The 45 Best Life Changing Tech Gifts to Give Anyone This Year

Sleep is a crucial part of the recovery process. Nothing will get the Z’s going faster than this mask, which both massages the temple and provides a nice heated compress. The comfort is next-level and also works well for relief from eye strain or headaches.

Is your guy scatterbrained? This smart writing set will help him collect his thoughts. While it may take a minute to get used to the system after setting up, once you get the hang of it, you’ll quickly wonder how you ever lived your life without it. The set comes with a smart pen that automatically converts your handwritten notes into digital versions, allowing you to quickly reference and save your work. It’s a perfect option for those who love tactile notes but need a better organization system.

A digital camera made for those trying to be less… digital. Camp Snap’s screen-free camera allows you to take a picture while staying in the moment. No more retaking the same photo 100 times until everyone is happy. We love the customization of filters available to give your photos the perfect vintage feel. Just be prepared to have everyone text you after to remind you to send over the photos after you download them to your phone.

Modernize his alarm clock with this pick from Loftie. This alarm clock has a ton of features that make it a standout, including a two-phase alarm system designed to wake you up more naturally and less abruptly, helping you sleep better. It also acts as a Bluetooth speaker, lets you set regular routines, and is a sleep sound machine. He’ll get the best sleep of his life, and what’s a better gift than that?

If he’s super active or struggles with chronic soreness, he’ll thank you for this Therabody cup. Cupping is used by professional athletes to relieve back pain and muscle soreness. Therabody has taken the experience and made it portable with this cup, which offers three heat intensities, three vibration levels, and three suction settings, allowing you to fully customize your cupping experience.

If they’ve been curious (or nervous) about the future of tech and wearable devices—dive right in with Meta’s smart Oakley collab. Take pictures, listen to music, and so much more completely handsfree. The voice control is extremely intuitive and responsive, and the iconic Oakley design is an easy sport sunglass that we've used for distance runs. While they may appear difficult to get used to, the easy spoken controls make them feel like second nature.

It’s not every day you’re able to gift someone the gift of '90s nostalgia. ModRetro makes it possible with this handheld console, which lets him play his favorite games from the '90s and '00s to his heart's content. Sporting a durable build and a bright display—he’ll spend hours rediscovering his love of retro gaming.

You heard it here first—they need an electric shaker bottle. The Voltrx provides over a month of use on a single charge to fully mix protein powders in under 10 seconds. The bottle itself is also made from BPA-free materials and can hold up to 24 ounces. It’s no wonder this is our favorite shaker bottle.

Keep him and his recovery on track. This massage gun will help alleviate sore muscles between training sessions, with five different head attachments to precisely target specific muscles or pain points. It also offers three speeds, allowing you to customize your recovery session to best suit your needs.

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Turn their favorite appliance or electronic device ‘smart’ with these Kasa Smart Plugs. They are extremely easy to set up in the Kasa app, allowing you to take full advantage of your electronics with simple controls. These smart plugs also connect to Google Home, allowing you to set routines. I have my older vintage lamps plugged into these, allowing me to keep the ‘old-school’ aesthetic while controlling them through my smartphone—it’s the best of both worlds.

You don’t have to build a sauna in your home to reap all the benefits. This sauna blanket offers everything he’d get out of a traditional sauna, like getting rid of toxins, helping recovery and circulation, and even helping his skin quality—all in the comfort of your own home while lying down. This sauna blanket has been well loved by the MH team, so much so that it’s our overall best infrared sauna pick.

Switch out their standard noise-canceling earbuds for this pair from Shokz on their next run. Instead of traditional earbuds that fit inside the ear, which can limit spatial awareness, this pair delivers sound via bone conduction technology. If they're running in a heavily trafficked area, these are the safer option to keep them alert.

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Get him a full biometric checkup at home. This digital scale is a fully fledged body scanner that allows him to get accurate daily measurements of things like cardiovascular health, weight and muscle mass, and even sweat gland activity.

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Bowflex overhauled its popular SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbells, and we've found them to be a worthy, affordable pick, just like the predecessor. The dial system is easy and works smoothly, and this version has upgraded materials that seem more durable. An affordable adjustable dumbbell is an easy tech pick for his home gym.

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If he’s late to the electric toothbrush wave, this is the perfect entry point. It comes with just about everything you’d need from a smart toothbrush, like gum sensors to protect sensitive areas, alerts to remind you if you missed a spot, and a timer that makes sure you are brushing as long as you need to.

If you’ve never used a vibration plate before, it may seem silly. But these plates help stimulate muscle movement to ensure you’re getting the most out of your workouts, stretching, or toning exercises. They are easy to store and have 10 different speed levels to customize your workout or recovery.

At this point, we’ve written at length about why the Philips Norelco Oneblade is one of the best trimmers out there—this updated version, which features a body-trimming attachment, takes it over the edge. Whether he currently uses an electric trimmer or not, he’ll love the Oneblade for its customizable trimmer lengths and the new body-trimming attachment, which makes it ultra-versatile. This razor won’t leave him with irritation or ingrown hairs.

Finding the right fan for your room is no simple task. One of the best fans we’ve tested comes from the leading tech brand, Dreame. The bladeless fan is surprisingly quiet, but somehow still loud enough to put you to sleep. The system delivers up to 270-degree airflow coverage, providing full room circulation, and includes a built-in temperature sensor to adjust airflow as conditions change. One thing is certain: you’re guaranteed to cut down on your air conditioning bill with this fan.