3D-Printed Headphones
Tech Must Haves to Get You Through Party Season
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Even Santa gets to keep something for himself every year, right? While the editors of POPSUGAR Tech are looking for gifts for every last person on your list, we've been finding way too many things we might "forget" to wrap. OK, some we really will gift (gorgeous holiday cards), some we'll share (a party game that embraces digital addictions), but some will never leave our hands, like the most geeky holiday sweater and chicest new iPhone cases. Here, the must haves you might end up keeping for yourself.
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I had my heart set on this amazing Hello Kitty Christmas sweater, but it's sadly sold out everywhere. Good thing this Ninja Turtle Christmas sweater ($35) is just as rad — except I can't decide between it and the superfun Pac-Man one.
— Lisette Mejia, assistant editor
The look of these personalized photo magnets ($9) is chic, bold, and perfect for the holidays. And it's not our only Tiny Prints pick — check out these beautiful holiday cards and invites curated by our Editor in Chief Lisa Sugar.
— LM
Do your earbuds always fall out? Normal headphones ($199) are the one-of-a-kind audio wear you need. The company's app captures the shape of your ear — and each bud is 3D-printed to uniquely fit you and you only. The thinking behind Normal is that fit quality means better sound quality, because there's less audio leakage. If you're looking for a creative gift idea, get your loved one a gift card! There's nothing more special than buds made just for your ears.
— Nicole Nguyen, assistant editor
The gorgeous illustrations from Dana Tanamachi's Brooklyn studio can now be found on iPhone cases! The Dana Tanamachi x Target collection is cute and covetable. We're especially loving this Once Upon a Time case ($25) for iPhone 5/5S, which every Disney fan will go nuts over. New laptop sleeves and folios will be available January 2015, so stay tuned for more!
— NN
What was once the most utilitarian of tech accessories, portable chargers are having a fashion moment this year. And for the most discerning of fashionable tastes, eBay's Holiday Collective power banks ($25), designed in collaboration with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), is what you'll want to give and receive this month.
There are six designs to choose from created by Badgley Mischka, Nicole Miller, Pamela Love, Suno, Thakoon, and Trina Turk. All are available exclusively on eBay with all proceeds going to the CFDA, which helps fund emerging American designers. Each bank is compatible with 30-pin and Lightning Apple devices as well as micro USB-powered phones. If a design calls to you, hurry! The Holiday Collective is only available through Dec. 22.
— Kelly Schwarze, associate editor
If your next holiday party ends up with everyone staring at their screens, you might as well make it into a game, right?! We first saw Game of Phones during its Kickstarter campaign, and its release couldn't come at a better time as this month is spent with family and friends. The Game of Phones deck ($20) will bring out the same amount of sass as a round of Cards Against Humanity with prompts like "Find the Most Obnoxious Food Picture" but won't make guests feel guilty for their digital addictions.
— KS
