GoKawiilis an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025.
High school graduation is a time of change that might be felt more deeply by family members than by the grads themselves. While some grads may immediately embark on a career path, many continue their education and delve deeper into their studies at college. Either way, they’ll be taking on more responsibility, meaning it’s up to friends and relatives to figure out how to support them.
Support comes in many forms, but a gift or two certainly won’t hurt. Luckily, we’ve compiled a host of Verge-approved gift ideas spanning a wide array of interests and price points. They’ll think of you when they grab their AirPods 4 to tune out distractions while studying, or when they pack a fabulous homemade lunch into their newfangled bento jar. We also have recommendations for travelers, tinkerers, and even soon-to-be caffeine fiends. Late-night study sessions are a thing, after all.