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Other notable specs: nits of brightness on the display, the option for more RAM, and an all-day battery life. With some of the most beautiful pictures our writer has ever seen on a TV screen, it's one impressive TV.

From drastically improving the level of detail in pictures to making scenes from award-winning movies more color-accurate, these future-forward aspects are a rarity with mainstream TVs and a big reason why the QNB costs as much as it does.

Read the review: Samsung's 8K TV gave me a glimpse of the future—and a big reason to look away. Honestly, we can't wait until 8K TVs become the norm to binge-watch our favorite shows in vivid detail.

Tech specs: Connection: 2. This little plug fits into your standard electrical outlet and lets you schedule or automate lights, holiday decorations, security cameras, or that one thing you always forget to turn off before leaving your house.

It doesn't require a separate smart hub since it works over Wi-Fi and connects through the Kasa app, so you don't have to buy extra gadgets for it to work.

We love that it doesn't tie you to a single smart assistant and monitors your energy usage if you want to lower those utility bills. There are lots of smart locks on the market, but this one grabbed the attention of our smart home writer the most.

Its sleek and streamlined design, a reliable auto-unlock, and built-in DoorSense to let you know if you left the door open or ajar all make this lock stand out among competitors. Read the review: Yale Assure Lock 2 review: A genius lock…once you get it installed.

Our writer said it was "by far one of the best smart locks I've used," and we're taking their word for it. While the gaming market is saturated with products to enhance your gaming experience, this gaming keyboard is the best.

This gaming keyboard from Wooting allows for customization and excellent companion software, so you never have to upgrade your keyboard again. The RGB lighting that gaming keyboards are known for is customizable on a per-key basis, including unique lighting effects.

Read the review: I'm a keyboard enthusiast and this is the best gaming keyboard right now. Perhaps the best part? You never have to have software running in the background and never have to install constant updates. Tech specs: Form factor: Open-backed, over-ear Drivers: Dynamic, open Frequency response: 10Hz,Hz Impedance: ohm Microphone type: Noise-cancelling, bi-directional electret condenser Connectors: Interchangeable 2.

This gaming headset has developed an almost cult-like following in the gaming world, and we now understand the hype. While it's not as flashy as other gaming headsets on the market, it makes up for the audio quality of its built-in mics and the depth and directionality of its sound.

As our writer puts it, "You won't just hear the direction your enemies are coming from, even through walls -- you'll know exactly how far away they are. Read the review: This headset's directional game sound is so good you'll feel like you're cheating. This year, Logitech made the best wireless mouse even better by releasing the Logitech MX Master 3S.

This latest generation features an electromagnetic scroll wheel that provides speed and precision for whatever documents or web pages you scroll through. Read the review: Logitech MX Master 3S review: The best mouse gets even better. Logitech also added "Quiet Click" switches to this model, making it worth upgrading from its predecessor and your Apple Magic Mouse.

Tech specs: Screen size: 32 inches Dimensions: 63 inches x 20 inches; 1. Using Motion Engine technology, the Fiture Mini provides uninterrupted yet immediate form feedback while you're doing your reps.

You can choose from nine different class types from minutes and varying from beginner to advanced level workouts. The quality of the instructors is also impressive, and you'll feel like you have your own personal trainer in your living room.

Read the review: I replaced my gym workouts with a fitness mirror. Here's what happened. Plus, it's cheaper than other competitor workout mirrors and less expensive than a Peloton. guarantee, Easy robot integration. She uses it on the carpet, tile, and rugs. Once the robot vac has that solidified map, you can go to the iRobot app and choose your cleaning method.

What sets Roomba vacuums apart from others is how intelligent the robots are. It uses PrecisionVision Navigation to recognize and avoid common household objects like socks, cords, shoes, and pet waste. If you're a new pet owner, iRobot's P. The two are both iRobot products so they use the same technology to tag team your vacuuming and mopping needs.

We tested both of these robots out, so be sure to check out our full reviews below. Read the review: Braava Jet m6 review: A must-have robot mop. While we think the above devices are the best of the best, we do have some honorable mentions of products that grabbed our attention throughout the year.

We also considered new and groundbreaking products that gained popularity over the year, as well as technology that is bringing something new to the sector. We were just super impressed with them this year. With Samsung finally successfully executing its foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, other phone makers will likely take notice and enter the market especially to bank on that millennial nostalgia of the flip phone.

VR and AR grow in popularity every year, and Big Tech has been spending big in this sector, so it's only likely to continue to grow in In addition, headset technologies are getting easier to use, so we could see more innovative headsets hit the market over the next year.

And ambient computing-the technology we see in smart home devices-is getting better and better, meaning could mean our homes get smarter with new and exciting gadgets. Why you can trust ZDNET : ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice.

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Read the review: iPhone 14 Pro packs a lot more innovation for the same price as last year Our editors said upgrading to this iPhone model is more about functionality than aesthetics, which is a welcome change to Apple's yearly smartphone release.

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String these outdoor LED lights around a patio or deck and get an instant ambiance upgrade for backyard get-togethers. The latest generation of this popular laser projector throws up a surprisingly bright and crisp picture up to inches in size. It also comes preloaded with Samsung TV, so you can stream Netflix or Max sans TV.

There's only one grooming gadget that GQ has described as " god-tier ," and this is it. File this product under: Sounds too good to be true, but isn't. The red and blue light therapy device won a GQ Grooming Award in for boosting "firmer, healthier-looking skin," and the massaging features are just an added bonus.

Who doesn't dream of soaring through the skies? And with this beginner friendly drone, users can start flying right away, making it easy to capture gorgeous 4K footage with the built-in gimbal camera.

This legendary product first dropped in , and no brand has even come close to topping it. This miracle machine dries your hair in seconds, and once you use it, you'll never be able to use another hairdryer again.

Replacing the Studio3s, these new Beats have dramatically better sound and highly efficient noise-canceling abilities to drown out your roommate's constant nagging or the chatty Kathy sitting next to you on the train.

They also sync with your iPhone in a jiffy they play nicely with Android, too and boast an impressive hour battery life. This isn't just a touchscreen tablet—it's also an all-in-one smart speaker, video call interface, and smart home hub.

We think the digital picture frame feature makes this an especially great gift for your parents. Massage chairs never made it beyond the mall, and they've always been too gimmicky. But the Venom 2 massager takes everything we did like about massage chairs and puts it into a portable back wrap.

This GQ Fitness Award winner is a dream tech gift for workout fanatics. The latest percussive massage gun from Therabody might be its best yet, offering more than just a way to beat your muscles into submission. The Sense also has a heart rate sensor, and when used in conjunction with the Therabody app, encourages you to partake in breath work to help you relax.

No one deserves lukewarm coffee, and this portable Ember smart mug will keep a brew hot for up to three hours—if your joe will even last that long. Upgrade their tinny suitcase record player with a bona fide turntable that will bring out the best sound quality in their beloved vinyl LPs.

For the budding creator, get them an easy-to-use 3D printer that won't make them hit their head on the desk in fury. This high-quality gadget prints much faster than other models of its kinds, at millimeters per second, so they can start churning things out lickety-split. The most advanced robot vacuum in the world, the newly released and GQ -tested X2 Omni can even clean itself.

These vacuums actually make great gifts for dads , and we promise he'll follow it all around the house even though he doesn't have to. The new Ultra Apple Watch is brighter, bigger, and more advanced.

You can even take it 1, meters under the sea, though we're not sure what you'll do with it down there. The new Vitamix blender has simplified controls and presets to make it easier to whip up smoothies for the whole family, although good luck selling your partner on your newest kale-spinach-celery-protein concoction.

Mount this Sonos soundbar on a wall ideally right below a Samsung The Frame TV for the sleekest possible home theater setup. Do you have a runner on your gift list? Then give them this award-winning leg compression recovery device.

From now on, they'll have no excuse to complain about sore legs. In our testing of espresso machines , this silvery appliance emerged as a clear favorite.

For espresso nerds who have long dreamed of moonlighting as baristas, you're about to become their favorite person ever. The new GQ -tested Osmo Pocket 4K camera is made for the TikTok generation.

Streamers or, you know, any teenager on your list , will never want to put it down, even when they probably should. Cop a smartwatch and keep track of all your fitness progress and health goals, from measuring your heart rate to ensuring you're actually A-OK to be working out today.

Is a coffee maker a piece of tech? We're saying yes, especially when it's this one, which can be programmed to start brewing coffee before you're even awake.

Instead of going the portable speaker route, get the music lover in your life something they can rock out to at home like they're living in their own concert venue. Apple's AirPods Maxes are some of the best noise-cancelling headphones we've tried, so much so that they're a little too good at tuning out the rest of the world.

The second best thing to getting them a live-in housekeeper is gifting them a robot vacuum to finally get their dusty, crusty floors in order. Early adopters have already fallen in love with these smart glasses, which let you livestream your POV directly to Instagram and snap 12MP photos hands-free.

Bose's newest earbuds have phenomenal noise cancellation capabilities to rival the likes of Sony, and new spatial audio technology that makes it feel like you're right there center stage at the Boygenius concert. Samsung's curved, pixel-dense gaming monitors will instantly upgrade your favorite PC gamer's desktop setup.

Help them hit their fitness goals with this sleek, discreet ring that stores sleep and workout insights right at their fingertips. The new Meta Quest 3 is the ultimate trump card gift for any gamer on your list: the VR will be transportative in even the most familiar spaces, and its advanced comfort and passthrough features mean you can easily grab a quick bite without taking your headset.

This isn't just the newest action camera from GoPro. In , it's also the only one worth buying, with improved motion stabilization, ultra-wide views, and vertical video mode.

Bigger sound, longer battery life, and just an overall better buy than the OG Sonos Move. Believe us: We tried it. For any avid bikers, we recommend this Fitness Award -winning GPS computer that not only tracks your location and acts as a virtual coach, but also spits out stamina updates so you know how much further you can push it up the hill.

Oh, and did we mention it's solar-powered? If you want a TV that will make your guests' jaws drop, this is it. LG has made the top OLED TV for three years running now, and the brand's latest model is the king of tech gifts in For home theater and smart home nerds, nothing beats short-throw projectors, and this Epson can project an ultra-bright screen up to inches in size.

Like the early Internet, GPS started life as a government-funded innovation. He was filling a promise made by Ronald Reagan. Shortly afterwards, companies from TomTom to Garmin introduced personal GPS devices for automotive navigation like the Start 45 and other uses.

The Model was considered the first answering machine designed for the home during a time when the technology was only commonly found in workplaces. It held roughly 20 messages and enabled owners to listen to voicemails privately through an earphone. BlackBerry made pocket-sized gadgets for accessing email on-the-go before the , but this was the first to combine the Web-browsing and email experience with the functionality of a phone.

The let users check email, make phone calls, send text messages, manage their calendar, and more all from a single device. Its predecessor, the , required users to attach a headset in order to make calls.

All told, the was a pivotal step forward for mobile devices. Earlier devices, like the GriDPad and Palm Pilot, had smaller touchscreens users had to operate with a stylus. Microsoft unveiled a tablet that ran Windows XP in No surprise, as the chunky, relatively affordable keyboard-housed system—users plugged the whole thing into a TV with an RF box—did more to popularize the idea of the personal home computer than any device since.

Millennials get plenty of flak over their penchant for instant gratification. Need proof? That Polaroid photographs so dominated 80s-era family albums and pop culture gives the square-framed, often off-color snaps a retro appeal that today is celebrated by enthusiasts and aped by billion-dollar apps like Instagram.

The Kindle quickly took over the e-reader market, becoming the best-selling product in the history of Amazon. com in Follow-up hardware ventures, such as the Kindle Fire Tablet and Echo home assistant, have also found success.

Today the company has digital stores for music, movies and video games in addition to books. TiVo owners could record shows picked from a digital menu no more confusing VCR settings and pause or rewind live television.

No game system has done more to illustrate the omni-generational appeal of interactive entertainment. True story: Cable TV was already a thing in the s. But decades earlier, the first commercial cable box that would inspire so many others was an unassuming wood-paneled console manufactured by Pennsylvanian company Jerrold Electronics, sporting three-way sliders for dozens of different channels.

With more than million sold , it became a bestseller for the Finnish company. The did more than just introduce the cellphone to new audiences. It also established a few important precedents.

The is regarded to be the first phone with an internal antenna and the first to come with games like Snake preloaded. Gadget reviewers even praised the phone more than 10 years after its launch for its long battery life and clear reception. The crowd roared in approval.

In a gesture, he showed that Wi-Fi was here to stay. Whatever happens next, the Rift, along with ebullient creator Palmer Luckey, will be remembered for reinvigorating the notion of strapping awkward-looking things to our faces in trade for the privilege of visiting persuasively real imaginary places.

Following up on the success of the Walkman, Sony unveiled this portable CD player in , just a year after the music industry adopted the format. The device and later portable CD players helped the compact disc usurp cassettes as the dominant music format in the United States in less than a decade. What its chunky remote lacked in features, the box more than made up for in software.

While at first Apple struggled to rationalize its comparably barren Apple TV-verse, Roku was offering thousands of channels and the most partnerships with the biggest players.

Pedometers have been around for centuries seriously, look it up , but it was Fitbit that helped bring them into the digital age and to the masses. The company sold more than 20 million of the devices in When you think of a portable computer, the Osborne 1 is probably not what comes to mind.

Pairing the iconic round shape of classic thermostats with a full-color display and Apple-like software, the Nest features considerable processing power. For instance, its ability to use machine learning to detect and predict usage patterns for heating and cooling a home. The search engine giant turned the device into the center of its smart home strategy with hopes of ushering in an age of interconnected devices that will make everyday living more efficient.

Not meant to replace everyday computers, the Pi is being used in classrooms worldwide to help students learn programming skills. Small drones may soon be delivering our packages, recording our family get-togethers and helping first responders find people trapped in a disaster.

Its latest iteration, the Phantom 4 , uses so-called computer vision to see and avoid obstacles without human intervention. That makes it easier for rookie pilots to fly one, making drones more accessible than ever.

You could argue the Minimoog did far more for music tech, or that the Fairlight was cooler, but visit average U. Why is the Segway personal scooter such a potent cultural symbol? Maybe it has something to do with providing a metaphor for increasingly out-of-shape Americans. Perhaps it was seeing a U.

president fall off one. Recently, the idea has been somewhat revived by the emergence of so-called hover boards, which are now also entering a kind of post-fad twilight. Unit sales never exceeded the six-figure mark before the firm was purchased by a Chinese interest in for an undisclosed sum.

The Makerbot Replicator was neither the first nor the best consumer-level 3-D printer. The Replicator used inkjet printer-like technology to extrude hot plastic that took three-dimensional form as artwork, mechanical parts and more. The relatively powerful head-mounted computer provided important signals for the future of wearable technology.

Glass showed that designers working on computing devices that are worn face a different set of assumptions and challenges. Glass, for example, made it easy for users to surreptitiously record video, which led some restaurants, bars and movie theaters to ban the device.

While Glass was officially shelved in , augmented reality—displaying computer-generated images over the real world—is a concept many companies are still trying to perfect. Google included. Write to Matt Peckham at matt.

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