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Tech Gifts for Guys Who Already Own Everything
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items The men in my family are famously hard to shop for, so I keep a running list of tech gifts that actually get used. The winners are clever, useful, and a little bit fun, from great audio to grilling gadgets. These are the tech gifts my dad, brother, a...
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Audio & Entertainment
Smart Gadgets & Everyday Tech
Grilling, Garage & Outdoor Tech
Audio & Entertainment
Speakers, headphones, and fun tech for downtime.
I gave my brother this Bose SoundLink Max for his backyard, and it fills the whole patio with rich sound. It is waterproof, the battery lasts through long cookouts, and the rope handle makes it easy to carry to the beach. Now our family gatherings al...
Bose SoundLink Max Portable Bluetooth Speaker
This JBL Charge speaker is the gift I buy for guys who are always outdoors. It handles rain, sand, and pool splashes, sounds big for its size, and can even charge a phone in a pinch. My dad keeps one in his garage workshop, and I have one in our kitc...
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Speaker
My partner's best friend loves vintage style, so this Marshall Emberton speaker was a hit at his birthday. It has that classic amp look, surprisingly loud sound, and a tough body that survives camping trips. I love how it looks on our bookshelf too w...
Marshall Emberton Portable Bluetooth Speaker
These Sony headphones are the most appreciated tech gift I have given my dad. He wears them on flights, while mowing, and while reading in his recliner, and he says the noise canceling feels like magic. I own a pair too, and they are the first thing ...
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
I set up this Roku Ultra for my father in law, and it is the simplest streaming box for someone who just wants things to work. The remote finder feature alone saves us from couch cushion hunts, and the picture is crisp on his big TV. Our family uses ...
Roku Ultra Streaming Player
My brother had not played video games in years, but this Nintendo Switch brought him right back. He plays on the couch with his kids, takes it on work trips, and challenges me to rounds of Mario Kart when we visit. It is the gift that gets our whole ...
Nintendo Switch OLED Model
This Meta Quest headset is the wow gift for the guy who has every gadget. My partner and I gave one to his brother, and he now uses it for workouts, golf practice, and games with friends. There are no wires or consoles needed, and our nephews beg to ...
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset
These Bose earbuds are what I gave my dad for his commute, and he wears them every single day now. The noise canceling blocks out train noise, they fit comfortably for hours, and the sound is full and clear. I appreciate that they are small enough to...
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
My partner wears these Sonos Ace headphones to watch movies late at night without waking our kids. They connect to our Sonos soundbar with one tap, the sound is wonderfully detailed, and they feel premium. I think they are the perfect gift for a guy ...
Sonos Ace Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Smart Gadgets & Everyday Tech
Clever gadgets that make daily life easier.
I put these AirTags in my dad's wallet, keys, and luggage, and he has stopped panicking every time something goes missing. They are tiny, the battery lasts about a year, and finding things on his phone is incredibly easy. It is one of those gifts I w...
Apple AirTag 4 Pack
This Anker charging station charges my brother's phone, watch, and earbuds in one compact spot on his nightstand. The foldable design packs into a travel bag, and it ended the nightly tangle of cables. I bought my own after seeing his and use it on o...
Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station
My dad always forgets his coffee until it is cold, so this Ember mug was the perfect fix. It keeps his drink at the exact temperature he likes for over an hour, and he controls it from his phone. I use mine during long workdays and our coffee never g...
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
My brother hikes, fishes, and works outdoors, and this Garmin Instinct is tough enough for all of it. The battery lasts for weeks, the GPS is reliable deep in the woods, and it tracks his workouts too. I love that he finally has a watch he does not n...
Garmin Instinct 3 Smartwatch
I gave my dad this Theragun Mini after he complained about sore shoulders from yard work, and now he uses it every evening. It is small enough to keep by his chair, surprisingly powerful, and quiet. My partner borrowed it on our last trip and immedia...
Therabody Theragun Mini Massager
This DJI Osmo Pocket is the camera I gave my brother to film his kids' sports and our family trips. It fits in a pocket, the gimbal keeps video smooth while he runs alongside the field, and the included mic captures clear audio. I was so impressed th...
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
My father in law keeps this Nest Hub on his kitchen counter for weather, timers, and photo slideshows of the grandkids. It also answers questions, plays music, and controls his smart lights. Setting it up for him was easy, and I love seeing our famil...
Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen Smart Display
My dad reads a book a week, and this Kindle Paperwhite has been his favorite gift from me. The glare free screen works on the patio in bright sun, the battery lasts for weeks, and the text size helps his eyes. I bought one for my partner too, and the...
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Grilling, Garage & Outdoor Tech
Tech for the grill, the garage, and the outdoors.
This Weber Connect hub turned my dad into the most confident griller in our family. He clips in the probes, and the app tells him when to flip and when to pull the meat. Our steaks have been perfect every time, and he finally relaxes and talks with g...
Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub
Every guy in my family owns this DEWALT drill and impact driver kit because it handles everything from furniture assembly to deck repairs. The batteries last a long time, and the bag keeps it all together. I gave it to my brother for his first house,...
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
This NOCO jump starter has rescued my partner twice from a dead battery in a cold parking lot. It is small enough to keep in the glove box, safe to use without any experience, and doubles as a phone charger and flashlight. I now give one to every new...
NOCO Boost GB40 Jump Starter
My brother backpacks far from cell service, and this Garmin inReach gives our family real peace of mind. He can send messages and share his location by satellite, and the SOS button is there for emergencies. It is a serious gift for the adventurer in...
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator
This LUXPRO headlamp is the gift I give guys who camp, fish early, or tinker in the garage at night. It is bright, comfortable for hours, and simple to switch between its light modes with one button. My dad wears his for early morning dog walks with ...
LUXPRO Spot Headlamp