A Smartwatch

The new it thing, smartwatches have taken the digital world by storm. Useful and stylish, it’s ideal for the Dad on the go. The Pebble Steel smartwatch, which debuted this year, boasts a selection of colours and bands, a battery life of up to 1 week, an e-paper display, twice the memory of the original model and more. Other models to check out include the Sony Smartwatch and the Samsung Gear 2.

An Upgraded Smartphone

Digital devices are all about intelligence and Dad’s lifeline might be out of date. Consider splurging on the newest iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Nexus (http://www.google.com/intl/all/nexus/5/) or HTC One model. If this option is a bit out of your price range, why not go for a brand new case, bluetooth headset or docking station?

A Fitness Tracker

Fitness trackers are all the rage and the perfect gift with summer quickly approaching. If Dad’s getting into or staying in shape, these gadgets not only measure heart, rate, speed and calories but also connect to smartphones. Models to look into include the LG Lifeband Touch, FitBit Flex and Nike FuelBand SE.

A Pair of Fresh Headphones

The right pair of headphones can make or break the music experience. A wide range of high quality noise cancelling, bluetooth and basic in-ear models are available and you can’t go wrong with the trendy variations offered at Beats by Dre.

A Kitchen Helper

It’s 2014 and that means that there’s a gadget out there for almost anything. If your Dad’s a whiz when it comes to whipping up meals, the Egg Minder, which tracks how old your eggs are, how many you have left and more, Prep Pad, which combines a digital scale with nutritional guidance or Kitchen Edition of the Sony Xperia Tablet Z will suit him perfectly.

Smartwatches, upgraded smartphones, kitchen gadgets, fitness trackers and headphones are ideal gifts for techie dads. Why not add a futuristic flair to Father’s Day?