Let’s be honest: dad is tired of socks, underwear, and hot sauce of the month club subscriptions. Get him something cool that he can tinker with and enjoy all year ’round. Dads of all ages love tech, and whether he’s a hard-core enthusiast, music lover, traveler, sports nut, or just fascinated with the latest gadgets, there’s something here to consider getting him this year.
Note: pricing is subject to change.
Top Picks (Editor’s Choice)
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Gimbal Camera
Last year, I could not stop raving about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal camera. This year, I reviewed the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and I’m blown away by how much it improved on the experience. Not only will you get crisper, clearer photos and videos, live tracking is flawless, video transfer is blazingly fast, and it’s just such an essential part of my content creation arsenal.
I get asked about this camera at almost every event where I’m using it. If you know someone who creates content, this is a fantastic gift for them. Read my review.
Buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Gimbal Camera Creator Combo for $829.
Moft Magsafe Wallet Phone Stand
I have had this stand on the back of my phone for the last year, and I can’t imagine holding the phone without it. I use it as a grip while I hold my phone and even use it handheld with one or two hands. It’s also a kickstand I use when watching videos on a plane, using my phone as a calculator while doing my monthly bookkeeping, or as I scroll while having breakfast on weekend mornings. The slot inside is tight and will only fit a single card, but it’s good for a driver’s license if I’m headed somewhere without a wallet or a hotel room key. You could even slot a couple $20 bills in there as emergency cash. While it has started to fray about around the edges now, a year into 24/7 wear and travel, I still never take it off my phone.
Buy the Moft Magsafe Wallet Phone Stand for $33.99.
Other Gift Ideas
Funny Belly Fanny Pack
Yes, you will have to pay about $30 when all is said and done and you add import fees to this purchase if you need to get it to Canada. But that’s still not a bad price for a fanny pack. You should order sooner rather than later if you want to make absolute sure that it arrives in time. If you have seen some of the viral videos with this fanny pack and know a dad who would get a kick out of making his own, go for it. The adjustable fanny pack has the image of a fake belly on the front, complete with oversized belly button and an abundance of hair. The idea is that when they wear it, it looks like their belly is hanging out from their shirt. It’s a total gag gift and ones that grandpa or your prankster dad will love showing off to his buddies. It’s a conversation starter and something that will instantly light the mood at the next family barbecue.
Buy the Funny Bell Fanny Pack for $14.99.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro
Tablets are becoming so powerful nowadays that some people can get away traveling without a laptop, using a tablet and a folio case with keyboard exclusively. This tablet is perfect for dad who works on the go. It’s lightweight with a 12-inch screen, has 16GB RAM for multitasking and gaming, quad Dolby Atmos speakers for watching a movie on the plane, Wi-Fi 6E, and 16 hours of video playback. Dad can also use it as an eReader when he’s on a long flight by loading up the Kindle app, which automatically silences notifications, reduces blue light, and stretches the battery life to up to 20 hours. Of course, as an Alexa tablet, he can also ask it just about anything, from questions about the game that he missed to adjusting the thermostat at home.
Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro starts at $749.99 in Canada ($799.99 for the Nanomatte version) and $499.99 in the U.S. (Nanomatte starts at $549.99) in Graphite, with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Accessories include the new Amazon Alexa Tablet Pro Pen ($126.99 in Canada, $89.99 in the U.S.) and Amazon Alexa Tablet Pro Keyboard ($208.99 in Canada, $149.99 in the U.S.)
Fitbit Edge Fitness Tracker
The Fitbit Edge is a good option for a dad who doesn’t want a smartwatch but still wants to be able to see the time and notifications on his wrist, and be able to start a workout from the screen. It has a small screen, works with the Google Health app (with Premium if dad wants to subscribe; it comes with a three-month trial), and can last for up to a week per charge. Dad will love the ultra-bright screen, swappable watch faces, and the option to buy interchangeable bands.
Buy the Fitbit Edge for $229.99.
Clicks Communicator
If dad is a Boomer, Gen Xer, or “elder” Millennial, he probably used a BlackBerry back in the day. If so, consider the Clicks Communicator. Even if dad already has a phone he uses for work, maybe even one provided by his company, he can use this as a secondary device. It combines a small touchscreen with a full QWERTY keyboard. It’s a nice reminder of what a phone is actually supposed to be for, but as a full Android 17 device, you can still download all your favourite apps, including streaming, games, social media, and more. But the design of the phone encourages you to focus on purposeful use, not doomscrolling.
Buy the Clicks Communicator for US$649; pre-orders are open now with shipping set for December 2026.
Manscaped The Lawn Mower Ultra Gen 6 Groin & Body Hair Trimmer
If dad likes to keep his bits neat and tidy, you can grab him one of these trimmers. The enhanced dual-head system includes an interchangeable SkinSafe ceramic trimmer and bi-directional foil blade heads. The floating foil head glides around contoured areas and the metal frame provides balanced control. It even has a colour display so dad can stay on top of battery status and blade replacement reminders. It runs for up to 100 minutes per charge, so he can recharge then pack it in his toiletry kit for travel. It’s waterproof, so he can use it in the shower, while the LED spotlight illuminates to help him see hard-to-reach areas.
Buy the Manscaped Lawn Mower Ultra Gen 6 for $169.99.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Foldable Phone
Samsung Galaxy users are a devoted bunch, never wanting to divert from their favourite phone type, and now ecosystem. If dad falls into this camp, upgrade him from a traditional bar phone to a foldable with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, which employs a new passport-sized form factor that makes it even more pocketable, yet still expands to tablet-sized. He’ll love using the cover display for quick glances at notifications or the Now Brief for daily summaries.
Being able to open the phone for things like video calls, streaming video, gaming, web surfing, and more is a big bonus. Plus, you can orient it in different ways so it becomes a stand for snapping photos or watching videos on a plane, video chatting, even using cool modes like interpreter. I love features like being able to edit photos on one side while previewing what it will look like with changes on the other. Read my review.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for $2,399.99.
Casetify Ripple iPhone 18 Pro Case
I have this case on my iPhone 17 Pro right now (it’s the same size as the iPhone 18 Pro), and I love it. There’s extra protection on the corners to help withstand the impact of bumps or falls. It’s nicely fitted and is easy to put on and take off. And it’s MagSage compatible so my wallet stand fits nicely on the back. The button covers are responsive, too, versus stiff like you might find with other cases. Get dad this lovely Dusty Blue finish or go with the classic Black.
Buy the Casetify Ripple iPhone 18 Pro Case for $109.07.
Ooni Koda 2 Pro Outdoor Pizza Oven
I had the pleasure of testing this pizza oven last summer, and we enjoyed tons of delicious homemade pies that were world’s better than take-out. The best part? Everyone can make their own customized pie. The Ooni Koda 2 Pro is big with a capital “B,” able to make pies up to 18 inches in size. The patent-pending G2 Gas Technology includes a tapered flame gas burner system that delivers improved heat distribution to eliminate hot and cold spots and heat the stone faster. The temperature range is 320°F up to a blazing 950°F that can yield a fully cooked pizza in 90 seconds; and dad can use it to make other things, too (check out the companion app for lots of creative ideas using a compatible cast iron pan or skillet, like the S’mores Pizza dessert I made!) Dad can give the barbecue or smoker a break and switch to pizza for a while, donning his white apron and practicing his dough stretching skills in the kitchen. Along with the app, its high-tech features include a Bluetooth-enabled digital thermometer hub, front-mounted display that shows real-time temperature, and pyrolytic cleaning so after-cook clean-up is a breeze. Read my review.
Buy the Ooni Koda 2 Pro for $649.
Lego Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D
Lego isn’t just for kids. Dads love Lego too, especially if it’s a set like the Lego Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D they can put together when the need to relieve some stress and display in their home office or man cave. The intricate model is a detailed replica of Starfleet’s legendary flagship. There are 3,600 pieces, including a detachable command saucer, secondary hull, and warp nacelles with distinctive red and blue detailing. The model also features an opening shuttlebay and two mini shuttlepods. It comes with nine minifigures: Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Commander William Riker, Lieutenant Worf, Lieutenant Commander Data, Dr. Beverly Crusher, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge, Counsellor Deanna Troi, Bartender Guinan, and Wesley Crusher. Each minifigure comes with unique themed accessories, such as a teacup, trombone with stand, phaser, tricorder, engineering case, PADD, bottle, portable tractor beam generator, and a cat figure (Spot). It ships with an angled display stand featuring an information plaque for the U.S.S. Enterprise model, plus a minifigure display tile with Star Trek: The Next Generation branding.
Buy the Lego Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D for $489.99.
Philips Head Shaver Pro 9000
It sounds like a high-tech gadget and is it. If he has started to shave his head for comfort, cleanliness, or because of that receding hairline or bald patches, get him the Philips Head Shaver 9000. It provides a clean shave and is gentle on the skin with advanced SkinProtection technology. The advanced 360° flexing head adapts to the shape of his head along with the ComfortCut self-sharpening blades that ensures a close cut in any direction. He can operate it using the ergonomic, non-slip grip, even if he decides to shave his noggin in the shower. Pack it in a bag for travel and the travel lock ensures it remains off.
Buy the Philips Head Shaver Pro 9000 for $199.99.
Crosley Cruiser Suitcase Record Player
For dads who have gotten back into vinyl, or younger dads maybe experiencing it for the first time, this is a good entry option. It’s easy to play right from the record player through built-in stereo speakers or Bluetooth connection to separate speakers. He can test out the new albums he just bought and pack the unit right in its case to bring to a buddy’s house or up to the cottage. It has adjustable pitch control, auto-stop, and can play 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records.
Buy the Crosley Cruiser Suitcase Record Player for $109.99.
Rokid AI Smart Glasses
I have spent months with the Rokid AI smart glasses and adore them. Any time I attend work events now, I wear these (I got a prescription pair, courtesy of Ming’s Optical) and record B-roll footage as I walk around. My hands are completely free: I just press and hold the side button to record and press again to stop. But they’re useful for so much more, including on-screen and audio turn-by-turn directions, real-time translations, subtitles, music playback, and AI assistant via ChatGPT and/or Gemini. I have used them at home, at local events, and while navigating Berlin for IFA 2026 and they have become one of my favourite gadgets this year. Read my review.
Buy the Rokid AI Smart Glasses with the Power Capsule for $680.76.
Lego The Lord of the Rings: The Shire Set
Lego isn’t just for kids. There are grown men who love it, too, or dads who enjoy building sets with their kids. The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set is a perfect gift for dad to put together with kids who are just coming of age to watch LOTR. If they’re too young or uninterested, he’ll happily put it together on his own to decompress after a long day and display on a shelf in his office. The replica set has 2,017 pieces and is a diorama of Hobbiton that measures 45 x 27 x 20 cm. Created in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, the detailed Shire set recreates the atmosphere of Bilbo Baggins’ eleventy-first birthday celebration. You’ll get Bilbo’s hobbit-hole, iconic round green door, and rich interior. Nine minifigures are included: Bilbo Baggins, Frodo, Mrs. Proudfoot, Farmer Proudfoot, Merry, Pippin, Rosie Cotton, Samwise Gamgee, and Gandalf the Grey. It has interactive elements dad will enjoy exploring and additions like Gandalf’s horse and cart, fireworks, a firework dragon figure, the Party Tree, a party pavilion, and Bilbo’s book, which can be displayed open or closed.
Buy the Lego The Lord of the Rings: The Shire Set for $350.
Dad Bag
What could be more fitting for a dad than something called a Dad Bag? This duffle and toiletry bag combo set includes an extra-large premium duffle with a matching toiletry bag. Both are made from premium neoprene material. Oh yah, it also come with an embroidered blanket and baseball cap for dad. A thoughtful packing list reminds him of everything he needs to bring along, from wipes to a bottle, diapers, onesies, his keys, phone, and more. Once the kids get older, dad can use this bag for packing essential for sporting events, camping trips, and more. It meets carry-on requirements and has a trolley sleeve as well, so dad can take it with him on his golfing trip or even short business trips.
Buy the Dad Bag bundle for $410.
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