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The Verge’s 2024 holiday gift guide
Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light
Glocusent’s
Bookmark
Style
Reading
Light
is
the
perfect
gift
for
those
who
burn
the
midnight
oil
reading.
The
clip-on
USB
light
offers
a
lightweight
design
and
multiple
brightness
levels,
providing
a
soft,
warm
glow
that’s
dim
enough
that
it
won’t
disturb
anyone
else
trying
to
get
some
shut-eye
nearby.
Price:
$11.99+
8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad
Most
people
don’t
need
a
number
pad,
but
if
they
do,
8BitDo’s
Retro
18
Mechanical
Numpad
may
be
the
most
charming
data
entry
tool
there
is.
It
has
hot-swappable
mechanical
switches
and
a
satisfying
clickiness,
along
with
wireless
support
so
you
can
use
it
either
left-
or
right-handed.
Best
of
all,
it
becomes
a
calculator
with
a
single
press,
offering
an
old-timey
seven-segment
display
when
you
need
it
most.
Price:
$44.99
Snow Peak Titanium French Press
Just
because
you’re
romping
around
the
backcountry
doesn’t
mean
you
have
to
settle
for
a
cup
of
instant
Folgers.
Snow
Peak’s
luxe
French
press
weighs
a
mere
6.3
ounces
and
uses
single-walled
Japanese
titanium,
meaning
you
can
use
it
to
boil
water
before
loading
it
up
with
your
favorite
artisanal
coffee
grounds.
Price:
$64.95
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
With
the
Kindle
Colorsoft
Signature
Edition,
you
no
longer
need
a
smartphone
or
tablet
to
enjoy
digital
book
covers
and
illustrations
in
full
color.
Amazon’s
latest
ebook
reader
adds
new
depth
to
the
reading
experience
with
nitride
LEDs
and
a
color
E
Ink
display,
making
it
an
eye-popping
upgrade
for
someone
long
entrenched
in
the
monochromatic
world
of
traditional
e-readers.
Price:
$279.99
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
The
2024
Motorola
Razr
Plus
is
the
funnest
flip
phone
you
can
buy,
but
if
you
want
something
reliable
that
will
go
the
distance,
Samsung’s
Galaxy
Z
Flip
6
is
your
best
bet.
The
clamshell-style
foldable
features
all-day
battery
life
and
a
whopping
seven
years
of
software
updates,
along
with
a
3.4-inch
OLED
on
the
outside
that’s
actually
useful
this
time
around.
Price:
$949+
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Apple’s
latest
AirPods
pack
better
sound,
a
USB-C
charging
case
with
a
built-in
speaker,
and
improved
comfort.
But
their
biggest
upgrade
over
the
standard
AirPods
4
is
the
addition
of
active
noise
cancellation,
which
lets
you
tune
out
the
outside
world
surprisingly
well
for
a
pair
of
open-style
earbuds.
That’s
an
extra
$50
well
spent.
Price:
$168.99+
Blink Mini 2
The
Blink
Mini
2
is
an
inexpensive
way
for
your
giftee
to
keep
an
eye
on
valuables
back
home
while
out
of
town.
The
tiny
1080p
camera
features
motion
detection,
two-way
audio,
and
IP65
weatherproofing,
the
latter
of
which
lets
them
monitor
their
back
patio
when
paired
with
Blink’s
optional
outdoor
adapter.
Price:
$39.99
Twelve South AirFly Duo
Let’s
face
it:
the
wired
earbuds
airlines
provide
for
you
to
use
with
in-flight
entertainment
systems
aren’t
exactly
great.
Thankfully,
wireless
adapters
like
Twelve
South’s
AirFly
Duo
let
you
use
your
own
set
of
Bluetooth
earbuds.
The
Duo
also
syncs
with
two
pairs
of
headphones
simultaneously,
so
you
can
binge
up
to
20
hours
of
Love
Is
Blind
alongside
your
travel
companion.
Price:
$42.99+
Anbernic RG28XX
The
six
people
still
nostalgic
for
Game
Boy
Micro
will
absolutely
love
the
Anbernic
RG28XX.
The
handheld
console
is
just
as
tiny
and
lets
you
play
thousands
of
retro
games
via
emulation,
but
it
comes
with
a
larger
2.83-inch
IPS
display
that
lets
you
game
more
comfortably
on
the
go.
And
just
look
at
those
classic,
Nintendo-inspired
color
combos.
Price:
$39.99
Nomad ChargeKey
Nomad’s
keychain-friendly
ChargeKey
is
perfect
for
frequent
travelers
who
don’t
want
to
lug
a
bulky
charger
around.
The
short
braided
cable
comes
in
either
a
USB-C
or
Lightning-only
configuration,
both
of
which
can
deliver
up
to
60
watts
of
power.
The
cable
tips
even
feature
integrated
magnets,
allowing
them
to
secure
together
when
not
in
use.
Price:
$25
Hatch Rest Go
White
noise
machines
are
great
for
the
baby’s
room,
but
one
that
goes
from
the
crib
to
a
stroller
or
car
seat
can
help
make
the
difference
between
a
fussy
baby
and
peaceful,
quality
naps
on
the
go.
The
Hatch
Rest
Go
offers
10
sounds
to
cycle
through
and
easily
lasts
overnight
on
a
single
charge,
with
the
ability
to
recharge
via
USB-C.
Price:
$39.99
RTIC 52 Ultra-Light Cooler
Yeti,
shmeti.
RTIC’s
spacious
injection-molded
ice
chests
cost
two-thirds
of
the
price
of
Yeti
coolers
and
cut
very
few
corners
to
get
there.
They’re
sturdy,
relatively
lightweight,
and
can
keep
ice
frozen
for
up
to
three
or
four
days
in
the
shade
thanks
to
their
well-insulated
construction.
Just
don’t
expect
them
to
ward
off
a
grizzly
bear.
Price:
$199+
Casio WS-B1000 watch
Psh.
Who
needs
an
onslaught
of
push
notifications
and
heart
rate
monitoring,
anyway?
Casio’s
retro,
Y2K-styled
WS-B1000
pairs
with
your
phone
via
Bluetooth
and
lets
you
track
steps,
set
timers,
and
perform
only
the
most
basic
wristwatch
functions
imaginable.
Nothing
more,
nothing
less.
Price:
$45.95+
Goliath Power Saber
The
Goliath
Power
Saber
is
the
first
self-retracting
and
extending
lightsaber
—
err,
“power
blade”
—
you
can
buy.
The
clever
light-up
toy
uses
a
long
screw
to
automatically
raise
a
series
of
telescoping
tubes,
which
safely
collapse
when
pressed
against
something.
That
means
your
kid
can
channel
their
inner
Obi-Wan
without
injuring
others
(fingers
crossed).
Price:
$50+
Astro Bot
Astro
Bot
places
Sony’s
newest
mascot
into
a
refreshing
3D
platformer,
one
that
sees
the
titular
robot
visiting
a
series
of
visually
stunning
worlds
and
using
a
trove
of
tools
familiar
to
the
genre.
Some,
including
us,
are
calling
it
Game
of
the
Year
material
given
how
inventive
and
fresh
it
feels
—
which
isn’t
easy
to
achieve
for
a
game
rooted
in
’90s-era
gameplay
tropes.
Price:
$59+
Lego Plum Blossom
Not
everyone
is
a
certified
botanist
—
or
can
even
take
care
of
a
cactus,
for
that
matter.
Thankfully,
Lego’s
327-piece
Plum
Blossom
set
requires
zero
upkeep
once
constructed,
allowing
your
giftee
to
add
a
splash
of
color
and
artificial
life
to
their
home
without
even
the
remote
prospect
of
failure
(we
hope).
Price:
$29.95+
Google TV Streamer (4K)
Now
that
the
days
are
getting
darker,
chances
are
your
giftee
is
about
to
spend
a
lot
more
time
on
Netflix.
Thankfully,
the
new
Google
TV
Streamer
4K
boasts
onboard
Google
Assistant,
easy-to-use
smart
home
controls,
and
the
best
interface
of
any
streaming
device
available.
The
set-top
box
even
features
a
handy
button
for
pinging
the
remote,
giving
it
an
edge
over
your
couch.
Price:
$99.99
Endlessness (vinyl)
Nala
Sinephro’s
second
album,
Endlessness,
is
an
exercise
in
both
space
and
nuance.
It’s
a
beautiful
work
of
lush
ambient
jazz
filled
with
pillowy
strings
and
modular
synths,
one
buoyed
by
an
ace
ensemble
of
London-based
players
(including
the
always-excellent
Nubya
Garcia
on
sax).
It’s
an
album
to
get
lost
in,
whether
you’re
familiar
with
the
blips
and
bloops
that
define
her
electro-acoustic
jazz
or
not.
Price:
$33.94+
iFixit FixHub Power Series Smart Soldering Iron
Tinkerers
will
appreciate
iFixit’s
new
100W
soldering
iron,
which
can
receive
power
from
any
USB-C
connection
and
heats
up
within
seconds.
The
sleek
tool
lets
you
make
liquid
metal
connections
just
about
anywhere
and
comes
with
a
bevy
of
safety
features
that
make
it
suitable
for
beginners
and
experienced
DIYers
alike,
including
a
heat-resistant
magnetic
storage
cap.
Price:
$79.95
The Road to Nikko print
No
one
has
captured
the
exquisite
beauty
of
the
Japanese
countryside
quite
like
renowned
20th-century
printmaker
Hasui
Kawase.
The
Road
to
Nikko
remains
a
great
example
of
his
keen
eye
for
detail
and
ability
to
capture
natural
lighting,
which,
in
this
instance,
dapples
ancient
cedars
on
the
famed
road
into
the
mountains
north
of
Tokyo.
Price:
$14.40+
Ember Mug 2
Coffee
is
the
most
important
meal
of
the
day,
not
breakfast,
which
makes
finding
the
perfect
drinking
vessel
all
the
more
important.
The
Ember
Mug
2
lets
you
lock
in
your
desired
temperature
via
a
companion
app
for
up
to
90
minutes
or
indefinitely
when
using
the
included
charging
coaster,
making
your
coffee
taste
great
no
matter
when
you
drink
it.
Price:
$84.89+
Wildbird Linen Sling
The
Wildbird
Linen
Sling
may
seem
like
a
trendy
choice
of
baby
carriers
among
metropolitan
parents,
but
there
are
good
reasons
to
consider
it.
It’s
a
functional
and
lightweight
way
to
carry
your
little
one
around,
and
the
linen
fabric
offers
a
touch
of
luxuriousness.
And
frankly,
you’ll
look
marvelous
in
it.
Price:
$47.60+
Bambu Lab P1P 3D Printer
The
hype
around
3D
printing
is
easily
suppressed
by
the
steep
learning
curve,
not
to
mention
both
upfront
and
ongoing
expenses.
But
if
you
know
someone
dying
to
hop
in,
the
full-size
Bambu
Lab
P1P
is
a
safe
bet.
With
practically
no
assembly
required,
breezy
filament
swapping,
and
quick
printing
speeds,
your
recipient
can
achieve
their
first
print
before
they
have
time
to
completely
give
up
on
the
hobby.
Price:
$449
Flipper Zero
The
Flipper
Zero
is
an
open-source
wonder
of
a
remote
hacking
tool.
It
features
RFID,
NFC,
sub-GHz,
Bluetooth,
USB-C,
and
a
row
of
GPIO
ports,
allowing
it
to
interface
with
a
boatload
of
hardware.
It
can
control
your
garage
door
and
store
U2F
keys
for
two-factor
authentication
or
carry
out
a
host
of
actions
that
are
less
savory
than
the
multitool’s
cheery,
dolphin-adorned
exterior
lets
on.
Price:
$169
Cagiwiru Air Duster 4.0
If
you’re
still
blowing
money
on
cans
of
compressed
air,
just
stop.
A
portable,
rechargeable
alternative
like
the
Cagiwiru
Air
Duster
4.0
is
an
invaluable
replacement
for
most
needs.
It’s
great
for
maintaining
upkeep
on
all
kinds
of
electronics,
from
keyboards
and
dusty
case
fans
to
various
PC
components
you’ve
left
unattended.
Price:
$20.79
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Princess
Zelda
is
finally
the
star
of
the
show
in
the
latest
Zelda
title
for
the
Nintendo
Switch.
The
top-down
adventure
represents
a
fun,
charming
twist
on
the
classic
Zelda
formula,
trading
the
combat
of
previous
titles
for
a
more
versatile
approach
to
dungeon-crawling.
It’s
also
insanely
cute,
as
if
playing
as
Nintendo’s
titular
heroine
weren’t
enough.
Price:
$55.99+
Hoto 3.6V Screwdriver Kit (Classic)
Your
average
dollar-store
screwdriver
has
nothing
on
Hoto’s
tried-and-true
electric
model.
The
handy,
cylindrical
tool
comes
with
25
steel
bits
and
offers
three
torque
settings,
providing
you
with
everything
you
need
to
tackle
Ikea
furniture,
holiday
decor,
and
other
medium-sized
projects
around
the
house.
It
packs
a
few
modern
conveniences,
too,
such
as
a
built-in
LED
light
and
USB-C
charging.
Price:
$50.99+
The Bright Sword
There
are
a
lot
of
Arthurian
legends
out
there,
though
few
tales
are
quite
as
enchanting
as
Lev
Grossman’s
most
recent
work.
The
lengthy
novel
centers
around
an
aspiring
knight
and
his
motley
crew
of
companions,
all
of
whom
set
out
to
rebuild
Camelot
in
the
wake
of
King
Arthur’s
death.
It’s
classic
sword
and
sorcery,
only
with
a
heaping
of
historical
twists.
Price:
$14.99+
Oura Ring Generation 4
Smartwatches
might
offer
more
advanced
fitness
tracking
features
than
smart
rings,
but
not
everybody
finds
them
comfortable
to
wear
to
sleep.
The
Oura
Ring
Gen
4
is
a
stylish
and
discreet
alternative,
one
that’s
as
accurate
as
it
is
comfortable.
While
it
shines
as
a
sleep
and
recovery
tracker,
you
can
also
use
it
to
keep
tabs
on
light
exercise
and
other
health
metrics.
Price:
$349+
Rothy’s The Point
Flats
are
an
unsung
godsend.
They’re
comfortable
but
still
fashionable
enough
that
you
can
wear
them
in
casual
and
professional
settings
alike.
Rothy’s
makes
a
wide
variety
of
washable,
durable
flats,
with
The
Point
being
one
of
the
most
popular
options.
They
also
come
in
multiple
colors
and
patterns,
so
you
can
style
the
shoes
as
you
please.
Price:
$89+
Star Wars Outlaws
Star
Wars
Outlaws
is
the
best
scoundrel
simulator
there
is.
The
open-world
sci-fi
caper
is
steeped
in
the
lore
of
a
galaxy
far,
far
away,
one
that
lets
you
explore
the
bustling
criminal
underworlds
of
Canto
Bight,
Toshara,
and
—
yes
—
Tatooine
with
a
blaster
on
your
hip
and
your
adorable
merqaal
companion
Nix
by
your
side.
Apparently,
a
bit
of
villainy
ain’t
so
bad
after
all.
Price:
$64.99+
Fellow Corvo EKG Electric Kettle
You
don’t
need
to
spend
much
to
get
a
decent
electric
kettle.
That
being
said,
Fellow’s
Corvo
EKG
Electric
Kettle
feels
tailor-made
for
the
hot
beverage
connoisseur
who
also
has
exquisite
taste
in
gadget
design.
The
classy
kettle
holds
a
generous
1.5
liters
of
water
and
features
a
wide
mesh
spout,
which
is
a
welcome
reprieve
from
the
gooseneck
design
on
Fellow’s
pour-over
model.
Price:
$165+
Apple AirTag
AirTags
can
function
as
a
second
set
of
eyes
for
iPhone
owners,
allowing
you
to
keep
tabs
on
everything
from
your
car
keys
to
your
backpack.
That’s
because
the
ultra
wideband
location
trackers
tap
into
Apple’s
extensive
Find
My
network,
which
allows
for
impressively
precise
tracking
and
lets
users
share
the
tracker
with
up
to
five
other
people
for
even
greater
peace
of
mind.
Price:
$23.99+
HoverAir X1 drone
Unless
you’re
filming
cinematic
shots
in
Hollywood,
you
don’t
necessarily
need
a
fancy
quadcopter.
HoverAir’s
so-called
“selfie
drone”
is
a
great
budget
alternative
to
more
premium
models
from
DJI,
with
top-mounted
controls,
excellent
object
tracking,
and
a
max
video
resolution
of
2.7K
/
30fps.
And
did
we
mention
it
can
fit
in
your
pocket?
Because
it
can.
Price:
$299+
Distil Wando Sunglasses
It’s
not
the
generous
replacement
policy
or
timeless,
round
look
of
Distil’s
flexible
Wando
Sunglasses
that
makes
them
attractive
—
though
they
do
look
quite
good.
The
real
appeal
lies
in
their
hidden
neodymium
magnets,
which
let
you
effortlessly
clip
the
polarized
shades
to
your
shirt
or
bag
without
having
to
worry
about
them
falling
off.
That
alone
is
worth
the
$69
price
tag.
Price:
$69
Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo
If
your
default
alarm
is
triggering,
Nintendo
has
your
back
with
inklings
and
pikmin.
The
adorable
motion-sensing
Alarmo
will
first
try
gently
waking
you
up
with
beloved
characters
and
melodies
from
iconic
Nintendo
franchises
like
Mario
and
Zelda.
If
you
snooze
too
long,
though,
you
may
get
a
loud
visit
from
Bowser,
which,
frankly,
is
best
avoided.
Price:
$99.99
Wyrmspan
Wyrmspan
is
like
Wingspan
but
with
cold-blooded
beasties
instead
of
birds.
The
one-to-five-player
tabletop
game
features
many
of
the
same
systems
and
mechanics
as
the
lauded
engine-building
game
that
inspired
it;
however,
the
fantastical
setting
and
a
handful
of
thoughtful
gameplay
tweaks
make
it
a
great
alternative,
particularly
if
you
own
neither.
Price:
$59+
Anker 2-in-1 USB C to USB C Cable 140W
No
one
should
have
to
deal
with
a
rat’s
nest
behind
their
desk
when
devices
like
Anker’s
2-in-1
USB-C
cable
exist.
The
handy
USB-C
cable
splits
at
the
end,
giving
you
the
ability
to
charge
up
to
two
devices
from
a
single
port.
That
means
you
can
split
power
between
a
phone
and
tablet
or
juice
a
16-inch
MacBook
Pro
to
50
percent
in
just
20
minutes
using
a
single
port.
Price:
$19.99+
Adidas x MLS Archive Collection jersey
Sadly,
the
MLS
isn’t
exactly
known
for
producing
good-looking
kits,
at
least
compared
to
soccer
leagues
in
the
UK.
The
Adidas
x
MLS
Archive
Collection
is
a
bold
step
in
the
right
direction,
however.
Each
throwback
jersey
pairs
nostalgia-inducing
retro
styling
with
a
more
modern
aesthetic,
resulting
in
an
attractive
third
kit
that
pays
homage
to
the
city
it
represents.
Price:
$79.99+
Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce
Bachan’s
Japanese
Barbecue
Sauce
should
be
a
staple
in
every
household.
The
savory-sweet
condiment
is
pretty
atypical
compared
to
American
BBQ
sauces,
which
often
rely
heavily
on
brown
sugar
or
molasses
for
taste.
Instead,
Bachan’s
recipe
offers
a
nice
balance
of
ginger,
soy,
mirin,
green
onion,
and
other
Japanese
flavors
that
work
great
if
you’re
trying
to
add
a
kick
of
umami
to
your
next
meal.
Price:
$7.98+
CRKD Atom Collectible Keychain Controller
What’s
better
than
a
keychain
that
resembles
a
controller?
One
that
actually
works.
CRKD’s
Atom
is
a
tiny
gamepad
that
features
four
face
buttons,
a
D-pad,
and
four
shoulder
buttons.
You’ll
need
decent
dexterity
to
use
one
(if
you
feel
cramped
using
a
detached
Joy-Con,
the
Atom
is
similar),
but
it’s
a
fun
charm
that
offers
quick
utility
for
mobile
gaming
when
you
need
to
kill
time.
Price:
$16.99+
Ototo Jungle Spoon
No
one
said
ladles
have
to
be
boring.
The
slotted
Jungle
Spoon
is
a
leaf-shaped
dipper
that
takes
after
a
monstera
stem,
adding
a
touch
of
leafy
character
to
your
kitchen.
The
heat-resistant
nylon
spoon
won’t
scratch
your
nonstick
pans,
either,
though
we
probably
wouldn’t
recommend
it
if
you’ve
been
repeatedly
traumatized
by
critters
gnawing
holes
into
your
garden
veggies.
Price:
$16.95
Sushi Go!: Spin Some for Dim Sum
Our
favorite
thing
about
Sushi
Go!:
Spin
Some
for
Dim
Sum
is
the
name,
but
the
game
itself
is
a
close
second.
The
fun
tabletop
is
easy
to
learn
and
quick
to
play,
especially
once
you
figure
out
how
to
go
about
assembling
the
most
valuable
dish
combos
possible.
It’s
great
for
a
family
game
night
—
well,
assuming
you
and
the
fam
aren’t
hungry.
Price:
$17.99+
VTech Bluey Bluey’s Keytar
If
your
child
loves
Bluey,
then
they’ll
love
playing
Bluey’s
Keytar,
first
featured
in
the
“Fancy
Restaurant”
episode
of
the
popular
children’s
show.
The
colorful
musical
toy
features
working
keys
with
10
different
sets
of
instruments
and
sounds,
which
you
can
use
to
play
your
own
songs
or
jam
along
to
several
built-in
melodies
(including
the
main
Bluey
theme).
Price:
$17.99+
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Short
of
a
new
iPhone,
the
Apple
Watch
Ultra
2
might
be
one
of
the
best
things
you
can
gift
the
ultimate
Apple
fan
in
your
life.
The
display
is
considerably
bigger
than
most
other
Apple
Watch
models,
and
the
36-hour
battery
is
relatively
extensive.
It
also
has
a
ton
of
health
sensors
and
military-grade
durability,
making
it
particularly
great
for
adventurous
types.
Price:
$759+
UE Miniroll
Unsurprisingly,
the
term
“Miniroll”
aptly
describes
Ultimate
Ears’
small,
puck-like
Bluetooth
speaker.
Its
compact,
bulbous
design
makes
it
easy
to
carry
in
your
backpack
or
a
roomier
pocket,
while
an
integrated
strap
allows
you
to
attach
it
to
your
belt
loop
or
a
set
of
handlebars.
It’s
also
water-resistant
and
comes
in
a
few
fun
colors.
Price:
$79.99
Trail of the Lost
In
Andrea
Lankford’s
engrossing
nonfiction
narrative,
Trail
of
the
Lost,
the
Pacific
Crest
Trail
is
as
pivotal
a
player
as
the
three
missing
hikers
the
book
centers
on.
Lankford’s
prior
experience
as
a
seasoned
park
ranger
allows
her
to
paint
a
nuanced
portrait
of
the
2,650-mile
trek,
as
does
her
meticulous
research
and
interviews
with
those
involved
with
the
initial
search
and
rescue
efforts.
Price:
$16.99+
Pentax 17
Pentax’s
new
film
camera
is
an
absolute
charmer
for
analog
enthusiasts
but
is
far
from
a
toy
or
novelty.
The
compact
point-and-shoot
is
fairly
easy
to
use,
and
its
37mm-equivalent
lens
can
render
some
stunning
snapshots.
Plus,
its
half-frame
format
actually
makes
film
cheaper,
since
it
takes
twice
as
many
shots
on
each
roll.
Price:
$499.95
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (fourth-gen)
As
temperatures
dip,
heating
bills
skyrocket.
Thankfully,
you
can
help
your
giftee
save
some
money
this
winter
with
Google’s
latest
Nest
Learning
Thermostat.
The
fourth-gen
smart
thermostat
can
learn
and
adapt
to
your
habits
over
time,
but
unlike
prior
models,
it
sports
a
handsome
Pixel
Watch-like
design
and
native
support
for
Apple
Home
thanks
to
Matter.
Price:
$279.99
Black Diamond Spot 400
You
can
“look
ma,
no
hands”
your
lighting
needs
with
Black
Diamond’s
handy
400-lumen
headlamp.
The
low-profile
light
is
a
convenient
way
to
illuminate
your
immediate
vicinity,
as
it
offers
more
than
enough
power
to
navigate
your
home
or
local
hiking
trail
in
the
dark.
Best
of
all,
it’s
dual-fuel
compatible,
meaning
you
can
power
it
with
either
a
rechargeable
BD
1500
Li-ion
battery
or
three
AAAs.
Price:
$44.88+
iRobot Roomba Combo i5
If
you
or
someone
you
know
could
use
some
help
cleaning
up,
the
Roomba
Combo
i5
is
a
sensible
budget
pick.
The
robot
vacuum
excels
at
sucking
up
dirt
and
mopping
hardwood
floors,
and
it’s
capable
of
mapping
out
your
home
so
you
can
direct
it
to
clean
specific
rooms
using
your
phone
or
one
of
several
voice
assistants.
It’s
not
a
hands-free
experience,
but
it
sure
is
close.
Price:
$299+
UGG Dasha Throw
The
reversible
UGG
Dasha
Throw
is
a
cozy
gift
anyone
would
appreciate.
Made
from
plush
fabric
on
one
side
and
microfleece
on
the
other,
the
soft
blanket
is
made
to
provide
warmth
and
comfort
anywhere
you
take
it.
The
50
x
70-inch
cover
comes
in
several
attractive
hues,
too,
so
you
can
choose
one
that
won’t
look
out
of
place
in
the
living
room
or
bedroom.
Price:
$67.99
Echo Dot (fifth-gen)
Amazon’s
latest
Echo
Dot
offers
a
ton
of
value
for
less
than
50
bucks.
It’s
both
a
good
speaker
and
an
alarm
clock
with
access
to
plenty
of
Alexa-enabled
skills,
allowing
you
to
effortlessly
set
reminders,
check
the
weather,
and
play
your
favorite
tracks.
Hell,
it
can
even
boost
your
Wi-Fi
coverage
if
you’re
on
an
Eero
mesh
Wi-Fi
network.
Price:
$27.99+
Mini Ikebana Kit
A
bouquet
is
nice,
but
Kikkerland’s
DIY
showpiece
is
a
more
unique
gift
for
the
flower
lover
in
your
life.
The
inexpensive
kit
revolves
around
the
Japanese
art
of
flower
arrangement,
Ikebana,
which
emphasizes
minimalism
and
aims
to
capture
the
fleeting
beauty
of
nature.
It
contains
everything
your
giftee
needs
to
build
their
own
arrangement,
including
a
ceramic
vase,
shears,
a
flower
frog,
and
a
towel.
Price:
$19.95+
Little Corner
Cozy
vibes
can
be
a
great
stress
reliever
for
a
new
parent.
And
one
of
the
best
delivery
methods
that
doesn’t
involve
a
screen
in
your
face
is
an
adorable
coloring
book
—
one
that’s
not
overly
simplified
for
little
kids.
Little
Corner
offers
adults
40
illustrations
of
different
decors
to
color
in,
and
each
is
an
adorable
space
worth
admiring...
or
maybe
even
taking
bits
of
design
inspiration
from.
Price:
$7.99
ESR Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Car Charger
ESR’s
compact
Qi2
charger
is
a
handy
way
to
mount
and
charge
a
MagSafe-compatible
iPhone
in
your
car,
whether
you
prefer
to
rely
on
your
dashboard
or
an
air
vent
for
installation.
Once
it’s
set
up
and
paired
with
a
power
adapter
(you’ll
need
to
supply
your
own),
just
slap
your
phone
onto
the
magnetic
pad
to
reap
the
benefits
of
15W
charging
speeds.
Price:
$24.99+
2004 Logo Stickers
Stickers
are
timeless,
and
so
is
this
pack
of
four
featuring
an
era-appropriate
Verge
logo.
Our
ode
to
2004
—
the
golden
years
of
the
digital
age,
if
you
will
—
recalls
fond
memories
of
glitzy,
overdone
layouts
and
the
sudden
blaring
of
low-bitrate
music
on
Myspace.
Stick
one
anywhere
you
want
to
express
your
love
for
the
web’s
bygone
era.
Price:
$10
Microsoft Surface Laptop (seventh-gen)
The
latest
Surface
Laptop
uses
an
Arm-based
Snapdragon
X
processor,
resulting
in
Microsoft’s
best
MacBook
Air
competitor
yet.
Since
it
runs
Windows
on
Arm,
you
just
want
to
be
sure
all
of
your
essential
apps
are
supported.
If
so,
you’d
be
hard-pressed
to
find
a
better
combo
of
specs,
build
quality,
and
battery
life
for
the
money.
Price:
$899.99+
Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook
Much
like
Mad
Max:
Fury
Road,
the
new
D&D
Player’s
Handbook
is
a
triumph
mired
in
controversy.
Despite
its
long
and
rocky
production,
the
redesigned
384-page
tome
is
an
exceptional
resource
for
fifth-edition
D&D
players,
owing
to
a
more
streamlined
structure,
gorgeous
artwork,
and
other
quality-of-life
updates
that
render
it
as
robust
as
it
is
user-friendly.
Price:
$44.13+
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony’s
latest
pair
of
noise-canceling
headphones
aren’t
just
a
great
gift
for
audiophiles
—
they’re
ideal
for
anyone
who
craves
peace
and
quiet
while
listening
to
music
or
traveling.
While
expensive,
they
offer
great
audio
quality,
long-lasting
battery
life,
much-improved
voice
call
quality,
and
ample
customization
through
Sony’s
mobile
app.
Now,
if
only
they
could
still
fold
down...
Price:
$298+
Apple MagSafe Charger (2m)
If
you
or
a
loved
one
recently
picked
up
an
iPhone
16-series
phone,
Apple’s
updated
MagSafe
charger
is
the
only
device
that’s
capable
of
wirelessly
charging
it
at
up
to
25W.
But
the
best
part
of
Apple’s
latest
magnetic
puck,
in
addition
to
the
higher
throughput
and
Qi2
certification,
is
that
you
can
get
it
with
an
extra-long
2m
/
6.6ft
cable.
Just
don’t
forget
the
30W
USB-C
adapter.
Price:
$34+
Patagonia Go-To Shirt
Everyone
loves
a
good
staple,
which
is
why
Patagonia’s
Go-To
Shirt
is
such
an
easy
recommendation.
The
comfy,
slim-fit
button-down
is
lightweight
and
extremely
breathable,
making
it
a
great
choice
for
a
casual
night
out
or
a
short
jaunt
on
the
trail.
The
cotton-polyester
blend
also
prevents
it
from
wrinkling
too
much,
so
travelers
needn’t
worry
about
finding
the
nearest
iron
upon
arrival.
Price:
$38.83+
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
What’s
better
than
gifting
a
slick
pair
of
designer
sunglasses?
A
stylish
pair
that
also
has
smart
capabilities.
Ray-Ban’s
lovely
Meta
Smart
Glasses
can
perform
all
kinds
of
neat
tricks,
allowing
you
to
take
hands-free
phone
calls,
snap
photos
and
videos,
and
livestream
to
Instagram.
They
even
support
multimodal
AI,
so
you
can
quickly
identify
plants,
landmarks,
and
other
objects
when
you’re
out
and
about.
Price:
$299+
Blundstone 500 Chelsea boot
Blundstone’s
original
500
Chelsea
boot
has
changed
very
little
since
it
was
introduced
in
the
late
1960s,
and
for
good
reason.
It’s
got
a
classic
silhouette
with
elastic
sides
and
pull
tabs
for
easy
entry,
not
to
mention
a
durable
TPU
outsole
and
weather-ready
leather
that
makes
it
well
suited
for
hitting
the
streets
or
the
old
dusty
trail
—
whichever
your
giftee
prefers.
Price:
$189.95
PlayStation 5 Pro
The
PlayStation
5
Pro
is
pricey,
but
we
doubt
you’ll
hear
any
complaints
if
you
were
to
gift
it.
Sony’s
newest
console
plays
all
the
same
games
as
the
standard
PS5;
however,
it
does
so
with
upgraded
hardware
that
makes
fewer
graphical
compromises
with
performance.
That
means
you’ll
be
able
to
experience
higher
frame
rates,
improved
resolution,
and
better
ray
tracing
in
select
titles.
Price:
$699+
NeeDoh Groovy Glob stress ball
This
past
year
might
not
have
been
as
life-shattering
for
most
as
2020,
but
we’d
argue
life
doesn’t
have
to
be
pure
chaos
for
a
stress
ball
to
come
in
handy.
The
NeeDoh
Groovy
Glob,
like
all
of
Schylling’s
colorful
dough-filled
shapes,
makes
for
an
inexpensive
release
that
can
be
squeezed,
squashed,
and
pulled
to
your
heart’s
content.
Price:
$3.44+
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12
Anyone
nostalgic
for
the
good
ol’
days
will
appreciate
the
Instax
Mini
12.
Much
like
the
iconic
instant
cameras
from
the
Polaroid
era,
Fujifilm’s
latest
requires
you
to
do
little
more
than
point
and
shoot
to
generate
wallet-friendly
snaps.
It’s
an
entertaining
gift,
one
that
can
help
your
friend
or
loved
one
reconnect
with
their
inner
child
while
capturing
new
keepsakes.
Price:
$79+
Women of Science Tarot deck
Even
if
you
don’t
believe
in
divination,
you
have
to
admit
the
Women
of
Science
Tarot
deck
is
pretty
fun.
The
unique
set
bridges
the
gap
between
spirituality
and
science
with
illustrations
depicting
inspirational
STEM
leaders,
from
computer
scientist
Annie
Easley
to
chemist
Rosalind
Franklin.
Each
major
arcana
card
also
includes
info
on
a
foundational
scientific
concept,
making
for
an
educational,
inspiring
deck.
Price:
$22.80+
Fitbit Inspire 3
The
lightweight
Fitbit
Inspire
3
is
a
great
gift
for
someone
looking
to
dip
their
toes
into
wearables.
The
throwback
fitness
band
is
an
affordable
way
to
add
heart
rate
monitoring,
smartphone
notifications,
and
sleep
/
workout
tracking
to
your
wrist.
It’s
basic,
sure,
but
how
many
other
wearables
let
you
wear
them
as
a
clip
and
last
up
to
10
days
on
a
single
charge?
Price:
$69.95
Royal Kludge F68 60% Foldable Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard
Foldable
keyboards
are
extremely
convenient
for
portable
office
setups,
but
many
tend
to
be
membrane-style.
Royal
Kludge’s
wireless
F68
is
a
mechanical,
low-profile
alternative
that
folds
in
half
to
free
up
space
in
your
bag.
It
features
an
aluminum
build
with
either
linear
red
or
tactile
brown
switches
as
well
as
a
built-in
stand
to
hold
your
tablet
or
phone.
Price:
$39.99+
The Verge Wrapping Paper
We
may
be
biased
in
this
instance,
but
we
consider
wrapping
paper
to
be
as
essential
to
gift-giving
as
the
gift
itself.
That’s
why
we
designed
two
sets
of
8.75
×
19.75-inch
wrapping
paper
for
our
gift
guide
shoot
this
year,
both
of
which
you
can
purchase
in
our
store
if
you
want
to
outfit
your
presents
with
a
bit
of
colorful
eye
candy.
Price:
$15
Ryobi 18V One Plus Performance Hand Vacuum Kit
Robot
vacuums
are
a
terrific
investment...
if
you’re
willing
to
pay.
If
not,
Ryobi’s
cordless
handheld
is
a
relatively
inexpensive
alternative
with
powerful
suction,
a
pivoting
dush
brush,
and
a
respectable
18
minutes
of
battery
life.
What’s
more,
it
comes
with
a
three-year
warranty
and
a
bin
that’s
large
enough
to
accommodate
cereal,
dirt,
and
whatever
else
your
kids
leave
in
their
wake.
Price:
$89+
Loop Experience 2 earplugs
Regardless
of
what
the
hesher
next
door
tells
you,
no
concert
is
worth
blowing
out
your
eardrums.
The
Loop
Experience
2
are
a
cheap
way
to
cut
back
on
unwanted
decibels,
as
they
offer
a
universal
fit
and
a
noise
reduction
rating
of
12dB.
The
discreet
earplugs
are
also
available
in
an
array
of
stylish
colors,
including
a
few
seasonal
shades
to
usher
in
the
fall.
Price:
$34.95
GuliKit KK3 Pro Controller
Stick
drift
is
the
worst.
Luckily,
GuliKit’s
new
KK3
Pro
Controller
offers
a
remedy
in
the
form
of
Hall
effect
sticks,
which
don’t
succumb
to
the
drifting
issues
that
often
plague
Joy-Cons.
The
versatile
Bluetooth
gamepad
also
features
rearward
slots
for
up
to
four
detachable
back
paddles,
a
1,000Hz
polling
rate,
and
support
for
a
variety
of
platforms
—
including
the
Nintendo
Switch,
Steam
Deck,
and
PC.
Price:
$59.99
Te-Rich Weighted Jump Rope
The
Te-Rich
Weighted
Jump
Rope
offers
an
easy
way
to
get
a
full-body
workout
at
home.
Its
weighted
handles
allow
you
to
incorporate
some
minor
strength
training,
while
a
built-in
LCD
display
with
a
timer
and
jump
counter
help
level
up
what
is
otherwise
a
basic
piece
of
equipment.
It
even
estimates
calories
burned,
which
isn’t
bad
for
less
than
$20.
Price:
$16.99
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