Christmas is always a difficult time of year because unlike birthdays you’re not just buying for one person.

That can present you with a whole host of tastes and age groups. Well rather than falling into the same old product categories (toy guns, headphones, dolls etc) we’ve come up with what we think is a great alternative gift guide.

There’s not a games console in sight, instead we’ve picked the gadgets that we think represent the best of new and old technology, whether it’s teaching kids how to code or treating yourself to a brand-new Kindle.

There’s something for everyone here so take a look:

10 Alternative Gadgets For Christmas