GIFT HACKS FTW

We have all been there: a last-minute call from a friend or a sudden memo from the office announcing a gift exchange. You find yourself needing to buy a present with no idea who will receive it. There is no specific budget, no theme, and no clear wishlist. You overhear a few hints and wish-nots, and suddenly the pressure is on. No worries. Here are practical, crowd-pleasing gift hacks for every budget and every type of person, so you never have to panic-shop again.

- Words by Gabriel Pe

For the young, hip, and techie new guys

We all know someone who lives and breathes tech, the one who always has the latest gadgets and fixes everyone's devices. They can be the hardest to shop for because only the coolest tech excites them. Here are solid picks that will impress even the techiest techie.

Multi-port GaN Charger (PHP300 - PHP2,000)

These are the new, smaller, and faster chargers. Ditch the bulky bricks. Grab one that is at least 67W or 120W with two or three ports so they can charge all their gadgets at once.

Powerbanks (PHP500 - PHP5,000)

A techie can never have enough power. Go for next-gen fast-charging ones (120W+) that can even juice up a laptop, or pick a wireless or MagSafe model that snaps onto the phone. Practical and always appreciated.

IEM Earphones (PHP700+)