Friendship Day gifting guide: Here are some top tech gifts for your buddies

Friendship Day is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, all your friends can be put into two groups – the tech-savvy bunch and the tech-Neanderthals. Finding a gift for both these groups can be difficult, but worry not, we’re here to help. Here are some gift ideas for your friends that will surely bring joy to tech-newbies and tech-veterans alike.

Instant cameras

Smartphone selfies are great, but nothing captures memories like an instant camera, which lets you quickly get a physical copy of a precious moment. Desk-decoration? A fridge-magnet? Both? You decide! The FujiFilm InstaX Mini 9 is a fun gifting idea for your friend. And if your friend happens to travel a lot, then this is a must-have!

Truly wireless earbuds

If there’s one thing that brings friends together, it is love for music. While we all may be separated by genres and artists, our love for music itself stays united just like our friendships.

If your friends are looking for some wireless earbuds to take to college or work, consider the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 or the Realme Buds Air 3. Both offer stellar looks clubbed with a range of features without being too expensive.

Smartwatches

A watch can tell you the time, but smartwatches can do a lot more. Plus, they look much cooler and can instantly up your friends’ style game.

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If you’re looking for a good budget-friendly smartwatch to gift someone, check out the Noise Colorfit Icon 3 for a classier rectangular look, or the Dizo Watch R for a sleeker circular avatar. Don’t forget to check for multiple colour variants on these watches too.

Smart bands

If you have friends who dislike the concept of smartwatches because of the size and the need to regularly charge them, you’re not alone. However, a smart band may help change their mind.

These are more compact, less likely to attract eyes, and still feature a display for the important health information. Check out smart bands like the Fitbit Inspire 3 or the Xiaomi Smart Band Pro, both of which also feature a longer lasting battery.

Power banks

Smartphones have been getting better over the years, but their battery capacities are still limited by their size and form. Needless to say, smartphone batteries today are just not large enough to keep up with our fast-paced lifestyles. This makes power banks very important accessories to carry on daily commutes, long trips, and anything in between.

Consider options like the Croma 10,000mAh power bank, or for friends who have phones and other tech that supports wireless charging, you can even go for something like the Urbn 10,000mAh wireless charging power bank.

Phone accessories

There are also other accessories that your friends may need, for when they are not on the move. Got a creative friend that loves photography? Consider the Vaku tripod + ring light + selfie stick, an all-in-one solution for better smartphone photography.

For friends who keep forgetting to charge their phones, you can also consider the Croma 15W wireless charging pad that doubles up as a stand while charging their devices.

Digital pads

Doodling is a more common hobby than you think, be it for killing time or creating cool art pieces. But tech lovers no longer need to carry a pen and paper wherever they go. Digital Pads like the Portronics Ruffpad are great alternatives and are also really easy to use. They also work great as pads for writing quick notes or your daily to-do lists.

Portable speakers

Earbuds and headphones are super convenient and useful, but they don’t let you and your friends share that new party song that you love. However, a portable speaker like the boAt Stone 358 can do just that, and turn any venue into your own dance floor, whether indoors or outdoors. Want something a little more productivity-oriented? You can also consider a smart speaker like the Echo Dot for your friends.

Coffee Makers

I am not the biggest fan of coffee, but I have friends who swear by the beverage, and I’m sure you do too. But if your coffee friends like making their own coffee or are willing to try, a coffee maker like the Croma 5 Cups Manual may just be the perfect gift for them this Friendship Day. Perhaps freshly prepared coffee may just change your perspective on the drink too. Who knows?

Massagers

As somebody who travels a long way to work every, I know the feeling of a sore body all too well. However, sore muscles can also arise from sports, travel, and adventure activities like treks.

While plenty of rest is a must for relief, you can feel much better with massagers like the Croma Back, Legs, Neck, Shoulders and Waist Massager. For friends who like to take care of their face, or friends who you want to take up the task, you can also consider something like the Carlton London Face Massager.

These are 10 different types of tech gifts you can get for your friends ahead of this Friendship Day. Hope we helped you make a wonderful choice!