The Verge’s 2026 holiday gift guide

Gift-giving isn’t just about grabbing something solid under a determined spending limit.

It’s an expression of love, a way to show someone how well you really know them.

That doesn’t mean you have to do it all on your own, though.

Sometimes you just need a push in the right direction to get things rolling.

This year, we spent hours collecting our favorites to help you get ahead of your holiday shopping.

This list has everything: minimalist smart rings, Play-Doh flowers, sleek beat machines — you name it.

Whatever your needs, no matter how demanding the recipient, you’ll find something exceptional below for that special someone on your list.
[Product: Cricut StickerPix Print Plus Cut | https://www.amazon.com/Cricut-StickerPix-Essential-Bundle-Powder/dp/B0HH9CMN76?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcricut.com%2Fen-us%2Fsticker-machines%2Fcricut-stickerpix-print-cut%2Fcricut-stickerpix-print-cut-essential-bundle%2F2013409.html]
[Product: AirPods 5 | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJB76H2V?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fapple-airpods-5-true-wireless-active-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-wireless-charging-case-white%2FJJGCQP634G%2Fsku%2F6376564]
[Product: Busy Bar | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCD1CT5Q/?tag=theverge02-20, https://busy.app/products/busy-bar]
[Product: Wacaco Minipresso GR2 | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D52XSWKB?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.wacaco.com/products/minipresso-gr2]
[Product: Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo | https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Instax-Mini-Instant-Camera/dp/B09M4DKBQ9/?th=1&tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Ffujifilm-instax-mini-evo-instant-film-camera-black%2FJ7929VCCFG]
[Product: TP-Link Roam 7 portable router | https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WR3602BE-Dual-Band-Multi-Modes-WireGuard%C2%AE/dp/B0FHZGXZH7/?tag=theverge02-20]
[Product: Belkin ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter | https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-AVC024dqBK-ConnectAir-Mirroring-Compatible/dp/B0FRFR91QT/?tag=theverge02-20, https://belkin.evyy.net/c/482924/214281/3736?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.belkin.com%2Fp%2Fwireless-hdmi-display-adapter%2FAVC024dqBK.html]
[Product: Super Nintendo: The Game-Changing Company That Unlocked the Power of Play | https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593802683/?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnesandnoble.com%2Fw%2Fsuper-nintendo-keza-macdonald%2F1147411650%2F]
[Product: Akai MPC Sample | https://www.amazon.com/Akai-Professional-Standalone-Rechargeable-Microphone/dp/B0GNMZB7GB/?tag=theverge02-20, https://guitar-center.pxf.io/c/482924/1383798/14264?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guitarcenter.com%2FAkai-Professional%2FMPC-Sample-Standalone-Sampler-and-Sequencer-Gray-1500000476585.gc]
[Product: Nimble SharePower Portable Charger | https://www.amazon.com/Nimble-PowerBank-10000mAh-Portable-Charging/dp/B0H37N8YGQ/?tag=theverge02-20, https://apple.sjv.io/c/482924/435031/7613?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fhsm52zm%2Fa%2Fnimble-sharepower-portable-battery-charger]
[Product: Train on the Island (vinyl) | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPY9DCTD?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Faldous-harding-train-on-the-island-vinyl-lp%2FJJ8LVY3RTH]
[Product: Ninja Crispi Microwave & Air Fryer | https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-MW101-Ninja%C2%AE-FusionCrispTM/dp/B0FKBXMPRF/?tag=theverge02-20, https://sharkclean.sjv.io/c/482924/476540/8359?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharkninja.com%2Fninja-crispi-microwave%2FMW101.html%3Fdwvar_MW101_color%3Db9bdbe]
[Product: Grand Theft Auto VI | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6K928WL/?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6K49W6Y/?tag=theverge02-20]
[Product: Shokz OpenFit Pro | https://www.amazon.com/SHOKZ-Reduction-Optimised-AI-Powered-Bluetooth/dp/B0FYCH5HZB?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fshokz-openfit-pro-open-ear-true-wireless-bluetooth-active-noise-reduction-earbuds-black%2FJ3GWRW4HCC%2Fsku%2F6665563]
[Product: Timex Retroware Digital watch | https://www.amazon.com/Timex-Mens-Retroware-Digital-Watch/dp/B0H4X2NVJW?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftimex.com%2Fproducts%2Fretroware-digital-46mm-resin-strap-watch-tw5m74000]
[Product: 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P5DSM6Q?tag=theverge02-20, https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/8bitdo-ultimate-3e-controller-for-xbox]
[Product: Play-Doh Blooms | https://www.amazon.com/Play-Doh-Blooms-Petite-Flower-Bouquet/dp/B0GJR6WHW1?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.amazon.com/Play-Doh-Blooms-Meadow-Flower-Bouquet/dp/B0GHMCL7SN/?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0GJQLYG88/?tag=theverge02-20]
[Product: Insta360 Luna Pro | https://www.amazon.com/Insta360-Luna-Pro-Vlogging-Camera/dp/B0GY87RFYK/?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.insta360.com%2Fproduct%2Fluna-series]
[Product: Google Fitbit Air | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTMTZF3V/?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/101881227/type/dlg/https://store.google.com/config/google_fitbit_air?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiWjI5dloyeGxYMlpwZEdKcGRGOWhhWEk9In0%3D]
[Product: Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVKWZ5SX?tag=theverge02-20, https://razer.a9yw.net/c/482924/642901/10229?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.razer.com%2Fmobile-controllers%2Frazer-kishi-v3-pro-xl]
[Product: KPop Demon Hunters (4K Blu-ray) | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSBP8QJ3?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.criterion.com%2Ffilms%2F36058-kpop-demon-hunters]
[Product: Blissbury Ear Pillow | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D6XKSN2/?tag=theverge02-20, https://blissbury.com/products/blissbury-ear-pillow]
[Product: Keychron K2 HE keyboard (Concrete Edition) | https://www.amazon.com/Keychron-Magnetic-Wireless-Keyboard-Launcher/dp/B0GQH7J3HZ?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fkeychron-k2-he-75-wireless-magnetic-switch-keyboard-with-tmr-sensor-concrete-edition%2FCGJVZ4Y763]
[Product: Hacks: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJTLG2Y1?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnesandnoble.com%2Fw%2Fdvd-hacks-the-complete-series%2F1151387531%2F]
[Product: Hoto Snapbloq I-A06 Cordless Soldering Iron Set | https://www.amazon.com/HOTO-SNAPBLOQTM-Soldering-200-840%C2%B0F-Full-Color/dp/B0H86CCCRK?tag=theverge02-20, https://hototools.sjv.io/c/482924/1601240/18215?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhototools.com%2Fproducts%2Fsnapbloq-a06-cordless-soldering-iron]
[Product: Knockaround Premiums sunglasses | https://www.amazon.com/Knockaround-Premiums-Polarized-Sunglasses-Protection/dp/B01C6843QK/?tag=theverge02-20, https://knockaround.sjv.io/c/482924/3768094/48003?u=https%3A%2F%2Fknockaround.com%2Fproducts%2Fpremiums%3Fvariant%3D43114998726761]
[Product: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJ6JP36P/?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fthe-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-nintendo-switch-2%2FJ7GSL5C746]
[Product: Wuben G5 rechargeable flashlight | https://www.amazon.com/WUBEN-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Flashlights-Emergencies/dp/B0DT6S7363?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wubenlight.com%2Fproducts%2Fwuben-g5-400-lumens-edc-compact-flashlight]
[Product: Hulken Signature Rolling Tote Bag | https://www.amazon.com/HULKEN-Reusable-Grocery-Shopping-Lightweight/dp/B0BX4V8984/?tag=theverge02-20, https://hulken.com/products/hulken-forest-green?variant=46422523085055]
[Product: Xteink X4 Pro e-reader | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6FPNTFM?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.xteink.com/products/xteink-x4-pro-pocket-ereader]
[Product: Ember Mug 3 (14-ounce) | https://www.amazon.com/Ember-Temperature-Stainless-dishwasher-temperature/dp/B0HJ92GF5B/?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fember-mug-3-smart-heated-coffee-mug-temperature-control-14-oz-salt-blue%2FJ3GTZXXZJS%2Fsku%2F13087396]
[Product: Nalgene Narrow Mouth water bottle (16-ounce) | https://www.amazon.com/Nalgene-BPA-Free-Material-Certified-Periwinkle/dp/B0CFVZHNXB?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fnalgene-sustain-32-oz-narrow-mouth-water-bottle-butter%2FJXLL8Y3LG5%2Fsku%2F11127474]
[Product: Only NY x MTA NYC Subway Table Lamp | https://store.moma.org/products/only-ny-x-mta-nyc-subway-table-lamp, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fonlyny.com%2Fproducts%2Fmta-table-lamp%2F]
[Product: Pokémon Pokopia | https://www.amazon.com/Pok%C3%A9mon-Pokopia-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0G1VH7HZ1/?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.amazon.com/Pok%C3%A9mon-Pokopia-Nintendo-Switch-2/dp/B0G2ZPG4ZT/?tag=theverge02-20]
[Product: Petkit Fresh Element Solo Automatic Feeder | https://www.amazon.com/PETKIT-Automatic-Schedule-Dispenser-Stainless/dp/B0CFV4B369/?tag=theverge02-20, https://chewy.sjv.io/c/482924/3067275/32975?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fpetkit-fresh-element-solo-automatic%2Fdp%2F1554406]
[Product: Fairphone 6 Plus | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9M1V2BK?tag=theverge02-20, https://us.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6-plus]
[Product: Pebble Index 01 smart ring | https://repebble.com/index]
[Product: Cast iced tea glass | https://www.amazon.com/clp/B008UMJVX2?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkinto-usa.com%2Fproducts%2F8431]
[Product: Player Mods modded iPod Classic | https://player-mods.com/products/clear-apple-ipod-classic-5th-generation-upgraded-with-sdxc-card, https://player-mods.com/products/clear-apple-ipod-classic-5th-generation-upgraded-with-sdxc-card?variant=44804733632822]
[Product: GuliKit TT Pro controller | https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Controller-Switch-Android-720%C2%B0-Adjustable-Joysticks/dp/B0G699HGMZ?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Controller-Switch-Android-720%C2%B0-Adjustable-Joysticks/dp/B0G6BPJNBQ/?tag=theverge02-20]
[Product: Voicemod Key Pocket | https://shop.voicemod.net/products/voicemod-key-pocket-founders-edition]
[Product: OhSnap Grip Stand | https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fohsnap-grip-stand-magnetic-phone-grip-with-multi-angle-portrait-kickstand-magsafe-compatible-for-iphones-universal-gator-fade%2FJ3GW23L8VL, https://ohsnap.com/products/snap-grip-stand?variant=45669680709823]
[Product: Epilogue GB Operator | https://www.epilogue.co/product/gb-operator]
[Product: Dock & Bay Picnic Blanket | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNPTCPC/?tag=theverge02-20, https://us.dockandbay.com/collections/picnic-blanket]
[Product: Sonos Beam Ultra | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBRH363Z/?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsonos-beam-ultra-7-1-2-channel-wireless-smart-soundbar-with-dolby-atmos-black%2FJ39H378LYY%2Fsku%2F6687825]
[Product: Instruo Pocket Scion Bio-Feedback Instrument | https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fm2e%2Finstruo-pocket-scion.html]
[Product: Alienware AW3426DW QD-OLED Gaming Monitor | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFHZJ6C2/?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/101881227/type/dlg/https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-]
[Product: Lego PlayStation | https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=nOD/rLJHOac&mid=13923&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lego.com%2Fen-us%2Fproduct%2Fplaystation-72306, https://sonyps.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l5aVdp/[p_id:1100l646824]/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fdirect.playstation.com%2Fen-us%2Fbuy-accessories%2Flego-playstation%2F]
[Product: Fi Ultra dog tracker | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HL57ZHMD/?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=123222&awinaffid=173843&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.fitracking.com%2Fshop%3Fselected%3Dultra%26products%3Dultra]
[Product: Kaleidescape Strato E 4K Movie Player | https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fkaleidescape-strato-e-4k-movie-player-black%2FJ3GWXHQQFQ, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audioadvice.com%2Fproducts%2Fkaleidescape-strato-e-movie-player]
[Product: Gardyn Studio 2 | https://www.amazon.com/Improved-Gardyn-Studio-Hydroponics-Growing/dp/B0FYJBQ71T?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmygardyn.com%2Fproduct%2Fgardyn-studio-gen2%2F]
[Product: Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro carpet cleaner | https://www.amazon.com/BISSELL-ProHeat-Revolution-3588F-Upright/dp/B0B94P5LDK/?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bissell.com%2Fen-us%2Fproduct%2Fproheat-2x-revolution-pet-pro-carpet-cleaner-exclusive-bundle-3587.html]
[Product: Traditional Kintsugi Repair Kit | https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1874223811%2Ftraditional-kintsugi-repair-kit-basic, https://chimahaga.com/products/new-basic-kintsugi-repair-kit]
[Product: Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | https://www.amazon.com/Soundcore-Whisper-Clear-Cancelling-Wireless-Playtime/dp/B0GWLH8Z7D?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fanker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro-noise-cancelling-earbuds-with-guinness-world-records-certified-call-quality-black%2FJJ858RP5T6]
[Product: Matic robot vacuum | https://maticrobots.pxf.io/c/482924/3926405/53892?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmaticrobots.com%2Fproduct%3Fmodel%3Dmatic-serene%26package%3Done-matic-one-dock]
[Product: OhSnap MCON controller | https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fmcon-bluetooth-controller%2FJ3GW23L8SF%2Fsku%2F6664808%2F, https://ohsnap.com/products/mcon-magnetic-controller?variant=45669682413759]
[Product: Big Walk | https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP3971-PPSA33764_00-WALKWALKWALKWALK/, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fus%2Fstore%2Fproducts%2Fbig-walk-switch-2%2F]
[Product: Viture Pro 2 AR glasses | https://www.amazon.com/VITURE-Pro-Glasses-UltraClarity-Adjustment/dp/B0H824YXJH?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fviture-pro-2-xr-ar-glasses-ultraclarity-3-0-myopia-adjustment-120hz-50-sony-microoled-switch-1-2-iphone-android-mac-pc-black%2FJ3R8F5VP7R%2Fsku%2F6687761]
[Product: BYOK | https://byok.io/device]
[Product: Nintendo Switch 2 | https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-2-System/dp/B0F3GWXLTS/?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fswitch-2-system-nintendo-switch-2%2FJ7GSL57TGH%2Fsku%2F6614313]
[Product: WiiM Sound smart speaker | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCQM66H/?tag=theverge02-20, https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/482924/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fwiim-sound-smart-speaker-black%2FJX4SQZJGGP%2Fsku%2F6684943]
[Product: Remarkable Paper Pure | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVKBLJK2/?tag=theverge02-20, https://remarkable.pxf.io/c/482924/1806208/20972?u=https%3A%2F%2Fremarkable.com%2Fproducts%2Fremarkable-paper%2Fpure]
[Product: KitchenAid Artisan Plus Series 5 stand mixer | https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KSM150PS-Mess-Free-Ingredients-Tilt-Head/dp/B00008GS9X/?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1797501&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitchenaid.com%2Fcountertop-appliances%2Fstand-mixers%2Ftilt-head-stand-mixers%2Fp.artisan-plus-series-5-quart-tilt-head-stand-mixer.KSM50PKVXSO.html]