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The best tech accessories for Dad this Father’s Day

Whatever he’s into, guaranteed there’s a gadget he’ll love. From lasers to tell him how far he’s hit a golf ball to the universal remote for ultimate control of all sound and vision. So this year, why not give the socks and ties a rest and treat him to something from the 21st Century?

If you can stand the inevitable dad-dancing, we’ve got wireless speakers for rocking garden parties. Or why not treat him to a portable digital radio so he can listen to every goal in clear digital quality whether he’s in the shed, on the train or walking the dog?

How about a fitband? Some not only measure activity, but sleep too – which does your dad do more?! From couch potato to cycling nut, we’ve got the perfect gadget to make his day...

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Google Chromecast

Price: RRP £29.99

Videos, google and music on your TV

Dad can now enjoy all his favourite online entertainment on the big screen with this nifty little plug in from Google.

Simply plug it into your HDTV and send your favourite music, films and content from Netflix, You Tube, Chrome, Pandora from your smartphone, tablet or laptop to watch on the big screen. There’s no remote control, you do it all from your device so there’s nothing new to learn.

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VEHO Portable Speaker with Bluetooth Micro SD Slot

Price: RRP £21.99

• Compatible with all wireless Bluetooth devices (iPhones, Phones, Smartphones, Laptops, Netbooks, Bluetooth dongles)
• Ultra Small and portable with stereo BIG sound
• Built in Li-ion Rechargeable Battery giving up to 5 hours of constant playback
• Line in port and cable for use with non-Bluetooth devices
• Micro SD slot to play music direct from source
• Volume & Track control on speaker
• Perfect packet sized portable speaker for travel

Ready for a bit of dad-dancing? He shall have music wherever he goes with this small and powerful speaker. Compatible with all wireless Bluetooth devices including iPhones, smartphones, laptops, netbooks, it also has a microSD slot to play music direct from source. With volume and track control and reusable battery giving up to 5 hours constant playback, this speaker’s great for travelling, camping or a good old knees up in the garden.

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Bright ideas USB Light bulb

Price: RRP £11.84

No squinting and awkward angling of your screen, get the perfect light position wherever you are with this Bright ideas USB lamp.

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Pure Move 400D Rechargeable Personal Dab/fm Radio

Price: RRP £59.99

The Pure portable DAB radio is Dad’s ideal travelling companion. With a handy tone or radio alarm it can wake you up in the mornings and featuring 60 hours battery life and 20 preset stations it will keep you entertained on long journeys. Also has access to digital only stations and scrolling text showing track titles, station information and news.

This Pure portable DAB radio is Dad’s ideal travelling companion. With built in alarm and 60 hours battery life, he’ll be entertained from morning til dark. The perfect way to keep up with the latest sports results on the move, especially with the World Cup ahead.

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Polar loop

This is a great way for Dad to keep track of his activity and help him reach his fitness goals. The Polar loop monitors activity by displaying daily, weekly and monthly activity levels, calories burned, steps taken and also sleeps patterns.

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