The Verge’s 2025 Holiday Gift Cheatsheet

The holiday season often catches us off guard. In one moment, you're enjoying Halloween festivities, and moments later, you're frantically searching through the gift section at a local store. However, with some foresight and a handy guide, you can celebrate the holidays joyfully and peacefully.

Luckily, we've prepared in advance for you. At The Verge, our delight in testing the latest technology is matched only by our eagerness to share our recommendations. Thus, after thorough discussions with our expert writers and editors, we present a diverse collection of gift suggestions ensuring your gifts won't end up being regifted the following year—from noise-blocking headphones to electronic reads.

Thoughtfully Crafted Gifts

Our curated list is just the start of our festive gift suggestions. As the holiday season progresses, we'll also feature gift guides tailored to various price points and personal interests, so you're set whether you're buying for someone special in your family or an enthusiastic hobbyist.

Gift Ideas for Everyone

Whether your recipient enjoys the tunes of iconic musicians or the works of classical composers, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are an excellent choice. These earbuds have enhanced noise cancellation, superior sound clarity, a design that is pleasingly comfortable, and come with fitness monitoring through a novel heart rate sensor.

For those who abhor dealing with tangling cords, we recommend Baseus’ useful retractable USB-C cable. The Free2Pull model comes in two sizes, allowing excess cable to be neatly tucked into a compact holder, preventing disorderly cords.

Ray-Ban brings innovation to sunglasses with their latest smart glasses, which feel like having a built-in mobile device. These shades allow users to take pictures, record short videos, listen to music, and answer calls—all while letting their phone remain tucked away.

For the DIY enthusiast, Franklin’s Light Level is a tool that takes the guesswork out of leveling. It magnetically indicates whether it lies flat or not with a color change, running on a single battery for ease.

Music lovers with a nostalgic flair can enjoy cassettes once more with We Are Rewind’s retro aluminum player. This device combines familiar style with modern utility, featuring USB-C charging, Bluetooth capabilities, and a durable battery for extensive playtime.

Mixing lighting with audio, the Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL offers a kaleidoscope of colors that syncs with music. This smart lamp-speaker duo is perfect when you’re hosting or just enjoying a quiet evening at home.

Don’t choose between practicality and innovation when the FlashFinder offers both. It's a flashlight that doubles as a lost-item tracker, recharges efficiently, and is connectable with Apple’s Find My network for ensuring everything’s in place.

Book and film enthusiasts will appreciate a comprehensive anthology of Wes Anderson's work. A complete set of his films loaded with extras and essays, it is an ideal collection for any fan of his artistic and cinematic style.

For tech-savvy users, the Pixel Watch 4 represents a remarkable gift. Google’s advanced timepiece boasts a sleek display, long battery life optimised for activity tracking, plus features like GPS and voice activation for seamless interaction.

E Ink displays offer a traditional photo frame look, and the Aura Ink is no exception. This particular tech gift allows photo updates via a simple application and features longevity unmatched by most digital devices.

Who wouldn't appreciate a compact massage tool? The Theragun Mini, with its three-speed settings, offers a remedy for sore muscles and comes in a smaller package than its predecessors, offering relief even on the go.