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The Verge’s 2026 holiday gift guide

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In short

The recommendations feature versatile digital accessories alongside analog and off-grid home goods. Consumers can browse items ranging from Apple audio gear and Belkin travel accessories to kitchen appliances and creative equipment. Notably, the guide includes Nimble’s SharePower, a 10,000mAh magnetic battery pack capable of separating into two individual 20W chargers. Cultural recommendations round out the list with gaming history books, vinyl records, and major video game releases.

Key points

  • The curated list balances modern connected gadgets with unpowered, offline tools like the…: The curated list balances modern connected gadgets with unpowered, offline tools like the manual GR2 espresso maker.
  • Creative and musical products feature heavily through items like the Cricut StickerPix an…: Creative and musical products feature heavily through items like the Cricut StickerPix and the Akai MPC Sample beat maker.
  • Cultural entertainment picks encompass diverse media formats, including an Aldous Harding…: Cultural entertainment picks encompass diverse media formats, including an Aldous Harding vinyl record and Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI.

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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.

The Verge’s 2026 holiday gift guide

Our latest holiday cheat sheet is jam-packed with our favorite tech, along with Play-Doh, vinyl, and plenty of analog picks.

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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.

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