Gift guides
Every roundup and gift guide on the site, updated for this year. Start here if you need an idea fast.
Holiday gift guides
16 Best Gifts for Puzzle Lovers Who Finish Everything (2026)
Gifts for puzzle lovers who finish everything fast: the hardest jigsaws, a wooden puzzle box, Edison's 1933 brain teaser and a new NYT Connections book.
15 Gifts for Coffee Lovers Who Already Own a Mug (2026)
Gifts for coffee lovers that skip the 'But First, Coffee' sign: grinders, a gooseneck kettle, the Ember Mug 3, a coffee subscription and a Dutch splurge.
12 Kitchen Gadget Gifts for the Cook Who Has Everything (2026)
Kitchen gadget gifts for people who already own the good knife: a Loch Ness ladle, a cocktail smoker, an Italian pasta machine and 9 more clever picks.
12 Gifts for LEGO Lovers That Aren't Just Another Set (2026)
Gifts for LEGO lovers who own every set already: storage that looks like bricks, a minifigure display case, light kits, books and two sets for adults.
13 Gifts for Board Game Lovers Who Already Own Too Many Games (2026)
Gifts for board game lovers with a full shelf: five recent hits they may not own yet, the accessories gamers never buy themselves, and dexterity games.
The Most Fun Gifts for Musicians: Music Gadgets They'll Actually Play (2026)
Gifts for musicians they'll actually play: pocket synths, a pocket guitar amp, earplugs for loud gigs, stocking stuffers and music gadgets for producers.
12 Gifts for Minimalists That Won't Turn Into Clutter (2026)
Buying stuff for someone who wants less stuff? These 12 gifts for minimalists replace something, get used up, or are the one good version of a thing.
13 Gifts for Hot Sauce Lovers Who Already Own Every Bottle (2026)
Gifts for hot sauce lovers who put sriracha on breakfast: Hot Ones sets, a DIY sauce kit, chili crisp, hot honey and one sauce that hurts.
15 Best Star Wars Gifts for Fans Who Own Everything (2026)
Star Wars gifts that skip the junk: lightsaber chopsticks, a Vader Tamagotchi, a LEGO X-Wing that makes its own sounds and gifts for adult fans.
The Best Stress Relief Toys and Fidget Toys for Anxiety (2026)
The best stress relief toys and fidget toys for anxiety: silent office fidgets, squishes, magnets, sensory picks for kids and gifts, sorted by noise.
The Best Sleep Gadgets and Sleep Gifts for 2026: Sleep Aid Devices That Actually Help
Sleep gadgets that block snoring, fake a sunrise and slow your breathing, plus sleep gifts for the person in your life who can't sleep. Our 2026 picks.
Magic Puzzle Company Guide 2026 – All 18 Puzzles and Where to Start
Every Magic Puzzle Company puzzle in one place: all six series, size, difficulty, the no-spoiler surprise ending, ages, and the best one to start or gift.
More buying guides
The Best Health Gadgets for 2026 (the Ones Worth Buying)
Which health gadgets are worth it? Our 2026 picks: smart rings, health smartwatches, a blood pressure monitor, a glucose sensor and more.
15 Cool Kitchen Gadgets: The Best Kitchen Gadgets for 2026
15 cool kitchen gadgets that fix real annoyances: brown guac, sticky garlic, shell bits, rock-hard ice cream. The best kitchen gadgets for 2026.
The Best Coding Toys for Kids in 2026: STEM Robots and Games by Age
The best coding toys for kids in 2026, sorted by age: screen-free robots for preschoolers, robot balls and build-it bots, and a real computer for teens.
The Best Minimalist Phones and Dumb Phones for 2026
The best minimalist phones you can buy now: Light Phone III, Mudita Kompakt, Sunbeam F1 Pro, cheap flip phones and E Ink smartphones, with US carrier notes.
The 8 Best Ebike Conversion Kits for 2026
Turn the bike you already love into an e-bike. The best ebike conversion kits for 2026, from bolt-on mid-drives to clip-on boosters, plus safety tips.
Giant Pool Floats: The 8 Best (and Funniest) Pool Floats for 2026
Giant pool floats that make the whole pool laugh: a six-person unicorn, a moose, a huge rubber duck, a shark and a floating $100 bill. Our 2026 picks.
The Spiciest Snacks in the World (2026)
The spiciest snacks you can buy in 2026, from a 9-million-Scoville lollipop to Carolina Reaper jerky, plus the best spicy snacks for normal humans.