Left shopping for Dad until the last minute? Well, fathers can be notoriously hard to figure out what to get, but iTWire has your back. Here’s a selection of great gadgets sure to be a hit.
Not to be mistaken with the power bank brand, the Morphée (note the acute) helps you fall asleep faster and helps you benefit from a deep and restful sleep. It’s a gadget, charged by USB and with a battery, but it is screenless and doesn’t send any waves. Instead, it’s a unique retro-style unit designed by sleep experts to provide over 200 combinations of guided meditation and sophrology sessions.
Sophrology is a dynamic relaxation method, and not only will this help Dad get a night of good sleep, but Mum is sure to love it too.
You get a choice of a male or female voice, and along with the sessions, there are eight relaxing songs, eight nature sounds in 3D, and eight cardiac coherence sessions. The device has a speaker but also includes a 3.5mm headphone jack.
You don't simply press a button to fire things off; instead, it comes with three keys you turn to choose the category, the program number, and the duration. The included booklet provides details on all the programs by category, and the design is highly appealing and works to turn off the digital world and relax your mind. iTWire has been using it and can attest to the satisfying key turning, the pleasant and soothing sessions, and the relaxing way it lulls you to sleep.
What's more, its wooden shell doubles as a cover so you can take it travelling.
See it in action here:
This three-in-one desktop charging stand is a great bedside gift. It includes a 150cm USB-C power cable (you’ll need to provide your own 20W USB-C or higher power adapter). It is an elegant little stand that takes up only a tiny footprint on the nightstand - less than a phone itself - but can nicely charge your smartphone, smartwatch and earbuds overnight. Or, one phone and another phone and something else. Whatever you like, provided it supports wireless charging and can fit on the stand.
While it works with compatible Android devices, if the Dad in your life is in the Apple ecosystem, then it’s a perfect match; the main charger is sturdy and magnetic and delivers 10W of charge, holding MagSafe iPhones upright for convenient use while charging, as well as keeping an eye on the time when waking during the night. Place the AirPods case on the base, the Apple Watch on the top, and Dad starts each day fully connected and fully empowered.
iTWire has been using this, replacing several previous chargers all in one device, and we appreciated its support for modern MagSafe devices.
For the Dad who dominates the DIY world, the Cricut Maker 3 is one of the most versatile gifts you can give. Note, that’s Cricut like “cricket”, not Cricut like die-cut,
The Cricut Maker 3 is an intelligent cutting machine that works with a simple Design Space app. Fire it up, create your design, send it to the Maker 3 and watch it go! It can cut 300+ materials from Vinyl for dad’s bespoke bike stickers and Iron-On for tee’s featuring his infamous dad jokes to heavier materials such as balsa wood for his more demanding DIY projects. Versatile enough for any project Dad is undertaking next, not only does the Cricut Maker 3 cut, but it also draws, engraves, scores and more,
And hey, if you're short on Dad Jokes, here's my own book on it!
Even if you don't know what you'll do with a Cricut Maker, trust me, you need one, and you'll find lots of use. In fact, Mrs iTWire loves hers and makes children's clothing, hats, decals and lettering for water bottles, and all kinds of gifts and crafts. She was right on the Thermomix, and she's right on the Cricut Maker.
For the Dad who complains about mess yet doesn't want to lift a finger when it comes to household chores? - the Deebot X1 Plus is the perfect self-autonomous cleaning companion. With stunning and modern Jacob Jensen industrial design, the X1 Plus is a top-of-the-line cleaning system that exudes timeless beauty and seamless functionality. Boasting cutting-edge features, including its own YIKO voice assistant, auto-empty station, interchangeable air freshener capsule, AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance and TrueMapping technology, this wise vacuum cleaner is truly the definition of tomorrow's robots today. Home cleaning has never looked so good nor smelled so fresh!
When Dad's not saying "Hi hungry, I'm Dad," and when he's not putting the thermostat back how it belongs, and when he's not breaking wind, Dad's mind is firmly on protecting his family. Amazon Ring is a set of devices that provide motion-sensitive cameras, floodlights, and two-way audio. iTWire uses the Ring video doorbell and it's great for keeping an eye on parcel deliveries, deterring bad guys, and even talking to the dog when we're all at Grandma's for the day.
Ring is offering savings up to 25% off from its doorbells to security cameras. Give Dad the gift of knowing his family is safe and secure, even when he's away from home.
Check out the video doorbell 4, the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus, the Stick Up Cam battery, plus more.
Is he looking to gear up for the cold Winter with the ultimate at-home cinema experience? The new Philips PicoPix Max TV offers a powerful but easy-to-use option to share and supersize Dad’s content, no matter whether you're indulging in a movie or show or looking to lose yourself in a video game. Delivering an immersive display, built-in Android TV and 2.1 speakers, Dad can gear up for a big year of sport and streaming ahead with this projector!
Designed for hardcore adventurers and peak experiences, the new Suunto 9 Peak is its thinnest, most powerful and most durable sports watch yet. The Suunto 9 Peak boasts up to 170 hours of GPS recording capacity in Tour mode, blood oxygen measurement, a full battery charge in one hour and is built to match users' high expectations for a sports wearable companion, training tool and adventure partner. All this in a new sleek form factor that fits seamlessly on the wrist for ultimate comfort!
TCL NXTWEAR G Wearable Display Glasses
Give the gift of immersion this Father's Day with TCL's new Wearable Display Glasses, offering Dad a genuinely innovative and fully immersive viewing experience that emulates a 140-inch display right before their eyes. Combining dual micro OLED screens with a comfortable design and plug-and-play functionality, the NXTWEAR G offers a hands-free personal viewing experience that offers a portable cinema for movie lovers, an immersive gaming world, and makes the sport-loving Dad feel like they are closer to the action than ever before.
For the Dad looking for an all-in-one smartphone experience without breaking the bank, the TCL 30+ could be the perfect gift. The 30+ delivers a myriad of high-quality features, including a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with NXTVISION technology, an AI triple-rear camera setup with a 50MP primary lens and a 13MP ultra-wide front-facing camera for the avid selfie snapper. The smartphone also provides a blue light reduction of 30% to protect Dad’s eyes.
Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE 30W USB-C Wall Charger with Lightning Cable
For the busy Dad looking to fast charge their devices in only a fraction of time, Belkin’s nifty 30W USB-C Wall Charger powers Dad’s iPhone, Galaxy, or other compatible devices. This travel-ready PPS charger is USB-C PD 3.0 certified, charging from zero to 50% in up to 24 minutes, letting Dad waste no time while their phone charges. On top of all that, Belkin’s bundle comes with a USB-C Cable with Lightning Connector to let you charge your iPhone immediately.
Laser Soundtec 4.1ch Party Blaster
Featuring four integrated speakers, an independent subwoofer drive, and up to 6 hours of battery life, the Soundtec 4.1ch Party Blaster is all about providing big sound. With an IPX5 water resistance rating making it perfect for fishing trips and pool parties, and a convenient carry handle, this will make you the VIP guest at any event.
The perfect Father’s Day gift for gadget-loving Dads doesn’t get better than Elgato’s flagship product, the Stream Deck. The Stream Deck is a fully-customisable gadget that can streamline commands, such as opening regularly used apps or programs at the touch of a button, and increase productivity for any PC desk setup,
Create automations to run apps, play sounds, show visual effects, switch to your Twitter feed or gameplay or camera, or anything else you can think of.
The Stream Deck is a magnificent tool to put the power of a radio station DJ and modern Twitch streamer at your fingertips.
Elgato Wave:3 microphone and Mic Arm
Spoil Dad this Father’s Day with the perfect microphone and arm combo. Offering excellent value for reliability and sound quality, Elgato’s Wave:3 is bound to impress on work calls, gaming sessions and more. With tap-to-mute and gain control easily accessible, dad will feel in control. Pair it with the Mic Arm (available in standard and low-profile forms) to seamlessly mount the mic to any setup.
(Also pictured above with the Elgato Stream Deck).
Have Dad look schmick on any personal or work video call with Elgato’s Facecam. Able to capture up to 1080p and 60 frames, the Facecam is a compact device with a pro-grade lens, high-speed output and easy plug-in installation.
Dads who enjoy mobile gaming will get a kick out of HyperX’s new controller, the Clutch Wireless. This peripheral can be connected to Android devices and controller-enabled PC games and offers more control over portable play than ever before.
Dads who spend plenty of time at the desk will love the Pulsefire Haste Wireless, an ultra-lightweight mouse with a wireless connection and over 100 hours of battery life. Its tactile TTC Golden micro switches are sure to suit both their gaming and work needs.
Wave Plus from Airthings is an intelligent, battery-operated, indoor air quality monitor with six sensors to measure radon, CO2, humidity, temp, airborne chemicals (VOCs) and pressure. We spend 90% of our time indoors. Measuring our indoor air quality (IAQ) is one of the most important steps we can take to prevent illness and increase productivity, energy and good health.
Airthings, the IAQ specialists and experts in radon, created the Airthings Wave Plus—the first smart IAQ monitor with Radon detection, designed for homes and all populated spaces. It is the perfect solution for homeowners, employers and facility managers to gain complete visibility into six indoor air factors; radon, carbon dioxide (CO2), airborne chemicals (TVOCs), humidity, temperature and air pressure.
Let Dad look after his health and yours with this great air quality monitor.
Jabra Elite 5 true wireless earbuds
Brand new - literally, only announced today - the Jabra Elite 5 true wireless earbuds allow Dad to focus on what matters and tune out what doesn't. Ok, that doesn't mean focusing on the football and tuning out the kids, but being immersed in his music or podcasts or voice calls because the earbuds include Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation. They have six microphones and wind noise reduction and fine-tuned 6mm speakers - all of this means you get powerful sound while tuning out the outside world - both for the wearer and for those they are speaking with on the call.
The earbuds have seven hours of playtime and up to 28 hours with the included Qi-certified wireless charging case. It supports Bluetooth Multipoint connectivity so you can pair it to two devices at once - the laptop and phone, for example - meaning you can play music but take calls when needed without switching earbuds. It works with your favourite digital assistant for hands-free use. It's designed for all-day comfort and is IP55-rated against dust and water.
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David has been computing since 1984 where he instantly gravitated to the family Commodore 64. He completed a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from 1990 to 1992, commencing full-time employment as a systems analyst at the end of that year. David subsequently worked as a UNIX Systems Manager, Asia-Pacific technical specialist for an international software company, Business Analyst, IT Manager, and other roles. David has been the Chief Information Officer for national public companies since 2007, delivering IT knowledge and business acumen, seeking to transform the industries within which he works. David is also involved in the user group community, the Australian Computer Society technical advisory boards, and education.
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