Tech Gifts
The best tech gifts make everyday life easier, not more complicated. Headphones, chargers and trackers are used daily and are hard to get wrong.
How to pick
- Check whether they use iPhone or Android before buying chargers or trackers.
- Accessories for devices they already love are safer than a new gadget.
- Noise canceling headphones are a top pick for commuters and travelers.
23 gift ideas
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MEATER Plus Smart Meat Thermometer
A wire-free probe that sends the temperature to his phone, so the steak comes out right every time.
- Best for
- Grillers and smokers who like checking on the meat from their phone
- Skip if
- They'd rather have a simple thermometer with no app
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Kindle Paperwhite
A glare-free e-reader with weeks of battery, for the reader who has everything else.
- Best for
- Readers who travel or read in bed at night
- Skip if
- They love the feel of paper books
Typical price: $100+
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Bellroy Tech Kit Compact
A neat zip pouch for chargers, cables and a mouse, so his bag stops being a tangle.
- Best for
- Commuters and travelers with a tangle of cables
- Skip if
- They only carry a phone and one charger
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Anker Zolo 20,000mAh Power Bank
A portable charger with a built-in cable that can charge a phone several times.
- Best for
- Travelers and heavy phone users who run out of battery
- Skip if
- They want something that fits in a pocket
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Hatch Baby Sound Machine and Night Light
A soothing sound machine and night light that new parents control from their phone.
- Best for
- New parents who want a sound machine and night light in one
- Skip if
- They already have a sound machine they like
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Ember Smart Mug 2, 10 oz
A heated mug that keeps coffee at the perfect temperature, controlled by an app.
- Best for
- Slow sippers whose coffee always goes cold
- Skip if
- They drink big mugs, since this one holds 10 oz
Typical price: $50 to $100
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JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker
A loud, waterproof speaker that goes from the pool to the backyard.
- Best for
- Pool days, beach trips and backyard music
- Skip if
- They want room-filling sound for a big party
Typical price: $100+
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Snap Circuits Jr. Electronics Kit
Snap-together parts build more than 100 working gadgets, from alarms to a flying saucer.
- Best for
- Curious kids who like to know how things work
- Skip if
- The child is too young to follow a diagram
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Yoto Mini Audio Player
A screen-free speaker that plays stories, music and podcasts from cards kids pop in themselves.
- Best for
- Kids who love stories and songs without a screen
- Skip if
- You don't want to buy more story cards later
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Botley 2.0 Coding Robot
A screen-free robot that teaches kids to code by programming its moves with a remote.
- Best for
- Young kids starting to learn coding, with no screen needed
- Skip if
- The child already codes on a computer
Typical price: $50 to $100
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JLab Go Air Pop Wireless Earbuds
Light, colorful wireless earbuds with a pocket-size charging case.
- Best for
- Kids, teens and the gym, at a low price
- Skip if
- They want noise canceling or top sound
Typical price: Under $25
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Govee Smart LED Strip Lights
Color-changing lights for a bedroom that sync to music and run from a phone app.
- Best for
- Teens and gamers who want colorful room lighting
- Skip if
- They rent and can't use the sticky backing on walls
Typical price: Under $25
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Apple AirPods 4
Apple's open-fit earbuds with easy iPhone pairing and a USB-C case.
- Best for
- iPhone users who want easy, comfortable earbuds
- Skip if
- They use Android, or want sealed-in noise blocking
Typical price: $100+
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Apple AirTag 4-Pack
Keeps keys, bags and luggage easy to find from an iPhone.
- Best for
- iPhone users who lose keys, bags or luggage
- Skip if
- They use Android
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame
Family can add photos from their phones, and they show up on the frame at home.
- Best for
- Grandparents and families who share lots of photos
- Skip if
- There's no Wi-Fi where it will go
Typical price: $100+
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Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker
A slim tracker for steps, sleep and heart rate with a battery that lasts for days.
- Best for
- People who want simple step, sleep and heart tracking
- Skip if
- They want a smartwatch with apps
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones
Top-rated noise canceling headphones for flights, commutes and focus time.
- Best for
- Frequent flyers and commuters who want quiet
- Skip if
- They want small earbuds or are on a budget
Typical price: $100+
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Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse
A comfortable, quiet mouse with a fast scroll wheel that works across computers.
- Best for
- People who work at a computer all day
- Skip if
- They're left-handed, since it's shaped for the right hand
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station
Charges an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at once from one compact stand.
- Best for
- iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods owners
- Skip if
- They don't use Apple devices
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
A compact smart speaker for music, timers and questions answered by voice.
- Best for
- Music, timers and smart home control by voice
- Skip if
- They'd rather not have a voice assistant in the house
Typical price: $25 to $50
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OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Two pocket warmers that heat up fast and double as small power banks.
- Best for
- Cold commutes, games and winter walks
- Skip if
- They need all-day heat, since a charge lasts a few hours
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Furbo 360 Dog Camera
A pet camera that turns to follow the dog and tosses treats from a phone.
- Best for
- Dog owners who are away from home a lot
- Skip if
- Their dog is rarely home alone
Typical price: $100+
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Bose SoundLink Flex Speaker (2nd Gen)
A rugged, waterproof speaker with surprisingly full sound for its size.
- Best for
- Hikes, beach days and the bathroom shower
- Skip if
- They want big bass to fill a room
Typical price: $100+
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