If your dad is a tech lover, here are some Father’s Day gift ideas.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — Father’s Day is less than two weeks away (June 16th), and if you haven’t thought of the perfect gift yet, we’re here to help.
Here are some tech gadgets that might save your dad in the long run.
Dimo is an OBD 2 scanner for diagnosing vehicle problems. You may have seen a professional plugging this in when getting your car serviced to find out why your check engine light is on. If you have one of your own Dimo, you can turn off the light yourself if it’s not a serious problem, saving you about $100 compared to having someone else do it for you.
Dimo also tracks the performance of cars and shares that information with automakers in exchange for cryptocurrency. For every mile driven, you earn points, or tokens, which can be redeemed for cash.
Dash cameras are a good investment as many insurance companies now accept video recordings in any claim. If someone hits your car, you have evidence that it wasn’t your fault. When the car moves, the front and rear cameras start recording. You can record even if someone hits your car in a parking lot.
If neither of those things appeal to you, how about a TV in a suitcase? The LG StanbyME is a 27-inch portable TV with a built-in battery that you can take anywhere. It’s like an Inspector Gadget. It’s currently on sale for $900. He’ll be the only dad at the tailgate party with one of these.
Check out the electronics sales: Retailers typically hold sales on tech products on Father’s Day, further proof that dads love new gadgets.
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