12 Going-away gift ideas for your friends who love tech
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For your friends who love tech, the best going-away gifts are useful and a little delightful: a tech accessory kit, a smart speaker, a tablet stand, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with NPCs that tease them in good humour.
12 Going-away gift ideas for your friends who love tech
A pixel game with NPCs that tease them Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about running jokes between you 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A tech accessory kit
A leather case and a cable organiser. Around $25-70.
A smart speaker
An Amazon Echo or Google Nest for the kitchen. Around $50-130.
A tablet stand
An adjustable stand for the tablet already owned. Around $20-60.
A streaming starter kit
A webcam and a USB microphone for sharing sessions with friends. Around $60-200.
A smart lamp
A Philips Hue or Govee for the desk. Around $30-120.
A bike ride
Rent bikes for a coastal or park route and pack a picnic. Around $15-50.
A night at the cinema
Tickets, popcorn and a film on their list. Around $20-50.
Matching bracelets
Matching bracelets or keychains for the group. Around $10-40.
A framed group photo
The best picture of the group, framed. Around $25-70.
A keyring with a charm
A small, well-made keyring that says something only you two know. Around $10-40.
A tech afternoon
Visit a gadget store together and let them pick. It costs little.
Buying for a tech lover
Tech lovers care about compatibility. Check which ecosystem they use, phone, laptop and earbuds, before you buy accessories. Accessories are safer than devices they may already own.
Software and subscriptions are easy to get right.
Buying for your friends
A gift for a group needs to work for several tastes. Choose something shareable, like a game night, a hamper or an experience, and keep it affordable.
Agree on a budget first so nobody feels left out.
If the goodbye is this week
Cinema vouchers and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment, and it travels as a link, which suits someone moving away.
A going-away gift should be light enough to pack. Think small, personal and easy to keep.
What should I get my friends who love tech as a goodbye?
A tech accessory kit, a smart speaker or a tablet stand. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with friendly roast NPCs.
What is a unique going-away gift for my friends that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, small enough to carry as a link. It gives them a memory instead of more luggage. A game is software they have never seen before.
Can I send my friends a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Cinema vouchers and digital gifts arrive the same day. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my friends?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your friends, generated from an authorized photo. It can work for friends who like a joke, because the quiz can be built from the memories you share. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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