18. FOR THE CONNECTED ONE: APPLE WATCH
A smartwatch is not only a fun gift but incredibly useful, too. We love the Apple Watch Series 8 for its elegant design, intuitive software and its many useful features. It’s never been easier to track your fitness, take calls or send texts right on your wrist. ($389 at amazon.com) It won’t work for Android users, though, so best get them the latest Samsung Galaxy watch, which is comfortable to wear, has a vibrant display and has a long battery life. ($280 at amazon.com)