We’re just a few days out from Father’s Day 2026, so if you’re still fumbling around trying to find the perfect gadget for dad, these suggestions will help you get out of a bind.
I’ve tested loads of gadgets, and these are some of the tech-related gifts I reckon your dad will love. Some are practical, others are fun, and there’s a good mix of both throughout. Best of all, they’re easy to get your hands on in time for a last-minute Father’s Day gift.
Quad Lock Bike Alarm and Finder ($79.99)
If your dad is a keen cyclist and/or dentist (they eventually become cyclists), then this small, easy-to-set-up bike alarm and finder is a must-have. I’ve got one for all my bikes, and it gives great peace of mind.
You can pop it under a bottle cage or under the saddle, and if someone tries to move or steal the bike, it’ll let out a loud 93dBA alarm. It also syncs to Apple Find My, so if the bike is stolen, you have a better chance of tracking it down and getting it back.
Quad Lock Traverse Backpack ($279.99)
Speaking of Quad Lock, I also really love this backpack. Ideal for the adventuring dad, it’s comfortable to wear on a bicycle or motorbike, and it’s also good for travel. I’ve taken mine to the US, Singapore, China, Taiwan and Japan this year and found it comfortable and capacious.
Trek Air Rush Electric Pump ($139.99)
A friend gave me this electric pump earlier in the year, and if you have a dad who cycles, or frequently needs to pump up the tyres of their mower or wheelbarrow or even sports balls, then this is such a great gift.
It fits in a pocket or small saddle bag, and it has enough battery to fully pump up two tyres if needing to change a tyre, or get four tyres from 40PSI to 70PSI very quickly and easily. I haven’t gone on a ride without it since.
GravaStar Supernova Bluetooth Speaker ($227.39)
This might not be the Bluetooth speaker you’d buy for an audiophile dad, but this speaker just looks so cool that any sci-fi or gamer dads will get a kick out of it. Because it also doubles as a lamp (and a really awesome lamp at that), it’s great for dads who want to listen to music in the kitchen and then take it out to the shed at night to do a little tinkering.
Corsair Galleon 100 SD keyboard ($599)
Dad would have to be pretty dedicated to his craft to be worthy of such a spectacular keyboard. But if your dad is a budding streamer, editor, or kind of guy who lives for a good shortcut, macro or bit of optimisation, then he’ll love the Corsair Galleon 100 SD mechanical keyboard. It’s half keyboard/half Stream Deck, and a complete joy to use.
Crkd Gibson Guitar (from $224)
If your dad is a Millennial or Gen X-er, then I bet you he has at least one story about how he was an incredible, world-class Guitar Hero player. I know this because I am basically a Millennial dad.
I love this Crkd Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller, because it allows you to relive the glory days of Guitar Hero in Fortnite Festival and the upcoming Stage Tour video games. You can also get other models of the guitar, but this is the one I have and love.
Lego Ferrari F2004 & Michael Schumacher ($149.99)
Dads who are into F1 all have a story about getting to watch the great Michael Schumacher drive his Ferrari like he was living poetry. In a time before Drive To Survive, even people who didn’t watch F1 all knew who Michael Schumacher was.
This Lego set is such a wonderful one to build. I’ve been building mine with my two-year-old, and while she’s perhaps not the most helpful building buddy, it has been a really wonderful bonding experience, with memories that I’m going to treasure. Maybe that’s something the dad in your life would enjoy, too?
Lego Star Wars BB-8 Astromech Droid ($149.99)
If Star Wars is more dad’s speed, then this BB-8 Astromech Droid is a great build. There’s something about the challenge of trying to build Lego into a sphere that I just really enjoy. Plus BB-8 is so cute!
8BitDo Pro 3 Controller ($99)
This is the gift for gamer dads who need a turbo controller to either speed up actions in games, or cheekily pop a rubber band around the trigger and play time-sink games AFK (like the popular Star Wars Droid Tycoon in Fortnite).
Outside the turbo functionality, it’s also just an excellent controller, with Hall effect joysticks. It’s reminiscent of old school Nintendo controllers, compatible with all generations of the Nintendo Switch, PC, and a wide variety of Apple and mobile devices.
Cricut Explore 5 Essential Bundle ($449)
For the DIY dad who likes to make his own stickers, cards, and customised T-shirts, the Cricut Explore 5 is a great tool to help him make those items more easily. It cuts paper, vinyl, iron-on transfers, bonded fabric and 60 other materials to make everything from customised whiskey glasses to the most fabulous drag accessories you’ve ever seen.
Ergonomic computer accessories (from $44.95)
If you are old enough to read this gift guide, it means that your dad is old enough to need more ergonomic accessories for his computer. His back hurts, his wrist hurts, and he’s tired. Here are some of my picks to make your dad more comfortable:
- Kensington Duo Gel Keyboard Wrist Rest – $44.95
- Kensington Pro Fit Ergo KB680 EQ Rechargeable Keyboard – $149.95
- For lefties: Kensington Pro Fit Left-Handed Ergo Wireless Mouse – $74.95
- For right-handers: Logitech MX Master 4 for Mac – $199 (I got one of these for my dad)
Nanoleaf lights (from $19)
Everyone loves a pretty smart light, and Nanoleaf makes the prettiest ones that are the easiest to customise. There are thousands of ways dad can combine all the different shaped parts to make a unique design to make his space his own.
Dads may gravitate towards the harshest, coolest overhead lights imaginable, but you can show him that it’s possible to live in a space that isn’t lit like an FBI interrogation room in a low-budget action movie.
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