We’re all surrounded by tech every day, from our phones and watches to laptops and consoles so why not make them kawaii? Add a cute case or accessory to your existing device or pick up a fun new toy to pass the time. These all make great gifts, whether you need an affordable stocking filler or something special.
These new Care Bears digital pets from Thumbs Up! (UK) are a more affordable take on the classic Tamagotchi. Choose from 5 colourful characters to keep you company with daily activities and interactive mini-games.
Film cameras have come back on trend which is so lovely to see, as someone who spent many hours in the darkroom as an art student. Sanrio (US) have compact cameras with lots of their characters but this Hello Kitty gift set also includes film and a carry bag so you’re all ready to get started. They also have Polaroid cameras if you don’t want to wait to get the film developed.
Our phones rarely leave our side so they should reflect our personality. Casetify (global) have lots of cute collaborations including a new collection for Zootopia 2 with cases for Apple, Samsung & Google phones, AirPods and laptops, plus chargers, grips and charms. Other current collabs include Care Bears, Sanrio, Miffy, Chiikawa and Takashi Murakami.
Nintendo gamers will be delighted to receive a set of cute grip caps with their favourite character and Hamee (US) have sets with Pusheen, Moomins and Hello Kitty & Friends. Each set comes with 4 grips so you can cute up your second controller too or share with a friend. There’s also matching phone straps.
Legami (EU) have adorable tech accessories for all budgets, from cable clips and AirTag keychains to multi-chargers and portable speakers. This wireless mouse and keyboard set will make a cat lover’s desk so much more kawaii, and it’s an affordable way to try out mechanical keyboards before investing in a fancy gamer brand.
Label makers are something most people would never think to buy but they very quickly become essential to your life. It’s so satisfying to label all your stuff and they’re useful for journaling too. We’re big fans of the TEPRA Lite label printer from KING JIM (JP), which you control through your phone. Create your perfect label with the in-built designs, fonts, frames and icons and print them on to clear, solid colour or patterned tapes.
You’ve probably seen the cute customisable desk speakers from Divoom (global) on socials but they also now have digital picture frames. You can use this to display favourite photos but there are also hundreds of custom designs for a useful display with a clock, calendar, live weather, reminders, Pomodoro timer or whatever else you find useful. You can create your own designs or use designs shared by artists.
For anyone who wishes they could really be a Pokémon trainer, a PokéBall PokéPat electronic toy! This is some real only in Japan stuff (but with an English mode) as the more you stroke your Pokémon, the closer you become. You can choose from 157 Pokémon with expressive faces and voices, and there are daily activities and battles. It’s in high demand right now but Meccha Japan (JP) have some in stock.
Check out our gift guides for more ideas.
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