The Best Tech Gifts For Any Occasion

We have ideas for your gift list, whether you're shopping for yourself or someone else. These are the best tech gifts you can buy any time of the year.

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Apple Watch Series 9

Apple's Watch 9 is faster and longer lasting than its predecessors, and it has all sorts of neat new tricks, including Double Tap, which lets you answer calls, play music, and more without touching your watch. It's also good-looking, with a bright display and several color options.

Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (2023) 32 GB

The new Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet has a 10.1-inch HD display and 32GB of storage. It's faster and lighter than the last version, and its front-facing 5MP camera makes for better-quality video calls with family and friends.

Apple iPad Air (5th Generation)

The 5th-generation iPad Air has a top-mounted fingerprint sensor for easy unlocking and a beautiful 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. It has Apple's M1 chip inside, and you can choose from 64GB or 256GB of storage. As with newer iPad models (and iPhones), the iPad Air has a USB-C connector for charging.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 is speedy and promises all-day battery life when working or playing. It comes with the latest and greatest S Pen, which is so responsive it feels more like an actual pen than ever.

Sony WF1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Sony's WF1000XM5 wireless earbuds offer high-quality sound and superb noise canceling, so you can enjoy music and podcasts and tune out chatter, sirens, and other background noise.

Bose SoundLink Flex

Portable Bluetooth speakers are great, and waterproof ones are even better. The Soundlink Flex can go nearly anywhere with you since it has IP67 water and dust resistance–great for pool parties, camping, and more.

Tile Pro 1-Pack Powerful Bluetooth Tracker

Bluetooth trackers make ideal gifts for anyone who constantly misplaces their keys and phone. The Tile Pro has all the right stuff: an extended Bluetooth range, a loud alarm chime, and a certified IP67 dust and water protection rating. These features make it easy to find the Tile Pro (and your stuff), whether it's in the couch cushions or out in the wilderness.

Meta Quest 3

The Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset makes entering the virtual world easier by bringing in some of the real world so you can avoid obstacles when walking around and feel less isolated. You can also play games, watch movies, and work out in VR mode.

Skullcandy Crusher ANC XT 2 Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones

If you or someone on your list prefers over-the-ear headphones to earbuds, the Skullcandy Crusher headphones are an excellent choice. They have incredible noise canceling, and you can use the Skullcandy app to upgrade features.

GoPro Hero 11 Black

GoPro's Hero 11 Black is a rugged and waterproof action camera that links to your phone so you can immediately share footage of your adventures. It captures high-resolution photos and uses video stabilization to prevent your recordings from becoming Blair Witch-style footage.

Super NES Classic

The Super NES Classic resurrects the glorious gaming era of the 1990s with 21 games, including Starfox 2.

With the original look and feel of the 16-bit home console (only smaller), the Super NES Classic is a timepiece for when gaming was reaching its peaks. Some of the best two-player games of its era, such as Super Mario Kart and Street Fighter II Turbo, are included and ready to play. Defining games such as Megaman X, Earthbound, Kirby Super Star, and Super Mario RPG return, too.

Any gamer wanting to relive their youth or introduce gamers to a simpler time when the Internet was first starting should get the Super NES classic. Included are two wired Super NES Classic controllers for multiplayer action.

Sega Genesis Mini

The Genesis Mini is another retro gaming console, this time from SEGA. It has a cute and compact form factor, a miniature version of the old console. You get 42 classic games like Castlevania, Sonic, Tetris, Contra, and more out of the box.

The console is plug-and-play; it includes two wired controllers and the power cable, USB adapter, and HDMI cable. It's an excellent console for those looking for a bit of nostalgia.

More Gift Ideas & Deals

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