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Shopping for people who have impeccable taste can be fun – or nerveracking.

On the one hand, those who stay abreast of style trends, new gadgets, and the latest consumer products may be interested in more unique or hard-to-find items than your average person.

On the other, you want to be sure that the gift you’re giving them isn’t something they already have, or worse, something they’ve seen and passed over.

When the person you’re shopping for is an executive, these problems can be compounded. In addition to being unique, you want your gift to be suitable for an office or business environment. Thankfully, there are lots of products that fit this description if you know where to look. To help you out, here’s our list of gifts for the style-conscious executive who has everything.

1. The Oree Keyboard. This beautifully crafted wireless wooden keyboard would be a wonderfully unique gift for an executive with an interest in one-of-a-kind, artisan products. The keyboard comes in either maple or walnut, and is fully compatible with any Mac or Bluetooth-equipped PC.
2. The Nixplay Iris. Our newest digital frame is designed for those who love the latest tech, but who also hold the highest standards for design. The Nixplay Iris’s smooth, silk metal finish allows you to show off your favorite moments in a digital frame that looks just like a traditional picture frame. Frame owners and family members can send pictures to the frame instantly from anywhere in the world, making this the perfect gift for an executive who works long hours or travels frequently. 
3. Pebble Time Round smartwatch. The Pebble Time, which started as a Kickstarter project, is consistently rated as one of the top smartwatches out there. The Round edition offers all the bells and whistles of your typical smartwatch, but with an added bonus for the style-conscious: the Pebble Time Round looks like a tastefully designed traditional watch. The round face and minimalist clock face mean that wearers can accessorize with the Pebble Time Round without looking like they’re wearing a tiny computer on their wrist.
4. Polaroid Zip Instant Photoprinter. While the classic Polaroid camera is a thing of the past, the company that gave us the first instant camera has reinvented itself for the age of the smartphone with products like the Zip Instant Photoprinter. The printer lets you print photos directly from your smartphone in less than 60 seconds, and since the printer uses zero ink technology, you never have to worry about buying cartridges.
5. Orbit Basic Turntable. The Orbit Basic Turntable is a record player worthy of a spot in the office. The modern, minimalist design makes it a perfect item for music aficionados or vinyl collectors. Add in a few choice records and you’ll have a perfect gift.
6. Gift set from Olive and Cocoa. Olive and Cocoa is a company that specializes in high-end gift sets of every sort imaginable. From gourmet foods to classic barware, from stationery to spa collections, each gift set is beautifully presented in a signature wooden crate. You can even have the crate personalized with a hot iron branding of a logo or name.

Combine one of Olive and Cocoa’s gift crates with a Nixplay Iris or another of our cloud WiFi digital frames like the Nixplay Seed for an exceptional gift from the whole office.

7. Bobine stand for iPhone. In need of a stocking stuffer? This simple but very cool gadget is a flexible stand for your iPhone that’s also a dock, tripod, and cable. Shape the cable however you want or plug it into your computer via the USB port. The stand works great for taking photos for your family photo playlists, acting as a recipe holder while you’re cooking, or letting you read hands-free.

We hope this takes some of the guesswork out of what to give the executives in your life. Happy gifting!

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand new way to display your favorite moments: the Nixplay Iris.

Building on our Nixplay Seed and Nixplay Edge frames, the Nixplay Iris offers the same WiFi connectivity and mobile app that our customers already love, allowing them to send photos directly to their frame as each special moment unfolds. Now, however, they can display those moments complemented by an even more stunning design.

That’s just part of what sets the Nixplay Iris apart from our other frames. Created for those for whom a beautiful aesthetic is as important as great functionality, the Nixplay Iris is a digital photo frame that will appeal to even the most discerning design buffs.

A sleek, timeless design

You’ll notice that the Nixplay Iris looks more like a traditional photo frame than the Nixplay Seed or the Nixplay Edge. We worked hard to create the most beautiful digital frame available – and in fact, the Nixplay Iris is truly a one of a kind. There are no other frames on the market that offer both the Nixplay Iris’s features and its unique design.

The Nixplay Iris comes in three elegant colors with a sleek, silk-metal finish:

• Peach Copper
• Silver
• Burnished Bronze

This gives the Nixplay Iris an understated, stylish appearance.

Share your happiest moments any time, from anywhere

Nixplay’s WiFi Cloud frames are all about helping you share the moments you want to remember, from baby’s first smile to the view from Machu Picchu. So we make our frames as easy to use and connected as possible.

The Nixplay Iris is no different.

• Using our Nixplay mobile app, upload photos from your phone to your frame instantly, from anywhere – whether that’s your living room, or a hotel suite 3,000 miles away.
• Invite friends and family to share to your frame.
• Connect up to 5 frames.
• Declutter your hard drives and memory sticks by managing your photos on your free Nixplay account.
• Store your photos securely in the cloud with 10GB of free Nixplay Cloud storage.
• Connect to third-party platforms like Facebook and Instagram to select and display photos on your frame.
• Bring your photos out of hiding – instead of snapping them and relegating them to a folder on your computer, show them off in a high-quality display.

New features

The Nixplay Iris offers additional new features, as well.

• An ambient lighting sensor senses the light level in the room and adjusts accordingly.
• A motion sensor tells the frame to wake up when you enter the room, and go to sleep when you leave.

The easy – and beautiful – way to stay connected

While it’s a perfect fit for the well-decorated home, the Nixplay Iris is just as suited to the corner office or boardroom.

Busy executives can use the frame to stay connected to family.

Travelers can send photos of their latest adventure back home to loved ones.

Businesses can highlight their Instagram or Facebook photos for customers.

And moms, dads, and grandparents can share snapshots from the Little League games, ballet recitals, and birthday parties that make for such wonderful family memories.

Have photos from your last business trip to Singapore to share? Want to send your wedding photos to family members across the globe? They’ll look even more spectacular framed by the Nixplay Iris. And since the frame also features a high-resolution IPS panel, your photos always display in perfect color and clarity.

The Nixplay Iris is now available for purchase in our US Store.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

For the tech lover who also craves beautiful design, life can be hard. How can you truly enjoy virtual reality when you’re wearing such a clunky-looking headset? How can you get the maximum enjoyment from your music while wearing headphones that still look the way they did in 1995?

Luckily, there are plenty of companies out there that are working hard to give these discerning techies the artfully designed, technologically advanced products they love so much. Here’s a quick list of some of the newest must-have products that combine beautiful form with high-tech function.

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1. PetBot. Pet cameras that let you keep an eye on your furry friend while you’re at work have been around for a few years now – but there’s never been a pet camera looks this sleek. This unobtrusive camera and remote treat dispenser lets you talk to your pet via two-way speakers, give them treats while you’re miles away, and keep an eye on them throughout your workday. It even lets your pet take selfies and send them to your phone.



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2. The Nixplay Iris. The Iris is our newest wifi cloud frame, designed to appeal to those with the highest standards for home and office decor. With a stunning metal finish reminiscent of a traditional picture frame, the Iris fits just as well in a meticulously decorated family room as it does in the executive suite. Iris owners can stay connected to family via the Nixplay app, which lets them send images right to the frame.



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3. The Samsung LED Flip Wallet. There are plenty of nice-enough smartphone wallets out there – they carry your cards, pack an extra battery, and maybe add a pop of color to this ubiquitous accessory. But the LED Flip Wallet, for Samsung’s Galaxy phones, does you one better: it shows your phone notifications directly on the wallet. You don’t even have to open the phone in order to see who’s calling, what the weather’s like, or who just texted you.



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4. The Mira Fitness Mira Bracelet. Fitness trackers are great for keeping you moving toward your fitness goals, but they’re not exactly attractive. That’s where the Mira Bracelet has the major advantage. Billed as jewelry that tracks your daily activity, this fitness tracker is designed to be a bracelet that even the most fashion-conscious wouldn’t be ashamed to wear.



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5. UrbanEars Wireless Headphones. For those of us who just don’t like the feel of earbuds stuck in our ears, headphones are the way to go – but so many of them are too bulky, too bright, or just boring. These UrbanEars models offer a classic, contemporary design with 21st century functionality. The headphones have a touchscreen interface instead of buttons, plus a microphone so you can pick up calls without switching devices.



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6. Here Buds. These earbuds are only available for pre-order currently, but they’re so impressive that we had to include them on the list. Like typical earbuds, Here Buds let you listen to music – but that’s really the least of it. Here Buds let you control the sounds around, by adjusting the frequencies to amplify or change certain sounds and block others. In other words, if you were on a plane and wanted to turn down that baby crying, you could actually do it.



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7. Jibo Social Robot. Who knew a robot could be so cute? With a minimalist design and animated face, this AI “family robot” is like a personal assistant, photographer, playmate, and companion all in one. He’s small and inconspicuous enough to fade into the background, but so well-designed that you won’t want him to.

Happy shopping!

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

While we all know that teaching is one of the noblest professions, and that teachers basically play the role of parents when our little ones are at school, most of us will never fully understand the challenges our educators face every day just to ensure their students are learning the right things. Most teachers get presents from their students during the school year for a variety of reasons, but a gift at the end of the year – no matter the size – is a nice way of saying “thank you” to our teachers for all they’ve done.

The potential gift ideas are almost infinite, but we’ve gathered a few great year-end gift suggestions that teachers will surely appreciate:

1. Gift cards or certificates to spas, book stores, or restaurants

After a fulfilling – but exhausting – school year, teachers look forward to having a break. Between sleepless days teaching classes, and sleepless nights grading papers, they definitely deserve to be pampered. Rather than putting the cards or certificates in a plain envelope, try to add a bit of creativity to the presentation. Bonus points for you if you know your teacher’s neighborhood, since you can then pick out a spa or restaurant that is close to his or her home.

2. Digital photo frames for storing precious memories

Every school year yields a rich experience for teachers and students alike, and a lot of great memories as well. What better way to help teachers cherish those moments than by giving him or her a digital photo frame as a year-end gift? The great thing about a digital photo frame, as opposed to a traditional scrapbook or photo album, is that your teachers can display as many pictures as they want. A digital frame can even serve as an excellent teaching aid, too: as a clock, timer, or a visual aid. NIX Advance Digital Frames come with various features that teachers can use to enjoy these memories, while enhancing the classroom experience at the same time.

3. Beach or summer gear

Since the school year ends at the onset of the summer season, beach-related gift ideas are perfect for outdoor-loving teachers who are ready for a bit of vacation. A nice, large tote bag is perfect for packing everything your teacher needs for a weekend at the beach – and just like the digital photo frame, this bag can be used any time of the year. You could even include a few beach essentials, like a beach towel, water bottle, flip-flops, and cute sunglasses. To make it even more special, have his or her name embroidered or monogrammed onto the bag.

4. Handwritten cards, notes, or letters

Cliché as it may seem, consider old-fashioned, genuine, personalized letters written for your teachers. A simple “thank you,” along with a heartfelt message written on a nice card or piece of stationery and adorned with a few embellishments, is a keepsake that teachers treasure for a very long time.

There is no limit to the ways in which we can express our gratitude to our teachers. Just bringing your child to pay their teacher a visit every few years, and showing them how far they’ve come because of their efforts, can make your teacher feel like all the challenges that go with their profession have been worth it.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.

It’s that time of year to celebrate Dads. By now, you probably bought your dad just about every gift in the book—from just a card when you were younger, to ties, whiskies, and watches. But if your dad is anything like ours, it’s not the gifts that he truly cherishes; it’s the time you spend together on days like Father’s Day. Sure, your dad appreciates your gifts, but he really loves the gift of having you around. So this Father’s Day, why not get a gift for Dad that shows him how much your time together means to you, too?

Your dad cares about the memories you make together, so get him a  Nixplay Seed WiFi Cloud Frame from Nixplay and so those treasured moments are displayed and not easily forgotten. Nixplay’s WiFi digital photo frames come with a free mobile app that allows you to send photos from your smartphone to the frame where Dad can enjoy each one as they instantly display.

And isn’t that what Father’s Day is really all about—connecting with your dad or your children in a meaningful way? Every dad wants to see that his son or daughter is doing well and living happily, and that’s what he’ll see when you send all your latest photos directly to his WiFi Cloud Frame. It’s simple to send new photos, and he’ll appreciate it more than you know.

If you can’t be there for Dad in person, then use the Nixplay app on your phone to create a great present for him instead. Taking old family photos, you can create a playlist that tracks your relationship with your dad from infancy to adulthood. Dad will get to watch the two of you grow together over the years, and at the end you can take of picture of yourself with a caption that says Happy Father’s Day, or take a video of yourself wishing him all the best.

The Nixplay Seed Frame works just as well if you’re a mom helping her young children make a gift for Father’s Day. Try taking a series of photos of your children leading up to Father’s Day, and then upload the new photos while your husband is busy. The next time he walks into the room, the frame will start rolling through the new playlist of photos of your children. We guarantee that the memories that Dad has with his children are going to be more important to him than any gift you can buy in a store.

So if you want a unique gift for the guy that means everything to you, then give Dad a Nixplay Seed WiFi Cloud Frame. You’ll find the perfect digital photo frame for him at Nixplay store.

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.