12 Christmas gift ideas for your best friend who loves tech
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For a best friend who loves tech, the best Christmas gifts mix a useful gadget, like a keyboard or headphones, with something no device can give: a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with a playfully cheeky quiz about your friendship.
12 Christmas gift ideas for your best friend who loves tech
A game with a cheeky quiz about you two Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with your best friend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your inside jokes rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron in their preferred switch. Around $60-150.
A smartwatch
An Apple Watch SE or Garmin. Around $150-350.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks per charge. Around $140-180.
Headphones
Sony or Bose noise-cancelling headphones. Around $100-350.
Pajamas
A soft set. Around $25-60.
A board game for two
Codenames: Duet or Wavelength. Around $15-40.
A star map
A print of the sky on a night that matters to you both. Around $25-70.
An AirTag
With a keyring. Around $25-50.
A wireless charger
A 3-in-1 stand from Anker or Belkin. Around $30-80.
A laptop stand
Foldable aluminium. Around $20-50.
A handwritten note
Name what you like most about their nerdiness. Costs nothing.
How to buy tech for a friend
People who love tech often already have what they want. Look at what they use daily and buy the accessory they are missing. Keep the receipt.
Order dates
Gadgets should be ordered in early December. Subscriptions, gift cards and a custom oin game can be sorted out much later.
What should I get my best friend who loves tech for Christmas?
A gadget they use daily, like a keyboard or headphones. Add a custom pixel game built from your inside jokes.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my best friend that is not just another object?
A pixel game with a cheeky quiz about your friendship, or a star map of a night you both remember.
Can I send my best friend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Subscriptions and gift cards arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my best friend?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a tech-loving best friend.
Make a game for your best friend
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com