SELF-STIRRING LAZY MUG
Making a cup of tea shouldn’t be all that time consuming, but we’ve all realised a moment too late that all the spoons are dirty or in the dishwasher. Well, now there is this novelty mug, which is powered by two AA batteries and will do the difficult task of stirring your drink for you. The perfect gift for those who are either very short on time or those sloths among us. £14.99 from www.gettingpersonal.co.uk
POLAROID ZIP INSTANT MOBILE PHOTOPRINTER
We take loads of photos on our phones, but who’s got time to get the snaps processed? Carry this little contraption around with you and you can print as you go. Simply insert the paper into the middle section, connect to your phone via Bluetooth (or NFC Technology) and you can send pictures direct to it. The pictures are wallet sized and take no time at all to print. A lovely little product those in their late teens/20s will particularly love. £129.96 from www.qvcuk.com
ELECTRIQ INTELLIGENT ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER
Hate vacuuming? You’re not alone. If you’re keen to dip your toes in the robotic cleaning trend without spending a fortune, this model is a great buy. Charge up the disc-like cleaner then send it on its way. It works on all floor surfaces and comes with a mopping function. It’s easy to operate and with a HEPA air filter and UV light (to sanitise) it’s a great option. £99.98 from www.appliancesdirect.co.uk
DRAGON PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL
Whether you’re a student with an essay due or you’ve got a mountain of work to get through, typing can be a time-consuming task. That’s where this software can help. Available for PCs and Macs, the Dragon software will provide you with your own dictation service. Simply download the software to your computer, read out your desired text and it will type for you. £139.99 from www.nuance.co.uk
HOT COOKIE USB MUG WARMER
Discovering your cuppa has gone cold on your desk is a disappointment most of us face on a daily basis. Not only do you miss out on your caffeine hit, there’s the risk that if you get up to make another one, you’ll be dragged into doing a round for your colleagues. This gadget was created to stop that occurring. Plug the “cookie” into a USB port on your computer, place your mug on it and the contraption will keep your drink warm, leaving you to sip away at your own pace. The only problem is, the cookie design is rather realistic and could trigger biscuit cravings. £11.99 from www.getting personal.co.uk