gadgetnewsonline Gift Guide – Apple accessories from $8.50: Smart tumbler, AirPods stand, Find My gear, more

Gift Guide/$8.50+

This gift guide is focused on some interesting, high-quality, and even some affordable gear for the Apple lovers on your list this year. We could have clearly just loaded this thing up with AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads, or even the Apple Pencil, but those are entirely obvious. This list is a compilation of some of the newer releases in the Apple gear accessory space we love, and some that won’t entirely break the bank. 

Beats Woven USB-C Cables

Everyone can use more USB-C cables, especially some with an elevated design that standout from the sea of black and white options out there. They aren’t the most powerful, but they have that special Beats aesthetic and are currently sitting at some of the lowest prices we have ever tracked. 

• Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable Red $10.50 (Reg. $19)
• Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable Black $10 (Reg. $19)
• Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable Blue $11 (Reg. $19)
• Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable Stone $8.50 (Reg. $19)

Satechi FindAll Keychain

• Satechi FindAll Keychain with Find My $30

Satechi unleashed some new Find My gear this year, and just about every Apple lover also loves some Find My action. They already have built-in tracking tech in their iPhone and AirPods, as well as MacBook to some degree, but with the FindAll Keychain they can also keep tabs on their house/car keys and about anything else you attach this handy device to. 

Nomad Tracking Card Pro

• Nomad Tracking Card Air $29
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• Nomad Tracking Card Pro $39

And if you’re talking Find My, there’s not better place to have it than in your wallet and there’s no better implementation than the Nomad Tracking Cards. There’s the basic and ultra-thin Air model that’s less pricey and the brand new metal Tracking Card Pro with longer battery life, and you truly can’t go wrong with either of them.

Apple Watch bands

Some new Apple Watch bands are a super easy and wonderful edition to any Apple Watch user’s arsenal. You can flip them in and out with will, choose options that match your outfit for the day, and, often times, breathe new life into your Apple wearable without buying a whole new one. 

Here are some of our favorites you should check out:

• Spigen Athlex Apple Watch Band $22 (Reg. $25+)
• Spigen 2025 WBF1 Alpine Loop-style band $22 (Reg. $30)

• NEW Nomad Titanium Stratos Band $179

• Burton Goods Heritage Leather Strap $48 (Reg. $60+)
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• Burton Goods Ultra Leather Band $64 (Reg. $90)
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• Burton Goods Vintage Leather Cuff $88 (Reg. $120)
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• Burton Goods The Pilot Leather Strap $72 (Reg. $90)
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• Burton Goods The Titanium Leather Band $71 (Reg. $90)
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• NASA Licensed Rugged Nylon Leather Sports Strap from $21 

HidrateSpark PRO 2 Smart Tumbler 

• HidrateSpark PRO 2 Smart Tumbler $80

There are some smart water bottles out there, but this one is specifically approved by Apple, is sold on Apple’s official storefront, and features a ton of tech for Apple Health users. 

• Drink Reminder — Choose your colour, sound, frequency and schedule to stay on track.
• Drink Tracker — SipSense technology tracks every sip in real time, so every drop counts towards your hydration goals.
• Drink Sync — Your water intake, perfectly tracked. Bluetooth syncing ensures every sip is recorded in the HidrateSpark app.
• Drink Finder — Never lose your bottle again. Built-in Apple Find My helps you locate it in seconds.
• Drink Goal — Smart hydration goals adapt to your body and lifestyle — so you always stay on track.
• Drink Sustainably — Recycled stainless steel meets smart hydration.
• Drink More — Two lid options help you drink your way and hit your hydration goals.
• Drink Colder — Vacuum-insulated stainless steel keeps drinks cold for 24 hours.
• Drink Safer — BPA-free. Lead-free. Hydration you can trust.

Mophie Max Dual Charging Stand for AirPods Max

• Mophie Max Charging Stand $149

If you ask me, there’s nothing better than those  under-desk hangers or a nice wood headphone stand, but if you’re looking for a sleek and yet high-tech home for a pair of AirPods Max, mophie unleashed a new charging stand this year with some magnetic charging action that’s worth a look. It features some additional charging action for AirPods and other wirelessly-charged devices on the weighted anodized aluminum base

• Magnetic USB-C Charging Dongle: Connects effortlessly to AirPods Max for seamless alignment and consistent power delivery.
• Built-in Sleep Mode: Integrated magnets built into the stand will automatically put the AirPods Max into sleep mode while docked and charging.
• Integrated Qi Wireless Charging Pad: Charges AirPods/AirPods Pro or any compatible Qi-enabled device simultaneously.
• Premium Materials: Weighted anodized aluminum base and soft-touch silicone cradle protect and stabilize your devices.
• Elegant Design: Minimizes clutter while keeping your headphones beautifully displayed and ready to go.
• LED Charging Indicator: Confirms active charging status at a glance.

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