With Father’s Day 2016 just over a week away, it’s now officially crunch time. But who cares? What did dear old dad really do to deserve a present from you? Help give you life? Whatever. Raise you and help you develop into a respectable person? Pff. Pay for your education and help ensure you can survive on your own in modern society? Big deal.
This year, celebrate Father’s Day by taking advantage of all the great bargains out there and buying a gift for yourself. In fact, we’ve assembled 10 of the best gift ideas we could find in this guide, and it’s packed full of cool items that range in price from under $20 to a few hundred dollars. You’re going to love them far more than your father would, so why bother wasting them on him?
OK fine, all of these items would also obviously make fantastic gifts for your dad…
There are a million set top boxes and media streaming dongles out there, but only one can be the best and the Roku 3600R Streaming Stick is likely it. The device gives you access to more than 10,000 streaming channels of entertainment and it also supports all of your favorite services like Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu and more. Best of all, it’s new but it’s on sale right now for its lowest price ever.
Roku Streaming Stick (3600R): $39.00
The Roku Streaming Stick has your video needs covered, so naturally it’s now time to talk audio. And when it comes to wireless home speakers, Sonos is obviously among the best in the business.
Sonos speakers rarely go on sale but right now Amazon is giving free gift cards of various values with every purchase. Discounts (in the form of a gift card) range from $30 to $140 depending on which speakers you order.
Amazon Sale On Sonos Wireless Speakers: Prices vary
This little gadget is about as thick as two credit cards so it fits right in your wallet. Then anytime you find your iPhone running low on battery life, simply whip it out, find a nearby USB port and charge away.
LifeLink – Apple Certified Ultra-Portable Cable: $29.95
The Rif6 Cube portable projected is a palm-sized device that connects to any Android device, iPhone, iPad or practically anything else with a video port. It then beams a bright and clear image up to 120 inches diagonally onto any wall or screen.
RIF6 Cube 2-inch Mobile Projector: $279.00
It seems like just about everything is “smart” and “connected” these days, but do you really need a smart water bottle? Really?
Yes, you do. Water intake is a hugely important and often overlooked part of maintaining your health. This device monitors your water intake and glows when it’s time for you to take a drink. It even connects to your smartphone to log everything.
Hidrate Spark: $54.95
There simply isn’t a more stylish way to carry your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or Retina MacBook than this hot sleeve from Mujjo. The company also makes some of our favorite leather iPhone cases, and it ships anywhere in the world.
iPhone Cases & MacBook Sleeves by Mujjo: Prices vary
Looking for some high-end earbuds with style and design to match their class-leading sound? We’ve got just what the doctor ordered. The Master & Dynamic ME05 in-ear headphones are made of solid brass and they pack custom 8mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers that deliver killer sound.
Master & Dynamic ME05PD ME05 Earphones: $199.00
Want even better sound in an over-ear model? Master & Dynamic also makes the wireless MW60 headphones, which offer incredible sound and insanely deep bass. They’re available in black or brown and they look amazing in both colors.
Master & Dynamic MW60 Wireless Headphones: $549.00
Our deals team covered this item in a separate post on Friday but it bears repeating because it’s on sale at such a good price. For just $169 you can get a Sous Vide cooker that employs the same immersion cooking technology used by the best chefs in the world. It even connects to your iPhone or Android phone!
Anova WiFi Sous Vide Precision Cooker: $169.00
Last but not least, a fun and ridiculously affordable catch that you (or any dad) will love. Cool down while you’re working and never lose track of the time.