Father’s Day is June 21st this year, and if you’re anything like the rest of us, you’ve probably left the gift hunting to the last minute — or you’re about to. Don’t panic. We’ve pulled together a range of tech gifts that cover every kind of dad, from the audiophile to the weekend hiker to the guy who just wants a really good jumping cable for his truck.
For the Dad Who’s Always on the Road
Every dad who drives needs a solid portable jump starter. The ones from NOCO and similar brands have gotten small enough to toss in a glove compartment, and most double as power banks for phones. No more flagging down strangers on the highway.
Pair that with a magnetic QWERTY keyboard that snaps onto his phone, and you’ve just upgraded his entire mobile life. Sounds niche, but anyone who’s tried totype a long email on a touchscreen willgetit.
For the Gadget Dad
Smart home gear is having a moment. If he’s into lighting, the Hue Bridge Pro with SpatialAware can turn every Philips Hue bulb in the house into a motion-sensor network — no extra hardware needed. It’s the kind of upgrade that makes a home feel genuinely futuristic.
Or go with a rechargeable LED ceiling fixture he can customize with colors and schedules. Overkill? Maybe. Fun? Absolutely.
For the Outdoors Dad
If he takes the kids hiking, a proper hiking carrier makes a huge difference. Modern ones have real suspension systems and proper hip belts — they’re basically backpack technology applied to carrying toddlers up mountains. He’ll use it years past the toddler stage too.
For the golf-loving dad, the Mini Golf Notebook from Goodnotes turns rainy afternoons into nine-hole tournaments on paper. Low tech, high charm.
For Quality Time (The Real Gift)
Here’s the thing about Father’s Day gifts: most dads wouldrather have your time than your money. The Verge staff — who are also dads and dad-knowers — pointed out that the best gift is often just sharing a meal or a drink together.
But if you want to bring something tangible to that dinner table, any of the above checks the box. The right tech gift says you paid attention to what he actually likes. And that’s what makes it a good gift.
