One of the final occasions that families around the world celebrate 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 of June.
In other countries, the festival is celebrated on other dates, especially if it has some national or religious significance, such as in Spain, where Father’s Day is celebrated alongside Saint Joseph’s Day on March 19. Other countries celebrate this festival on the first Sunday of September or the second Sunday of 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 are engaged in a hobby, a weekend activity, or just a daily pleasure that they would 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 to gift him this Father’s Day, and the following may jump-start your selection process.
* LED flashlights
For parents who love the outdoors doing their favorite hobbies like hunting or fishing, an LED flashlight would be a great gift. LED lamps are cheaper, brighter, and last longer on batteries than regular flashlight bulbs. Before you choose one, find out what size your dad would prefer, whether he would like a big, sturdy one or a pocket version. If you are engaged in water related activities, it would be better to give you a waterproof version.
* Solar panels
Still, for parents who love the outdoors, solar charges would make great gifts to complement your array of devices as backup power sources, especially if you’re doing activities in places where you may not have access to electricity. Just make sure the adapter’s voltages, current ratings, and 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 and turn them all into more durable, shareable digital media by giving them film scans for Father’s Day. Choose one that is easy to use and will accommodate 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 goes by giving him USB pens. These devices have built-in USB flash drives inside 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. Other than that, many are becoming environmentally conscious and would like to install green and energy efficient upgrades in their homes. Offer them LED lights as exciting and highly practical gifts as replacements for their energy-hungry incandescent bulbs.
* Inspection cameras
Another great gift for do-it-yourself dads are 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 Telephone Recorders
Do you have a parent who is a doctor or research scientist? Help them with their work by giving them portable voice recorders that they can take to work or wherever they go. And for parents who are always on the go, a good phone recorder that can capture all messages would be a great gift so they don’t miss all their important messages.
* IP cameras
Does your dad live alone or have a shop or shop for his business? Give them added 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 television or a home movie one of the best pleasures your father has after coming home from work? Give yourself a new level of viewing pleasure with video glasses that you can connect to your TV or VCR and watch your favorite shows in peace.
* GPS navigation devices
Does your dad easily get lost 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 them a GPS tracking device as a Father’s Day gift. They can conveniently place the GPS transmitter in their cars, which they can activate and track to help them locate their cars with the push of a button.
*Car rearview mirrors with Bluetooth
Give your dad an innovative high-tech gadget gift with a bluetooth car rearview mirror which can give him a clearer view behind his cars than any common rearview mirror can provide. 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 so they can record their activities while they are in action, and brag about it while watching the recorded videos with friends and family!
* Resonance speakers
Is your dad a music lover? Surprise him by giving him a resonance speaker set that makes his favorite music resonate through any surface using ultrasonic technology.
* Handheld scanners
Give your dad a great tool to turn his documents, photos, favorite magazines and newspaper clippings into digital files that they can store on DVDs or on their computers for longer life, properly categorized and easy to share with friends and family.
Father’s Day is an important festival that gives everyone a chance to show how much their fathers mean to them. Show your appreciation for the great job your parents did by giving them these cool high-tech gadgets they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives.