New year, new tech, that’s how the saying goes right? If you’ve got a tech head who needs a present, you might feel like they have everything “tech” ever invented. We bet they have more than one cell phone and at least a few different video game systems. 

So what do you get someone like this? The newest and most cutting-edge tech, that’s what. Still stuck? Keep reading for 8 of the latest and greatest pieces of tech gear out this year.

1. Bluetooth Headphones

The AirPods craze has boosted everyone’s drive to ditch the wires and go Bluetooth for all types of listening. AirPods are a great, portable, and easy option that will please most techies. 

However, if your friend is more of a music snob, consider getting a more heavy-duty option like Even H3 Bluetooth Headphones.

These headphones were designed by music people for music people: audio engineers and music producers alike approve of these wireless headphones. It comes with an app the fully customizes your listening experience, which will impress your tech-savvy loved one.

2. Amazon Fire Stick

Does your friend love a good binge-watching session? Did they recently blow through the new Ted Bundy documentary before moving onto the new Netflix Versace series? 

Then an Amazon Fire Stick is the perfect gift for them. Simply plug it into your TV and have instant access to all of your streaming accounts: Amazon, Netflix, HBO, Showtime, Hulu, etc.

It also has voice connection, meaning your friend can call out exactly what they want to watch (“Alexa, play Keeping Up with the Kardashians”), and their wish is the Fire Stick’s command.

3. Lenovo Smart Display Smart Home Assistant

Smart Home Assistant technology has been all the rage in recent years: Google Home, Amazon’s Echo, etc. But there’s a new and improved kid in town.

The Lenovo Smart Display combines the benefits of the Google Home Assistant with a visual display and touchscreen. This lets you watch YouTube videos, make video calls, view instructions, read articles, etc. all through voice control.

4. Phone and/or Computer Case

Phone and computer cases might not be the most exciting gifts in the world, but they’re a welcome gadget for a tech lover. They probably protect their tech like you would their own child, so make that a bit easier for them with a top of the line MacBook pro 13 inch case or an indestructible Android phone case.

If you want the gift to have a bit more pizazz, look for cases that double as wallets or that can survive underwater. You can also spice it up with fun designs or personalized engravings.

5. Fitbit Versa

The Fitbit Versa is the newest iteration of the famous fitness trackers. Older versions had the reputation of looking like strange and chunky hospital bracelets, but the Versa has had a serious style upgrade.

It now looks similar to the Apple Smart Watch and comes with a heart rate tracker, a sleep monitor, and over 15 different exercise modes. It’s also water resistant, has room for over 300 songs, and has built-in on-screen exercise programs and coaching.

6. Lovehandle

No, we don’t mean what you get when you lump out on the couch playing video games and eating cheese balls. 

A Lovehandle is a small strap that fits on the back of your smartphone. This makes it easy to hold and grip your phone, which can prevent accidental drops and makes it easier to hold to take pictures, watch videos, and more.

This is an awesome little tech gadget that’s perfect if you’re on a budget.

7. Privacy Phone Screen Protector

Don’t you hate it when people read your texts over your shoulder? Or watch what should be your private Snapchats? Chances are your friend hates that too.

Enter the privacy phone screen protector. This small film that fits on the front of the phone screen does two things.

First, it protects the screen from shattering or getting scuffed/scratched with everyday use. But the best part of these screen protectors is that they protect your privacy.

The way the protector is designed makes the screen appear black unless you’re the one using the phone and looking directly at the screen. No more text-peepers or Snapchat-snoopers with this protector on your phone!

8. Cord Taco

Like the screen protector and the Lovehandle, the Cord Taco is a great budget gift that will still score big points with a tech head. With all of the probably hundreds of tech products they own, that means they have roughly one million different cords and wires laying around.

We all know what happens with this: a huge frustrating tangle. 

That’s where the cord taco comes in. These are small taco-shaped pieces of material that can easily contain and wrap up your friend’s many wires without having to get bulky and ugly storage containers.

They look and feel sleek and modern while also fulfilling a purpose. The many colors and sizes available will fit anyone’s style, too.

They can also be customized with your friend’s initials, name, gamer tag, and more.

Tech Gear Gifts for 2019: Final Thoughts

This list is short compared to all of the new tech gear you have at your disposal in 2019. But it will give you some great tech gift ideas for that person you think already has every gadget under the sun.

Whether you ball out and get them fancy Bluetooth headphones or you’re on a budget and get them a nice phone case, your gift will be appreciated.

Need more gift tips and ideas? Check out this article for some more help in the gift-giving department.