The Verge’s 2026 gift guide for dads

<figure> <img alt="Gift guide products in front of a graphic background." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/268757_2026_gift_guides_CVirginia_DADS.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph">Gone are the days when you could just buy your father a random tie or some leather-clad alcohol vessel or a shaving kit. Dads want - nay, <em>deserve</em> - something memorable. Luckily for you, it's not that hard to find something special that he'll approve of, and we're here to guide you.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">We've curated this year's gift list with the modern father in mind, whether he's a gamer, creator, chef, or simply a gadget lover. There's a lot in here we think he'll like, from noise-canceling headphones like the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sonos-Ultra-Over-Ear-Headphones-Cancellation/dp/B0H8TBGMBJ">Sonos Ace Ultra</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCZ95G86/">an autonomous drone</a> to a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alienware-Gaming-Monitor-AW3426DW-QD-OLED/dp/B0HFHZJ6C2">brilliant QD-OLED monitor</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BougeRV-Telescopic-Rechargeable-Rotatable-Emergency/dp/B0G3WN7CL2/">a nifty light</a> that's perfect for illuminating his next campsite. Whatev …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1024777/best-gifts-for-dad-2026">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>