2019 Tech Geek Gift Giving Guide

For the Big Data developer

Spark: The Definitive Guide: Big Data Processing Made Simple: Get a better understanding of how to use, deploy, and maintain Apache Spark with this comprehensive guide, written by the creators of the open-source cluster-computing framework.

For super busy geeks

Like so many of us, our techie friends are always juggling multiple projects and keeping their technical knowledge up to date, all while trying to keep work and life in balance. So you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who can’t relate to this mug’s message.

For the art lover

This Playstation PS1 Video Game Controller Patent Print is the perfect gift for retro video game enthusiasts who are also into unique decor.

For anyone who loves technology, but loses their stuff

Like so many of us, our technology-loving friends can be forgetful. Tile helps you find stuff you’ve misplaced. Many of us like it simply because we can find our phone from our keys or vice versa.

For the data visualization developer

The Visual Display of Quantitative Information is a classic by American statistician Edward Tufte, covering the theory and practice in the design of data graphics, and includes 250 illustrations of the best (and a few of the worst) statistical graphics.

For the techie who’s a fan of really old tech

This Academy da Vinci Clock is as retro as it gets -- a reproduction based on a sketch by Leonardo da Vinci. It can be assembled in either a wall-mounted or standing configuration, and uses the pendulum's weight as the power source.

Relieve the stress of a long day of coding

At Pythian, the occasional Nerf war has been known to help relieve the stress of a hard day of building and maintaining business-critical IT systems. This Fortnite Sneaky Springer Nerf Gun is a fun gift for both Nerf and Fortnite fans.

Taking the paper airplane to the next level

Smartphone-controlled paper airplane: Just fold your paper airplane, attach the Bluetooth device, download the app, and let the fun begin.

Let them show the world how much they love data science with a Pythian Data Science T-Shirt

Or say it with socks! Nothing says "I love data" more than a pair of Pythian Love Your Data Socks. These socks provide both comfort and style, offering thick ribbing for a secure fit. And they come in bold, crisp colors!

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