We found nine tech gifts that combine form, function, and fun. There are pretty headphones with exceptional sound, geniusly packaged backup chargers, and streamlined accessories for all the discerning, plugged-in people on your list.
These gorgeous over-the-ear headphones are finished in nappa leather and — kid you not — are designed to accentuate cheekbones. They're the ideal pick for music lovers who are also a teensy bit vain.
Photographer Gray Malin — whose work you’ve no doubt seen as framed prints on interior design blogs as well unlicensed on your friend’s Facebook header — takes his bird’s-eye perspective of beach scenes and ski hills to the phone case.
With its starburst design and red cord, this wooden speaker from Kikkerland looks appropriately festive. The beech wood speaker is compatible with pretty much any standard smartphone, tablet, or laptop, delivering five hours of full-volume playback per charge.
This paired-down carrier neatly stores so much more than a 13-inch laptop. The interior pockets help to organize any number of little things — phone, business cards, pens. In vegan leather, the case comes in blush (pictured), olive (pictured), navy, and pewter and is available in a medium size ($48) as well, scaled for the 11-inch MacBook Air or most tablets.
This simple little wristlet, which comes in a bevy of colors and prints, has a built-in battery that holds two full charges for your smartphone. A micro-USB is included, but iPhones will need an adapter.
This waterproof speaker is “designed for adventure,” which can be as simple as having great-sounding shower tunes. It works over Bluetooth with Apple and Android phones within 65 feet and has a bungee cord to attach it to your bike or backpack.