Gift Guide

11 Nostalgic Gifts For The Lumbersexual Outdoorsman

Many new things suddenly look old again. Especially outdoors, where many brands have been resurrecting the simple designs and bold colors of the 1970s and 1980s and applied them to modern technology. Here’s 11 gifts that look old, but work like new. Alite Willow Pack The founder of Alite Designs, Tae Kim, led the design…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes Dec 17

Gifts For Science And Science Fiction Lovers That Support Good Causes

The holidays aren’t just about getting stuff; they’re also about lending a hand to worthy causes. If you’ve got a lover of science, science fiction, or both on your list, consider making a donation to or buying a membership for one of these organizations. You can even buy merchandise from them. Donations to 501(c)(3) organizations…

io9 Lauren Davis Dec 16

10 Gifts to Send a Space Fan Over the Moon

You have a space enthusiast in your family? Lucky you! There are tons of remarkable space gifts and collectible memorabilia out there you can surprise him or her with. The following 10 gift ideas may help you out when you need to choose the perfect present for your space fanboy/girl. Space Launch System (SLS) 1/144…

Space & Spaceflight Attila Nagy Dec 16

9 Pawsome Gifts for Dogs and the People Who Love Them

We’ve got a pretty sweet deal going with man’s best friend—we provide dogs with shelter and food, they provide us with unconditional love and loyalty. This holiday season, show your four-footed compatriot exactly how much you appreciate his companionship with these delightful doggie presents. Breed Blueprints – $265 Got a French Bulldog fanatic or a…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 15

The Best Geeky Art And Home Decor To Buy This Holiday Season

If our homes are our castles, then they should reflect all the things that we love the most in the world, right? So if anyone in your life has failed to make their house into a home, than you can give them anything in this guide and walk away knowing you have made their lives…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Dec 15

9 Wild Gifts For Outdoors Men And Women

Got a wild man or woman in your life, or just someone you want to be able to bring along with you in the future? Here’s nine gifts that are tough enough for experts, but versatile enough for beginners. 1. Fugoo Tough Bluetooth Speaker – $200 Fugoo gives you the ability to take stereo-quality sound…

Tech News Wes Siler Dec 14

7 Stoney Gifts for the Cannabis Connoisseur

Now that weed is legal in two states and medically acceptable in 18 others, gifting Doritos and Visine to the stoner in your life isn’t nearly as clever as it was back in 2004. Here are seven presents that are worth their weight in hash. 1. A Denver Weed Tour – $1295 Move over Amsterdam,…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Dec 12

The Best And Geekiest Holiday Gifts That You Can Wear

Some people say the best gift is love. NO WAY. The best gifts are things you can wear on your person. That way everyone knows that you are special, and that you got a special gift. Here’s our list of the best geeky gifts that you can actually wear. Hubble Scarves Gorgeous images from NASA’s…

io9 Meredith Woerner Dec 12

These Science Fiction And Fantasy Books Make Absolutely Perfect Gifts

As Emily Dickinson famously said, there is nothing as frigging awesome as a book. And there’s no better present than a cool-looking book, that can adorn someone’s coffee table but also provide hours of mind-expanding entertainment. Here are 23 science fiction book gifts your friends will love. The Art of John Harris – Beyond the…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Dec 11

9 Gifts to Turn a House Into a Smart Home

The number of connected home devices has skyrocketed in the past dozen months, and your loved ones might feel a little left out if they’re not controlling appliances with a phone. Let’s fix that, shall we? With the smart home beginner in mind, we’ve put together an up-to-date guide to some of our favorite connected…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes Dec 11

The Best Science Gifts for the Coolest Geeks You Know

Science geeks can be some of the most finicky people we know. Luckily, we’re compiled a list of the best science-themed presents, befitting everyone from the guy who likes to point out technical errors in the comment section to your cute, inquisitive niece. Meteorite Why yes, it is very much possible to own (and gift)…

Tech News Sarah Zhang Dec 10

The Most Excellent Gaming Gifts For The Holiday Season

Christmas is nearly here, and we’ve all got gamers in our lives that are looking forward to a holiday filled with playing games – whether they’re video games or physical ones. Looking for something for the gaming fan on your gift list? Here’s what you need to make gamers of all ilks happy this holiday.…

Tech News James Whitbrook Dec 10

Bill Gates’ favorite books of 2014 are the smart gifts for the holidays

Watch Bill Gates—in Lego form no less!—tell you about his favorite books of 2014, an impeccable list that has a little bit of everything for everyone. I’ve included all his recommendations and short reviews below so you can easily buy any of them (I recommend getting all of them for yourself too. Good stuff.) The…

Sploid Jesus Diaz Dec 9

All The Comics You Need To Give (And Get) This Holiday Season

Let’s be honest here. Yes, you may have a few comic fans you need gift ideas for this year…. but chances are what you’re really looking for is gift ideas for yourself. Well whether you’re giving or receiving, anybody should look forward to finding these under the tree this holiday season. Saga Book One Know…

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Dec 9

7 Sonic Gifts For Your Favorite Music Nerd

Whether you’re rocking Serial or the latest Taylor Swift banger we’re all listening to more sound than ever these days. Here’s a selection of audio kit that will make someone’s life sound a little better without necessarily breaking your bank. Sol Republic Relays Sol Republic’s Relays are the sweat-resistant answer for exercise nuts who want…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Dec 5

The Absolute Best Gifts For People Who Love Animals

Gratitude is not unique to our species. Neither is imagination, or politics, or warfare, or dancing. But the trading of gifts – at least those other than food, grooming, or sex – might just be. Here are some gift ideas for the lovers of non-human animals in your life. Upcycled Animal Art Recycling means taking…

Biology Jason G. Goldman Dec 5

Your Complete Guide to Drool-worthy DVD and Blu-ray Gifts

Giving the gift of a DVD or Blu-ray boxed set is the perfect way to please a superfan — or indoctrinate a noob, who will suddenly get all your in-jokes after consuming, say, Batman: The Complete Television Series. (Hey, some days you just can’t get rid of a bomb!) Or, get creative and DIY some…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Dec 5

Ingenious Gifts for People Who Love Science

For the people on your list who love doing science projects — or just contemplating the wonders of human knowledge — these gifts are sure to delight, educate … and be seriously badass. Hydrophobic Aerogel Of course you want to own a little piece of the wonder substance that’s 90% air, waterproof, and is also…

io9 Annalee Newitz Dec 4

7 Gifts for the Photography Buff

The internet is replete with photography-related gifts that are kitschy, corny, or just plain silly. Another lens mug. Yay. We thought you should right by the photographer in your life by gifting him or her something genuinely cool or useful. Here are some ideas to start: Artisan and Artist Cloth Strap Every photographer has his…

Tech News Michael Hession Dec 4

7 Gifts for the Adorably Obnoxious Coffee Snob

Coffee connoisseurship has reached epic levels in the past few years, and we all seem to know someone who is just never content with a no-frills cheap coffee. Well, I am one of those people, and I’m here to guide you toward some lovely, useful gifts for the coffee snob in your life. Kalita Wave…

Tech News Michael Hession Dec 3

11 Nostalgic Gifts For The Lumbersexual Outdoorsman

Gifts For Science And Science Fiction Lovers That Support Good Causes

10 Gifts to Send a Space Fan Over the Moon

9 Pawsome Gifts for Dogs and the People Who Love Them

The Best Geeky Art And Home Decor To Buy This Holiday Season

9 Wild Gifts For Outdoors Men And Women

7 Stoney Gifts for the Cannabis Connoisseur

The Best And Geekiest Holiday Gifts That You Can Wear

These Science Fiction And Fantasy Books Make Absolutely Perfect Gifts

9 Gifts to Turn a House Into a Smart Home

The Best Science Gifts for the Coolest Geeks You Know

The Most Excellent Gaming Gifts For The Holiday Season

Bill Gates’ favorite books of 2014 are the smart gifts for the holidays

All The Comics You Need To Give (And Get) This Holiday Season

7 Sonic Gifts For Your Favorite Music Nerd

The Absolute Best Gifts For People Who Love Animals

Your Complete Guide to Drool-worthy DVD and Blu-ray Gifts

Ingenious Gifts for People Who Love Science

7 Gifts for the Photography Buff

7 Gifts for the Adorably Obnoxious Coffee Snob

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