Christmas in July: The most gift-worthy gadgets of the year so far
Yes, I'm already thinking about Christmas. It's kind of my job — and I love my job. I love making gift recommendations, and since I get to try a lot of awesome products before they're released, I have a professional advantage. We at Mashable have pulled together a list of the tech gifts we think will be filling up Santa's sleigh this year. If you notice a considerable lack of Apple products, that's because we expect to see new Apple product launches in the fall, as per usual.
But there's a good reason to get a jump start on your holiday shopping this year. Yes, we're talking about tariffs. One economics professor we spoke to recently predicted that consumer tech products could increase in price by 20 percent in the coming months. So, if you're getting your shopping done way in advance, we've got some Christmas gift ideas for you.
We've already seen some incredible product launches so far in 2025, and not just the new Nintendo Switch 2 (which is finally easier to find in stock, thank goodness). We've also covered the launch of new headphones, earbuds, smartphone gimbals, and Legos galore.
Some of our gift ideas would work great for birthdays, but we also have gifts for gamers, unique gift ideas, and ideas for early adopters who want the latest tech.
Want to buy the gifts featured in the video? Just click the links below:
Nintendo Switch 2 — $449
Yoshi Mario Kart Legos — $14.99
Donkey Kong Mario Kart Legos — $34.99
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite — $159
Topics Gadgets
Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he’s also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.
Tim studied print journalism at the University of Southern California. He currently splits his time between Brooklyn, NY and Charleston, SC. He's currently working on his second novel, a science-fiction book.
