Holiday tech gifts that’ll get you a perfect score, curated by Peta and Maks
We can probably all agree that the holidays are hectic. Between shopping for gifts, air-frying the turkey, and assembling unwrapped gadgets, we could all use a little help getting things done.
Just ask husband-and-wife duo Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Dancing with the Stars sensations-slash-champions, famous for their chic style and supercute couple’s banter. As a mom of three young kids, Murgatroyd is quick to admit the holidays are crazy around their house, and she’s eager to share her no-fail trick to quell the stress.
“I have learned that you get gifts early. You do not wait,” she said during her and Chmerkovsky’s holiday gift guide livestream on Walmart Live.
Basically, the couple’s number-one tip to help you stay sane this holiday season is to knock off your gift list already. And they want to help you do it.
In their recent Walmart Live x TalkShopLive livestream (which you can view above), you won’t see the two doing their usual ballroom dancing and gravity-defying lifts. Instead, the interactive event is filmed right in Murgatroyd and Chmerkovsky’s dining room, showcasing the couple’s top tech gift recommendations, along with other category picks, for everyone on your list.
Think instant cameras for content-obsessed teens, wellness tech for the perpetually stressed, and trusty laptops for students. The stream is loaded with stylish gifts, and because they’re coming from Walmart, they’re all wallet-friendly.
One of the top perks about the couple’s livestream (besides getting to meet their adorable poodle, Hachi) is that you can add all items to your cart during the stream — making holiday shopping at Walmart easier than ever.
HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop
“Everyone needs a laptop. Everyone,” Murgatroyd says, before presenting two machines that anyone on your list would love to get. The HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop is a sleek choice for both gamers and creators, featuring a blazing Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card (GPU) for tear-free gameplay or video editing, and up to 10 hours of unplugged play.
Acer Chromebook 315
If you’re gifting a student, or if you’re on a budget, the Acer Chromebook 315 is lightweight and backpack-ready. It runs on Chrome OS, which is ideal for daily tasks such as browsing, streaming, and schoolwork.
Therabody SmartGoggles
Both Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy are also obsessed with Therabody SmartGoggles, a luxe gift for anyone who stares at a screen all day. The padded device heats up and vibrates, providing a gentle eye and temple massage that will make your giftee say yup.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle
The holiday livestream features all the hot toys your kids want, of course, but the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is a Walmart exclusive. In the box is a Nintendo Switch 2 console and a full game download for the exclusive Mario Kart World.
Fujifilm Instax Mini SE Instant Camera
The Fujifilm Instax Mini SE Instant Camera is another amazing gift for just about anyone. The simple point-and-shoot feature is great for youngsters and for parents who want to get their kids off their phones. Cart one of these for yourself and take instant pics of your pup wearing his seasonal reindeer antlers to put on the fridge.
The Walmart Live x TalkShopLive holiday livestream also includes Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy’s beauty picks, under $25 finds, cool kitchen gadgets, and even the same beige sweatsuits the couple is twinning. Add in the inside DWTS scoops for die-hard show fans, and your holiday shopping is wrapped.