20 Cool Technology Gifts to Give for the 2024 Holiday Season

Backbone One Controller for iPhone

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Perfect for anyone who’s recently gotten into Ballatoro on their phone, or who plays a ton of games on a mobile device rather than a console or other handheld device, the Backbone One is one of our favorite cell phone controllers. It was one of the first expandable controllers for mobile phones, and it’s still one of the best controllers ever. Compatible with iOS and Android devices.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link Smartphone Printer Pikachu Bundle

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This Fujifilm printer outputs Instax photos directly from your phone’s camera roll via Bluetooth. It’s perfect for people who are interested in the feel of an instant camera, but don’t like having to remember to take their camera with them when they go out. This mini-film printed Pikachu bundle is super cute, but even if it sells out, there are plenty of other sizes available (I especially love the wide film).

Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad

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Give yourself the gift of ending the Switch scourge of stick drifting by investing in the Hori Split Pad. This is perfect for people with larger hands or who want something better to grab when playing the Switch handheld. (Also on our list of best gifts under $50 is the Hori Split Pad Pro).

RayCue 128K SE Docking Station

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With 13 different ports, this RayCue docking station is very practical and looks much better than your typical USB/HDMI etc. hub. This screen is actually functional and allows you to view preset visualizations, time, and a slideshow of uploaded photos.

Shokz OpenRun Pro

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For runners and cyclists who are always on the hunt for the best workout headphones, the Shokz OpenRun Pro puts an end to your quest. It may look goofy, but its functionality is legitimate. Even though these are open-ear headphones, Shokz’s bone conduction technology allows you to stay aware of your surroundings while providing clear audio.

analog pocket console

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If there’s someone on your list who is adamant that the Game Boy Color is the peak of handhelds, who can blame them? – Then using the Analogue Pocket Console is easy! is. It’s compatible with Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges (though an adapter will also make it compatible with the more niche handhelds of the era), and as a fun little extra, it’ll make your chiptune dreams come true. It is also a small synthesizer that makes it possible.

Twelve South HoverBar Duo for iPad

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Tri-fold iPad cases do not allow you to attach candles to this stand. This Twelve South position may seem like overkill at first, but IGN staffers swear it’s a game-changer for iPad owners.

Kobo Libra color e-book reader

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Kobo Libra is as close to the experience of marking up a real book as you’ll get outside of Kindle Scribe (which costs twice as much).

Philips Hue string lights

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Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. String lights are great not just during the holiday season, but any time of the year. If anyone on your list is already a Philips Hue user, string lights are a really fun addition to their suite.

ASUS ROG Ally X

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For those looking for a new handheld, the ROG Ally X is a great choice. This is our top pick for a portable gaming PC, and for good reason. In a 9/10 review for IGN, Jacqueline Thomas said, “Compared to other handheld gaming PCs, the Asus ROG Ally is perfectly positioned to play the latest AAA games at high settings,” and noted that the battery life I admired the longevity.

JBL Go 4 Portable Speaker

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Portable speakers are a small investment, and JBL’s Go 4 is extremely portable (and comes in a fun color selection) while maintaining solid sound quality.

Metaquest 3S

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Now that Meta Quest 3S has released a cost-effective headset, there’s never been a better time to give the gift of mixed reality. In a 9/10 review, Gabriel Moss wrote, “The MetaQuest 3S is the perfect entry-level VR headset, finally cutting into the price difference between the relatively shiny new MetaQuest 3 and the 4-year-old MetaQuest 2.” “I buried it,” he wrote.

iFixIt Essential Electronics Toolkit

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Containing 16 4mm screwdriver bits, angled tweezers, and other specialty tools, this is truly a must-have gift for any tech tinker. Throw in an electric screwdriver as an upgrade, especially if you’re into keyboard mods.

Apple Airpods Pro

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Airpods are so popular for good reason, including active noise cancellation and other adaptive audio hear-through modes. Change your holdout today by giving away a pair of Pros, which we think stand as the best Airpods model to date. (It will be released without exception).

Apple MagSafe Charger

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Wireless charging brings great convenience to the lives of your friends and family. Please make sure you have an iPhone 12 or newer for this MagSafe charger to work.

Genki Global Dock & Charger

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This Genki Dock doesn’t seem like much, but it’s like judging a great book by its lackluster cover. We think this would be very useful for owners of handheld gaming consoles like Switch Lite, ROG Ally, and Steam Deck to be able to play these games on their TV or monitor.

Anker Prime Power Bank (9,600mAh battery)

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“Thank you for the mobile battery…” An uninitiated gift recipient might respond like this. Anyone who knows how reliable and great these Anker plug-in/portable chargers are for almost any device that needs power will be delighted.

USB Type-C Flash Drive 512GB

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A USB drive is certainly not an attractive gift, but it’s okay unless it’s super convenient to have on hand when you absolutely need it. This 512GB from Samsung is especially nice, and since it’s USB-C, it’s compatible with many devices. It’s time to upgrade from the old 8GB USB stick that was randomly gifted to me 10 years ago.

Insta360 X4 camera

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One of the best consumer portable cameras on the market today. Insta360 X4 can shoot 8K video in 360 degrees and has settings to help stabilize motion and reframe shots that are slightly off.

Click – Keyboard for Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

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For all you nostalgia-lovers out there who wish the clicky feel of a Blackberry keyboard would never be replaced by a touch screen. The Clicks case adds a little extra length to your iPhone, but it saves a lot of valuable screen real estate on your Apple keyboard.