Happy holidays everyone—this year is my 25th birthday, so I put together my list of the 25 best Christmas tech gifts with all budgets in mind. I start with smartwatches, because I genuinely think an Apple Watch is one of the easiest “win” gifts. I’ve been using the Apple Watch Series 11 this year and it’s been incredible for tracking sleep, workouts, and general health. If you want the cheaper route, the SE 3 is the most recent budget-minded option—slightly larger bezels, a few less features, but still a great pick depending on what you want to spend. From there I move into devices and the “smart” way to gift them: accessories. For laptops, I call out the MacBook Air with M4 (big sale season) and the newer, more powerful M5 MacBook Pro. If you’re a student or need a tablet upgrade, the iPad is also a great holiday buy—then add the Apple Pencil (USB‑C) and a good USB‑C charger as perfect stocking stuffers. I also cover headphones (earbuds vs over-ears is personal preference), external SSDs for fast storage, protective sleeves/pouches for students and travelers, a couple gaming console ideas, creator mics (I’ve used the Blue Yeti for over 10 years), speakers, and even practical stuff like electric toothbrushes, a power bank, AirTags, and a space heater for the colder months.