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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