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

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

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Best Gift for Movie Lovers

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KODAK Ultra Mini Portable Projector HD 1080p

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Best Gift for Movie Lovers

KODAK Ultra Mini Portable Projector HD 1080p

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This small but mighty device can project 100 inches in stunning HD—and also has built-in speakers—for the perfect holiday movie night. But don’t let its tiny size fool you; the video quality will not disappoint.

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Best Tech Gift for Teens

Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones

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Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones

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Best Tech Gift for Teens

Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones

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Are they the kind of person who always takes photos on their phone but never uses the images? With this mini printer, they can connect any smartphone, via Bluetooth, and get a picture in an instant. A great way for them to keep a physical copy of their special times.

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Best Writing Tech Gift

Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

Smart Reusable Notebook

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Best Writing Tech Gift

Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

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Forget about having to type up notes after taking them. This smart notebook means handwritten notes (or doodles) can be uploaded directly to Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, email, and more.

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Ember Temperature-Controlled Smart Mug

Temperature-Controlled Smart Mug

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Ember Temperature-Controlled Smart Mug

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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.

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Best Personal Massager

TruMedic InstaShiatsu+ Neck, Back, and Shoulder Massager

Oprah’s Favorite Things

InstaShiatsu+ Neck, Back, and Shoulder Massager

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Best Personal Massager

TruMedic InstaShiatsu+ Neck, Back, and Shoulder Massager

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“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.”

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Best Tech Gift for Health

Hidrate Spark Insulated Stainless Steel Smart Water Bottle

Insulated Stainless Steel Smart Water Bottle

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Best Tech Gift for Health

Hidrate Spark Insulated Stainless Steel Smart Water Bottle

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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.

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Best VR Tech Gift

Meta Quest 3 All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset

3 All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset

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Best VR Tech Gift

Meta Quest 3 All-in-One Virtual Reality Headset

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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.

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Belkin Face-Tracking Phone Mount

Face-Tracking Phone Mount

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Belkin Face-Tracking Phone Mount

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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.

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Best Charging Gift

Courant Catch: 3 Wireless Charging Tray in Linen

Oprah’s Favorite Things

Catch: 3 Wireless Charging Tray in Linen

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Best Charging Gift

Courant Catch: 3 Wireless Charging Tray in Linen

Oprah called this charging tray a “leather-bound miracle device.” When it made the 2018 Favorite Things list, “I can’t explain the mechanics behind this plugless charging pad, but I can tell you it will look lovely on your nightstand.” It comes in a range of neutral colors for both leather and its new Belgian linen.

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Best Gift for Light Sleepers

Joseche Sleep Mask with Built-in Headphones

Sleep Mask with Built-in Headphones

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Best Gift for Light Sleepers

Joseche Sleep Mask with Built-in Headphones

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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.

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Best Gadget for Pet Owners

FluentPet Classic Tester Kit with Compact Talking Buttons for Pets

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Classic Tester Kit with Compact Talking Buttons for Pets

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Best Gadget for Pet Owners

FluentPet Classic Tester Kit with Compact Talking Buttons for Pets

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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.

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Best Digital Photoframe

Skylight Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame

Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame

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Best Digital Photoframe

Skylight Wi-Fi Digital Picture Frame

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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.

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Best Tech Gift for Shower Singers

iFox Bluetooth Shower Speaker

Bluetooth Shower Speaker

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Best Tech Gift for Shower Singers

iFox Bluetooth Shower Speaker

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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.

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Best Self-Watering Indoor Garden

Click and Grow Smart Garden 3 Self-Watering Indoor Garden

Smart Garden 3 Self-Watering Indoor Garden

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Best Self-Watering Indoor Garden

Click and Grow Smart Garden 3 Self-Watering Indoor Garden

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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.

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Best Smart Kitchen Gift

Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine

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Best Smart Kitchen Gift

Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine

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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.

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Best Portable Safe

Trova Go Portable Biometric Safe

Go Portable Biometric Safe

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Best Portable Safe

Trova Go Portable Biometric Safe

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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.

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Best Massage Gun

TheraGun Mini Massage Gun

Oprah’s Favorite Things

Mini Massage Gun

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Best Massage Gun

TheraGun Mini Massage Gun

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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.”

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Best Gift for Drivers

RapidX Car Charger with 5 USB Ports

Oprah’s Favorite Things

Car Charger with 5 USB Ports

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Best Gift for Drivers

RapidX Car Charger with 5 USB Ports

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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.

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Best Camera Gift

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

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Best Camera Gift

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

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.

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Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker

Mate Bluetooth Tracker

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Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker

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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.

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Aaron Radford-Wattley is the e-commerce and SEO Manager at Oprah Daily, where he oversees all things relating to commerce content, shopping, and search optimization. Aaron has over 15 years of experience in the media industry. Prior to joining the Oprah Daily team, he worked extensively in news media, digital marketing, fashion, and retail. 

 

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