The Verge’s 2024 back-to-school gift guide

A new school year brings new opportunities and exciting new gadgets and supplies that can help young academics get their work done.

With that in mind, we at The Verge have pooled together a list of gift ideas for the student in your life.

Some are pretty conventional, like a spiral notebook or a book light, only they’re nicer than your average supermarket fodder.

Others, like Philips Hue’s colorful LED strip and League of Lexicon , allow students to personalize their space.

Glocusent's ultra-nerdy Book Light is a subtle, low-light alternative that's not nearly as limiting as a clip-on book light.

Apple ’s latest MacBook Air is the quintessential student laptop.

The Keychron V1 Max may be the best gateway into mechanical keyboards we've seen.

Campus life can be rife with food waste from the dining hall.

Use a reheating method that best preserves the taste and texture of leftovers.

Google ’s new Fitbit Ace LTE gives parents some peace of mind with GPS tracking and a selection of fun, step-activated games that motivate your child to keep moving.