We’ve only got a few more days until Christmas, and maybe you’re starting get a little nervous about all the folks who are still on your gift-giving list. Sure, they might not be your closest friends or best-loved family members… but you can’t ignore them entirely, can you? Don’t worry, TechCrunch has you covered. Whether […]
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Gift Guide: 9 fantastic pairs of headphones
Want to buy someone a pair of headphones without accidentally buying them junk? We can help. Looking for something else? We can help with that, too. Headphones have this beautiful regard for tradition and progress, and the best headphones to buy in 2017 weren’t all released this year. Some of these designs are decades old, but there were definitely some recent trends that have found… Read More
Gift Guide: The best Nintendo Switch games and gifts
The Switch has had an amazing debut year, defying worries that it would crash and burn like its superficially similar predecessor, the Wii U. Unlike that console, however, the Switch is just stocked with amazing games. From serious challenges for seasoned gamers to multiplayer laughs with casual friends, there’s something for everyone. Here are our picks for the games any Switch owner… Read More
Gift guide: Playstation 4 Games worth giving
2017 has been a banner year for gaming, and the PS4 in particular has gotten a ridiculous amount of really great games. Whether you or your loved one is interested in action, huge explorable worlds, RPGs, multiplayer, or something that doesn’t quite fit in the usual categories, there was an amazing game (or four) this year that fit the bill. Read More
Which houseplants make the best gifts?
A houseplant is the gift that keeps on giving. It purifies the air and will spruce up virtually any residence. But which houseplants make the best gifts?
Whether you’re looking for a living room focal point or a cute little Instagram plant, you have …
9 of the most ridiculous pet gifts for your fur-loving friends
We love our fur babies in Silicon Valley and there’s plenty of tech to support them, feed them and keep them occupied while we’re away. We could give you a pet gift guide full of these tech gadgets, as we’ve done in the past. But some of what’s out there is just downright ridiculous… and because we all need a laugh, that’s our focus this year. Read More
20 useful gifts that no one would buy for themselves
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Perhaps the most underrated gift category? Gifts your recipient didn’t know they needed.
As The Atlantic cited in 2014, many gifts fall flat because the giver focused too much on sentimentality and not enough on practicality. In fact, the gifts people prefer seem to be the ones that are the easiest to use.
But sometimes those gifts are boring as hell, right? There’s a reason that socks — while wonderful — are the stereotypical “bad gift.”
But practical and lovely don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Here are 20 gifts that are both useful and beautiful — and, most importantly, that no one is likely to buy for themselves. Read more…
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View More 20 useful gifts that no one would buy for themselves12 of the best baby tech gifts for the little ones in your life
Welcome to the 2017 TechCrunch Holiday Gift Guide! We check out a lot of really cool stuff here at TechCrunch, so we figured we ought to put that experience to good use and help you get your holiday shopping done quickly. Need help with some other ideas? Check out the full Gift Guide here! This baby tech gift guide is a new one for TechCrunch’s annual gift list but one that’s been… Read More
Gifts ideas under $10 that people will actually like
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When it comes to Secret Santa or gift exchanges with a price limit, it’s sometimes hard to find a genuinely good gift that’s cheap and useful. Sure…
13 great board games to play with family and friends
Board games are a blast. They’re cheap to buy, fun to give, and amazing to play. We’ve chosen twelve of our favorites that you can add to your stack of games this Holiday Season. Some pit you against each other; others have you working together to save the world. Order in, crack a few beers (or seltzers) and have a blast! Read More
10 excellent battery pack gifts for your friend whose phone always dies
After putting our favorite battery packs in various gift guides over the years, we decided to go all out this year and do a gift guide JUST for battery packs. I consider myself something of a battery pack aficionado, so I decided to step up to th…
View More 10 excellent battery pack gifts for your friend whose phone always diesCheck out the 2017 TechCrunch Holiday Gift Guide
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time for the Holidays again. Time to untangle the lights, dust off the wreath, and start figuring out what the heck you’re going to get everyone. Need ideas? We can help! We here at TechCrunch spend most of our days thinking about whatever new gizmo or gadget is about to hit the shelves, and we’ve been jotting down our favorites… Read More