Smart Ways Add Some Technology to Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a great time to show the most special person in your life how much you care. Yet, working out exactly how to do this can be difficult. This is why you might decide to turn to technology to make it a day to remember this February 14. So, what are some of the best ways of doing this?  

Buy Your Loved One a Gadget

We all love getting new gadgets to use, and your loved one probably has their eye on something special just now. Maybe you could gift them a brand-new smartphone, some Bluetooth earphones or even one of the new generation of games consoles. There’s a huge amount of variety in the gadget world right now, so you’re sure to find something ideal for their personality and tastes if you take your time.

In terms of interesting new types of gadgets that could take their breath away, you might like the look of the love note box messenger box from Marie Poulle and Jean Gregoire. This is a clever device that lets you send sweet messages to your loved one from your phone. The red heart spins around to show when a message has been received via the app.

Stream the Perfect Romantic Movie at Home

Are there any better ways to spend Valentine’s Day than watching a romantic movie at the end of a memorable day together? In the past, this would have meant going to the cinema but the arrival of online streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu means that it’s now easier to arrange some movie magic at home at the time of your choosing.

What movie should you choose to hit the perfect mood? ExpressVPN’s infographic for Valentine’s Day uses a clever flowchart design to help you decide. For example, if you follow the route that leads to weird romantic films, you end up with Palm Springs. Follow the arrows for older stories and you’ll get pointed to Shakespeare in Love or Pride and Prejudice. On an occasion like Valentine’s Day, trying something a little bit different can help mark the day as extra special. 

Gift Them an NFT

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are tipped by many in the tech business to be the next big thing, with some of these tokens already selling online for huge sums of money. These are unique digital assets that can be bought and sold using the blockchain, with the record sale currently over $69 million for a collage of Mike “Beeple” Winklemann’s images. Samsung’s approach to Valentine’s Day is with a sustainability quest that involves planting trees to receive a special NFT.

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Another option for this date comes from the new Gallant Token NFT collection that comes under the title of Gnarly Knights. These hand-drawn NFTs have been created by Samantha Rivera with contributions from artist Chrystal LeGrand. They show how pieces of digital art can prove to be exciting gifts that have the potential to grow in value in the years to come.

All of these are terrific ideas for giving the special one in your life a memorable Valentine’s Day gift. By adding some of the latest and most interesting technology to the day, you can make it an even more magical occasion for both of you.