simply attach Digits, a conductive, fingertip-sized pin, to the gloves you already have — because no text message or tweet is worth getting frostbite. Four Digits come in each pack, two for each hand, and were invented by David Shy, a student in Chicago who began sewing conductive thread into his gloves during the winter, creating the first Digits prototype.

What it is: A laser-projected, Bluetooth-connected keyboard Cost: $149.99
An alternative and futuristic QWERTY keyboard option to the actual tablet keyboards out there, the Virtual Keyboard is exactly what it sounds like: a laser projected, Bluetooth-connected keyboard for your tablets and smartphones. The projection also doubles as a multi-touch mouse for added functionality. The device weighs 7 ounces, uses a red laser light to create the keyboard and is rechargeable via an included USB cable. For those used to normal keyboards, you can expect to top out at typing 350 characters per minute (with clicking, if you want it) on the projected version.
Image: Quirky

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