# The Verge’s 2026 back-to-school shopping guide

> Knowing exactly what your student needs for the school year ahead is next to impossible. Sure, you’ll probably nail the essentials, but there will likely be a few items you forgot to buy, or didn’t think they’d need to…

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/968645/back-to-school-shopping-guide-gifts?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6e11245d9c24383c7949bb)
- **Published:** 2026-08-01
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #macbook #windows #chromebook
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6e11245d9c24383c7949bb

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