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16 Jun, 10 tweets, 7 min read
We’ve put together a mix of things Dad doesn’t know he needs and things he likely doesn’t even know exist. With our help, you’ll definitely land him with a killer #FathersDay gift: wired.trib.al/cLc3OP6

If you buy something using our links, WIRED may earn a commission. 1/
Amazon Kindle (2019)
Many dads may already have a Kindle by now. For those who don't, it's an excellent gift that lasts years (and stays alive up to a month on a single battery charge) wired.trib.al/2hzxsae
📷: @amazon 2/ Image
Fluance RT80 Turntable
If Dad misses his records and just needs something nice to play them on, get him this. If he’s already a full-on vinyl nut, upgrade him to the top-of-the-line Fluance RT85. wired.trib.al/wQjWPZq
📷: @Fluance 3/ Image
Savage Industries Apron
For all the builders, crafters, and makers out there, the Savage Industries Apron is essentially a wearable toolbox: wired.trib.al/viQGqpC
📷: Savage Industries 4/ Image
Google Pixel 4A and Pixel 4A 5G
If the dad in your orbit is clinging to a really old phone, maybe now is a good time to free him. Google's Pixel 4A (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our top Android phone: wired.trib.al/naow24d
📷: @Google 5/ Image
DJI Air 2S
Get Dad airborne for #FathersDay with a drone. The Air 2S is our current favorite drone pick for its blend of size, weight, image quality, fun features, and price: wired.trib.al/w22rI2h
📷: @DJIGlobal 6/ Image
Ooni Koda Pizza Oven
Ooni makes our top two pizza ovens, and this is a semi-affordable way to give pizza making a go. It runs on gas, weighs only 21 pounds, gets up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit, and bakes a 12-inch pizza in minutes: wired.trib.al/N9YT5vf
📷: @OoniHQ 7/ Image
DeWalt 20V Max 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill
Cordless drills are powerful and lightweight enough these days that there's no need to bother with a corded one, and DeWalt's 20V has plenty of power for drilling holes and driving screws: wired.trib.al/93rh7jH
📷: Home Depot 8/ Image
Need more ideas? Check the rest of our gift list to find that perfect gift for #FathersDay: wired.trib.al/cLc3OP6 9/
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