Tech enthusiasts can be notoriously picky to buy for: they have strong opinions about brands, operating systems, even standards like surround-sound formats. And the tech world moves fast. As a tech reviewer, many products that I pick up to evaluate are put back down simply never used again. Something better comes along.
But there are products that buck the trend and stick around. As someone who is surrounded by tech, I’ve rounded up the gadgets that are so perpetually useful, I find myself reaching for them all the time. So don’t give up on surprising the techie in your life: their next favorite toy may just be on this list.
