Father’s Day2025 is just around the corner, officially penciled into the calendar for Sunday, June 15. As ever, there are a variety of thoughtful techgadgetsand gizmos on the market that make for superb Father’s Daygifts. As we approach the middle of the month, there will doubtless be a selection of discounts and flash sales to celebrate all-things fatherhood, too.
For that tech-loving father figure in your life, here are five products that are bound to put a smile on dad’s face. Each of these entries is relatively affordable, packed with pragmatic utility, and certifiably gizmo-lover-friendly.
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1Ember Mug 2
The perfect coffee temperature for every sip
Ember Mug 2 (10 OZ)
The Ember Mug 2 is a smart mug and charging coaster combo that keeps your coffee hot while letting you set a precise drinking temperature.
A mug warmer is the sort of tech gadget that you’d never think of buying yourself, but that would be immensely appreciated if received in gift form. Everyone loves a morning cup of Joe, andthere’s nothing better than a beverage that stays warmfrom the first sip all the way to the last. Ember is arguably the best in the mug-warming business, and its Mug 2 product is its most well-refined offering yet. The cup is submersible in up to 1 meter of water, offers precise drinking temperature controls, and comes with a recharging coaster plate in the box.
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2Clean Flight Premium Golf Ball Washer
Wash away dirt and debris without lifting a finger
Clean Flight Premium Golf Ball Washer
The Clean Flight Premium Golf Ball Washer is a portable tool for your golf bag or cart that comes with a chamber for conveniently washing golf balls.
If your father is a fan of golf, then Clean Flight’s Premium Golf Ball Washer is a must-have accessory. The kit is small enough to fit comfortably in a golf bag or golf cart, and it comes with a chamber for making quick work of the ball dirt and debris that tends to build up during a game. The product is built from a mix of sturdy stainless steel and plastic, with a patented ‘tapered hex structure’ for increasing inward cleaning force. The built-in brush system works to automatically rotate golf balls with ease.
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3Solo Stove Mesa
Warmth and ambiance without the smoke
Solo Stove Mesa
The Solo Stove Mesa is a compact tabletop fire pit that warms up your environment with a smokeless fire and Signature 360-degree Airflow technology.
The Solo Stove Mesa is a compact smokeless fire pit that’s designed for tabletop use. The product is aesthetically pleasing, with a minimalist design and an included nylon carry bag. Solo Stove’s Signature 360-degree Airflow system is designed to ensure a consistent emanation of warmth, and the pellet adapter allows you to pick between pellets or firewood as a fuel source for the fire. The product is easy to get up and running, it has foldable legs for portability, and it’s available in a variety of timelessly attractive colors.
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4JBL Clip 5
A tiny audio package that packs a punch
JBL Clip 5
The JBL Clip 5 is a portable Bluetooth speaker designed to be the successor to the JBL Clip 4. It has the same built-in clip with much better sound and a far longer battery life.
Everyone lovesa good portable Bluetooth speaker, and that includes dads. The JBL Clip 5 is the ideal choice for those valuing portability, without sacrificing on room-filling sound output. The Clip 5 comes in a variety of colorways to pick from, with each unit including a built-in carabiner hook for easy mounting onto bags, belts, and harnesses. The unit’sIP67 water and dust resistanceand 12 hours of playtime are both solid metrics, and, so, as far as miniature wireless speakers go, JBL’s Clip 5 is a highly-giftable option that’s hard to resist.
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5Ring Battery Doorbell
Level up your home security the smart way
Ring Battery Doorbell
The Ring Battery Doorbell brings a longer view with Head-to-Toe view, which had previously only been available in the Battery Doorbell Plus and Pro versions. This is an upgrade with a simplified installation process.
Smart home gadgets are all the rage these days, but, arguably, none are as useful as asmart video doorbell. Without breaking the bank, Ring’s Battery Doorbell model is an excellent and practical smart doorbell solution that’ll have your dad (and the rest of the family) at ease. The product offers live 1080p HD camera view functionality, two-way intercom speaking, motion detection, and color night vision technology for superior low-light visibility. Unlike some other smart doorbell systems, this one doesn’t require advanced setup or complicated wiring. It’s powered via a rechargeable built-in battery, which usesUSB-Cfor convenient top-ups as needed.
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