{"id":374152,"date":"2025-11-12T18:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/374152\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:51:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:51:43","slug":"the-best-tech-gifts-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/374152\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Tech Gifts of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holidays are here, and that only means one thing: gifting season!<\/p>\n

Skip the gift cards, ugly sweaters you found at Goodwill, or slapped-together macaroni photo frame, and get your friends and family some tech that they\u2019ll actually appreciate. We\u2019ve looked far and wide for gifts we hope will truly delight. From budgets under $50 all the way up to over $1,000 (if you\u2019ve got the money to splurge), Gizmodo has you covered.<\/p>\n

At the very least, we hope our selection of gifts will inspire you to be thoughtful about gifting. Remember: you don\u2019t need to spend a lot of money on a gadget. You just need to find the right gift for the right person!<\/p>\n

Gifts Under $50<\/p>\n

\"Oda<\/p>\n

\n Oda SD Card Holder for Wallet\n <\/p>\n

Whenever your camera\u2019s memory card fills up or becomes corrupted, you\u2019ll always have a few spare ones tucked in your wallet with this slim sleeve from Oda.<\/p>\n

\"Anker<\/p>\n

\n Anker SoundSync\n <\/p>\n

As great as wired audio is, sometimes you can\u2019t beat the convenience of Bluetooth. Anker\u2019s dongle, with a 3.5mm jack, can connect to old monitors and imbue them with the power of wireless audio.<\/p>\n

\"Maclock\"<\/p>\n

\n Maclock\n <\/p>\n

When it comes to desk clocks, the Maclock has a lot of charm. Shaped like the original Macintosh, the alarm clock can display the time, date, day, and temperature, and also comes with a tiny floppy disk that boots it up.<\/p>\n

\"Satechi<\/p>\n

\n Satechi FindAll Card\n <\/p>\n

Losing your wallet sucks. But if Satechi\u2019s FindAll Card is inside it, your iPhone\u2019s Find My app can aid the search effort.<\/p>\n

\"Nekojita<\/p>\n

\n N\u00e9kojita FuFu\n <\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re drinking a steaming hot chocolate or a hot toddy, this little bear with a built-in fan will cool your cup with little blasts from its windpipe. The N\u00e9kojita Fufu sits on any mug or bowl to chill your beverage or soup, and it looks cute doing it.<\/p>\n

Gifts Under $100<\/p>\n

\"Jbl<\/p>\n

\n JBL Grip\n <\/p>\n

Portability might not be everyone\u2019s top priority in a Bluetooth speaker, but if it\u2019s yours, JBL\u2019s Grip is your buy. It may be small, but it\u2019s mighty in volume.<\/p>\n

\"Retroid<\/p>\n

\n Retroid Pocket Classic\n <\/p>\n

The Retroid Pocket Classic offers a return to retro gaming with a better AMOLED screen than the classic Game Boy offers. You can go with a six-button layout for classic Sega games or the traditional four-button model.<\/p>\n

\"Genki<\/p>\n

\n Genki Shadowcast 2 Pro\n <\/p>\n

For any loved ones with dreams of becoming streamers, the light and portable Genki Shadowcast 2 Pro is a great place to start. The 4K capture card can record or stream your activities on any console (including the Switch 2) or PC.<\/p>\n

\"Oneplus<\/p>\n

\n OnePlus Buds 4\n <\/p>\n

There are lots of great wireless earbuds in this price range, but the OnePlus Buds 4 nail the essentials, sporting a healthy dose of bass, solid active noise cancellation, and a great personalized audio feature that EQs the device to your hearing.<\/p>\n

\"Lego<\/p>\n

\n Lego Game Boy\n <\/p>\n

This nearly 1:1 replica of the 1989 Game Boy is guaranteed to make any weekend more fun. Lego went to great lengths to make the buttons pressable, include swappable Game Paks, and offer interchangeable lenticular game screens.<\/p>\n

Buy at Amazon<\/a>
\n Buy at Lego<\/a><\/p>\n

Gifts Under $300<\/p>\n

\"Casio<\/p>\n

\n Casio G-Shock Nano DW-5600\n <\/p>\n

Smart rings may be all the rage, but may we introduce you to a watch ring? This G-Shock device, resembling Casio\u2019s classic DW-5600, is sure to catch people\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n

\"Govee<\/p>\n

\n Govee RGBICWW Floor Lamp Pro\n <\/p>\n

Govee is known for delivering incredible value when it comes to smart lights, and this floor lamp is no exception. The Floor Lamp Pro is slim and sleek, with 300 degrees of rotation to light large swaths of your living room.<\/p>\n

\"Nomad<\/p>\n

\n Nomad Stratos Band\n <\/p>\n

Metal smartwatch bands are stylish but not the most comfortable, especially while working out. The titanium Stratos band pairs perfectly with the Apple Watch Ultra and provides flexibility during exercise.<\/p>\n

\"Teenage<\/p>\n

\n Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II\n <\/p>\n

Nothing will delight the hipster in your life more than a gadget from Teenage Engineering. This multipurpose sampler and sequencer does it all and is perfect for musicians in your life (especially electronic ones) with a soft spot for hardware.<\/p>\n

Buy at Teenage Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Razer<\/p>\n

\n Razer Iskur V2 X\n <\/p>\n

When it comes to ergonomics, there are few better-value gaming chairs than Razer\u2019s Iskur V2 X. You don\u2019t have to be a gamer to enjoy Iskur\u2019s smooth-rolling action and back support.<\/p>\n

Gifts Under $500<\/p>\n

\"Ray<\/p>\n

\n Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2\n <\/p>\n

The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 may lack a display, but they improve on the previous screenless generation in almost every way, bringing doubled battery life and the ability to record 3K video.<\/p>\n

\"Gopro<\/p>\n

\n GoPro Max2\n <\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t be bothered to rig up several GoPros for multiple angles, the Max2 is the one-stop-shop 360 camera you need. Shoot in 8K and recompose shots from any POV after capture.<\/p>\n

\"Lomography<\/p>\n

\n Lomography MC-A\n <\/p>\n

Shooting film isn\u2019t a cheap hobby, but if you want to get into 35mm, the Lomo MC-A is an easy way to start. The camera has a 32mm lens, apertures from f\/2.8 up to f\/16, and a built-in flash.<\/p>\n

\"Nothing<\/p>\n

\n Nothing Phone 3\n <\/p>\n

Some people think it\u2019s ugly. Others see the Nothing Phone 3 as challenging the status quo of boring mobile designs. Gimmick or not, the round Glyph Matrix screen on the back is a fun feature that competitors don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n

\"Roli<\/p>\n

\n Roli Piano\n <\/p>\n

Learning to play music is hard, but Roli\u2019s light-up keyboard uses color coding to make the process just a little bit easier. Even if you\u2019re not a beginner, the RGB still looks pretty rad.<\/p>\n

Gifts Over $1,000<\/p>\n

\"Macbook<\/p>\n

\n MacBook Air (13-Inch, M4)\n <\/p>\n

Apple\u2019s entry-level MacBook is easily one of its best deals for those who want tons of performance in a thin and light clamshell design. The MacBook Air is fast enough for regular browsing as well as more intense activities like photo and video editing.<\/p>\n

\"Lego<\/p>\n

\n Lego Death Star\n <\/p>\n

The Lego Game Boy not enough of a challenge? Maybe this massive set with 9,023 pieces will give you enough blisters to appreciate the process of connecting plastic bricks.<\/p>\n

\"Framework<\/p>\n

\n Framework Laptop 13\n <\/p>\n

A Framework laptop is a gift that keeps on giving, so long as the recipient is willing to open it up and learn what makes it tick. The Framework Laptop 13 can come as both a prebuilt system and a DIY kit, so anybody who\u2019s good with their hands can enjoy putting this laptop together.<\/p>\n

\"Samsung<\/p>\n

\n Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7\n <\/p>\n

Book-style foldables have been thick and heavy\u2014until now. Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is as thin and light as a regular flagship and brings a freshly slim vibe to its maturing category.<\/p>\n

Buy at Amazon<\/a>
\n Buy at Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Sony<\/p>\n

\n Sony Bravia 9\n <\/p>\n

Sony\u2019s Bravia 9 4K TV is still pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible with an ultra-high-end screen. The company\u2019s flagship mini LED display offers brilliant picture quality and easy access to your favorite apps through Google TV.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The holidays are here, and that only means one thing: gifting season! Skip the gift cards, ugly sweaters…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":374153,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[180202,393,36968,38980,16282,10740,46953,158,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-374152","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-buyers-guide","9":"tag-gaming","10":"tag-gift-guide","11":"tag-gifts","12":"tag-laptops","13":"tag-smartphones","14":"tag-tablets","15":"tag-technology","16":"tag-united-states","17":"tag-unitedstates","18":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115538238157701582","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/374152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=374152"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/374152\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/374153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=374152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=374152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=374152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}