7 Tech Toys for Dad
Updated: Mar. 20, 2019Surprise your dad on Father’s Day with these handy tech tools and cool phone apps.
1. iPad Dad
Stylish enough for everyday use yet engineered for military-worthy durability, the rugged Griffin Survivor Case is a great gift for gadget-loving patres familias. Made of polycarbonate and silicone, this super shell includes a clip-on stand and hinged port covers to keep out dust.
$80 for an iPad 2 or 3 case, $50 for iPhone 4 or 4S at griffintechnology.com
2. 3-D Den
No man cave is complete without a tricked-out entertainment system. Spoil the lad in your life with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3010 Projector with integrated speakers-hook it up to cable and he’ll feel like he’s at the game.
From $1,750 with two pairs of active shutter 3-D glasses at futureshop.ca
3. Vac Attack
Heads up, housekeeping-phobic. A DustBuster on steroids, the Dyson DC35 Multi Floor is powered by a motor that spins up to three times as fast as conventional models. Cordless, lightweight and perfect for cars, it’s less like a vacuum and more like a futuristic weapon to wield against the forces of dirt.
4. Great Expectations
Pregnant Dad walks fathers-to-be through what’s coming, with weekly info and tips. A tab for contacts and appointments makes it easy to keep track of doctors and check-ups.
6. Jock Stock
TSN Mobile has up-to-the-minute deets on scores, standings and sports news. The comprehensive app features full season schedules, TSN radio and a customizable home page.
Free on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, and BlackBerry App World
7. Cop Out
Trapster uses the GPS on his phone to alert him to user-flagged speed traps, and red-light and speed cameras.
Free on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, and BlackBerry App World