Noise-cancelling wireless earbuds about £90
Their music and podcasts, without the noise of the commute.
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Updated November 2026 · Prices are typical, so check them in the shop.
The best tech gifts solve a small everyday annoyance or make something they already love more fun. These ideas are practical, easy to set up, and suit people who aren't gadget experts too.
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E-reader for book lovers about £110
Hundreds of books in their bag, with a glare-free screen they can read in bed or on the beach.
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Instant print camera about £70
They can hand out real photos the moment they take them.
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Compact travel camera about £300
Sharper holiday photos than a phone, in a camera that fits in a pocket.
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Portable waterproof speaker about £35
Their favourite songs go with them to the garden, the park or the bath.
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Fitness smartwatch about £99
It keeps track of every walk, run and good night’s sleep.
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Tablet for reading and streaming about £200
Films, books, recipes and video calls on one easy screen they can use from the sofa.
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Lightweight laptop about £500
A fast, portable laptop for study, work or streaming, light enough to take anywhere.
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Mirrorless camera starter kit about £650
Everything they need to take photography seriously, with a lens to grow into.
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Sleep headband with speakers about £30
They can fall asleep to podcasts without earbuds getting in the way.
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Check what phone they use: some gadgets work best with one kind of phone, and the shop page will say.
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