This article recommends 10 tech gifts for Father's Day including a light saber umbrella, heated travel mug, wooden phone stand, Bluetooth key finder, flip alarm clock, tablet lawn chair, Fire TV, solar backpack camera, audiophile music pod, and golf cart hovercraft. The gifts range in price from $7.49 to $55,000 and incorporate new technologies like Bluetooth, heating elements, cameras, and hovercraft capabilities to delight dads with fun, practical gadgets.

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10 Top Tech Gifts to
Rock Your Father's Day!
by Carolyn Nicander Mohr

2. Dad Wants Tech Gifts!
S He may not think of himself as a techie, but chances are
one of these amazing tech gifts will rock his world...or at
least make him smile.
S These tech gifts are sure to delight dads, grads, brides
and grooms or anyone else you might be getting gifts for
this season, no matter what your budget is.
S You may even find a fun gift or two for yourself!

3. Light Saber Umbrella
S Bring your dad's rainy days into the future
with a light saber umbrella.
S Whether your dad is battling rain drops or
Darth Vader, he will appreciate this high tech
umbrella.
S The shaft illuminates, making you more
visible and doubling as a light saber for those
times when you need to fight evil.
S The Light Saber Umbrella is currently
available from ThinkGeek for $7.49 on sale.

4. Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug
S If your dad enjoys a cup of java on the way to
work, get him this coffee mug with both retro style
and high tech functionality.
S Pop this mug into your cup holder, plug it into
your car's outlet and keep your coffee piping hot
during your morning commute.
S This mug comes complete with an analog gauge
so you can see the temperature of your drink, and
an on/off switch so you can control the heat.
S The Hot Rod Heated Travel Mug is available from
ThinkGeek for $24.95.

5. Curved Wooden Phone Stand
S Your dad can prop up his phone elegantly
with this wooden phone stand.
S Made from oak and oak veneers, this curved
stand holds your phone in either landscape
or portrait position.
S You can even charge your phone while it's in
the stand by threading your cable through the
hidden channel.
S The Wooden Phone Stand is available from
Etsy for $25.

6. iKeyFinder
S Your dad never has to lose his keys again with
iKeyFinder.
S When he attaches his keys to this high tech key chain
he'll be able to locate his keys by tapping a button on
an app.
S The Bluetooth signal from his phone will make his
iKeyFinder beep and light up, so he can find his keys
from up to 50 yards away.
S The battery stays charged for up to 30 days.
S iKeyFinder is available from the manufacturer for $39.
S The Android iKeyFinder app is free at Google Play. An
iPhone app is expected soon. Stay tuned to The
Wonder of Tech for updates!

7. Lexon Flip On/Off Alarm Clock
S If you want your dad's day to start off right, get him the Lexon Flip On/Flip
Off Alarm Clock.
S This clock is easy to set, just flip it to turn it on, then flip it again to turn it
off.
S Touch the top of the clock for snooze or to light the display.
S The Lexon Flip On/Off Alarm Clock is available from Amazon, currently on
sale for $45.

8. Tablet Lawn Chair
S If your dad's one of your biggest fans, coming
to your soccer, baseball and croquet games,
get him a lawn chair that helps him do double
duty during breaks.
S This chair gives you the convenience of a cup
holder, a side pocket with a waterproof pouch,
and a stand for your tablet.
S The Tablet Lawn Chair is available from
Hammacher Schlemmer for $59.95.

9. Amazon Fire TV
S Make watching his favorite TV shows and movies easier for Dad
with the Amazon Fire TV.
S With Voice Search and instant loading of Amazon videos, Dad will
be relaxing in no time! If your family is a member of Amazon Prime,
you'll be able to watch over 200,000 videos for free.
S Dad can also enjoy games, music and photos on your television
using the Fire TV. Load it up with apps such as Crackle, YouTube
and Netflix for more entertainment options.
S Fire TV is available from Amazon for $99. To really splurge on Dad,
get him a game controller, available for $39.99, that also works as
a remote control for the Fire TV.
S My full review: Amazon Fire TV Review — What Makes It Radically
Different?

10. Converter Solar Backpack
S Whether your dad is a hiker or hates to run
out of juice, check out the Converter Solar
Backpack that will charge his electronics
with the rays of the sun.
S This backpack has solar panels to harness
the energy of the sun and convert it into
electricity for your laptop and mobile
devices.
S Backpacks come in silver or black and start
at $129 from Voltaic Systems.

11. Belkin NetCam HD Wi-Fi Camera
with Night Vision
S Whether your dad likes to keep an eye on his castle or his cottage, get him the Belkin NetCam
HD Wi-Fi Camera with Night Vision.
S Dad can see what's going on using an app or his computer, even in the dark.
S You can get text messages and email alerts when the camera detects motion and record the
camera's video using an app. The camera has a wide-angle lens and can be moved remotely using
the app.
S The Belkin NetCam HD Wi-Fi Camera with Night Vision is available from Verizon for $129.99.

12. Human Bowling Ball
S Does your dad enjoy bowling? Then get
him a human bowling ball so he can knock
down those pins up close and personal.
S This outdoor game is sure to provide hours
of fun as people take turns running inside
the ball towards the 6' high pins.
S Inflated side bumpers greatly increase
your chances of making a strike!
S The Human Bowling Ball is available from
Hammacher Schlemmer for $5500.

13. The Immersive Audiophile Pod
S If your dad is an audiophile (and what dad
isn't?), help him enjoy his music to the fullest
with the Immersive Audiophile Pod.
S This pod will engulf you in music with sound
coming from the five speakers embedded in the
pod. Vibrations in the seat help you experience
sound waves that human ears can't detect.
S You can indulge your dad with the Immersive
Audiophile Pod for $32,000 from Hammacher
Schlemmer.

14. Golf Cart Hovercraft
S Whether or not dad's a golfer, he'll love the golf cart
hovercraft that glides on a 9" cushion of air over land and
water.
S This hovercraft holds up to four adults and has a 65 hp
engine that will attain speeds of up to 45 mph forward
motion and 25 mph backwards motion.
S This golf cart doesn't need to be driven on paths, you can
take shortcuts over greens and water hazards, potentially
speeding up your golf game.
S Maybe Dad will even let you borrow the keys someday!
S The Golf Cart Hovercraft is available from Hammacher
Schlemmer for $55,000.

15. More at The Wonder of Tech!
S Read more about these fun tech gifts at:10 Top Tech Gifts
to Rock Your Father's Day!