On Father’s Day, how will you say thanks to the man who taught you how to ride a bike, parallel park and stand up to bullies? May we suggest these Dad-friendly gifts?
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Gym dandy
The Mayo Clinic declares that “sitting is the new smoking.” As a result, standing desks have become quite the hot ticket. The VersaDesk Power Lift Standing Desk and the company's Seated Desk Cycle can help Dad burn calories while he works. Desk $799, Seated Desk Cycle $124. (800) 465-1660; versadesk.com.
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Ship shape
If there’s anything the old man loves more than spending time on his boat, it’s watching televised sports. With the KVH TracVision TV-1 satellite antenna, he can enjoy the best of both worlds. Ideal for coastal cruising or use on inland waterways, this compact unit will fit most any size vessel. $2,700. (401) 847-3327; kvh.com.
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Show time
Pop has invested a lot of time and love into his home theater system. Help him take it to the next level with Epson’s Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD projector. This baby offers a top-end 4K experience with an astonishing 2,600 lumens, tons of color and dynamic contrast so his favorite movies will be displayed the way they're meant to be seen. $3,000. (800) 463-7766; epson.com.
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Heads up!
Smart watches are so 2018. If your dad likes to stay on the cutting edge of technology, look into Focals, custom-built smart glasses with a transparent, holographic display that only the wearer can see. Focals let you view/respond to texts, get turn-by-turn directions, check the weather, request an Uber, and more — all without pulling you away from what’s in front of you. $600. bynorth.com.
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Total control
Dad can be in total control of every electronic device in the house with the Logitech Harmony Elite universal remote. Not only does the Elite control traditional IR-controlled devices, but it can also work with smart home devices so you can set the remote to turn down lights when you want to watch a movie. $350. (646) 454-3200; logitech.com.
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Go fish
Take dad's guesswork out of fishing with the GoFish Cam, a wireless underwater HD video camera that sits on a fishing line and reveals all the underwater action. The fish won’t stand a chance! $240. (832) 709-8377; gofishcam.com.
Tech journalist David Novak is editor of GadgetGram.com. Prices and availability are subject to change. Inclusion in this column is not an endorsement by South Carolina Living or any S.C. electric cooperative.