13 Christmas gift ideas for your friends who love tech
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For friends who love 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 its final level set in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
13 Christmas gift ideas for your friends who love tech
A pixel game with a final level in Almaty Our product
oin turns your friend group into a small 2D pixel game with one friend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. 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 Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks per charge. Around $140-180.
Headphones
Sony or Bose noise-cancelling headphones. Around $100-350.
An AirTag
With a keyring. Around $25-50.
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron in their preferred switch. Around $60-150.
Pajamas
Matching sets. Around $25-60.
A board game for the group
Codenames or Catan. Around $20-50.
A spontaneous trip
A day at a tech fair or science museum. Around $30-80 each.
A wireless charger
A 3-in-1 stand from Anker or Belkin. Around $30-80.
A laptop stand
Foldable aluminium. Around $20-50.
A smart speaker
For the shared flat or office. Around $30-100.
A group chat sticker pack
Custom stickers of your inside jokes. Around $10-25.
A handwritten note
Name what you like most about each friend’s nerdiness. Costs nothing.
How to buy tech for friends
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 friends who love tech for Christmas?
A gadget they use daily, like a keyboard or headphones. Add a custom pixel game with a final level in Almaty.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my friends that is not just another object?
A pixel game built from your inside jokes, or a day at a tech fair together.
Can I send my friends 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 friends?
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 tech-loving friends.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com