42 Best Tech Gifts and Gadgets for Women (and Men) in 2023

Give someone the gift of keeping their cup of coffee or tea at the exact temperature they prefer with this smart mug that lets them set and control the temp with an app.

“No, these aren’t high-tech stoles; they’re the Swiss Army knife of neck and back massagers,” Oprah said when she picked this item for her 2019 Favorite Things List. “Slide your arms through the loops and experience adjustable heat and pain-relieving kneading (choose from three speeds) that’s guaranteed to make you think a masseuse has moved in.”

Chances are, you’ve got a friend or family member who consumes more coffee than water. Make sure they never get dehydrated again—thanks to this BPA-free, Bluetooth-enabled water bottle. It syncs with your phone, tracks how much you sip each day, and lights up when you’ve gone too long without water.

If you’re feeling extra generous, the Meta Quest 3 VR headset is going to change your person’s life. Sometimes, it’s great to escape reality and dive into the world of make-believe—and this is the way to do it. The just-released Quest 3 features an impressive 4K+ infinite display and enhanced 3D audio for the best VR experience you can get right now.

Upgrade their family FaceTime sessions with a magnetic phone mount that follows their moves. Now they’ll be able to multitask—cook dinner or chase the kids—while you catch up.

Your partner needs to watch TV or listen to a feel-good playlist, an informational podcast, or the sound of crashing waves to fall asleep, but you need complete silence. Sound familiar? We hear you—and that’s exactly why we recommend adding this eye mask to your holiday shopping list. The dreamy device has built-in Bluetooth headphones and provides up to nine hours of playing time, so it’s both a gift for them and a gift for you.

Looking for a gift for that cat or dog mom who treats their pet like a child? You’ve likely seen these viral sound buttons that owners record different words for their pets to communicate. Test the waters with this starter kit from Fluent Pet and let their pet flourish from there.

It may look like a regular picture frame, but this digital version features a touchscreen that lets you rotate between different photo galleries. Plus, family and friends can email pictures to show up in the frame.

What better gift for someone who loves singing in the shower than a compact, 100 percent waterproof Bluetooth speaker complete with a strong suction cup that’ll stay attached to the glass, ceramic, or tile in the bathroom.

With this self-watering indoor garden, growing fresh herbs or vegetables just got so much easier. A perfect gift for the gardener trapped in a city.

If you’re looking for a sign to upgrade from your Keurig, this is it. This compact—and dare we say chic—coffee machine takes up minimal real estate on your kitchen counter, plus it brews six different cup sizes, including espresso and single-serve portions.

This pocket-sized device is the best for ensuring peace of mind when your loved one needs to protect their valuables. Whether at the gym or at a hotel, its convenient size allows them to put away their goodies on the go.

A massage any time day or night? Who wouldn’t want that? Especially when it comes in the form of a compact handheld device that delivers an impressive 2,400 percussions-per-minute on its highest setting.

From last year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things list: “Give the gift of a tension-relieving massage anytime, anywhere with the new Theragun Mini, which is even more compact and lighter than the original mini—and just look at the desert rose hue. Connect it to the Therabody app for guided recovery routines.”

They can charge up to five different devices from the comfort of their car with this pick from Oprah’s 2018 Favorite Things. “Both front and backseat drivers can get some juice without coming to blows,” she said, making it perfect for a road trip.

Instead of saving memories exclusively on Instagram, this camera—which comes in five different colors, from powder blue to lilac—prints photos instantly. Your friend who loves analog will thank you. While you’re at it, we also recommend one of these tabletop photo displays.

For that special someone who is always misplacing their keys (and definitely not you!), this practical gift will help locate all essential items at any given time.