Tech Shopping

Geek gear

11 Tech Items to Consider For Your Wedding Registry

Technology may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your wedding registry, but the gifting possibilities go beyond traditional fine china, fancy flatware, and bedding.

Technology may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your wedding registry, but the gifting possibilities go beyond traditional fine china, fancy flatware, and bedding. If you depend on geeky gadgets on a day-to-day basis, feel free to add a few to your list. This isn't to say that you should go nuts at Best Buy scanning each and every dream gift, but it's important to include items that you genuinely want and need.

A good place to start: learn the proper registry protocol. Etiquette experts at Emily Post offer smart wedding registry rules to help you navigate the formalities. Anna Post confirms that it's perfectly OK to create a more unconventional registry with camping or tech items, but you should also provide guests with a more traditional list, too. Hoping to include some technology, but not sure where to start? Here are a few basic items to consider:

  • DSLR camera, like the Nikon D800
  • Laptop
  • iPad
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Record player, like this affordable Wood Turntable
  • iPod speakers
  • Blu-Ray player
  • Gaming system
  • Stereo system with surround sound
  • The Nest Thermostat
  • High-tech washer/dryer

Current and former brides-to-be: Did you include any technology on your registry? If so, which items? Share your suggestions in the comments below!

Tech Shopping

5 Fun Toppers to Brighten Up Your Computer

Even your computer monitor could use some love every now and then, and that's where awesome toppers come in.

Even your computer monitor could use some love every now and then, and that's where awesome toppers come in. These fun (and, in some cases, functional) computer accessories will keep you company while you work and watch over you day in and day out. Ahead, five friends that will have you smiling whenever you look up.

Tech Shopping

Prop 'Em Up: 7 Out-"standing" Cell Phone Stands

What do yoga bears and pink chewing gum have to do with your phone?

What do yoga bears and pink chewing gum have to do with your phone? Plenty, if you're talking phone stands to hold them up. Functional and fun, these picks will let you watch your favorite videos and browse the Internet the easy way. Some are downright adorable, others just plain silly — either way, take your pick from this awesome batch.

photography

10 Cute and Colorful Camera Straps For Spring

Who says cameras have to be all black and boring?

Who says cameras have to be all black and boring? Ditch the everyone-has-the-same-camera-as-me feeling, and upgrade yours with a cheery strap that will definitely stand out. Here, we bring you springtime straps with a little something special that'll showcase some personality and style while you snap those amazing pics on your trusty DSLR.

Geek gear

Geeky-Chic Gifts For Your Bridesmaids

If your bridesmaids are anything like you, then chances are they're geeky, stylish, and practical — so why not get them gifts like that too?

If your bridesmaids are anything like you, then chances are they're geeky, stylish, and practical — so why not get them gifts like that too? Surely, your closest gals deserve something special they can use again and again (really, who doesn't want robot stationery or gold-accented headphones?) Click through to see our favorites, but you might want to buy all of these picks for yourself. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Tech Shopping

Lit Love: iPads Outfitted in Iconic Book Covers

Already own rad iPhone cases or t-shirts from the übercool company Out of Print?

Already own rad iPhone cases or t-shirts from the übercool company Out of Print? Now you can have literary iPad cases, too. Even if you've never heard of the brand before, you'll want to listen up. These aren't just your average iPad cases, the company recently released versions that look like iconic covers of your favorite classic books. (Think Pride and Prejudice, The Great Gatsby just in time for the film release, Alice in Wonderland, and more.) The best part: for each one you buy, one book is donated to a deserving community through the organization Books For Africa.

Tech Shopping

May Must Haves: Road Trip Edition

Hop in! This month, with school wrapping up and the weather showing off, we're taking a road trip: destination unknown.

Hop in! This month, with school wrapping up and the weather showing off, we're taking a road trip: destination unknown. Pack up gadgets to keep music blasting and devices working, and don't forget some crafty geek resources to ward off endless highway boredom. Start planning your journey with our essentials for a Spring getaway.

Geek gear

Whimsical iPhone Cases as Sweet as Spring

You probably know Rifle Paper Co.

You probably know Rifle Paper Co. as the line of sweet boutique stationery and gifts. The company is adding iPhone cases to its repertoire of stylish finds, and they're just what you'd expect: full of feminine touches and bursting with florals and color — fun, charming, and unique all at once. You'll find 10 different designs, each of which comes in a slim or inlay version depending on how much protection you want. Click on to shop the iPhone cases, and let the compliments begin.

Tech Shopping

Make Mother Earth Smile With an Eco iPhone Case

In honor of Earth Day, take a step toward making your iPhone a little easier on the planet by dressing it in some eco-friendly gear.

In honor of Earth Day, take a step toward making your iPhone a little easier on the planet by dressing it in some eco-friendly gear. We gathered cases made of upcycled books, sustainable bamboo, and biodegradable plastics to use with your phone for less tech impact on the environment.