Amazon's director of entertainment Brigitte…

Amazon's director of entertainment Brigitte Ricou-Bellan on her favourite tech for 2019

It’s been an amazing year for tech, with so many innovative and creative launches. These are a few of my highlights — all of which would make perfect gifts for Christmas and beyond.

Bose Frame audio sunglasses

At a glance these are regular sunglasses, but take a closer look and you’ll see the built-in Bose speakers. You can enjoy rich, immersive sound while wearing them, making it a great gift for music lovers.

£199.95, bose.co.uk

Fire TV Cube

The Fire TV Cube is the fastest, most powerful Fire TV ever, offering more than 200,000 films and TV programmes across Prime Video, ITV Hub, Netflix, All 4 and more. Perfect for a cosy night in.

£79.99, amazon.co.uk

The Velvetiser Hot Chocolate Machine

For barista-style hot chocolate at home (Hotel Chocolat )

Enjoy velvety smooth hot chocolate at home with this revolutionary machine. Simply plug it in, choose your flavour — will you go for classic, milky or hazelnut? — and milk type, then press the button and enjoy.

£99.99, hotelchocolat.com

Withings Body Cardio Smart Scale

Smash those January goals with the Withings wi-fi smart scale (Withings )

This wi-fi smart scale allows users to keep track of everything from heart-rate, cardiovascular health, body fat and water percentage to muscle and bone mass via the free app Health Mate.

£89.95, withings.com

Nintendo Switch Lite

With exclusive games from franchises such as Super Smash Bros, The Legend of Zelda and Mario Kart, the Nintendo Switch Lite isn’t just a great gift for kids — everyone can enjoy these timeless classics.

£199.99, store.nintendo.co.uk

Fitbit Charge 3

A 24/7 heart rate monitor helps track calorie burn better, optimise workouts and uncover trends that inspire users to reach their goals, as well as understand sleep quality.

£99.99, fitbit.com