JAM Audio and House of Marley – the sustainable audio brand created in collaboration with Bob Marley’s children – have a range of gifts for music-mad Dads. With stylish bookshelf speakers and turntables to blast his golden oldies and true wireless earbuds for listening on-the-go or whilst exercising – all of his music needs are sorted!
The Champion TWS Earbuds are crafted from REGRIND™ silicone, bamboo and natural wood fibre composites. What’s more, the braided charging cable is made from 99% post-consumer recyclable polyester. With 8 hours of battery and a sweatproof design, the Champion TWS Earbuds are ideal for all of Dad’s daily activities.
Introducing the brand new Get Together Duo, bookshelf style speakers with Bluetooth connectivity. Capturing House of Marley’s signature style with materials that make a difference to the footprint we leave behind. Get Together Duo are crafted from Bamboo and REWIND™ Fabric. The speakers sync together as soon as you connect them, or can be used separately. One is a permanent plug-in home wired speaker (with built-in RCA and Aux inputs) and the other is rechargeable for life on the move. The wireless and rechargeable speaker carries 20 hours of playback for easy listening wherever the beat takes you. The speakers can be paired with the Stir It Up Wireless turntable, and purchased as part of a bundle.
Bamboo, REWIND™ fabric, REGRIND™ silicone and recyclable aluminium have been used to make this stylish product. This turntable wirelessly connects to any Bluetooth speaker and offers a built-in switch pre-amp allowing seamless compatibility with Marley speakers or in-home receivers. It also includes a USB port for PC recording. The turntable can be paired with the Get Together Duo speakers, and purchased as part of a bundle.
The JAM Speaker and Turntable Bundle is the perfect set-up for all vinyl lovers. This all-in-one vinyl solution allows Dad to surround himself with his go-to albums, delivering a clear, rich audio experience. The Stream turntable allows for easy streaming of Dad’s favourite vinyls to the Bookshelf Speakers. The speakers and turntable can also be used separately.
CLCKR, the mobile phone accessory company, has announced the official release of three new smartphone accessories: The Prong Car Mount, 3M Car Mount and the CLCKR Wallet. All three new accessories make perfect gifts for the tech-focused father in your life.
The Prong & The 3M Car Mounts
CLCKR’s Prong Car Mount securely attaches to most standard air vents on a vehicle’s dashboard — allowing drivers to quickly view their device for GPS directions. The mount uses a simple yet effective magnetic design featuring an innovative money-style silver clip which slides onto the user’s existing CLCKR case or Universal grip and stays securely in place until removed. The CLCKR clip then magnetically attaches to the mount clipped onto the vehicle’s air vent. This new, slim design eliminates the need for sticky or bulky magnets and offers the user a removable solution. The Prong Mount will retail for £14.99.
For vehicles without traditional air vents, the CLCKR 3M Car Mount features a heavy-duty sticky side that allows the mount to be securely attached to the dashboard, without leaving behind any sticky residue.
CLCKR Wallet Stand & Grip
The CLCKR Wallet with the built-in Stand & Grip is the perfect way to carry cards and IDs whilst on the go. The Wallet slides down providing space for up to 3 cards and closes securely so you know your cards are safe. CLCKR’s patented built-in Stand and Grip allows you to use your phone in both portrait or landscape modes. The 3M adhesive on the back of the wallet provides a strong hold, securing to most devices. The CLCKR Wallet also features a coating of antimicrobial protection which kills up to 99.99% of germs. The product dimensions are: Height 100mm / Width 62mm / Depth 9.8mm.
Some more fathers day tech ideas just in case you have no ideas this is our second pick of what might be a good idea to pick up on the special day coming very soon. Unexpected and unique, these are the excellent gadgets fit for any father figure who loves music. Whether it’s an award winning music streamer, speakers or true wireless earbuds,here is a great selection.
NAD M10 Streaming Amplifier
The audio world has shifted. Where once available solely on discs, the best quality of music is now delivered over the internet. Not only does it sound better, but entire catalogues of recorded music are more accessible than ever before. Curated playlists make music selection and discovery easy and fun, while multi-room wireless audio multiplies the possibilities. With the NAD Masters M10 it will combine all of this goodness with state-of-the-art amplification to make it an all-in-one solution that will transport you to your favourite musical destination.
CLCKR: The Handy Tool for Dads
Whether your Dad is a DIY king or not, this CLCKR phone stand and universal grip is the handy tool that all Dads need. CLCKR handily holds your device in different viewing positions so you can use your phone to stay in touch with family and friends, binge watch your favourite tv series or videos or teach Dad how to take a selfie! SEE OUR REVIEW
Bluesound Flex 2i Hi-Res Music Speaker
The Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i is an Award Winning, portable wireless multi-room music streaming speaker. Pair them together for stereo sound. Simply plug it in and connect it to your WiFi and control from anywhere in your home. Connect to your Amazon Echo or via AirPlay 2, letting you play music direct from your voice/device. Compatible with all your favourite streaming services including; Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, Deezer – all in 24-bit, high resolution.
For the Keep Fit Dads Urbanista Athens
Whilst your Dad might not be able to go to the gym this Father’s Day, he may like to enjoy running, cycling or some entertainment on his daily walk. Urbanista Athens true wireless sports headphones are the perfect workout companion. They have a IP67 fully waterproof rating so you can sweat, swim or shower with these headphones and they have 8 hours of charging time and a total of 32 hours charge from the case, that means Dad won’t need to look around for his charger for a while. SEE OUR REVIEW
With Father’s Day coming up this month make sure dad feels appreciated with one of these great gadget gifts. From a retro cassette player and a picture frame/Qi wireless charger in one to a sleek and stylish connected electric bicycle, there’s something for everyone and every budget.
Does your dad have a collection of old cassette tapes? If so then this could be the perfect nostalgic Father’s Day gift for him. Dad can enjoy classic music tapes or listen to the radio with this personal Cassette Player from Groov-e. If he wants to share his music with others, he can even play his favourite tunes loud through the external speaker.
If dad is lucky enough to own a pair of Apple’s AirPods Pro earbuds then the Twelve South AirSnap Pro is the perfect gift. The AirSnap Pro is a premium leather case accessory designed to protect the earbuds wireless charging case from scratches and scuffs. Offering more than just protection it also allows users to charge the earbuds and case wirelessly using their favourite Qi-certified wireless charger or via a Lightning cable. Available in three colours including cognac, black or slate blue.
The sleek and stylish Athena isn’t just an alarm clock, it’s also a wireless charging device and nightlight, meaning dads can have all the essential night time functionality they need in just one handy product. No need to find a charger at the end of the day, simply place a mobile device on top of the Athena for easy, wireless charging whilst asleep.
What’s more, the Athena features a gentle night light with three settings that enable users to choose what level of brightness they require at bedtime, through the night and first thing in the morning. A handy alarm clock and calendar display means that even if users wake up sleepy they can be sure to know what day it is.
The perfect Father’s Day gift the PowerPic is a picture frame and Qi wireless charger in one. Modern and stylish and crafted from the finest New Zealand pine, the frame blends seamlessly into any home or office décor, making it perfect to display favorite photos on a desk, bedside table or shelf. Getting rid of ugly cables or docks, the PowerPic doubles up as a Qi wireless charger – just set any Qi-compatible phone inside the frame to start charging. PowerPic holds any 5” x 7” photo and is available in black or white. It enables up to 10 watts for wireless fast charging and will charge through most popular phone cases up to 3mm thick.
The perfect gift for any tech loving dad, the AirFly Pro is a Bluetooth adaptor that allows AirPods or other wireless headphones to be used in situations where only wired headphone jacks are available i.e. at the gym or on the plane. Having incompatible wireless headphones and earbuds is now a thing of the past with AirFly Pro allowing up-to two users to easily connect their wireless headphones via Bluetooth, to the media system while flying or to a running machine. Also handy for anyone with an older car – simply plug in to the car’s AUX IN to make the stereo system Bluetooth compatible.
The Groov-e Zen Active Noise Cancelling headphones are the ideal gift for any music loving dad. Combining 40mm Neodymium drivers for superior sound quality with crystal clear audio supported by Active Noise Cancelling, that reduces unwanted ambient sound, they provide an immersive listening experience. With over 10-hours of wireless playback the Zen headphones are ideal for listening to favourite music when at home, travelling, commuting or in the office when connected to a Bluetooth device.
Dubbed ‘a tiny gym in your pocket’ Activ5 is a portable fitness device ideal for any dad whether he’s a working professional who sits all day, likes to travel, over 60 or simply just finds it challenging to fit in daily activity. Activ5 by Activbody allows anyone with a smartphone or tablet to complete effective five-minute workouts from virtually anywhere.
Ideal for any fitness level, the sleek and portable handheld device guides users through short burst isometric workouts, providing full-body toning from both sitting and standing positions, all while tracking results on the companion Activ5 coaching App. It features more than 100 unique workouts that are calibrated to your individual strength level and uses your own body as resistance so you don’t need any other equipment. Fast, fun, and measuring data such as strength, strength increases, precision and other personal metrics, Activ5 helps motivate you to reach your fitness goals.
With a durable design that registers more than 200 lbs of force, Activ5 can help you increase your strength by as much as 5 percent per week. You can work your whole body or focus on particular areas and muscle groups such as your shoulders, biceps or abs. With Activ5 you can even exercise while playing one of the integrated games in the app that use the device as a controller. Playing games with the Activ5 is fun and challenging whilst still providing a workout.
Small enough to pop in your bag, Activ5 really does allow you to exercise anywhere – there are even specific workouts available on the app including Yoga and Pilates, at work, travelling on a train, plane and much more.
A great option for any music loving day, the Senstroke connected sensors and app allow you to play drums anywhere, anytime. Perfect for anyone from wannabe drummers to pros, adults and children, simply attach the Bluetooth sensors to the included drumsticks and begin playing on any surface – a table, cushion or even on your knees. Senstroke is not only great for experienced drummers it’s also the perfect solution for anyone wanting to give drumming a go but is perhaps worried about space and noise complaints from the neighbours.
The perfect gift for a travel mad dad, Pocketalk S is a multi-sensory, two-way translation device designed for easy naturally flowing conversations, even in noisy environments. With a sleek design encompassing a large touchscreen, two high-quality speakers, noise-cancelling microphones and a text-to-translate camera, Pocketalk S is able to create connections across 74 different languages in over 130 countries and regions. By utilising the best translation engines from around the world, Pocketalk S provides a consistently accurate translation for deciphering public transportation signs, menus, and creates the best experience by picking up localised dialects and slang.
A luxury present for dad, the sleek and stylish Cowboy is the next generation of connected electric bicycle. With live dashboard, navigation, GPS tracking, removable battery and ride stats, the accompanying app makes your ride more than just a ride. Its impressive features include:
-No gears, it uses intuitive assistance that adapts automatically to the power and speed you need
-Up to 70km battery range with a removable battery so you can recharge anywhere
-Integrated lights/intensifying brake lights to make sure you’re seen
-Hydraulic brakes meaning you can go from 25km/hr to stop in a split second
-Lightweight at only 16kg – lightest electric bike with removable battery on the market
-Built in GPS tracking
-Controlled by the Cowboy app, a live dashboard keeps the rider informed of the status of the ride in terms of speed, duration, distance and battery level.