The 8 gifts I'd give to my cool techie friends this holiday season

I'm what you'd call a gift snob. I have high standards for what I'd give a friend or family member. So most of the time, when I see a gift guide that includes AirTags or socks, I tend to yawn or shake my head. These aren't bad gifts, per se. They're just... generic. Anybody with access to the web could type in "what to get dad" and find an AirTag as a viable, easily shippable option. 

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My philosophy for gift giving is to find a functional product with intense personality. The best gifts solve problems, but do so in a pretty, appealing package. I've put together a list of products that do exactly that, and I'd be happy to give or receive any of these this year. 

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