Forgetting to buy someone a Christmas present is easily done, especially when you take into account just how busy the festive period can be what with work Christmas parties, presents to buy and Christmas dinner to organise; but what happens if you do forget someone? Some people are harder than others to buy for, luckily, if you forget to buy something for a tech head there are a few foolproof options. 

Last Minute Presents: What to Get a Tech Head? 

Tech heads can be difficult to buy for when you have months of planning to think of the perfect gift, however, when buying a last minute present for a tech head you do not have the luxury of time. Here are some of our top last minute present ideas for tech heads to help. 

Amazon Prime: The chances are if the individual is a tech head they are a frequent user of Amazon, what with its endless amounts of gadgets and technology products to buy. Buying Amazon Prime is a great last minute gift idea for a tech head and gives them lots of Amazon added extras such as free delivery, films on demand and a whole host more. Better yet, it can be bought online and used instantly so is perfect if it's Christmas Eve and you don't have a present. 

iTunes Vouchers: For those with an iPhone, iPad or other Apple product iTunes vouchers are always a win-win present. It allows the tech head to purchase what they want when they want, whether that be music or movies, which is great if you are not 100 percent sure of what they are in to. 

Apple TV: Apple TV has grown in popularity in a huge way in 2014 and is now a staple technology product in many homes. Apple TV is simple to use, hooks up to any television and allows for YouTube, Netflix and other Apple computer devices to be streamed via the television; a perfect last minute gift idea for the tech head who finds it hard to tear themselves away from the computer. 

Portable Charger: Though a relatively simple and affordable last minute gift idea, a portable charger can be a life saver for those who are out and about all day and are constantly using their smartphone, tablet or computer. It's not always possible to find a suitable place to charge a gadget when on the move and a portable charger steps in and saves the tech addicts among us. 

Having the perfect last minute gift idea for tech heads is great, but what happens if your gadget runs into some trouble? We can help. Visit our website today and take the first step at insuring your phone the affordable way. 

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Mobile phone batteries have improved notably in the last couple of years, however it still doesn’t mean that many can contend with a day of heavy usage without giving up the ghost. 

Leaps and bounds in terms of processors, screen and connectivity as regards battery efficiency now mean that our devices last longer than ever before. However, there are times when even the most powerful battery needs a mid-evening boost to last the remainder of the day.

Fortunately, there are plenty of boffins out there working on ingenious solutions to the battery issues we face every day. In turn, we’ve seen some pretty amazing devices come to the fore in the last year or so and we’re going to look at some of the awesome, crazy and cool ones on offer.

Plan V

Yes, it may sound like the title for a very bad tribute act or even the fourth last strategy in an emergency - however it’s not.  Plan V is an innovative charger that utilises the power of a typical 9V battery for a quick boost of power. 

The little plastic Plan V adaptor is one half USB and one half battery connector and provides around 4 hours more phone usage. Simply, attach the device to your phone and a 9V battery to Plan V and then just juice up.

Body Heat Battery

Even crazier are the experiments from Dr Gang Chen at MIT in the US. Chen has created a prototype for a battery that doesn’t even need to be plugged in. 

The self-powered device is able to generate power from low grade sources of heat, such as the human body. The device, which uses inexpensive materials harvest energy from the environment and converts it into electricity. Hypothetically this would mean that the heat generated by your body when your phone is in your pocket, could potentially charge the battery. The device could potentially deliver electricity at around 12% efficiency at temperatures between 20 and 60 degrees

Of course, the device is still in development, meaning it may take some time before we see it on the market. However, as a concept, it’s a quite exciting one. 

30 Second Charger

Imagine being able to charge your battery in 30 seconds – now that would be amazing. Well, it seems that a start up in Israel has developed a technique that allows a battery to be charged in just that time period. 

Storedot has revealed a nanotechnology based device that can charge a laptop, phone or tablet battery in under a minute rather than a few hours. The company showcased the device last year at Microsoft’s Think Next conference in Tel Aviv, demonstrating the super-fast charging tech on a Samsung Galaxy 4. 

Battery charging is changing for the better and we hope to soon see an end to the mid-afternoon dead battery, meaning you will never have to be apart from your phone. Either way make sure it’s insured with us from only £1.49 per month, get a quote today. 

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.