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I'm a huge fan of the juxtaposition of high tech and low tech, but I've never seen anything like the Decaphone. Or really, I have. But it wasn't all in wood and it certainly didn't have a dock for your iPhone in it. The Decaphone is insp…

By far, the toys that my kids have gotten the most mileage out of are the ones they use for pretend play. Their active imaginations are ageless, and as you start thinking holiday gifts, consider that it doesn't necessarily take a real te…

Ever wonder what happened to all those forgotten joysticks, Atari paddles, and Nintendo controllers left over from the 80s and 90s? Cry not for the games of yore. They've been upcycled to charge your Apple devices. Though sadly, the Kona…

Don't worry about your e-reader, smartphone, or tablet: The narwhal will keep it safe. Or Harry Potter, Doctor Who, or a very fuzzy but territorial shark. The gadget cozies from Life Geekery on Etsy are made by a husband and wife team in…

If you're like me and just toss your phone in your handbag or briefcase, then you're probably opening up all your plugs to all sorts of not-so-awesome dust and dirt. And while I've seen USB covers , I can't say I've seen an actual smart …

At a time that babies are just as likely to learn that I is for iPad as Ice Cream, it makes perfect sense that parents would decorate their kids' rooms to prime them for tech mastery. The techie baby art prints from Niko + Lily are beyon…

Need a quick and easy way to inform everyone in your life that they may end up broadcast to your social media networks via your Instagram account? Look no further than this adorable phone case. Entirely handmade and handstitched out of f…

While we're not big on recommending that you should run out and get a shiny new iPad for your toddler, there are plenty of kids' tablets that make sense and even opportunities to pass on hand-me-down tablets when you upgrade your own. In…

And in one of the more impressive--or insane, depending on your perspective--DIY projects, may we present this very creative craft-meets-tech tutorial? On the Etsy blog this week, Swedish crafter Lova Blavarg of Sweet Paul Magazine offer…

Even though I'm the designated family photographer, I see plenty of dads who always have a camera in their hands or around their neck. That's why I love the idea of these cool camera straps for Father's Day. The reversible camera straps …

With Father's Day coming up June 16, we're already looking for some of the coolest tech gifts for dad. Since I've always had a heart for handmade, I'm loving the idea of bringing both sensibilities together with these great-looking leath…

We love personalized iPhone cases , whether they've got photos of your kids, an illustration your children scribbled, or a stylish monogram. But honestly, a lot of them seem sort of generic or cheesy, which is why I happen to love these …

If you need a simple and elegant docking station for your Samsung Galaxy or iPhone, we think this one will make you stand at attention. These stylish phone stands from Phonetastique on Etsy are made of laser-etched acrylic and designed t…

Need a special gift for that little gamer in your life? Then check out some must-see room decor that will earn you high scores for sure. Harmonden's "pixel" crochet pieces make great throw rugs or bright wall hangings for the kid obsesse…

No, the Samsung Galaxy isn't walking away from the 21st century touch screen. At least, not on the screen. How great are these Samsung Galaxy rotary phone cases ? Available at photographer Kim DeGooyer's Semi Sweet Studios shop on Etsy, …

Whether you need props for your party photo booth, you're throwing a baby shower for your favorite shutterbug, or you just need an adorable place to store your paperclips, these sweet papercraft cameras are just a click away! Well, and s…

Sometimes the simplest tech ideas are the very best. Take for example these Stems laptop stands . Looking more like a pair of chopsticks than somethng you'd find at the Apple store, these handcrafted wooden stands hail from Brooklyn's Va…

Perhaps at some point, you will be sitting around, wondering what the heck you get for the guy who has everything, including all three major gaming systems, two drawers full of controllers, and an ancient copy of Madden Football for Amig…

Old meets new on these awesome iPhone and Android cases that make even the Apple map app look cutting-edge. (Ha, sorry, couldn't resist.) The Etsy Shop, On Your Case Store , is doing such neat US-made designs for iPhones 4and 5, and the …

The cold weather and I aren't the best of friends. If I were to draw my expression from the beginning of 2013, the most predominant would probably be of a face with chattering teeth. And with this adorable emoticon calendar I can do just…

If you're like me, you have a love-hate relationship with auto-complete and autocorrect, which have given me giggles and conversely, near heart stops when I see what pops up as I type. Or um, accidentally send. Oops. But my feelings for …

If your kid, like so many this year, was lucky enough to score an iPad Mini over the holidays, we've got the very case to protect it. That is, if it doesn't get you first. This felt Zombie iPad mini case from Etsy's Hooby Groovy, who als…

Go on and hate me: I received a new iPad Mini for Christmas. But it looks so naked and fragile, just sitting there. So I've been scouring Etsy for the perfect handmade case, and whether you like feminine and pretty or sleek and solid, tu…

I'm one of those people who is still on the fence about e-readers . While my Kindle app makes it super easy to travel with books always ready for the reading, whether I'm on the subway or a 12 hour flight, I also love the feeling of real…