Check out these holiday gift ideas for iPhone or Android users, coworkers, pet lovers, science enthusiasts, amateur astronomers, adventurers, and more.
Shopping for the holidays can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. With so many options available online, it’s easier than ever to find what you’re looking for and get everyone marked off your list. These gift guides and shopping tips will help make your 2020 holiday season the smoothest one yet. We will update this article with our latest holiday gift guides.
Solar robotics kit
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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are core components of numerous educational and career pathways. To heighten the allure of these fundamental fields, there are myriad STEM learning tools and all-in-one hands-on kits. These immersive offerings expose students to a host of critical education fields in an engaging, hands-on experiential format. – Dallon Adams
From rocket propulsion systems and coding robots to hardcover books for aspiring chemists, Dallon Adams lists some of the top STEM gifts for kids.
SparkFun Inventor’s Kit
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Computer coding not only teaches kids how to think creatively, logically, and collaboratively, but it is a useful skill to know in our digitally connected world. Why sign your child up for a computer programming class when you can consider one of the many STEM toys that teaches kids–from preschool age to teens–coding in such a fun way that they won’t even realize they’re learning? – Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman
Check out Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman’s gift guide for STEM toys and coding gifts for kids.
Apple iPad Air
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The 2020 holiday season will prove unusual and unique. For the first time in most everyone’s memory, few will be rushing to physical stores and malls to browse and enjoy holiday cheer. Instead, the year is likely to see record spending for online gifting, as the pandemic encourages everyone, regardless of habit and preference, to safely shop from home. Don’t despair, as you need not go it alone. – Erik Eckel
Erik Eckel’s gift recommendations for iPhone users and Mac fans at a variety of price points are sure to bring a smile this year.
Razer Kishi mobile gamepad
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Ladies and gentlemen of the TechRepublic universe, it’s that time again–holiday shopping season. This Android gift guide can help you shop for those you love, cherish, and tolerate throughout the year. If you don’t find anything on this list, consider a Google Play gift card for those on your list who prefer to select their own gifts. – Jack Wallen
From stocking stuffers to big gift ideas, Jack Wallen’s Android gift guide can help you find something for all of the Android fans on your list.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
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‘Tis the season of gift giving. Tablets make great holiday gifts, but there are a lot to choose from. With tablets from Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and more, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for your loved one. – Kristen Lotze
This best tablet holiday gift guide from Kristen Lotze can help take out some of the guesswork.
Oculus Quest 2
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Let’s face it: 2020 has been a tough year. This holiday season you deserve to splurge on yourself (file it under self care). They may be expensive, but you’re worth it. – Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman
You can start by checking out Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman’s treat-yourself tech gift recommendations.
Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch)
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The holidays are upon us once again, which means it’s time to start shopping for gifts. With so many people working from home, you might consider getting your loved one a new laptop to make their workday smoother. – Kristen Lotze
Whether you’re buying for a Linux lover, Apple aficionado, Chromebook connoisseur, or Windows whiz, Kristen Lotze’s best laptops holiday gift guide can help you figure out the perfect laptop to buy this season.
PiBorg MonsterBorg
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The Raspberry Pi has been a runaway success since its launch in 2012, and each year since then has brought us a new Pi board or Pi-related piece of kit to tinker with. In fact, the number of accessories now available for the Raspberry Pi is vast – which is great for Raspberry Pi fans, but less so for the unfortunate journalists tasked with putting together Pi-related gift guides each year.
While the Raspberry Pi makes a pretty good gift by itself – the latest Pi 4 Model B comes in at a very respectable $35 – a new piece of Raspberry Pi kit for the Pi lovers already in your life could make the perfect stocking filler for the coming festive season. – Owen Hughes
Read the Raspberry Pi gift guide for Owen Hughes’ recommendations.
AstroReality: LUNAR Pro Smart Moon Globe
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Selecting the perfect gift for someone can be a challenging undertaking. In this curated guide, we’ve compiled a selection of gift ideas for space lovers. – Dallon Adams
From top-notch telescopes to Martian themed LEGO sets, Dallon Adams suggests eight gifts for space enthusiasts.
Unisex heated gloves
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COVID-19 has caused many employees to work remotely and some offices to close permanently. Working from home shouldn’t stop you from showing your coworkers how much you appreciate them this holiday season. Sending gifts is the perfect way to reconnect with officemates, and with so many gift options available online you are sure to find the perfect gift for even your fussiest coworker. – Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman
Here are some recommendations from Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman for tech gifts for coworkers.
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T-shirt gift ideas for techies
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How to shop safely
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways we live, work, and shop. As you’re shopping for your gifts this holiday season, here are helpful tips to keep in mind to stay safe.
- Security tips for online shoppers: Shopping for gifts online is a convenient and socially distanced way to get what you need for your loved ones. For tips on how to shop safely online, read: Top 5 tips for safely shopping online and 8 tips for avoiding phishing, malware, scams, and hacks while holiday shopping online.
- Wear a mask when shopping in stores: If you must venture out to do your shopping, wearing a mask helps ensure your safety as well as those around you. If you need to update your mask, or just want to give one as a gift, consider one from these lists: The top face masks business pros can buy online, 7 face masks that contribute to charity, or 12 geeky face masks for gamers, techies, and more.
Also check out the holiday gift guides from sister sites ZDNet, CNET, GameSpot, Chowhound, ETonline, and the Rachel Ray Show.
