Shipping deadlines have passed, and for procrastinators like us, the time to buy gifts for our friends and family is (almost) over. But don’t worry: Sending someone a gift has never been easier, including an e-gift card for a store or service you know they use. If you’re looking for more creative digital gift ideas, we’ve got you covered. But for those people in your life who are hard to shop for, a gift card can do the trick. These are the gift cards that make the most sense to send as last-minute gifts this year.
For the person who just bought a new iPhone or MacBook and needs some accessories. These gift cards can be used on physical products, or apps and subscriptions purchased from the App Store.
For the Android fan who needs some Pixel accessories, or wants to create a Nest smart home setup. In addition to the Google Store online, these gift cards can be used to pay for apps and other digital goods in the Play Store.
The first few days of the year are usually a lull for deals — and 2025 is proving to be no different. Since most Black Friday sale prices have expired, big-ticket items are back to full price, but we’ve found some new discounts on smaller tech and accessories from brands we recommend like Anker, Sony, Amazon Echo, and JBL.
You can get the Anker Charging Station for 40 percent off and grab the Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, which is back down to an all-time low price. The Amazon Echo Display is also on sale for near a record low price. Here are this week’s best tech deals you can still get today.
8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller (Xbox) for $30 ($15 off): Here’s a record low price for a licensed Xbox controller that we recommend on some of our best lists. It’s compatible with Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 and above, so it can work with either consoles or PCs. It has a Hall effect joystick and impulse triggers, a 3.5mm audio jack on the back, and two extra buttons that aren’t included with the official controller, which could be useful for mapping with PC games.
Anker 9-in-1 Charging Station for $36 ($24 off): This little tower has been a boon to my cluttered and small workspace, allowing me to charge and power the various phones, batteries, tablets, and other electronics that are a necessary part of a tech-heavy work life. It has four USB-C ports, two USB-A, and two AC outlets, plus the wall adapter is nice and slim. I wish I had bought it on sale.
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS 42mm case) for $329 ($70 off): This is a return to the Black Friday price seen in November and the biggest discount ever on Apple’s latest flagship wearable. We gave it good marks in our review and called it the best Apple Watch and the best smartwatch currently on the market. Of course, it’s only for iPhone users, but if you’re an Apple fan, it could be very useful. It’s also available at Best Buy.