Every June, two major events converge Father’s Day (June 16th) and Graduation. These milestone days send a lot of us scrambling for the best gifts to express our love, gratitude, and pride. No pressure…
Sure, cash in a card is a just-fine go-to for grads (and even some Dad’s too), but why not go the extra mile—afterall they have—and give them a practical gift that they’ll actually want to hang onto? Something useful. Something “techy,” perhaps? After all, what dad or grad isn’t exploring the latest and greatest gear on the market right about now? You know the type: Constantly discovering cool gadgets you’ve never even heard of.
Here are ten of our top gadget gifts to help show those dads and grads in your life just how special they are to you.
FUN-FOR-ALL GAMING:
The Sony PlayStation 5 is the most popular game console of this generation and a great gift for both dads and grads. You can customize it with console covers available in a variety of colors or opt for one of Sony’s new DualSense controllers in vibrant new tones like Volcanic Red or Cobalt Blue.
This is an exciting summer for gamers with a great selection of new blockbuster video games for PlayStation 5 — so there are plenty of gifting options for the gamer dad or grad. From the popular MLB The Show 24 for baseball fans to critically acclaimed action-adventure games like Rise of the Ronin and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, these games are all available now for PlayStation 5.
Price: starting at $449.99
NO-FUSS HEARING AIDS:
Did you know that 1 in every 5 men experience hearing loss? For something we find truly life-changing for Dad, check out Lexie Hearing’s affordable, over-the-counter B2 Plus hearing aids powered by Bose. These are their newest hearing aids and they come in at a fraction of the cost of prescription products. They’re tiny, discreet, and you can take an in-app hearing test to get them set up “just right.” Plus, you can customize them for different environments (like conversations in a crowded restaurant). What’s even better? The charging case gives you an additional 18 hours of battery life. On top of all that, the whole package comes with a 45-day risk free trial!
Price: $999
SLEEK SAFETY:
SimpliSafe’s Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera offers peace of mind for both the dads and grads in your life. Since the AI-powered camera is wireless, it’s simple to set up in any room. For extra protection, pair it with SimpliSafe’s Fast Protect monitoring plan. It can actually stop crime in real time. If someone breaks into your home, the camera springs into action and trained monitoring agents can both see and talk to intruders via two-way audio—while simultaneously alerting the police and getting the help you need fast.
Price: $140
Fast Protect Monitoring Price: $30/month
PORTABLE MASSAGE:
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The viral Renpho Active ThermaCool Massage Gun is just what the doctor ordered after a long day of dadding or gradding! This handheld wonder actually heats up or cools down with four hot and cold settings and five different massage intensities. It can help speed recovery, expand range of motion, and ease muscle soreness. Weighing in at just under two pounds, your dad or grad can grab the Renpho Active ThermaCool Massage Gun and bring it with them on vacation or to the gym to use after a tough workout.
AND, they’re having a big Amazon flash sale soon! From June 10th to 16th, grab one for everyone in the family at 37% OFF ($87.99). It’s the perfect gift for fathers or fresh grads on the go.
Price: $109.99
MEMORIES THAT GO EVERYWHERE WITH YOU:
Overwhelmed by organizing and storing all your digital photos? We’ve got the answer. Download the FREE Amazon Photos app to save and store all your bazillions of photos. It organizes all your photos by years, places, people, and memories. And, if you have Amazon Prime, you get unlimited storage … which is absolutely awesome for saving and sharing your most precious moments! The app also lets you create photo books, order prints and make slideshows to stream on your other devices like Echo Show or Fire TV. This app is perfect for dads, grads and Jenn—who uploaded 80-thousand photos over the last week. Once you get started, photos automatically upload. No need to do anything. GENIUS.
Stay tuned for more excellent gadgets and awesome tech throughout the summer…and don’t forget to call your Dad on June 16th!
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