13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves tech
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For a dad who loves tech, the best Christmas gifts are upgrades he would not buy himself, like a Kindle or an AirTag, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that turns shared memories into something playable.
13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves tech
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oin turns your bond with your dad into a small 2D pixel game with your dad 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 his tech mishaps 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 →
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks on a charge. Around $140-190.
Headphones
Sony or Bose noise-cancelling headphones. Around $100-350.
An AirTag
For his keys or his bag. Around $25-35.
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron in the feel he prefers. Around $60-150.
A smart display
For recipes, photos and calls. Around $60-150.
Pajamas
A cozy set for quiet mornings. Around $25-70.
A board game
Catan or Ticket to Ride. Around $25-50.
A wireless charging stand
A 3-in-1 stand from Anker or Belkin. Around $30-80.
A laptop stand
Foldable aluminium. Around $20-50.
A portable power bank
20,000 mAh with fast charging. Around $30-60.
A digital photo frame
Loaded with family photos. Around $60-160.
A handwritten note
Name a gadget he introduced you to. Costs nothing.
How to buy tech for your dad
Avoid devices he already owns in a slightly older version. Choose accessories he will use daily and add a gift receipt in case the model does not suit him.
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 dad who loves tech for Christmas?
A Kindle, headphones or an AirTag. For a gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my dad that is not just another object?
A pixel game of playable memories, or a digital photo frame loaded with family photos.
Can I send my dad 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 dad?
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 dad who loves tech.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com