Gifts for tech lovers under $25

A sensible first pair of headphones for tablet time or car trips.

For someone who would rather open a phone, controller or laptop and replace a battery than bin it; the bits cover most consumer electronics.

A practical stocking filler for anyone still using an old slow charger or who keeps losing theirs.

One plug for phone, earbuds, watch and tablet; handy for a student room or a bedside table short on sockets.

For someone who runs a closed MacBook with an external monitor and wants desk space back.

Suits someone in a dorm, hospital, care home or office where candles are not allowed.

For a teen or adult who likes electronics and wants a project that ends in something usable.

A cheap upgrade for a teen or friend who plays a lot of console games and whose thumbs slip on the sticks.

Suits a dad, teen or student who props a phone up in the car or at a desk.

A small, cheerful desk or car cable for anyone with a USB-C phone, tablet or laptop who is tired of tangles.

Tidies a gamer's or music listener's desk for a Secret Santa-sized price.

A small, useful upgrade for a teen who plays shooters or long sessions and wants more grip and control on their sticks.

Keeps controllers charged and off the floor for a household that games on the sofa.