15 Cute Tech Gifts That Are Hard to Resist

Sleek aluminum and chic rose-gold gadgets get all the glory. They're worshipped as status symbols by some, revered as powerful by others. But where is the cute?

It's right here. If you're shopping for someone you'd love to hear an "awwww" from, then you can go with the sunniest, happiest solar light around; or a dragon that breathes humidifying steam over fire; maybe some clouds that clear the computer grime away. And then there are the cat headphones and fitness trackers and phone holders (this is the internet, after all).

Just because something is adorable doesn't mean it's not doing any work. All of these items are as practical as they are precious. Plus, they're all priced pretty nicely, too. There's little love in cold metal gadgets, so get something that will warm their heart.

Hello Kitty Rockin' Plush Bluetooth Speaker

Hello Kitty is ready to rock. This adorable plush Hello Kitty is a Bluetooth speaker that can play music wherever you go.

Arlo Technologies Baby Monitor

Keep an eye on your child with this bunny-inspired baby monitor. It offers 1080p HD video and night vision. Two-way wireless talk lets you soothe your baby or sing a song from afar. Alerts about movement, noise, and air quality can be sent to your phone, and the monitor can be connected to Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, or IFTTT.

Anki Vector

The Anki Vector is a cute little robot that's part autonomous toy, part voice assistant. It doesn't do much now, but has loads of future potential.

Kate Spade Penguin iPhone Case

Keep your new iPhone protected with this fluffy, penguin cover from Kate Spade. It's available for iPhone XR, iPhone X and XS, and XS Max.

Pink Fur Bunny Phone Case

You can make sure they're all ears when you call if you give them this adorable bunny iPhone case. It fits the iPhone 6/7/8 Plus.

The Emily & Meritt Animal Headphones

The Emily & Meritt Animal Headphones are not quiet as far as looks go. While no one but the wearer can hear the music, everyone around them will know their taste.

Toast USB Hand Warmers

If your office never turns off the A/C, stay toasty with these USB-powered hand warmers.

Cloud Alarm Clock

Drifting off to sleep is blissful. Waking up? Not so much. Make it softer with this cloud alarm clock, which can sit on a bedside table or be affixed to a wall.

Bando Mobile Charger

Words to live by these days. Don't run out of juice; this tiny mobile charger will keep your iPhone going.

Portable USB Hub

USB accessories don't have to be boring. This pig-themed drive sports three USB ports, a 20-inch USB cable, and an indicator light to highlight when devices are powering up. The three piglets act as port covers.

Vintage Copper Smartphone Projector

It's the holidays, everyone's gathered around the fireplace watching the fire. Which is nice. For a while. Before everyone drifts away, project a movie onto the wall with this cardboard projector that has a vintage flair. All it needs to operate is a smartphone.

Dust Cloud Cleaning Set

There's not a cloud on the screen, thanks to this cleaning set. This cumulus set can handle plenty of fingerprints and dirt with cloud cloths made of microfiber and a squeaky clean spray.

Party Animal Glasses

Party conversation with people you don't know can be difficult. Sometimes you would just prefer to talk to the host's dog. Try the Party Animal app and glasses to break the ice. Gather a group, have them put on the dog, horse, cat, or reindeer glasses and then use the app to snap selfies that superimpose realistic versions of the animals over faces.

Kissing Love Tester

If you are secure in the knowledge that your love can survive the proclamations of a plastic novelty device, buy your beloved the Kikkerland Kissing Love Tester. Both of you hold the heart, kiss each other, and then wait for either a peal of happy bells or the sound of the reject buzzer. Mistletoe has nothing on this.

Karaoke Microphone

Karaoke night can be every night with this Bluetooth karaoke microphone. It works with both Apple and Android devices.

If you can afford to spend a little more, check out our list of best tech gifts under $50.