958: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

The Syntax team brings us their annual Holiday Gift Guide! They’ve curated the best gadgets, tools, food, and even kitchen essentials for the dev in your life — plus a few treats anyone would love to unwrap.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax

00:54 Our Favorite Things

01:03 Wes - Bambu Lab 3d Printers

01:50 Wes - Leatherman Arc Multi-tool

03:07 Kaitlin - Ruffwear Roamer Bungee Dog Leash

04:49 Niki - Magic Mirror Home Screen

06:42 Randy - Everything Presence Light

08:22 Randy - Henson Safety Razor

10:24 CJ - Viltrox 28mm Pancake Lens

11:17 Scott - 3D Printers

11:37 Scott - Anker 4-Port Charger

12:45 Randy - DJI Mic Mini

13:37 Randy - Velcro Cable Ties

14:22 Kaitlin - Prequel Skin Care

16:18 Kaitlin - Coros Pace 3 Running Watch

17:30 Niki - Steam Machine

18:02 Niki - VR Headset

18:18 Under $30

18:25 Wes - ESP32

18:45 Wes - WS2811 LED Strips

19:44 CJ - Precision Screw Driver Set

20:42 Scott - Magsafe Popsocket

21:23 Wes - Digital Calipers

22:45 CJ - Microfiber Device Cloth

23:33 Scott - Candle Warmer

25:30 Wes - Matte Screen Protectors

25:38 Desk Items

25:46 Wes - MX Master 4 Logitech Mouse

26:40 Scott - Elgato Stream Deck

29:12 CJ - Magsafe Phone Stand

30:13 Office Items

30:21 Wes - Heated Vest

31:33 CJ - USB Hand Warmers

32:23 Tech / Storage

32:32 Scott - MoCa Ethernet Adapter

33:41 CJ - 4TB Drive and 1TB SD Card

35:06 Wes - BenQ Programming Monitors

37:28 Food

37:37 Scott - Biena Edamame

38:08 Wes - Heartbeat Hot Sauce

39:11 Wes - Seoul Sisters Kimchi Mix

39:32 CJ - Clif Protein Bars

39:55 CJ - Z Energy Strips

40:51 Kitchen Gadgets

41:00 Wes - Carbon Steel Frying Pan

42:35 CJ - Air Fryer

44:45 Scott - Zojirushi Water Boiler

45:43 Scott - Teak Cutting Board

47:36 Clothes

48:26 Wes - Hooke / Naked and Famous

49:24 Scott - Octobre Clothing

50:31 Scott - Sezane Clothing

52:11 CJ - Blank Mineral Wash Shirts

53:10 Kids

53:17 Wes - Yoto Player

54:47 Scott - Tonie Box

56:06 CJ - Large Hedgehog Plush

56:43 CJ - Tortilla Blanket

57:04 Smarthome

57:08 Scott - Lutron Caseta

57:38 Wes - Meross and Refoss

01:00:41 Scott - Apollo Automation

01:01:29 CJ - Kauf Smart Home

01:02:52 CJ - Plant LED Bulb

01:04:03 Scott - Roland Electronic Drum Set

01:04:58 Thanks!

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