The best tech gifts to buy at Walmart, according to our plugged-in experts

"I am the queen of taking three sips of my coffee or tea and then walking away from my cup for an hour. Luckily, that's NBD with this self-heating smart mug from Ember that will keep my drink piping hot for as long as I need it." 

— Julia Webb, Shopping Manager

Say it with me — it's time to get the photos out of the smartphone and into a picture frame. If you know someone whose camera roll is out of control, help them out this holiday season. No, I'm not talking about printing pictures the old-fashioned way; I'm talking about something way easier. Broida named this Walden gadget the best overall digital picture frame, praising the clarity and color of the screen, the easy setup and the built-in motion sensor.

If you're shopping for someone whose nightstand is a disaster — ahem, the person you sleep next to every night — Broida says this Anker gadget is a game changer. Not only can it charge multiple devices simultaneously, but it juices them up "wirelessly and magnetically via a single, unobtrusive power cord."

We all know someone — okay, let's be honest, multiple someones — who will resolve to live a healthier, more active life come January. It's not up to you to make sure they stick with it, but you can show your support by gifting them the best fitness tracker money can buy, according to the team at Engadget. Not only does this Fitbit monitor heart rate, but it counts steps and sends reminders for the wearer to get moving.

Got a person in your life who always hosts the most epic backyard bashes? This is the gift for them. Broida says this is the best outdoor speaker because it has "excellent sound that handily beats Sonos in outdoor environments." As if that weren't good enough, it boasts an impressive battery life, and it's easy to move around.

When it comes to tablets, the Apple iPad is still the best money can buy. But don't just take my word for it. Broida had this to say after testing plenty of competitors: "It offers the best, most versatile tablet experience you can get." What more do you need to know?

If you're tired of your significant other complaining about your work-from-home calls, then treat them to a pair of these noise-cancelling headphones. Broida tested tons, and these Sony over-ear headphones are among his top picks. He writes, "Sony's over-the-ear cans automatically adjust to your environment and tailor the noise-cancelling accordingly. Beyond that, you get premium sound and up to 30 hours of battery life."

Think your loved one would prefer lower-profile earbuds? This Bose pair is the way to go. Broida named these the best noise-cancelling earbuds in his latest guide. Among their selling points? Superb sound quality, logical, responsive touch controls and highly immersive spatial audio.

Laptops are the kind of investments that require serious research. Not only can you expect to spend some significant cash, but whatever you choose needs to perform — and reliably so. Luckily, the experts over at Engadget did the hard work for you. After months spent testing all the top options, they named this HP pick the best budget Windows laptop thanks to its attractive design, solid performance for the price and wide-ranging ports.

Splurge on the clean freak in your life with this iRobot vacuum-mop combo. It earned high marks from the folks at Engadget, who praised its ability to accurately map your space and avoid obstacles. "While it's expensive, the Roomba Combo j9+ certainly beats paying for a professional cleaning service," they wrote.

There are true audiophiles, and then there are the rest of us. You may not be able to tell one Bluetooth speaker from another, but some music snobs, err, music lovers definitely can. For those picky people, Engadget recommends the Sonos Five. "If you crave more bass, clarity and stereo separation, the $550 Sonos Five is the best-sounding smart speaker," the experts explain.