21 Hot Tech Gifts for Teens and Tweens

Teens and tweens know how to drain a phone battery, amirite? Make sure they’re at full power anytime with a portable charger that comes with built-in cables that stow away with a simple click. I got one for myself and somehow my son owns it now—it’s a hot commodity in our home!

Anything that changes colors and lights up gets approval from the teens in our house, and this nifty little Bluetooth nightlight checks all the boxes. Easily connect your device and choose your mood for a fun bedroom accessory.

An oldie but a goodie, the Amazon Echo Dot is perfect for your teen or tween’s room. (Pro tip: try using the “announce” feature. Teens really love that, especially as a wake-up call from Mom.)

My teen daughter absolutely loves these smart light bulbs and how customizable they are. You can choose from an array of colors to suit your mood and there’s something really Jetsons-esque about being able to say, “Alexa, turn my lamp on.”

Level up the basic Rubik’s Cube with the GoCube and get ready to be amazed. It lights up, connects to your phone, and teaches you how to solve the cube. Plus it sneaks in some STEM practice—but your teens will be so busy having fun racing each other in person and through the app they won’t even realize it.

Apple AirPods are the gold standard for earbuds and it’s easy to see why. Sleek, easy charging, and with great sound, AirPods are always a hit with the teen crowd.

A new set of AirPods calls for a fun new protective case, and the options are truly endless! We love these snack-inspired silicone cases as a just-for-fun accessory.

This fidget pen is open-ended entertainment that will get their imaginations going. It’s a pen, but it also transforms into all kinds of shapes and figures with the included magnetic components. A great stocking stuffer!

Level up your CROSSNET game with a light-up volleyball. Pair it with some glowsticks and a few teenagers, and you’ve got yourself the perfect Friday night fun in the yard.

Talk about an out-of-this-world lamp! This moon-like LED sphere is remote-controlled and makes a cool statement piece for any teenager’s room. 28,000+ Amazon reviews can’t be wrong!

A Chromebook is a useful school supply for any high schooler, and this Acer Chromebook Spin gets high marks. Use it like a traditional laptop or fold it to set the screen up like a tablet—we love the versatility!

Teenagers are nothing if not uber concerned about hydration these days (would you like to know how many water bottles we have in my home for two of them?!). So why not add one more to the arsenal, but make it techy? The Hidrate Spark tracks water intake with a free companion app and glows when it’s time to take a sip. Unnecessary? Maybe. Kinda cool? Definitely.

The Kindle Scribe is a splurge, but a versatile one. It allows users to read on the Paperwhite screen Kindle is known for, and take notes, doodle, or journal using the included charge-free pen.

Give them the gift of a quick cool-off with a sleek portable neck fan. It’s adjustable and features three speeds to choose from—cool!

It’s a sleep mask and headphones in one–genius! This Bluetooth eye mask sets a nap-friendly mood any teenager will appreciate.

Great lighting is everything, and this ring light fits the bill. It comes with an adjustable tripod, a remote shutter control, and three color temperatures to create the perfect camera-ready look.

This handheld console comes preloaded with more than 5,000 games, including all your old favorites. It is FUN to play, and easy to cart around in a pocket or purse.

It’s like carrying a pop-up theater in your pocket—the Kodak Luma 150 is a pint-sized video projector that’s ready whenever you are. Hook it up to your smartphone, computer, or storage device, and get ready to be amazed at the 150″ high-resolution image it produces.

Did you have a Polaroid camera in growing up? My family did, and oh the fun of holding that clunky plastic box, pressing its giant red shutter, and waiting for the image to appear like magic! Now you can relive the nostalgic fun with your teens and tweens thanks to the Polaroid Now camera. Good news: the modern version is easily charged via USB.

This vanity mirror has 21 dimmable LED bulbs to get just the right lighting for her morning makeup routine. A treat for any teen that adds instant glam to her countertop.

What’s old is new again, and a whole bunch of the teenagers I know think those clunky mechanical keyboards we used to tap away on are a great novelty. Now they come with interchangeable buttons, funky backlighting, and a customizable look.