The stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Now, are you just going to leave them hanging with a few lame candy canes?

Stocking stuffers are the perfect way to sneak in a little extra gift for the person that’s been extra good this year. When it comes to technology, there are endless options—and some of them may be better than what you’re planning to stash under the tree. After all, a lot of iPods can fit perfectly into your standard holiday stocking.

You may think that you’ve wrapped up (literally) all of your holiday shopping. However, we found a great collection of stocking stuffers, in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as for a variety of budgets. If it’s awesome and it fits in a sock, you’ll find it here! Let’s take a peek at our favorite 12 High-Tech Stocking Stuffers for 2012.

Rachel Cericola - Contributing Writer

Over the past 15 years, Rachel Cericola has covered entertainment, web and technology trends. Check her out at www.rachelcericola.com.