It’s not too late to pick up cool technology gifts for your loved ones this Xmas. If you’re looking for last-minute gifts, we have a few ideas. Most of these items will still ship before the big day.

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Cool technology gifts

Giving the gift of tech is a mixed blessing. Yes, the recipient may be delighted, but it means you’ll be providing free tech support for the rest of your life. Luckily, most of the products in this guide aren’t like that.

If you’re an Amazon Prime member, most of these items ship within two days. A select few may even deliver the same day, and you can order on Christmas eve for some real last-minute Xmas shopping!

Best tech presents

AirTags: A great gift for anyone

A four-pack of Apple AirTags is possibly the best tech present for just about anyone. It’s perfect for teenagers or grandparents alike because no one is immune from losing their keys, wallet or purse. And when they find them again, they’ll fondly think of you. Plus, they’re on sale for their lowest-price ever.

AirPods Pro 2: A very cool tech gift

AirPods Pro 2 have got to be the best earbuds out there, especially if your giftee is an Apple user. They sound great, offer fantastic noise-cancelling, and have advanced features like Personalized Spatial Audio and work as medical-grade hearing aids. But it’s the little details like the on-stalk volume control that really make them special. See our AirPods Pro 2 review.

ESR for AirPods Pro Case: Stop them flying everywhere

If you’re buying AirPods Pro for a gift, you should pick up a protective case for them too. The white AirPods case is a lovely piece of plastic, but scratches and scuffs easily. The ESR for AirPods Pro Case is the highest-rated case on Amazon, and has a bunch of cool features. The lid is secured by strong magnets that reverse polarity with a slider switch, which pops the lid open. Compatible with MagSafe chargers and there’s thoughtful cuts outs for the speakers and charging light.

iPad (10th generation): A great entry-level tablet

The 10th generation iPad is Apple’s best entry-level tablet for years. It’s great as a starter iPad, or an iPad for kids or teenagers. It does everything you want an iPad to do, without expensive extras you never use, like a LiDAR scanner. The updated design includes modern must-haves like all-screen design, USB-C port and Touch ID button for easy unlocking. This iPad won’t break the bank, or your heart if your kid damages it.

Kasa smart plugs: Control the Xmas lights and monitor the energy

Kasa’s Smart Plugs are a great way to get started with home automation. This 4-pack of energy-monitoring plugs are Matter compatible, which means they’ll work with all the major platforms, including Apple Home, Alexa, Google and Samsung. Turn the Christmas lights on and off by barking at Siri, and see how much energy they are drawing too. If you don’t care about Matter, this 4-pack of Apple HomeKit-compatible smart plugs are even cheaper.

AirFly Bluetooth transmitter: A must-have for every laptop bag

The AirFly is a handy Bluetooth transmitter that lets you connect your AirPods to things like in-flight entertainment systems or Nintendo’s Switch game console. It comes in three versions: the AirFly SE ($35), AirFly Duo ($45), and AirFly Pro ($55). The SE pairs with one set of headphones and offers around 20 hours of battery life — which is a lot longer than most international flights. The Duo and Pro models can connect to two sets of AirPods and offer longer battery (25 hours for the Pro). We recommend the AirFly Pro because it’s the only one that acts as a receiver as well as a transmitter. That means you can add Bluetooth to any car or older stereo by plugging it into a 3.5mm audio jack and beaming music from your iPhone. AirFly also works with any Bluetooth headphones as well as gym equipment, game consoles and much more. It’s a must-have for any laptop bag. See our AirFly review.

Cool gadgets for him

Black Zero 3-in-1 designer toolkit: With award-winning drill

We guarantee you’ve never seen a toolkit as fancy as this. Black Zero’s 3-in-1 toolkit includes most of the tools a weekend DIY warrior needs, including a light and compact cordless drill that won a coveted 2024 Red Dot design award. The toolkit comes in three stackable boxes and includes staples like a hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers and a good selection of bits, drills, plugs, screws, zip ties and picture hooks. The guys on the job site might scoff, but it’s perfect for home repairs and small projects.

Heated vest with rechargeable battery pack: Keeps you toasty

Krboro’s heated vest is aimed at winter hunters and other outdoorsmen, but if you live in San Francisco, like I do, it’s essential clothing all day, every day, all year round. My wife bought me this vest and I wear it constantly, especially in the summer (the summer fog is freeeeeezing). It’s literally a personal electric blanket. The nylon vest heats almost instantly, and the rechargeable battery is good for 3.5 hours on the highest heat setting, and 7.5 hours on low. It’s machine washable, and Krboro’s vest is a lot cheaper than similar products, and is higher rated (I tested several alternatives before deciding on this one). The battery will even top up your iPhone in a pinch.

Ordilend laptop and keyboard cleaning kit: Banish grime

You probably already know that keyboards harbor more germs than toilet seats. And if your MacBook keyboard is anything like mine, it likely resembles the lavatory in Trainspotting. So the Ordilend laptop and keyboard cleaning kit is something I personally would appreciate. It’s a 10-in-1 sanitation kit with everything you need to clean every nook and cranny of your computer and its keyboard, from microfiber wipes to cleaning solution and key removal tools. It’s also good for cleaning your AirPods, iPhone, cameras and a lot more.

Bathroom fan with built-in speaker: Great for singing in the shower

What dad really wants for Christmas is an involved DIY project installing a new fan in the bathroom that will probably cause a cascading series of headaches! Just kidding. While this bathroom exhaust fan does require DIY installation, at the end of the day you get an Alexa- and Bluetooth-powered speaker built right into the fan. It’s a clever way to get tunes while you shower. Other features include a bright, color-adjustable light, motion and moisture sensors, and ability to add routines. I recently installed this myself in our bathroom, and while it was a bit of a chore, and still needs some finessing to get it perfect, it sounds great and I like the array of advanced features.

Great tech gifts for women

Apple Watch Series 10: Helps you be healthier

Watches are time-honored gifts, and giving an Apple Watch is a modern take on that tradition. And none is better than the new Series 10, which has the biggest screen on an Apple Watch to date (aside from the Apple Watch Ultra, which some women find too big and chunky). I’ve gifted a few Apple Watches and everyone who’s received one ends up loving it, even if they were skeptical at first. It will not gather dust unused in a drawer. The array of health and fitness features is impressive, including cycle tracking, and it’s perfect for sticking to those New Year’s resolutions.

Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger: Built in battery and cables

My wife has a charger very similar to this and uses it all the time. It’s always plugged-in, so the built-in battery is always charged. She never has to hunt for cables or another charger to juice it up thanks to the built-in AC plug. It’s small enough to fit in any purse or bag, and it comes in a variety of colors, including pink, blue, violet, white and black.

Smart bird feeder: HD camera with AI bird recognition

I bought the Soliom Smart Bird Feeder for my mom last year and she loves it — and so do the neighborhood birds. Mounted near her kitchen window, mom gets instant notifications when birds come to feed. Her feathered friends are recorded in crisp detail with the 2K HD camera, and she’s constantly sharing clips with us (be warned!). It’s solar-powered, so she never has to worry about batteries, and has a big seed hopper that doesn’t require constant filling. The best features — AI bird recognition and increased cloud storage – require a monthly subscription, which she’s too thrifty to pay for, but it works just fine without them.

TopTier 3-in-1 MagSafe Wireless Charging Station: Elegant and compact

What woman doesn’t love a good multi-device charger? Sitting on her nightstand, she’ll adore the elegant curves of TopTier’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Wireless Charging Station. With it’s compact design, it doesn’t take up much room, and charges three devices simultaneously. It fast charges the latest iPhones (at the 15W maximum), while also juicing AirPods, Apple Watch, or Qi-compatible devices. And if she throws it at you in a fit of rage, it comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee.

Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaner: Suck it up

If you know someone who regularly eats at their desk, like I do, they probably need this mini desktop vacuum. Instead of upending their keyboard to shake the crumbs out, they can give it a quick once-over with this cute little sucker. I also have issues with dry, flaky skin, but you don’t want to hear about that. In fact, I may gift this to myself. Happy Xmas to me!