Father's Day gifts

Father's Day is coming up and while we always have loads of last-minute Father's Day gift ideas for you over on Cool Mom Picks, I was poking around to find some deals for you late shoppers. Turns out, there are some fantastic tech gifts …

For our annual Father's Day gift guide, we've found 16 of the coolest Father's Day tech gifts under $100 (if we do say so ourselves) -- several of them even under $50! Because June 19th is coming up fast. We always have a great time trac…

Lately, a lot of readers have been asking us to recommend the best Fitbit for their needs -- for themselves as a form of self-care, for gifts for others (ahem Mother's Day and Father's Day are coming up), or just an upgrade to an older m…

After creating a group video for my teen's birthday during the height of the pandemic, I realized how many other occasions it would be perfect for: end-of-year teacher appreciation gifts , Mother's Day , Father's Day , graduation , speci…

I love giving the gift of photos, videos, and heartfelt messages for Father's Day (or any special day, really), but they're not exactly the easiest things to give long distance to say, a grandpa. Do you attach a video to an email? Send a…

It's not just kids who are gaming more courtesy of the quarantine. We know lots of grown-ups are doing it a lot more too, which is why we decided to put together a Father's Day gift guide just for the gamer dads. We scoured the web for t…

My Facebook ads have been on-point lately with a fancy mascara (hello!), a super cool pantsuit (yes please!), and just yesterday, this new collab between Sugarfina and Nintendo (heck yeah!). You know I clicked right through and boy, am I…

I'm not much of a bumper sticker person, although I do love a clever quip on someone else's car in traffic. But when I saw the new Mojipic mount for a car's rear windshield, I thought maybe they were on to something. This small LED scree…

We were big fans of Ember when they first launched their smart mug that keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature (with pre-sets, people. Pre-sets!), and so, we just had to share this clever Father's Day edition . Because really, ther…

For the practical dad in your life, tech is a smart go-to gift. Luckily, you can snag all of these gifts well before Father's Day on Sunday. So happy shopping, and while you wait for your order to be delivered, have your kids make a hand…

If the dad in your life likes to reminisce about phone books, floppy disks, and cassette tapes, we have found the ultimate Father's day gift: this new funky Polaroid 600 96 cam that's ready to snap some instant pics. Related: 9 creative …

Aren't these water bottles such a clever collaboration from our friends at Nintendo and S'well? We love S'well bottles , and we love Nintendo , so it's no surprise we're loving these new bottles. Sure, they're fun for Father's Day , but …

Little history lesson for you: did you know that the emojis designs we use today -- and communicate almost exclusively with our tweens in -- originated way back in 1999? Like, before we even knew what a smartphone was? Japanese designer …

I've been a fan of the Carbon Crusader for a while -- their engraved Hamilton Pencils were a huge hit with our readers over the holidays. So I'm happy to see the fantastic new custom stylus pens . While there are a few R-rated versions (…

We're big fans of Sphero , as you might guess considering we've featured lots of their cool tech toys here on Cool Mom Tech ( BB-8 anyone?), so it's no surprise we're intrigued by their newest launch, Spider-Man . But unlike their other …

We realize that you still have a few days to score a Father's Day gift for the cool dad in your life, and we have lots of cool ideas, from DIY gifts from the kids to tasty food gifts , that you have plenty of time to get (or make). But w…

If you missed the boat on photo gifts for Father's Day or Mother's Day ...no, wait! You didn't! We all live in the land of the smartphone cam, after all, and if you've got a camera -- especially that dandy iPhone 7S -- and a place to pri…

So many people are using their Apple Watch as a fitness tracker (and music player), but not everyone wants to wear it on their wrist. If that sounds like you, or perhaps the dad in your life, the ActionSleeve from TwelveSouth is what you…

We love excuses to shop for cool new tech, and we love excuses to shop for the cool dads in our lives. Put them together...and we've got some really creative, fun ideas for cool tech gifts for Father's Day. Whether he's a traveler, an ad…

It's amazing how far home tech design has come, even since we started this site six years ago. What once may have looked sleek and amazing -- a baby monitor, a humidifier, even a lawnmower -- now looks clunky and dated compared to what's…

We're coming up end-of-the-year gifts for teachers, grads, and coaches over the next month, plus Father's Day, which often means lots of group gifts. And as you might have experienced, chasing people down and keeping track of everyone's …

We love our portable Bluetooth speakers around here, especially as the warm weather creeps in and we aim to take our favorite music (and ahem , favorite podcasts ) outside. That's why we're smitten with the brand new Beoplay P2 Speaker -…

Well, here's one way to ensure no one will ever throw away that greeting card you so lovingly wrote out and mailed. These Tine message tags allow you to send photos, video, even audio messages using a special code that you can stick pret…

We love finding swanky, stylish tech gifts for the men in our lives, and this year we're swooning over this cashmere Bluetooth beanie we spotted at Neiman Marcus. Concealed, wireless headphones are built in to the hat, designed to fit ov…

Did June 19 sneak up on you this year? We hear you! If you're looking for a cool, thoughtful last-minute Father's Day gift that requires little more than your computer or mobile device and an internet connection, we've got you covered. N…

With Father's Day right around the corner, we've started thinking about some cool Father's Day tech gift options -- in addition to the kids' plaster handprints and construction paper ties, of course. The timing of this holiday is perfect…

Now that so many of us have a zillion photos stored on our laptops or phones, I love creating any gift that takes the best of those photos and puts them onto something we can hold onto So, for some of my favorite people, I've turned rece…

I never really latched onto the selfie trend, probably because every time I try, I end up partly cut off, at a weird angle or the lighting is awful. But thanks to these five sefie cases and flashes designed just for improving the almight…

The best part of hosting parties in the spring and summer is that everyone can be outside, so you don't have to do a full clean-up of your house the next day. But if you tend to rely on a big indoor sound system, you may not just be able…

You know that same commercial they run every Christmas where someone rich gives someone else rich a Lexus wrapped in a big red bow? Well that's about as likely to happen around here as Lexus retiring that ad (ha) but now there's a more a…

So, you have tons of photos on your iOS Camera Roll, right? Yeah, same. Now, how would you like to preserve those memories -- with audio -- forever and a day? Yeah, that's what I said. Bring it! That's why I was happy to discover the eve…

One of our favorite last-minute suggestions for sentimental Father's Day gifts (and any gift really) has been to make a short, shareable video that you can create easily. While video editing used to reserved for professionals with zillio…

I have always loved giving photos as gifts for everything from Father's Day to birthdays. Really, what's better having the luck to capture a perfect moment, then having someone special enough to share it with. So I am crushing on Pictli …

When I think Father's Day gifts, I don't necessarily think tacos. Not that there's anything wrong with tacos. But I do think tech gifts, and while it's hard to find affordable ones, I am so happy to have discovered our friends at This is…

Wearable fitness tech is super hot right now. (Duh, right?) And with all the rad, new stuff coming down the line, it almost feels as if we're getting a mini workout just trying to keep up. I especially like these cool, stylish fitness tr…

I've been a huge fan of Epiphanie Bags ever since we featured them here on Cool Mom Tech years ago and it's been so exciting to see this mom-run business grow. So how cool to discover their new spring and summer collection that takes the…

If you spend your work life on your computer or know someone who does, this clever Closed Weekends laptop case is the perfect gift especially since Father's Day is only about a month away. (Yeah, we can't believe it either). Or hey, mayb…

If you haven't heard us gush over the Sonos audio system yet, you must be new here. (Welcome!) We're huge fans of their smart wireless audio system that only gets better with every app upgrade , so we're really excited to pass along a su…

For the dad who has everything, you can't go wrong with Father's Day photo gifts, especially when they come from the kids. Lately I've gotten completely hooked on photo wall decals as the best new way to display my photos, because they d…

We're very pro-photo book around here. Actually, we support any service or app that helps us get all the digital pics we snap off of our devices and on display for all to enjoy. And with Father's Day and graduation season officially unde…

We've seen a lot of cameras around here, and we've tested them out under some pretty extreme conditions. (Ask Kristen and me about our kayaking adventure at the GoPro Mountain Games sometime.) But we were all blown away when we learned a…

Nothing says I love you like, please don't let your phone die when I'm trying to reach you because it really freaks me out . Which is why I think it's so clever that Shutterfly has launched the first personalized battery chargers that I'…

If you want to combine what's satisfying about manual dSLR shooting, with what's fun about an instant film experience, then add in the unlimited creativity of lomography, you've got the new LOMO'INSTANT which is like my new favorite thin…

If you've got a mom-on-the-go to shop for this Mother's Day, we're so excited that in curating our favorite personalized Mother's Day gifts , we found these cool custom photo laptop sleeves at Snupped. You can choose standard MacBook Air…

If you're like me and are still peeved about Pluto being demoted from planet status due to its size, then you will appreciate this hilarious Dear NASA Pluto planet t-shirt from Look Human. Granted, I'm not generally a fan of "your mom" j…

The growing options for making photo books right from our phones makes a lot of sense, since that's where so many of us keep most of our photos anyway. And the new Photolane photo book app makes it so simple, you can design a couple of t…

From the everything old is new again files, may we present the Wooden Boombox ? It's actually a Bluetooth speaker, but on the outside, it's a brilliant hat tip to the old school boombox of my misspent 80's youth. Only better. because thi…

If you're still scratching your head about the perfect gift for a tech-savvy dad, we've got some last minute tech gifts for Father's Day that we hope will do the trick. Things to ask that might help you out: Can I get it in a local store…

It's sleek, lightweight and packing some serious power. Plus, it's been personalized just for me with a photo I took of my favorite tulips. I'm talking about the PowerSound II , a brand new Bluetooth speaker and portable charger in one. …

We love our dads. We love our geeky dads. So of course we want to put together some of our favorite Father's Day gifts for geeky dads that we've been seeing, loving, and bookmarking for ourselves. Great news: You don't have to shop at Co…

This? Oh, nothing. It's just the Livescribe 3 Smartpen . You know, quite possibly the greatest pen that has ever penned. Seriously. This cool tool is part gadget, part accessory, part productivity app, and now my new best friend, which i…

We all have our rational list of features that make for ideal laptop messenger bags but can I get real for just a second? We know why some of our menfolk pick their bags – it's for the way they look when slung nonchalantly over their sho…

When you combine Star Wars, philanthropy, and the chance to actually be in the next Star Wars movie, you just might have the best Vader's Day gift ever. Because you might know that Vader is German for father, right? Either way, hopefully…

Admittedly we spend a lot of time window shopping for our own tech gadgets, but with Father's Day coming up, we thought we'd do the benevolent thing and look for a little gadget case love for the menfolk. Should the cool dads in your lif…

Dads may love gadgets, but there are some dads who prefer the kinds that help get them off the couch. With wearable tech booming this year, we've rounded up some favorite fitness gifts for dads who want to get in shape this Father's Day-…

I've been having the best time browsing for Father's Day gifts on the site Hatch.co lately. (Also uh, self-proclaimed Mother's Day gifts, in which every day is Mother's Day but that's another story.) But if we're to think of the dads--oh…

Printing your photos has now taken a very cool turn, right in time for cool Father's Day photo gifts. But then again, the creative folks at Photojojo pretty much have the lock on anything photo and cool. Now, check out the shop's new eng…

Father's Day is right around the corner and in addition to the adorable kids' crafts I know my husband will get from elementary school art class, I'm thinking a waterproof Bluetooth speaker is a pretty cool Father's Day gift for kicking …

If you're looking for a sweet Father's Day gift (you are starting to look, right?) for a cool, stylish, gadget-loving dad I think I've found just the thing. Now on sale for a sweet 40% off at Nordstrom, the Burberry iPad Mini case jumped…

We have covered more than our fair share of awesome diaper bags at Cool Mom Picks and laptop cases right here, but a bag that does double duty may be a first. The Courage Backpack from TWELVElittle has room for all of the baby stuff you …

Not every guy wants a slick, board room-ready, fancy European looking iPad case. I know quite a few who would appreciate something a little more rugged. More defiant. More ironically low-tech. For him, consider the Upcycled Mail Sack iPa…

Remember back when Ataris, station wagons, telephones, and all machines of power and taste included sexy strips of wood? We've covered (heh) wood veneers for iPads and other gadgets , and now we've got just the bling for your gaming cons…

Long live my Grandpa's reel-to-reel, symbol of long, boring vacation films we were forced to sit through for hours on end as children. And now--yeah, I feel a sort of nostalgic longing for that kind of simplicity, pulling down the giant …

I'm all for gift cards as Mother's Day gifts (or any other gift) when it's really appreciated and thoughtful. For me: $500 to the shoe department at Saks will do. (There's a reason it's in our Mother's Day gift guide this year, ha.) For …

We definitely geek out over Star Wars Day each year with lots of fun picks in honor of May the Fourth..as in, May the Fourth be with you. (If you don't get it by now, we'll have another post up for you shortly.) Well we're not the only o…

If you're looking for a fun gift for a photographer, and maybe a DSLR isn't in your budget, check out the Etsy shop IceCreamTees which puts the focus (pun alert) on your camera with photography tees like this fun aperture chart tee. Ther…

If you've not hear about the wildly hot new tech toy Anki DRIVE , it's the brain-child of oh, just a few Carnegie Mellon scientists who combined robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and slot car racing to create an entirel…

I'm not a scrapbooker, journaler, or preserver of much beyond Instagram and Facebook, but I love the new Highlights of Your Life baby journal book created by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Sara Gillingham. In my own baby books, my children loo…

O bsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us ! Then check out these 5 awesome tech pins, plus all our daily picks from our own site and around the web. 1. Isn't this IT Crowd shirt the best ever? 2. These Minecraft creations are pretty …

As someone who's become increasingly technically savvy over the years, I can't tell you how many tech issues I've solved by following one simple rule. That's why I love this shirt--especially for a geeky dad gift. I'm pretty sure any sel…

Recently we shared our favorite Father's Day tech gifts for dad under $50 . But if you want to spend a wee bit more, that opens up a whole world of cool gifts that you can steal from him. I mean, give to him. Here, a few gifts we know th…

Now that it's June, we're excited to share some of our favorite tech gifts for Father's Day. This year, we thought we'd break it down by price--because even if you've got a tech-loving dad to shop for, it doesn't mean you have to spend a…

Even though I'm the designated family photographer, I see plenty of dads who always have a camera in their hands or around their neck. That's why I love the idea of these cool camera straps for Father's Day. The reversible camera straps …

The gift for the dad who has everything? Well thanks to technology, there are increasingly more everythings out there in the world each day, which makes the search easier. A little easier? Okay, not that much easier. But if you've got an…

Not to feed into any stereotypes or anything, but in general, guys like tech. Oh sure, maybe your fella would be pumped to get a t-shirt inscribed with "World's Greatest Dad" for Father's Day, but let's just say, for argument's sake, tha…

With Father's Day coming up June 16, we're already looking for some of the coolest tech gifts for dad. Since I've always had a heart for handmade, I'm loving the idea of bringing both sensibilities together with these great-looking leath…

Just when I was wondering whether cufflinks were starting to disappear, I found these brilliant ones that are way more than just a style statement. Way. These WiFi Hotspot Cuff Links from Red Envelope are unlike anything I've ever seen. …

If you're still looking for a last minute Father's Day gift for a gadget-loving dad in your life, this insanely cool golf glove could be that very thing. Well, provided he's a gadget-loving, golf-playing dad. Who doesn't already own one.…

My husband and I have been using our Kindle Fire and NOOK Tablets respectively for the last six months, and over that time, we've definitely developed strong opinions about these two new tablets. Let's just say one of them is getting a l…

The Avengers may be out blowing up aliens and eating Shwarma, but the Justice League is right here, saving the world in a slightly more quiet fashion. If the dad in your life likes being a hero as much as he likes reading about them, we'…

Not every dad is going to want a tie for Father's day, traditional though it may be. But when you see what this tie actually does, then you'll understand why I think it might just be the ultimate Father's Day gift for the geek dad in you…

Since the second I brought my MacBook Air home, my husband has had one steely eye set on it. Probably two. So I am seriously considering make myself wife of the year, and getting him one of his own for Father's Day. But if I do, I'll be …

Lately, we've been spending a lot more time listening to music with the kids when we might be watching TV. And I find that if we've got an audio system right in their room or in the dining room where we're hanging out, we're more incline…

My husband has about 400 photos jamming up the memory on his iPhone 3GS that I'm sure will never see the light of day. And don't even get me started about how many are sitting on my hard drive, just waiting for me to print so I can quell…

We love when we get the scoop on a great unadvertised deal on something cool. Because we love deals. And we love the Sonos Wireless Music System . Getting the picture? Starting today through June 9, visit Target , you can grab a free wir…

Plenty of dads would love to receive a box of good cigars for Father's Day. Here's a great way to give the classy dude in your life... well, half that gift. The cigars are missing, but he might not miss them at all. The Sweet Cigar Box S…

One cracked screen later, I'm thinking an iPhone case for Father's Day might have just entered the serious consideration set. I'm loving this one which is stylish, sophisticated, and definitely not frou-frou. The Michael Kors iPhone case…

As Father's Day creeps up, I think about all the cameras and photo gifts that some lucky guys are going to get. Then I think about all the photo storage they're going to need. (Especially you new daddies!) While there are plenty of optio…

Father's Day gifts aren't always the easiest to shop for. In fact, most gifts for men can be difficult. It's not like you can just get them jewelry and call it a day. (Well, unless you're married to Mr. T.) I tend to be skeptical of site…

Wishing all the cool dads out there the day they deserve today. We'd say we hope you can unplug and relax...but maybe you'd rather plug in and relax? Happy Father's Day! [ binary code "dad" tee via think geek]

It's not often that you're floored by Fluorine--unless you're into corrosive gas. (Which does sound a little like my dad... heh.) But if your dad loves the periodic table, this gift might just be element-ary. Geek dads will firmly approv…

Yay! A pen! Seriously, has anyone ever said that before when opening a gift? Okay, maybe a few of us writers. Elegant, fancy gifts are all well and good. (Especially the ones in our Father's Day Guide , hint.) But sometimes you need to p…

Father's Day is just around the corner and there are so many ways to show the special dad in your life how much you love and appreciate him. Let's see...you can go the breakfast-in-bed route, the day-of-golf route or the I'll-mow-the-law…