This Year's Hottest Electronic Gifts, According to Tech Experts (2024)

Most of us have a friend that loves writing lists and scribbling notes everywhere. For them, Rocketbook offers this 42-page reusable paper that can be filled with notes, lists and sketches. Once they're done, everything can be sent to cloud-based services like Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive and more, then wiped clean with a damp cloth before starting over!

It can be annoying having to set a 10-second timer to capture the perfect group shot... then redoing it over and over. This handy Bluetooth-enabled remote pairs up nicely with most smartphones (up to 30 feet away, according to the brand) so all your gift recipient needs to do is press a button when everyone is picture-perfect. Just make sure to double-check that their phone is compatible with the remote first.

Whether your kids are back to school or your friend's home office needs an upgrade, this cute, lightweight cordless keyboard will look and feel great while typing. Our pros like that it's offered in several colors and that its owner can pair up to three devices via Bluetooth, making it easy to switch between laptops.

Help your friends prep for their next vacation or cruise with this travel-friendly waterproof phone case that not only protects smartphones but keeps other electronics like AirPods and e-readers safe and dry. We like that it’s transparent so you can see everything inside and the zipper feels super sturdy when closed.

If buying someone a new smartphone isn't in your budget, we recommend shopping for accessories, like headphones, chargers, phone cases or this handy magnetic phone mount that should prop up any phone. They can attach it anywhere on their car's dashboard with the provided adhesive, as long as it's in clear view.

These cheap earbuds cost well under $50 and are the perfect gift for anyone who wants to go hands-free when streaming shows or taking calls. Our tech analysts were impressed by how comfortable they felt when testing and love that they offer up to 20 hours of claimed battery life.

This Bluetooth tracker is ideal for an iPhone user who's always losing their wallet or is nervous about checking their luggage when traveling. Not only will they be able to check on their belongings in real-time, but they can tap into Apple's Find My network to locate the item should it get lost. If they're not an iPhone user, our pros recommend buying the Android-friendly Tile instead, which is an equally effective luggage tracker.

Instead of giving your friend yet another candle, consider gifting this electric lighter instead! Our tech analysts swear by its efficiency and love that it's rechargeable so you don’t need to purchase lighter fluid or matches. Plus, it’s long enough so you won't burn your fingers when lighting anything.

This gadget is perfect for a new homeowner or anyone who's always worrying about whether the garage door was left open. Once installed, they'll get notifications straight to their smartphone and they'll be able to set convenient daily schedules like having the garage door open before leaving for work. The pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute especially like that this smart garage door opener enables remote operation from just about anywhere.

If dad loves his Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant but only relies on it for the basics, introduce him to these smart plugs that can make ordinary electronics smart. Once he's downloaded the Kasa app, plugged in the smart plugs and connected to Wi-Fi, he can control the house's lights, appliances and other household items just by asking.

Anker makes some of the most reliable chargers out there, and our pros recommend this portable pick for a friend whose phone battery is always dying. It has a USB-C port for fast charging and its slim and compact design makes it easy to stuff inside a purse.

It may not be the sexiest present, but there's nothing like the gift of great hygiene. Introduce someone near and dear to the convenience of electric toothbrushes with this affordable pick from Oral-B. It's one of the best rated toothbrushes on Amazon, and our product testers found it effective and easy to use.

They can cut the cord and stream thousands of TV shows and movies on Netflix, YouTubeTV, Disney+ and more through Roku's intuitive platform. No monthly equipment fee is required — just set it up with the included HDMI cord and start binging. It's the perfect gift for kids, teens or families that like watching a wide variety of content.

Home security is more important than ever. Be a good neighbor and offer this affordable but effective security camera to your pals next door so they can keep tabs on their homes, both inside and out. Whenever motion is detected, they'll get a notification straight to their phone. Plus, it can double as a pet camera to spy on their furry friends when they're away.

Help any gadget lover keep all their devices organized, clutter-free and charged in one space with this handy docking station. Because it can power up to five devices at a time and wirelessly charge AirPods or iPhones, they'll never complain about a dead battery ever again. Our pros love that it's equipped with two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports and features built-in dividers.

Your mom or sister will love this super slim, portable phone printer that makes scrapbooking a breeze. Once they pair the printer to their smartphone via Bluetooth, they can start printing out favorite memories on the included sticky back paper.