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Buy him the ultimate Gen Z status symbol.

This tech-enabled paper airplane totally beats the ones he built as a little kid.
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For working out, lounging, and everything in between, he’s about to live in this sweater. It’s stretchy and moisture wicking, delivering comfort that’s unmatched.

If he has a big imagination, this 3D pen will help bring his ideas to life.
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If you’re a teen boy, you probably actually want a Switch 2. Not necessarily for the games (although we love the new Donkey Kong and Mario Kart), but for the status—and maybe the new online chat features as well. An ultimate gaming status symbol and a gift they are guaranteed to spend hours with.

Give him this awesome projector that he can set up, stream YouTube or Twitch to and project directly onto the ceiling. It’s rechargeable and wireless so he can take it over to his friends’ places too.
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Luggage might not be the most exciting gift, but they will appreciate a suitcase that can take a beating next time they go on a road trip.

This is a great little turntable for the teenager who is already showing a fondness for music or retro tech. The perfect starting form factor at the perfect price.
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A pen is an excellent gift, and this is our favorite one. Just make sure it’s not the only thing you get him.

Teen boys are stinky and sweaty. It can’t be helped. What you can do is get them some fresh boxers and a plain-white T for working out, hanging out, or whatever they do with their time.
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It’s never to early to get a nice wallet. These Fossil bifolds will last him through college and by senior year he will still have a nicer wallet than all his friends.

If they’re into PC gaming (or streaming), this is the most comfortable chair you can afford to buy for them.
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Your teen is already watching everything on their phone. At least this will allow them to get to 30 without severe neck pain.

These earbuds look cool, sound great, and have AI tech integrated somewhere in there. At under $100, he will be able to afford to replace ’em if he loses a bud.
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Dunks are back. You might have missed this, but every kid in high school owns a pair. The Panda Dunks are obviously the most popular pair.

With garage bands back in style, he’ll be shredding this Fender in no time.
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His beater hand-me-down first car works for now, but we want to inspire the kid. Give him his dream car, in Lego form.

If he’s always misplacing his phone charger, this sleek tech case will help keep all his tech accessories organized at home and on the go.
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Everyone needs an Everywhere Belt Bag. Whether he’s walking the dog, going to the gym, or running a quick errand, it’s the perfect catch-all for his phone, keys, AirPods, and anything else.
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