Finding the latest and greatest tech gifts is a serious undertaking. I review this stuff for a living, so I'll let you know what people actually want. We're all touching tech every second of every day. We've got tech in our hands, tech over our eyes, tech in our homes, tech on our kitchen counters, and tech in our bedrooms. Even our paper notebooks are tech enabled. Hell, we're using tech to wake us up instead of the sun. If you're not as savvy as the person you're buying for, don't worry. Like I said, I'm paid to do it full-time.
Try scrolling Amazon's tech section for a few minutes; it's stupid. Another pair of wireless earbuds and a portable charger are not standout gifts, unless they're a need. To really wow the loved one you're buying a gift for, you gotta dig. An under-desk treadmill, a smart-home device, a revolutionary tablet, a WiFi-enabled charcoal grill—this is the stuff that's going to blow their minds. For other suggestions, though, I found the 65 best tech gifts for anyone on your list. From new blockbuster tech to ol' reliable house tech and everything in between, this is what they want.
Hidden among all the other Apple releases was, in our opinion, one of the company's best releases in a long, long time. The AirPods 4 added noise cancellation to Apple's lowest-tier earbud, and it's a master class. If they don't like the gummy ear tips that come on most high-end earbuds, or if they just want something no-nonsense for working out, Apple's new AirPods 4 are a great pick this year.
There's no shortage of portable projectors on the market, but the issue with most of them is user interface. Xgimi fixed this by actually licensing Google TV for the MoGo 3 Pro. The result is a portable projector that just works seamlessly. Netflix, Disney, Max—it's all there with simple log-in processes.
This is a great one for parents of young kids. Anywhere they end up, they can put together a movie night.
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Maybe it's just my friends, but I'm seeing two trends on Instagram. First, everyone is into digital cameras now. They're easier to use than film but a nice alternative to overly upscaled phone-camera photos. Second, everyone is getting outside more.
If this sounds like anyone on your list, a rugged Kodak Pixpro is a fun little gift. They can take it on the slopes, white-water rafting, wherever. It's damn near unbreakable and great for point-and-shoot amateur photographers.
If you have a teen in the family, get them this little HP printer that will turn any phone camera picture into a Polaroid. Kids are already into everything analog, but hopefully this will really kick-start an obsession with physical media.
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These might not be ideal for your brother who swam collegiately. But for your husband who swims laps at the YMCA for low-impact cardio? Oh baby, this is as good as it gets. The Form Smart Swim 2 coaches on a whole load of things, but the most useful aspect is that it can beam split times in front of them as they're swimming. No more, "Feels like a bad split; I should speed up." They can know exactly where they're pacing.
We've written plenty about this thing, but it boils down to this: It's a bedside charger and catchall that looks nicer than any other tech item. The saddle leather gives it a classy look. If they have an iPhone and a messy bedside table, this is a solid option.
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This year, Hisense released its CanvasTV, and since we're known lovers of Samsung's Frame, we were skeptical. But we have to give credit where it's due: The CanvasTV is the best TV to come out this year. With Google TV running the operating system, it's easy to navigate, and the Hisense screen looks phenomenal. Plus, it undercuts the Frame by a few hundred bucks. This is the best way to jump on the art-TV trend.
What will they do with a 27-inch touchscreen TV on wheels? Well, there's a lot. It can be a recipe book in the kitchen. It can be a YouTube how-to screen in the garage. Use it to watch an at-home workout video. At the foot of the bed, it's the perfect size for a weeknight binge. It can do a little bit of everything.
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This is the future of watching TV. You have a soundbar that gives you cinema-level sound, and it pairs instantly with headphones for when your partner falls asleep mid-movie.
If they're an Android-phone user, especially Samsung, I'd say skip everything else on this list and get them a Galaxy Ring.
Samsung did what everyone has been crying out for from the big phone makers. It made a great smart ring that pairs with any non-Apple phone. Plus, if they have a Samsung, there's access to even more in-depth health tracking. The color options look great. The tech is great. The price is great. The only people who don't care about this release are Apple users, and that's just politics.
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Everybody knows somebody who has sleep troubles. For that person, get them the brand-new Therabody SleepMask. It blocks out 100 percent of light and gently vibrates them to sleep.
My favorite headphones of 2024 are these Dyson ones. They look totally unique. They're incredibly comfortable, and the sound is as good as that of any other consumer-focused headphones.
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Meater's newest smart thermometer is our pick for the at-home chef in your life. We've written about it at length, but essentially it offers a ridiculous amount of precision when baking, grilling, or cooking on the stovetop.
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One of the most surprising releases this year was the Pininfarina hybrid smartwatch from Globics. Essentially, this is an Android smartwatch that keeps all the smart features but ditches the screen display. It doesn't look as good as a classic timepiece, but it's infinitely better looking than other smartwatches on the market.
If you're buying for someone who loves tracking their vitals but is on the fence about the look of a screen watch, this is the best solution out there.
The thinking was that the new Nintendo console might be this year's must-have gaming gift, but it's looking like it'll be a 2025 release. In that vacuum, the new Meta Quest 3 has become the must-have device.
Meta is starting to get into a VR-gaming groove. With the Quest 3, it looks like we're finally entering the future of gaming that we were all promised.
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For handheld PC gaming, it's either this Steam Deck or the new Asus ROG Ally X we reviewed back in August. For the sake of this gift guide, I'm giving the edge to the Steam Deck because of the price.
This smart fridge was all over my Instagram ads, and I was really getting influenced. (Careful: If you click this link you might get put in the same boat.) Then I tried one out for a review and realized I'd been hooked. This drinks fridge lets you control everything from your phone, shows what you have stocked, and, most importantly, looks incredible. If they live in an apartment or have a little drinks cave in the house, this is a phenomenal gift.
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If they're obsessive about purifying their water, this is the endgame. A SimPure countertop dispenser is more convenient than any fridge jug, and it's better at filtration than any fridge filter.
The tablets that reMarkable makes aren't like the tablets you've used. They're not connected to the Internet, but they can export any type of document to a computer. These are tools for computer workers who want to lock in without constant Slack notifications but still have all the benefits of a modern tablet.
Additionally, it doesn't look that revolutionary, but reMarkable has actually reinvented the wheel here by adding color to an e-paper tablet. It's a wildly complicated feat and opens up a whole new world for the company's work tablets.