For Father’s Day gift guide inclusions better than our dad jokes, check out the following gadgets that make for both practical and fun gifts, including smart cutting machines for dad to personalise the man cave, smart watches to help him reach his fitness goals, or a robotic vacuum cleaner in case he’d rather kick his feet up. We’re not saying that if you don’t get him one of these gifts that you don’t love your Dad, but if you love your Dad then these are some great gift ideas.
TCL NXTWEAR G Wearable Display Glasses
Give the gift of sensory immersion this Father’s Day with TCL’s new Wearable Display Glasses, offering Dad a truly innovative and fully immersive viewing experience that emulates a 140-inch display right before their eyes. Combining dual micro OLED screens with a comfortable design and plug-and-play functionality with a wide variety of smartphones and other devices, the NXTWEAR G offers a hands-free personal viewing experience that offers a portable cinema for movie lovers, an immersive world for gamers, and making the sport-loving Dad feel like they are closer to the action than ever before. TCL’s NXTWEAR G also comes with a bonus six month subscription to Optus Sport, letting Dad gear up for a big few sporting months ahead while enjoying the immersive qualities of the Wearable Glasses!
| RRP $899 | Stockists: Harvey Norman |
Suunto 7 Titanium
Is your Dad looking to balance an active fitness routine with a busy lifestyle? The Suunto 7 Titanium builds upon Suunto’s versatile sports expertise as well as features that have made the Suunto 7 an industry-leading wearable, with its comprehensive blend of fitness tracking and smart features offering 70+ sport modes and Wear OS by Google providing access to thousands of apps. Along with a sleeker design, the Suunto 7 Titanium boasts key in-built updates that are backwards compatible across the existing 7 range, live through an automatic software update, including new tiles for tracking sleep duration and stages, managing body resources and real-time access to heart rate feedback.
| RRP $699 | Stockists: Harvey Norman, MYER and other specialist retailers |
DEEBOT N8 PRO
Meet dad’s new handyman, the DEEBOT N8 PRO. Jampacked with the latest tech from ECOVACS such as theTrueDetect 3D, TrueMapping Technology and OZMO Mopping System. The latest robot vacuum has a more powerful cleaning performance with ultra-high 2600Pa suction power with a surprisingly low noise level. The TrueDetect 3D Technology gives precise object avoidance for undisrupted cleaning alongside the OZMO™️ Mopping System can efficiently clean the whole house without the need for repeated stops to top up the water tank. Compatible with your favourite smart speaker, experience convenient, hands-off controls by simply asking your robot to clean or use the smartphone app for personalised cleaning and scheduled control. The latest robot vacuum from ECOVACS will become dad’s best ‘robo-mate’!
| RRP $799 | Stockists: JB Hi-Fi, Godfreys Vacuums and The Good Guys |
TCL 20 SE
What better gift to get Dad this Father’s Day than a portable cinema within the palm of his hands? The affordable new TCL 20 SE has all of the features associated with an advanced smartphone, along with a super video entertainment system for those looking to take their A/V experiences on the go. The 20 SE’s 6.82-inch display delivers a cinematic-like viewing experience, integrated with NXTVISION technology to ensure colour, contrast and clarity are all enhanced while videos are being enjoyed in real time. The device’s quad rear camera comes with AI-powered colour portrait and sky enhancement features, designed to automatically detect the intended subjects and adjust the background for more beautiful shots.
| RRP $299 | Stockist: Officeworks |
Laser TWS Earphones With Charge Case and Active Noise Cancelling
Listen to excellent sound performance with Laser’s True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones with Charging Case. Soft silicone earcups provides a snug fit and secures the earbuds even if you’re exercising. Active noise cancelling eliminates outside noise, giving you the best possible listening experience. With simple touch controls built into the earphones, you can control your music without having to touch the connected device. The earphone case recharges your earphones up to 3 times and has wireless charging so it can easily be dropped onto a wireless QI charger during those busy moments – perfect for the dad on the go!
| RRP $99 | Stockist: Big W or Laser Co |
Cricut Maker 3
For the Dad who dominates the world of DIY, the Cricut Maker 3 is one of the most versatile gifts you can give. It is a Smart Cutting Machine that works with a simple app called Design Space – simply create your design, send it to the Maker 3 and watch it go! The Maker 3 is 2x faster* and 10x more powerful than its predecessors with matless cutting with Smart Materials™ up to 3.6 metres. It can cut 300+ materials from Vinyl for dad’s bespoke bike stickers and Iron-On for tee’s featuring his infamous dad jokes, to heavier materials such as balsa wood for his more demanding DIY projects. Versatile enough for any project Dad is undertaking next, not only does the Cricut Maker 3 cut, but it also draws, engraves, scores and more!
| RRP $699 from Spotlight & Harvey Norman |
Belkin BOOST CHARGE Power Bank 10K Stand + Play
For the Dad who is always on the move, this Belkin device is a powerful, personal and portable power bank that offers hours of streaming or gaming on the go. It includes a convenient, inbuilt retractable stand to hold your device at the perfect viewing angle while you charge. This 10,000mAh battery offers up to 36 hours of extra battery life for your smartphone. You can also power up 2 devices at the same time, meaning you can charge both your smartphone and game controller or headphones, while you play.
| RRP $84.95 | Stockists: Belkin.com/au, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and other leading tech retailers |
Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand with MagSafe
For the Apple loving Dad, the BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand with MagSafe simplifies your charging experience. Built with powerful magnets compatible with MagSafe, you just place your iPhone 12 device on the stand for a secure, perfectly aligned connection in portrait or landscape mode. It delivers the fastest possible charge, up to 15w, to the entire iPhone 12 range, and is designed with premium finishes for a bold and modern aesthetic to enhance any dad’s space from the office to the living room
| RRP $149.95 | Available at Apple Stores, Apple.com/au, Belkin.com/au, and other national retailers in the coming weeks |
V-Fitness Smart Activity Watch
Ideal for the active dad– the new V-Fitness Smart Watch is fully compatible with Google Fit and Apple Health and best of all, retails for under $100! Get dad the most of his workouts by tracking important data such as heart rate, sleep, temperature, breathing and more whilst also being able to utilise 12 different sports modes including running, cycling, yoga and more, and access smart features such as the weather forecast, alarm clocks and stopwatch. The watch also comes with three interchangeable coloured wrist bands. It has a scratch-resistant hardened glass screen, plus two-week battery life and IP68 water resistance rating (able to withstand dust, dirt or sand).
| RRP $99.95 |