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It’s officially October, which means early holiday shopping season is here. With October Prime Day kicking off on Oct. 7, there’s truly no better time than the present (pun intended) to start thinking about your holiday gifting this year. It won’t be long now until Black Friday and Cyber Monday creep up, so it’s time to start making your list and checking it twice. Also: The best stocking stuffers for holiday gifting (all under $75) At ZDNET, we test the best tech products all year and are making recommendations for the best tech items to gift (or get) this year. We’ve focused on cutting-edge picks that elevate everyday lifestyles and are long term investments into yours or your loved ones lives. Some of these are pricey picks, but don’t worry. We’ll be updating this guide throughout the season as products go on sale. Plus, we’ve rounded up our favorite gadgets and gizmos under $75, too. Also: Worried about rising tech prices? Try these 5 easy ways to shop smarter right nowHere’s our favorite tech gifts for the 2025 holiday season thus far. Happy shopping! Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers.The best tech gift ideas 2025 More