15 Gifts under $25 that will excite even hard-core techies

6. Smartphone tool case

Techies love gadgets — there’s no question about that. So you can’t go wrong by giving them a gadget that holds even more gadgets. This one-of-a-kind cell phone case not only holds your phone, but also keeps trimming scissors, tweezers, a bottle opener, screwdrivers and even a nail file close by. It comes in four different colors and isn’t heavy or bulky even with all of the goodies it carries inside. (Komando, $17)

7. Five-way headphone splitter

Want to give something practical to a hard-core techy? Well, they love sharing music and videos with all of their friends, so this five-way headphone splitter is perfect. It has five jacks for attaching headphones or iPod devices, which means five people can all listen in at the same time. It can also be used to connect multiple music players at once, which is great for mixing music. (Amazon, $15)

8. Glow-in-the-dark zipper earbuds

To go along with that five-way headphone splitter, give these glow-in-the-dark zipper headphones a try. They have great sound quality, are compatible with Apple and Android devices, come in multiple colors and have patented zipper cabling that never tangles. Plus, the Ergo-Fit earbud shape is designed so they won’t slip out of your ears. (Komando, $25)

9. Transformer USB drive

For the techy who isn’t afraid to admit they’re a bit of a geek, the Transformer USB drive makes the perfect gift. Everyone has USB drives — but not everyone has a USB drive like this. It’s quirky and fun, but also practical with 16 gigabytes of storage. Fold it flat and it fits easily in your pocket. Unfold it to show off to friends. (Amazon, $12)

10. Minecraft character cases

Let the techy in your life express their Minecraft fandom with these unique cell phone cases. The popular game took the world by storm and almost everyone has played it. Whether their favorite character is the pig, the wolf or the creeper, there’s a case for every style. The cases fit the iPhone 6, 5/5s, Samsung S5 and even the iPad mini. (Amazon, $25)

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