Tech Scout

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Good tech gifts don't need a $100 budget. I've rounded up 𝟭𝟬 𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 priced under $25, from useful everyday accessories to fun retro finds. Some are surprisingly practical. Others are just cool to own. Here are the ones worth a look before the holiday rush. 🧵

Never lose your keys again Apple AirTag (2026) - $23 Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 - $24.90 Both help you locate misplaced belongings using your phone. Just pick the one that works with the recipient's device. A tracker that doesn't connect is a pretty useless gift.

The gift everyone eventually needs Belkin 10,000mAh Power Bank - $21.99 A backup battery is one of those things you don't appreciate until your phone hits 2% away from home. With up to 20W charging, this is a practical gift for travelers, students and commuters.

Make an ordinary room more interesting Govee RGBIC LED Strip Lights - $23.99 Great for gaming setups, bedrooms or desk spaces. Multiple colors can appear along strip at once, so you're not stuck with a single shade. A small upgrade that can completely change a room's mood.

Two ways to upgrade your entertainment Roku Streaming Stick - $24 An easy way to add streaming apps to a compatible TV. JBL Junior 320 Headphones - $19.95 A kid-focused wired option with a volume limit. Two very different gifts, both genuinely useful.

Sometimes old-school tech is more fun Kodak FunSaver Camera - $22.80 Bandai Original Tamagotchi - $19.99 Apple USB-C EarPods - $19 A disposable film camera, a digital pet and wired earbuds. Not every good tech gift needs an app, subscription or AI feature.

My advice before buying Check compatibility, compare prices and don't confuse a discount with a good deal. A $20 gadget someone actually uses beats a $100 gadget collecting dust. Your turn: what's the best piece of tech you've bought for under $25?