Outdone Blog: Gift Guides, Tips, and Gifting Inspiration

The Weekly Unwrap — March 30

The Weekly Unwrap — March 30

Historically, Outdone has shown just 12 gift recommendations to our users. The thesis behind this being that providing any more options would be counterproductive and induce analysis paralysis. The problem was that, even with some pretty cool AI tech under the hood, the odds of identifying the best possible gift

The Canary is Losing its Voice

Founders' Forum

The Canary is Losing its Voice

Artificial General Intelligence, P(pretty bad), & the looming Most-Most Threshold.

3 AI robots on a podium

Founders' Forum

We Put 3 Other AI Gift Finders to the Test — Here’s What We Learned

At Outdone, we know finding the perfect gift is tough. And we’re not alone — loads of other recommendation tools are out there promising to make gifting a breeze, often with the help of AI. In theory, AI should be the perfect solution to gifting stress, using data-driven techniques to

Son giving a gift to his mother.

Mother's Day Gifts for Moms Who Have Everything: 2025 Edition

Shopping for your mom is stressful. They usually have everything they need. And forget about getting them to give you some ideas. Every year, the same frantic scramble ensues as Mother's Day approaches, and that familiar question bubbles up: "What do you get for someone who has

AI helping a woman shop.

Founders' Forum

How AI is Changing the Way We Shop

A few years ago, I would have guessed that by Feb 2025 generative AI would play a larger role in the online shopping experience. Like most applications of the technology, though, AI in the retail arena has progressed in a series of fits and starts. We’ve seen many companies

Man giving a Valentine's Gift to his girlfriend.

Valentine's Gifts 2025: Beyond Chocolate & Flowers

The heart-shaped boxes are already lining store shelves, and your reminder to snag a dinner rez just popped up—that’s right, Valentine's Day is approaching faster than Cupid's arrow. While roses wilt and chocolates disappear, the pressure to find something meaningful remains. But here'

Woman holding a calendar and a gift planning her year of gifting ahead

The Comprehensive Year-Round Gift Planning Guide for 2025

If you’re anything like I was before we built Outdone, you’re probably just winging it when it comes to gift shopping, let alone doing any pre-planning. We scramble last minute, overspend in December, and somehow still manage to forget Aunt Susan's birthday every single year. After

Man returning a gift in a store.

Smart Gift Return Strategies for 2025: A Complete Guide

Let's be honest—gift returns are about as fun as a root canal. And if you're anything like me, you've probably got at least one well-intentioned but slightly-off-the-mark gift sitting in your closet right now. After spending years working to recommend the best, most

Woman overwhelmed by forgotten gift cards.

The Ultimate Guide to Gift Card Usage & Exchange in 2025

Picture this: you're spring cleaning and stumble upon a stack of gift cards tucked away in a drawer. Sound familiar? You're not alone. In fact, you've just discovered what might be hundreds of dollars in forgotten purchasing power. As someone who is fully invested

Cartoon man excited by a new gift

The Psychology Of Gift Giving

Is there such a thing as the perfect gift? This is the question that people ask themselves every single holiday season. The seemingly tricky task of finding the ideal item for a loved one can leave many feeling quite stressed. This is especially the case when shopping for a picky