The term “gadget” covers a wide range of devices. There are gadgets for the kitchen, entertainment, self-care, and so much more.
We like to think of a gadget as an item that simply makes life easier — a solution to a daily struggle for which society has surpassed the need. (Giving up on chips and salsa because you couldn’t open the jar? In 2022?)
But let’s not equate « gadget » with « dinky last-minute gift that’ll get lost in a junk drawer. » The good ones typically achieve a nice balance of coolness and utility. And, when purchased with a specific person’s needs in mind, gadgets make great gifts.
Here are 43 of our favorite gift-worthy gadgets in 2022:
