46 Best Tech Gifts and Gadgets for Women (and Men) in 2023

Are they the kind of person who always takes photos on their phone but never uses the images? With this mini printer, they can connect any smartphone, via Bluetooth, and get a picture in an instant. A great way for them to keep a physical copy of their special times.

With advanced health features like a blood oxygen tracker, the Series 9 is Apple’s most impressive and versatile smart watch to date. By looking at your electrocardiogram (ECG) test capabilities, a doctor can look for irregularities with your heart rhythm over time.

On a more practical level, the Apple Watch Series 9 connects to your phone and lets you take photos without even touching the screen, all with the double tap of your fingers. (Yes, we’ve tried it—and yes, it works!) Bye, selfie timers! The key to taking the perfect holiday family photo is here.

If you’re in the market for a pair of noise-canceling headphones, the Studio Pros take the cake. As noted in this year’s Favorite Things list: “I love all things Beats. Some of us are over-the-head-headphone people, and if you know one of them, these are the best of the best.”

Forget about having to type up notes after taking them. This smart notebook means handwritten notes (or doodles) can be uploaded directly to Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, email, and more.

Give someone the gift of keeping their cup of coffee or tea at the exact temperature they prefer with this smart mug that lets them set and control the temp with an app.

“No, these aren’t high-tech stoles; they’re the Swiss Army knife of neck and back massagers,” Oprah said when she picked this item for her 2019 Favorite Things List. “Slide your arms through the loops and experience adjustable heat and pain-relieving kneading (choose from three speeds) that’s guaranteed to make you think a masseuse has moved in.”

If you’re feeling extra generous, the Meta Quest 3 VR headset is going to change your person’s life. Sometimes, it’s great to escape reality and dive into the world of make-believe—and this is the way to do it. The just-released Quest 3 features an impressive 4K+ infinite display and enhanced 3D audio for the best VR experience you can get right now.

Take it from this year’s Favorite Things list: “This headset gives both fully immersive and mixed-reality experiences for 500-plus apps. Great for gaming, or, if you’re Adam and Gayle, a quick game of virtual pickleball at the office.”

This innovative device was a highlight of this year’s Favorite Things list. “This summer, a friend I was traveling with raved about his Kindle, the first to include a notebook and a pen that never needs charging—especially how readable it was in the sun and how much he enjoyed writing notes with it. He was right!”

Upgrade their family FaceTime sessions with a magnetic phone mount that follows their moves. Now they’ll be able to multitask—cook dinner or chase the kids—while you catch up.

Chances are, you’ve got a friend or family member who consumes more coffee than water. Make sure they never get dehydrated again—thanks to this BPA-free, Bluetooth-enabled water bottle. It syncs with your phone, tracks how much you sip each day, and lights up when you’ve gone too long without water.

A massage any time day or night? Who wouldn’t want that? Especially when it comes in the form of a compact handheld device that delivers an impressive 2,400 percussions-per-minute on its highest setting.

From last year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things list: “Give the gift of a tension-relieving massage anytime, anywhere with the new Theragun Mini, which is even more compact and lighter than the original mini—and just look at the desert rose hue. Connect it to the Therabody app for guided recovery routines.”

It may look like a regular picture frame, but this digital version features a touchscreen that lets you rotate between different photo galleries. Plus, family and friends can email pictures to show up in the frame.

With this self-watering indoor garden, growing fresh herbs or vegetables just got so much easier. A perfect gift for the gardener trapped in a city.

They can charge up to five different devices from the comfort of their car with this pick from Oprah’s 2018 Favorite Things. “Both front and backseat drivers can get some juice without coming to blows,” she said, making it perfect for a road trip.

These days, nothing feels more urgent than clean air quality—especially if you live in areas prone to smoke, allergens, and other pollutants. Featuring Dyson’s most advanced technology, this combination air purifier, fan, and humidifier keeps any room feeling its freshest and cleanest while hygienically ridding it of allergens, pollutants, and odors.

What better gift for someone who loves singing in the shower than a compact, 100 percent waterproof Bluetooth speaker complete with a strong suction cup that’ll stay attached to the glass, ceramic, or tile in the bathroom.