Shopping for tech gifts isn’t always easy. As amazing as they may be the latest smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles and TVs are usually not in the gifting budget, and your giftee might already have AirTags and a pair of Bluetooth earbuds. To give you a little bit of inspiration, we curated a list of our favorite tech gifts for 2024. Whether you’re shopping for your parents, your spouse or your best friend, you’re guaranteed to find something they’ll love in this list. You have our full permission to treat yourself to one of these tech gifts too.
Best Tech Gifts for 2024
JBL Wireless On-ear Headphones
Allow a special tech-obsessed someone on your list to listen to their favorite music, podcasts, shows and more while blocking out the extra noise of the outside world. These JBL headphones from Sweetwater provide a superior listening experience that you’d be all too kind to gift to someone you love. They feature True Adaptive noise canceling and Smart Ambient listening modes that tune out environmental sounds but can clue one into surroundings when needed too. The fabric headband ensures comfort for long wear, making them the perfect companion for traveling or taking walks. These headphones also include immediate voice assistant access to make life a little easier. If these will make the perfect gift for someone in your life, grab them now while they are $50 off! Sweetwater is offering up to 50% off headphones and Bluetooth speakers for Cyber Week. Shop through Dec. 8 to get the deal.
Price: $79.95, $129.95 at Sweetwater
Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock
Tired of blaring phone alarms, we recently picked up this gentler Hatch sunrise alarm clock for a more soothing start to the day. Favorite features include a companion app, sleep sounds like white and nature noises, plus a minimalist design that is sure to blend in with any decor. (Psst… there’s even an option for babies.)
Price: $169.99 at Amazon
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Ray-Bans already scream “cool” but this pair takes it up a notch. These sunnies include a camera to take photos and videos, discreet open-ear speakers for making phone calls or listening to music, and a virtual assistant in Meta AI so you can ask for directions to the nearest coffee shop.
Price: $329 at Amazon
3-in-1 Wireless Charger
When traveling, not only is it a pain to remember all the correct charging devices, said charging devices can take up precious space in an already packed carry-on. Enter this foldable, wireless charging pad suitable for charging an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods all at the same time. It reminds us of a jewelry roll, except for devices.
Price: $32.99 at Amazon
Hand Warmer and Rechargeable Power Bank
Speaking of – ahem – handy chargers, might we also suggest this dual-use phone charger and hand warmer? It offers three levels of heat and quick charges for devices that use USB-C charging cables (like certain Apple products). Perfect for the ski bunny or always-cold office mate in your life.
Price: $27.98 at Amazon
Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker & Air Fryer
If you know someone looking to pare down their life – whether due to a move or simply having too much stuff – this 10-in-1 cooker is the do-it-all device they need. With it, you can steam and crisp or bake, air fry or boil, slow cook, sous vide and more.
Price: $119 at Walmart
Kodak Ultra Mini Portable Projector
The urge to watch a movie or game with friends can strike at any place, any time. Enter this portable projector that has near-universal device compatibility plus a built-in speaker.
Price: $179.99 at Amazon
FluentPet Tester Kit
Ever wish your pet could talk? Now they can! With this pet talking button gift set, you can teach your furry friend how to communicate their needs. Each button comes with batteries included and a mat for stability, plus extra pieces in case it takes a little time for Fluffy and Fido to learn these are not scratch and chew toys.
Price: $29.95 (orig. $34.95) at Amazon
Video Camera Bird Feeder
And let’s not forget our feathered friends… While you can’t exactly teach birds new tricks, you can enjoy them up close with this bird feeder with a built-in video camera. It comes complete with photo and video capture capabilities, plus solar panels for easy charging. Plus, the accompanying AI can identify up to 10,000 species of birds.
Price: $171.59 (orig. $219.99) at Sharper Image
Moleskin Smart Writing Set
Despite all of today’s technological advances, sometimes we miss writing in a good, old fashioned notebook – particularly the Moleskin variety, which signals one as a smart, stylish and sophisticated note-taker.Thanks to Moleskin’s Smart Writing Set, you no longer have to choose between paper and plastic. The kit includes a smart pen, smart notebook, USB charging cable and pen tip ink refill. The accompanying app transfers what’s written on the “page” to the device of your choosing.
Price: $202.25 (orig. $279) at Amazon
Victrola Willow Retro Bluetooth FM/AM Radio
We’re digging the old-timey look and feel of this device that does it all, whether you want to stream the latest Charlie XCX album on Spotify or listen in for the score of your favorite baseball team on AM radio. Similar to the aforementioned yearning for an old-school notebook, this bluetooth/radio combo is an homage to the past while still staying up-to-date with the latest technology.
Price: $49.99 (orig. $69.99) at Amazon
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