With all the crazy developments we’ve seen in consumer technology over the past few years, it’s safe to say that it’s never been a better time to be a tech-head. But we all use our technology differently, which is precisely why tech-heads are notoriously difficult to shop for.
Thankfully, we’re here to help you in your gift-hunting process by outlining some of the top techie gift ideas to consider in 2024. Read on to unearth all our top picks for the best tech items to give or receive over the rest of this year.
A Smart Watch
A smart Android or Apple watch is a great tech gift idea for your friends or family. They can use it to tell the time (obviously) but also to screen calls and texts before they reach for their phone to answer or respond. A smartwatch can also be used to monitor health and well-being, such as sleep patterns, step counts and heart rates. It’s also great for reminder push notifications, staying organised and plugged in at work or elsewhere.
Of course, this is a particularly pricey techie gift, so we recommend jumping online to find good deals. For instance, you can shop at The Good Guys via Qantas Shopping to earn Qantas Points with your purchase. This will allow you to purchase smart watches whilst also racking up rewards points on your Qantas Shopping account.
A Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Who doesn’t like music? A portable Bluetooth speaker will mean that your loved one can pump up the jam no matter where they are – be it in the garden, shower or bath. Portable bluetooth speakers can also connect to a phone so they can stream all their favourite songs, podcasts or audiobooks.
And best of all, various models are available on the market, ranging from affordable to expensive and high quality. This means that you can spend as much as you like on bluetooth speakers as fun, and high-value gifts this year. Some good brands to look out for include Bose, Sony, JBL and Skullcandy.
An Air Tag or Tracking Device
This gift idea is great for a friend or family member constantly losing their keys or wallet. An air tag or other tracking device can be linked to their phone or tablet and emit a tone when lost. Some tracking devices also offer a feature that can pinpoint a location if they lose their item when out and about.
Air Tags and other similar tracking devices (like Tile trackers) are also designed to boast a long battery life, ensuring that you won’t have to worry about your tracker running out of juice before you find any of your lost belongings. Simply put, this is a techie gift that’s guaranteed to be highly useful for your lucky gift recipient.
A Smart Meat Thermometer
An intelligent thermometer is a perfect gift if your close friend or partner loves to grill, smoke and fry meat. They can use it to measure their cooking temperature – ensuring a juicy, well-cooked steak or the perfect smoked brisket.
And if you want to add a little extra value to this gift, we recommend pairing it with some artisanal sauces and relishes. That way, your techie grill chef can enjoy their perfectly cooked meats with some delectable, locally sourced flavours.
Seed Propagation Smart Garden Station
The perfect gift for the green thumb in your life, a smart propagation station is a small, portable planter box with an LED light that can be used to grow seedlings for transplantation to their garden or planter box. These nifty green tech inventions allow you to make caring for your plants as easy as setting digital routines. In fact, you can set a timer so your LED light goes out at night, mimicking sunlight conditions to help your plant maintain healthy chlorophyll production.
Seed propagation stations are also a great tech gift for any techies who are living in smaller apartment or townhouse spaces and may not have a large backyard. With these nifty garden stations, you can still enjoy all the benefits of maintaining your own home veggie patch without having to worry about taking up all your outdoor space in the process.
A VR Headset
Now back to some more recreational tech products! A perfect gift for a tech-obsessed person, a VR headset means they can fully immerse in their gaming or fully engage with the latest hot TV show or live-streamed sporting event. VR headsets open up a literal world of opportunities for any tech-crazy maker or gamer.
You can find a range of different VR headsets on the market nowadays too, ranging from third-party produced headsets to VR sets that are designed to integrate with your favourite gaming console. Be sure to ask your gift recipient what kind of headset they may be interested in prior to purchasing.
A Kindle or e-Reader
This gift idea is a top one for the bookworm in your life. A Kindle or other digital e-reader means they can collect all the books they want without worrying about limited shelf space. Imagine being able to go on holiday and take literally 10,000 different books with you!
With a Kindle or other branded e-reader, you simply won’t have to worry about running out of reading material ever again. And for even more added value, your e-reader could double up as a great file-keeping system for PDFs or infographics. Simply put, an e-reader is an excellent gift for someone about to head away on a holiday or backpacking worldwide, or just somebody who finds themselves having to read digital documents or other materials on a regular basis.
A Dash Camera
Another excellent gift idea is a dash cam for your loved one’s car. A dash cam can be an excellent tool to record while driving in case of an accident. It can provide vital evidence in the case of a collision, especially if the at-fault party is denying liability.
Dash cams can also provide footage to an insurance company or the police in the case of a hit-and-run incident. While not as exciting as other ideas in this article, it’s still a thoughtful gift that’s guaranteed to provide immense practical value to your lucky gift recipient.
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With all these great tech gift ideas for you to select from, finding the right presents for all the techies in your life should be no big feat whatsoever. Just remember to stick to your budget and also place any online orders nice and early if you can – just to make sure that your gifts will be able to arrive in time for your next celebration.
