Father’s Day will be taking place this coming weekend, 15 June; a time to celebrate, honour and appreciate the contributions, support, love and sacrifices of fathers and father figures in your life.

Deciding what gift to get Dad can sometimes be a little tricky, but innovative tech brands TECNO and itel suggest that for this year, perhaps it’s time to rethink the usual socks and ties. 

As the modern dad juggles work, wellness, family, and entertainment, the perfect gift is no longer tucked away in a drawer or cupboard – it’s in his hand, on his wrist, or connected to his smart home. 

Tech products like smartphones, wireless earphones, and smartwatches are rapidly becoming another expression of appreciation for fathers. 

Dads Are More Connected Than Ever Before

In today’s fast-paced digital world, fathers are embracing tech not just as a necessity, but as a lifestyle. Whether it’s staying in touch with family via a cutting-edge smartphone, monitoring fitness goals on a smartwatch, or enjoying some well-earned downtime with high-quality wireless earphones, tech gifts offer real value and versatility. 

Gifting tech is personal, practical, and powerful. Gadgets aren’t just trendy – they’re tools that help dads stay healthy, organised, entertained, and connected.

Top Tech Gifts for Father’s Day 2025:

  • Smartphones with long battery life, brilliant cameras, and productivity features
  • Smartwatches that track health, fitness, sleep, and even stress levels
  • Wireless earbuds for immersive music, hands-free calls, or podcast listening
  • Home assistants and smart speakers that bring convenience to everyday life

Beyond the Gift: A Message of Appreciation

Gifting tech is more than a material gesture – it’s a way to say, “I see everything you do.” A smartwatch tells a dad you care about his health. Wireless earbuds say you know he needs a break. A smart home device shows that you value the time he spends creating a better life at home.

This Father’s Day, break free from the cliché

Trade in the socks and tie for something smarter. Give the dads in your life the tools they deserve to make the most of their day-to-day – because this year, the best way to say thank you is with tech that works as hard as he does.

Availability

These tech gifts, including smartphones, smart watches, wireless earbuds, and smart home tech, brought to you by TECNO and itel are available from select retail partners, including Ackermans, Dunns, Edgars, Game, HiFi Corp, Jet, Makro, Mr Price, PEP, Pick n Pay, Shoprite, TFG, Vodacom, and Woolworths (availability varies per retailer, per product, per store, and while stocks last. E&OE). 

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