When the weather outside is frightful, these winter warming gadgets will be so delightful…
AUDIO EARMUFF HEADPHONES – STRIPES
Not only do these ear warmers leave you ready to face the harsh weather, they’ll also allow you to enjoy your favourite tunes. That’s because they act as headphones and come with a cable to plug into your phone/mp3 player. The lead has volume controls and if you don’t fancy listening to music, you can remove the wire. £9.99 from www.mobilefun.co.uk
PROPORTA TOUCH SCREEN GLOVES
These woolly gloves are so thick and soft you’ll forget you actually bought them for their tech capabilities. Considering there’s no battery, Bluetooth or wires, how exactly are they a gadget? Well, on both gloves the thumb, forefinger and middle finger have tips that are woven to enable you to touch and operate your smartphone/tablet. The gloves are one size and the snowflake style will see them make a great fashion accessory to your winter wardrobe. £9.95 from www.proporta.co.uk
BEURER HEATED DELUXE FOOT WARMER
After a busy day, there’s nothing quite like returning home, popping on your pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers and relaxing on the sofa. So why not add to the magic by investing in slippers that can be heated? With a fluffy, washable insole, stick your cold tootsies inside and choose between three heat settings. £37.99 from www.betterlifehealthcare.com
VELVETY HEATED THROW
When you are cold but your partner insists it’s too warm for the heating, grab this luxurious blanket and plug it in. Super soft, the fleece-backed blanket quickly heats up to your desired temperature and is exceptionally snugly. There are six heat settings and you can pop it on for one to nine hours. It’s absolutely perfect for a night in on the sofa. £69.99 from www.lakeland.co.uk
DREAMLAND HEAT ON THE GO ELECTRIC HEAT POD
The humble hot water bottle is marvellous, isn’t it? It’s always there when your bed’s too cold, you’ve got a tummy-ache or you’re just looking for something comforting on a cold winter’s day. However, Dreamland has given the traditional warmer a techie makeover with its Heat Pod. Instead of hot water, the pod is charged up via mains lead – and even though it takes just five minutes to charge, it will keep warm for two hours. That means it will cost less than a penny to charge up. You can take it out and about with you and the lovely faux fur cover makes it really luxurious. £39.95 from www.johnlewis.com