13 Christmas gift ideas for your brother who loves tech
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For a brother who loves tech, the best Christmas gifts are upgrades he would not buy himself, like a keyboard or an AirTag, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) starring him with a quiz of your inside jokes.
13 Christmas gift ideas for your brother who loves tech
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oin turns your sibling bond into a small 2D pixel game with your brother as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your family inside jokes rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
An AirTag
For his keys or backpack. Around $25-35.
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron in his preferred switch. Around $60-150.
A smartwatch
A Garmin or Fitbit. Around $100-300.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks per charge. Around $140-180.
Pajamas
A warm set for lazy mornings. Around $25-60.
A board game
Catan or Codenames. Around $20-45.
A piece from a brand he likes
A hoodie or tee from Uniqlo or Carhartt. Around $30-90.
A laptop stand
Foldable aluminium. Around $20-50.
A wireless charger
A 3-in-1 stand from Anker or Belkin. Around $30-80.
A cable organiser kit
A tidy desk is a happy desk. Around $12-30.
A smart plug set
Make his home a little smarter. Around $15-35.
A handwritten note
Mention a gadget he introduced you to. Costs nothing.
How to buy tech for a brother
Tech lovers have strong preferences. Pick accessories rather than main devices, and keep the receipt in case something does not fit.
Order dates
Gadgets should be ordered in early December. Subscriptions, gift cards and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.
What should I get my brother who loves tech for Christmas?
A keyboard, an AirTag or a Kindle. For a sibling gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my brother that is not just another object?
A pixel game with a quiz of your family inside jokes, or a day at a tech fair.
Can I send my brother a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Subscriptions and gift cards arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my brother?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a tech-loving brother.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com