Holiday Gifts Under $25 Surprisingly Include Real Gadgets, Not Just Gas Station Junk

KEY POINTS

•The Verge published a guide featuring affordable holiday gifts under $25, including some under $10, addressing budget shopping challenges.
•Highlighted items include an 8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Nintendo Switch-compatible controller, a Walmart Onn 4K streaming stick, and a waterproof Altec Lansing speaker.
•These options aim to provide practical yet appealing alternatives to typical last-minute gifts found at gas stations.

Facing the annual horror of holiday shopping on a budget, The Verge bravely uncovers gifts under $25 that somehow don't scream 'last-minute gas station raid.' Among the miracle finds are an 8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth controller—because who doesn't want a shiny Nintendo Switch footnote for under twenty-five bucks? Walmart's 4K-ready Onn streaming stick promises ultra-high def for bargain bingers, while an Altec Lansing waterproof speaker dares you to serenade showers without draining your wallet. And yes, there's a Mini Buddha Board so you can zen out while contemplating how you ended up with a Bluetooth speaker instead of actual holiday cheer.

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Holiday gifts under $25 now include actual tech gadgets, proving society’s standards for 'last-minute gift' have thankfully moved past expired beef jerky.

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Turns out, you can buy a 4K streaming stick for less than your self-respect after holiday shopping disasters.

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Buy a waterproof speaker for $25 and drown out your family’s questions about why you’re still single.

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