The Verge’s 2026 holiday gift guide

Gift-giving isn’t just about grabbing something solid under a determined spending limit. It’s an expression of love, a way to show someone how well you really know them. That doesn’t mean you have to do it all on your own, though. Sometimes you just need a push in the right direction to get things rolling. This year, we spent hours collecting our favorites to help you get ahead of your holiday shopping. This list has everything: minimalist smart rings, Play-Doh flowers, sleek beat machines — you name it. Whatever your needs, no matter how demanding the recipient, you’ll find something exceptional below for that special someone on your list. [Product: Cricut StickerPix Print Plus Cut | [Product: AirPods 5 | [Product: Busy Bar | [Product: Wacaco Minipresso GR2 | [Product: Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo | [Product: TP-Link Roam 7 portable router | [Product: Belkin ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter | [Product: Super Nintendo: The Game-Changing Company That Unlocked the Power of Play | [Product: Akai MPC Sample | [Product: Nimble SharePower Portable Charger | [Product: Train on the Island (vinyl) | [Product: Ninja Crispi Microwave & Air Fryer | [Product: Grand Theft Auto VI | [Product: Shokz OpenFit Pro | [Product: Timex Retroware Digital watch | [Product: 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox | [Product: Play-Doh Blooms | [Product: Insta360 Luna Pro | [Product: Google Fitbit Air | [Product: Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL | [Product: KPop Demon Hunters (4K Blu-ray) | [Product: Blissbury Ear Pillow | [Product: Keychron K2 HE keyboard (Concrete Edition) | [Product: Hacks: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) | [Product: Hoto Snapbloq I-A06 Cordless Soldering Iron Set | [Product: Knockaround Premiums sunglasses | [Product: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | [Product: Wuben G5 rechargeable flashlight | [Product: Hulken Signature Rolling Tote Bag | [Product: Xteink X4 Pro e-reader | [Product: Ember Mug 3 (14-ounce) | [Product: Nalgene Narrow Mouth water bottle (16-ounce) | [Product: Only NY x MTA NYC Subway Table Lamp | [Product: Pokémon Pokopia | [Product: Petkit Fresh Element Solo Automatic Feeder | [Product: Fairphone 6 Plus | [Product: Pebble Index 01 smart ring | [Product: Cast iced tea glass | [Product: Player Mods modded iPod Classic | [Product: GuliKit TT Pro controller | [Product: Voicemod Key Pocket | [Product: OhSnap Grip Stand | [Product: Epilogue GB Operator | [Product: Dock & Bay Picnic Blanket | [Product: Sonos Beam Ultra | [Product: Instruo Pocket Scion Bio-Feedback Instrument | [Product: Alienware AW3426DW QD-OLED Gaming Monitor | [Product: Lego PlayStation | [Product: Fi Ultra dog tracker | [Product: Kaleidescape Strato E 4K Movie Player | [Product: Gardyn Studio 2 | [Product: Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro carpet cleaner | [Product: Traditional Kintsugi Repair Kit | [Product: Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | [Product: Matic robot vacuum | [Product: OhSnap MCON controller | [Product: Big Walk | [Product: Viture Pro 2 AR glasses | [Product: BYOK | [Product: Nintendo Switch 2 | [Product: WiiM Sound smart speaker | [Product: Remarkable Paper Pure | [Product: KitchenAid Artisan Plus Series 5 stand mixer