18 funky tech gift ideas for Father's Day 2026 — get something a little different for dad this year

The most recent Hoto electric screwdriver in their impressive lineup features a smart display, 6 torque settings, 30 different bits, an LED light, and a large rechargeable 2000 mAh battery. Perfect for DIY jobs and precision work on your beloved electronics.

This accurate and pocket-sized laser measure can reach up to 98ft, with a ±2mm accuracy rating. Rechargeable via USB-C, the measure features a small OLED display that shows units in Feet/Meters/Inches.

The N Edition Retro Cube 2 speaker from 8Bitdo is a portable Bluetooth speaker with stereo sound. It has a wireless charging dock and is styled like an old game console. Perfect for adding a little retro flair to your desk.

A cheap and cheerful little gadget that incorporates a small spirit-level, ruler, stylus, flashlight, screwdriver, bottle-opener, phone stand, and a pen. Comes with spare pen refills and batteries.

Rechargeable LED fingerless gloves with velcro fastening. Easily point a light wherever your hands are facing. Light up the inside of that dark PC case when you're adding or removing component screws.

A quirky little pin-badge with a replica of Microsoft's famous little helper Clippy. A throwback to days past.

A set of four drink coasters with a circuit board design on a green or red PCB. A perfect gift for the geeky dad who likes a little tech paraphernalia in the office. Other colors are also available.

A pot of the yellow slime that's super handy for getting into all the little intricate crevices of your keyboard and computer peripherals. This 160-gram tub can help remove dust and grime in places that other tools may not be able to reach.

A unique-looking desktop clock with full RGB color customization. A cool retro valve design that not only tells the time, but also illuminates and decorates your workspace.

Charge everything from your phone to your Steam Deck, with this cool-looking robot mech. This fast GaN charger block features three ports for charging: 2 x USB-C and 1 x USB-A.

Nothing worse than coming back to your cup of coffee after focusing on your work and finding it cold. Keep your drinks warm for longer with this aesthetically pleasing mug warmer. Pulling 36W, this warmer has a temperature display and a 2-12 hrs automatic shut off, all in a stylish wood finish.

The smallest version of the Stream Deck, this handy little interface peripheral lets you assign common tasks to dedicated buttons with small screens for easily identifying the function. Assign your favourite macros, Google Sheets shortcuts, or whatever you can think of.

A futuristic cyberpunk digital alarm clock that lets you personalize with your own choice of information. Pick pixel art, financial information, or even the weather on the five full-color LCD screens with 128×128 pixel art and animated GIFs.

We've all seen the meme, and who hasn't thought some ideas are worthy of the dumpster fire? Now you can write all your ideas down on this 300-sheet novelty post-it note container.

A super handy clip-on desk or shelf, headset holder, with a rotating hanger. The spring-loaded clamp can fit desks from 0.31 inches to 1.57 inches thick. It's clean and practical.

A snazy on-desk headset/headphones stand with RGB lighting and a wireless charger built into the base for simultaneously charging your phone.

This is one of the coolest little gadgets I've seen recently. A little Tesla coil that you can hook up to Bluetooth and play music over. It has six discharge tips; you can choose to install one, two, or all six. The middle tip provides the largest arc; it can produce a maximum arc distance of 3.93 inches (100 mm).

Pegboards are a great way of stashing and tidying all the kit and kaboodle you may have lying around your desk. If your desk isn't near a wall, or you're perhaps prohibited from drilling or hanging a pegboard on your wall, this desk-clampable version is the next best thing.