One of the final occasions celebrated by families around the world is Father’s Day. This is the day when children can honor their parents for all the things they have done for them. In most countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June.
In other countries, the festival is celebrated on other dates, especially if it has any national or religious significance, such as in Spain, where Father’s Day is celebrated together with Saint Joseph’s Day on March 19. Other countries celebrate this festival on the first Sunday in September or the second Sunday in November.
During Father’s Day, wives and children often express their heartfelt thanks by giving their father a special gift that he is sure to love. Some of the best gifts for your parents are high-tech gadgets. Most parents engage in a hobby, weekend activity, or just a daily pleasure they’d like to indulge in after they get home from work, like listening to music or watching TV.
Knowing what your dad likes to do, you can surely find a high-tech gadget or two that you can gift him this Father’s Day, and the following can jumpstart your selection process.
* LED flashlights
For parents who love the outdoors doing their favorite hobbies like hunting or fishing, an LED flashlight would make a great gift. LED lamps are cheaper, brighter and last longer on batteries than ordinary flashlight bulbs. Before you pick one, know what size your dad would prefer, whether he’d like a big, sturdy one or a pocket version. If you are engaged in water-related activities, it would be better to give it a waterproof version.
* Solar panels
Still, for parents who love the great outdoors, solar chargers would make great gifts to supplement your assortment of devices as backup power sources, especially if you’re active in places where you may not have access to electricity. Just make sure the voltages, current ratings, and adapter plugs for the chargers match those of your parent’s devices.
* Film scanners
It is normal for parents to have large collections of photos and prints of their family and friends. Help them categorize them all into more durable, shareable digital media by giving them film scanners for Father’s Day. Choose one that is easy to use and will fit most types and sizes of photo prints.
* USB pens
Have you noticed that your dad struggles with all his files, notes and other things before going to the office? Help him organize his files and make them portable wherever he wants him to go by giving him USB pens. These devices have USB flash drives built into the work pens and would be great for office work and presentations. Just make sure the memory capacity is enough for your needs.
*Led lights
Some parents are DIYers and would usually start their hobbies in their own homes. Apart from that, many are becoming environmentally conscious and would like to install green and energy efficient improvements to their homes. Offer them LED lights as exciting and highly practical gifts as a replacement for their energy-hungry incandescent bulbs.
* Inspection Cameras
Another great gift for do-it-yourself dads is inspection cameras that can help them see hard-to-reach areas or work around fixtures. These gadgets would also make great gifts for dads in the construction or maintenance business.
* Voice and Phone Recorders
Do you have a parent who is a doctor or scientific researcher? Help them with their work by giving them portable voice recorders that they can take with them at work or wherever they go. And for parents who are always on the go, a good phone recorder that can capture all the messages would be a great gift so that you don’t miss all your important messages.
* IP cameras
Does your dad live alone or does he have a shop or store for his business? Offer them additional security through IP cameras that they can easily install anywhere in their homes or businesses where they need a third eye to keep an eye on a particular area.
* video glasses
Is watching TV or a home movie one of your dad’s greatest pleasures after coming home from work? Give her a new level of viewing pleasure with video glasses that she can connect to her TV or VCR and watch her favorite shows in peace.
* GPS navigation devices
Does your dad get lost easily when driving or walking somewhere? A portable GPS navigation device would be a great gift that can help them reach any destination safely and accurately through directions and interactive route maps.
* GPS tracking devices
Does your dad sometimes have trouble locating his cars after parking? Well, help them out by giving away a GPS tracking device as a Father’s Day gift. They can conveniently attach the GPS transmitter to their cars, which they can activate and track to help them locate their cars with the push of a button.
*Bluetooth Car Rearview Mirrors
Give your dad an innovative high-tech gadget gift with a bluetooth car rearview mirror that can give him a clearer view behind his cars than any ordinary rearview mirror can. It’s like giving them eyes behind their backs and giving them a safer, smoother ride.
* Action sports cameras
Some dads are really athletic and would still participate in physical sports even at their age. A good action sports camera would be a great gift for them to record their activities while in action, and brag about them while watching the recorded videos with friends and family!
* Resonance speakers
Is your dad a music lover? Surprise him by giving him a set of resonance speakers that make his favorite music resonate through any surface through ultrasonic technology.
* Handheld scanners
Give your dad a great tool to convert their documents, photos, favorite magazines and newspaper clippings into digital files that they can store on DVD or on their computers so they last longer, are categorized correctly and are easy to share with friends and family.
Father’s Day is an important festival that gives everyone the opportunity to show how much their fathers mean to them. Show your appreciation for what a great job your parents did by giving them these cool high-tech gadgets that they will cherish for the rest of their lives.
