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Gizmodo Senior Writer James Pero’s 8 Favorite Tech Gifts of 2025

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After attending over 100 weddings, I no longer 'cover my plate.' Instead, I use 4 better methods for giving gifts.

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A lot of wedding guests give enough money to cover the cost of their meal. However, that's not always practical or doable.

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The Best Tech Gifts of 2025

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Mark Zuckerberg got his wife a 7-foot statue of herself. A couples therapist said such a lavish gift might be a red flag.

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Mark Zuckerberg gifted his wife of 12 years, Priscilla Chan, a 7-foot statue of herself that is dividing the internet.

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Instead of buying gifts for our daughters, we ask parents to bring toys their kids no longer use. We do an exchange at the party.

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Katrina Donham (not pictured) tells parents not to bring new gifts to her daughters' birthday parties.

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Florists share the 7 mistakes to avoid when buying someone flowers

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Asking a florist for something custom might help you get a better bouquet than you'd find on the shelf.

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Returns are a $816 billion headache for retailers. And now they're a costly pain for shoppers, too

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Many retailers have added fees for returns over the last year.

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What happens to all those unused gift cards

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Americans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Restaurant gift cards are the most popular.

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I saved over $300 by shopping secondhand for Christmas. My unique, eco-friendly gifts were worth the search.

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Jillian Pretzel saved hundreds by shopping secondhand for Christmas.

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