Teenagers are terrifying. They speak their own language, tell confusing jokes, and somehow Always The TikTok you sent them has already been viewed. It can be hard to keep up with the coolest kids around, and that's especially true when it comes to holiday gift giving. Over the past few years, we have informally surveyed some of the Horrible It's time for the supercool teens in our lives to figure out what gifts they really want. These gift ideas aren't one-size-fits-all, but they can help you get inspired and reach the ultimate goal: giving a gift that the teen in your life will actually love.
WIRED's gear team has personally tried and tested everything we came across gift guidesMake sure to also check out Best Viral TikTok Gadgets, 25 Amazing Gifts Under $25And gifts for coffee lovers,
Updated December 2024: We added some coloring supplies, a tote bag, and a gaming chair, and double-checked for pricing accuracy.
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