Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.
Still stuck on what to get dad for Father’s Day? Here’s a unique gift he’ll love!
If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, visit the Best Buy store in Heartland (Mississauga) on Saturday, June 17th from 1PM to 6PM. They’ll be hosting a FREE workshop event where everyone is welcome to design and build their own, customized, one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift with the help from the Google MakeLab laser printer!
I love that parents and kiddos can work together to make unique, techie-inspired gifts. It’s a creative way to spend quality time together this weekend – exactly what Father’s Day is all about. Plus, while you’re there, you’ll have a chance to browse some of the hottest electronics and gadgets that are sure to be at the top of every dad’s wish list. Here are some of my favourite picks!
Pixel XL Phone by Google.
With a 5.5″ AMOLED QHD display and all-day battery life, this smartphone is a playground for entertainment. The Google Assistant answers questions and helps you get stuff done, while Android 7.0 Nougat and a quad-core processor ensure a smooth ride. Record 4K video, snap crisp selfies, and more with Pixel XL, a phone by Google.
My own husband has had his eye on this smartphone, so Saturday may be the perfect day to check it out. I love practical gifts that are fun, too – and the Pixel XL Phone by Google definitely makes the cut. The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, which boasts over 1,500 emoji, multi-window view, Virtual Reality mode, and other cool features. The best part? Google Photos provides free unlimited storage of your phone’s full-resolution photos and videos for the life of your Pixel Phone by Google. Way to preserve those memories!
Google Chromecast Ultra. Enjoy all of your endless entertainment options in breathtaking 4K with Google Chromecast Ultra. This premium TV streaming device takes the best from Chromecast and throws in faster processing speeds and up to 4K UHD and HDR picture quality. Plug it into your TV, connect to your Wi-Fi network, and enjoy up to 4K content, all controlled using your mobile device.
Hello! The ability to navigate a whole world of entertainment all from my smartphone or tablet? Yes please! Forget dear old dad… I want this!
Google Chromebook. I know quite a few of my readers are still a bit confused when it comes to Chromebooks. Simply put, the Google Chromebook is internet-dependent – which means it not come equipped with a typical operating system. Instead, Chrome OS is web-based, which enables it to be faster, simpler, and more secure.
Google apps are built right into the Chromebook so you can start doing, playing and sharing right out of the box: connect using Gmail or Google+ Hangouts, access your music and movies from Google Play Music and Google Play Movies or create your own home movies using the YouTube Video Editor. Perfect for a tech-savvy dad! And so many options, too.
Make some time this Saturday, June 17th to pop into the Best Buy store at Heartland from 1PM to 6PM. And for those who can’t make it, I have a very special giveaway for you! One lucky reader will win a Google Chromecast! To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck – and to all the dads and dads-to-be celebrating, Happy Father’s Day!
This post is sponsored by Best Buy Canada. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.
I have not given the gift of technology, those are usually to expensive to gift out!
No can’t say I ever have, but this would make a great gift
I gave my mom an iPad. Does that count?
I have not given the gift of technology.
I have not yet given the gift of technology.
I’ve never given the gift of technology before!
I bought my husband a new smartphone for his birthday.
I’ve given technology as a gift a few times. I gave my Dad a laptop, my fiancé an iPod, and my Mum an e-reader. Tech makes a great gift!
Last year I have my husband a Bluetooth speaker but I normally steer away from them because I don’t usually feel like putting the research in.
Oops! Put my email in wrong on that comment!
I can honestly say I have never given he gift of technology to anyone although I would love to!
I have, we gave my Dad a tablet last Fathers Day.
I got my Dad a tablet last year.
yes, i got my hubby a new iphone
I totally have! My mom, siblings and I all put our money together and bought my dad a laptop for my his birthday 2 days ago.
Yes. I have given dad a nice set of speakers for Father’s Day.
Yes I have gotten my dad a few things and my niece a vtech tablet.
No, I’ve never given the gift of technology before, but would LOVE to!
I gave my hubby head phones and a fit bit before. good enough right ? lol
I gave my husband and Ipad a few years back.
I gave a USB memory stick.
What an awesome gift!
I have given many tech gifts including tablets, laptops, wireless speakers and iPods
Yes, I got Roku 3 for my husband a couple years ago and a Samsung tablet for his birthday.
I haven’t given the gift of technology to anyone yet, but it would be nice.
I gave my hubby a tablet for Christmas.
I did give my daughter her very first cell phone as a bday gift once.
Yes, a tablet.
Yes, tablet, iPad and laptop.
No don’t think I have ever given a gift of technology.
I have never given the gift of technology ! don’t think i would as i find it a tad bit to expensive !
my son bought me a Roku a couple years ago but would like a never version of it or this chromecast would be nice
Yes, numerous times. The most memorable though – USB flesh drive (32MB!) to my future husband long time ago… :)
I have given a watch as a gift before.
I gave my mom a Fitbit for her to track her steps. She loves it!
He received a Garmin watch two years ago for Father’s Day
I HAVE GIVEN A WATCH BEFORE AS I REQUESTED IT, THIS WOULD BE A GREAT GIFT. THANK YOU
I gave my daughter an Ipod for Christmas a couple years ago and a google Chromebook for Christmas this year.
Yes, I gave headphones.
I have given tech gifts. Recently, got a dash-cam for a friend and a laptop for my dad.
Is a watch considered techie? Oh wait, headphones may qualify! ????
I have given a Fitbit to one granddaughter and a cell phone to my hubby, so if those are considered gifts of technology, then yes.
I have not given a gift of technology.
Sorry I put in wrong handle for my twitter account. It is @pinksuzanne
I bought my husband an electric scooter for Father’s Day so at least he can go to the store or the park to get out! He was so excited because he hasn’t been able to walk downtown for nine years. So SO happy for him. He really desrevs this! :)
I have not given the gift of technology.
I have purchased game systems and ipods to my son and husband.
One gift of technology was a TV. Mom needed a better one – a bigger one that she could see since she had glaucoma. She loved it!
Yes, an iPad to my son.
I have not given the gift of technology.
One time, years ago, my wife and I gave a tv to her mom.
I have given my husband a laptop in the past.
My daughter received a laptop for Christmas. She loves it.
I have given gift certificates that were used to purchase technology but not purchased directly.
I’ve given a tablet, or small things like headphones.
Tech is great gifts for the kids we just gave my daughter a fitbit.
Yep! Bought my dad a cell phone last year, his first one!!
I’ve given a tablet!
does gifting myself count? lol
I have given phones and other tech gifts.
I bought my parents and iPad so that they could facetime with everyone.
Yes, my husband and I gave an ipad to his mom/my mother in law when we had our second baby. We live in BC and she lives in Quebec, and we wanted to be able to use FaceTime, send photos etc. We created an email account and facebook account for her, loaded the ipad up with photos, and taught her to use facetime so that she would be able to see our kids whenever she wanted. She was so happy, it was her first piece of technology and is so great for keeping in touch.
No, I have not given the gift of technology before.
No, I have not given the gift of technology before.
I have gifted a DVD player before – not NEW technology anymore but it was at the time lol
No. I havent given the gift of tec
I’m not very tech-savvy myself so if I were to give a tech gift, I’d need a lot of help from the squad at Best Buy.
I have my hubby a smart TV for his BD
I have given my mom a tablet for Christmas present before
I have given my grandkids tablets does that count as the gift of technology
not yet given the gift of technology.
I have given a google chromecast to my daughter but I wish I kept it for myself
We gave my mom a Laptop a couple of years ago and my girls one for this past Christmas.
Yes! A pink Samsung laptop.
ipod to my kids
I have not given a gift, but have helped in the purchase of one.
I have given technology as a gift. Apple TV, an Ipod and a Fitbit. Love technology!
My hubby is so hard to shop for i always get stumped! Lol
I have not given technology, but I have received as gifts. My daughter gave me an ipad mini.
No, I ever have, but this would make a great gift for my father :)
A desktop to my mom, a laptop for my mom, a laptop to my nephew and an Ipod to my niece.
I gifted my parents tablets so that they could be up to date with technology!
yes! I gave my dad a laptop last christmas and many many years ago an iPod for music. I still have to do all the setups and changes on both items LOL!
I have given my husband an ipad.
I gifted my parents their first digital camera. My mom still uses her film camera :/
I’ve given Cellphones, PVR’s, Satelitte System, Nvidia Shield TV Pro, Digital Camera, Snow Blower… Yeah my dad gets spoiled.
Does allowing my husband to buy a new laptop count? LOL!
Yes, I gave my Husband an ipad mini many years ago.
Yes, I have given my kids iPods to tablets and all the “must have, & any latest new gadget, I’ve lost count!. This would be great to win:-!I’d keep it for myself! Me for a change!
I got my 8y a Garmin Vivofit Jr, and it has been a great incentive tool for her to do chores and practice piano, as well as a way for me to monitor her sleep patterns.
i gave my mom an ipad
Yes, of course. I gave my hubby a laptop for Christmas one year.
I sure did, gave my kids all ipods and laptops over the years.
Yes! gave my dad an app that tracks the temperature of the meat you’re barbecuing.
I always give my parents the gift of technology, otherwise they won’t splurge on it themselves! A gift or two for myself isn’t ever a bad idea either =)
I’ve given a laptop computer to my parents before as a gift.
I gave my son a cell phone and my other son a laptop and desktop
had given my mom a desk top computer
I once bought my boyfriend a laptop for his birthday. Technology is always a win when it comes to gifting!
yes, I gave a tablet to each of my kids a few years ago for Christmas.
No I haven’t given it yet.
This year I gave my husband a Fitbit. He’s been wanting one. That’s about as technical as I have gotten. ha ha
I haven given headphones as a gift and he was so ecstatic
I have given a kindle fires to friends
Computers, laptops, ipods, and cell phones!
I have given technology to my kids, but never my dad. I don’t think he’d know what to do with anything high tech!
Yes, I have gifted MANY items of technology. kindles, Xbox ones, gamesboys, stuff like that.
Yes, my laptop was given to me.