The Best Y2K Gadget Gifts That Our Editors Are Still Obsessed With

Just when you thought your DVD-watching or MP3-listening days were behind you, Y2K tech products suddenly seem poised for a comeback. At the convergence of nostalgia, smart-tech overload, and a new generation of teens reclaiming Y2K tech for their own enjoyment, the once-ubiquitous gadgets that seemed to fade in popularity with the advent of the smartphone now offer a charming portal back to an earlier time.

Our editors gathered the Y2K tech gadgets they enjoyed at the turn of the millennium and have recently rediscovered, Even if some of the exact models we remember aren’t available anymore, many of the picks here are refreshed or newly rebranded for 2023. These gadgets make fun, unique, and even slightly offbeat gifts for those who are craving a taste of the simple life (including those of us who remember watching The Simple Life).