Geeks like to try out new tech, and they love gadgets, so tech gifts are often on their wish list for Christmas and other seasonal holidays. As a result, there are lots of tech and gadget companies vying for your attention this holiday season. But many, while still great gifts, are obvious, such as smartphones, laptops, and Bluetooth earpieces. Plus, they're often the kind of technologies that recipients prefer to choose and configure themselves.
That’s where the InfoWorld geek gadget gift guide comes in. Every year, we seek unique products that will stand out and likely delight and surprise the recipient -- what they didn't know they wanted all along. This year, our selections skew toward useful, pragmatic items, though of course with that cool factor firmly baked in.