19 Gifts For the Tech-Savvy Dad
Figuring out what to get the old man for his birthday, Father's Day, or Christmas can be a stressful undertaking. However, the light at the end of the tunnel is bright for those with tech-savvy dads. After all, our smart world is full of interesting and useful cutting-edge gadgets that dads can benefit from. So go ahead and spoil your pop with a gift from our curated list. He deserves it!
Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband
Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband ($249) works as a personal meditation assistant by analyzing the mind and providing immersive sounds to match your mood, depending on whether your brain is calm or active in the moment.
NuBryte Touchpoint All-in-One Smart Home Console
The NuBryte Touchpoint All-in-One Smart Home Console ($229) is a great gadget to control any of your smart home needs like smart light bulbs and home security.
Motorola Moto 360 Sport
If your dad can't leave the house without his watch, get him the Motorola Moto 360 Sport ($187, originally $300), which will take his watch game to a whole new level with hands-free voice control, GPS tracking, and a wireless connection to any iPhone or Android device.
Fluance 3-Way Wireless High-Fidelity Music System
The impressive Fluance Three-Way Wireless High-Fidelity Music System ($500, originally $700) will make your dad feel like he's at a live concert instead of in his living room.
Microsoft Band 2
The Microsoft Band 2 ($175, originally $250) monitors heart rate, sleep quality, and calories burned. In addition, the band has email, text, calendar, and call alert features.
Turcom AirLight LED Desk Lamp With Bladeless Cooling Fan
The Turcom AirLight LED Desk Lamp With Bladeless Cooling Fan ($50) is perfect for the dad who's known to work a late night or two.
Belkin Metallic Power Pack
The Belkin Metallic Power Pack ($60) is a handy charging device with two USB ports and a four-light LED battery status indicator.
Fizzics Beer System
The drinker dad will love the Fizzics Beer System ($170), which enhances the flavor of any style of beer by improving the aroma and carbonation.
Primera Trio Printer
The Primera Trio Printer ($290, originally $400) is the world's lightest all-in-one printer at just 2.7 pounds.
Amazon Tap
The Amazon Tap ($130) functions as a portable bluetooth speaker. Bonus: it responds to voice command with the Alexa Voice Service.
Oculus Rift
Transport your dad to another place with the Oculus Rift ($600), a virtual reality headset. Users can watch a movie in 3D, walk into a video game, and explore destinations around the world.
V-MODA Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
The V-MODA Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphones ($300) are way more than just a solid pair of headphones. These bad boys contain hidden microphones for phone calls and voice recognition, too.
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit
The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit ($175) contains smart light bulbs that will automatically adjust to movies and music upon customization. Plus, they'll turn off or on when your dad leaves the house!
Myo Gesture Control Armband
The Myo Gesture Control Armband ($200) analyzes the electrical activity of the wearer's muscles to wirelessly control technology such as music and games.
littleBits Smart Home Kit
The littleBits Smart Home Kit ($249) claims to turn any object in the home into an internet-connected device.
Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell
The Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell ($199) allows users to both see and speak with visitors. Plus, it contains built-in night vision!
Ezapor Mini Video Projector
The movie buff dad will love the Ezapor Mini Video Projector ($90), which provides a high-quality big screen anywhere in the home.
Outdoor Tech OT4200 Big Turtle Shell
The Outdoor Tech OT4200 Big Turtle Shell ($180, originally $200) is a uniquely shaped water-resistant boombox and powerbank.
Eero WiFi System
No one wants to spend quality family time in a dead zone. Thankfully, the revolutionary Eero home WiFi system ($499) – a set of three sleek devices that improve performance over time – can blanket an entire house in buffer-free internet access and will ensure your dad never complains about the WiFi again.