As 2025 comes to an end, we take a look at ten gadgets (and one more) that came with a cool factor in what was generally a rather lukewarm year in terms of innovation.

The TCL X11L is the brand’s flagship TV for 2026. It’s an SQD (Super Quantum Dot) Mini-LED TV that boasts 20,000 dimming ...

It’s that time of year again, where we look at all the new tech hitting the shelves for 2025. Some of it is pretty wild, some ...

In each case, the common thread was simple: these gadgets made people smile, and they kept doing it long after the unboxing.

If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that “inexpensive” doesn’t have to mean “cheap” when it comes to the latest tech products. Some of our favorite gadgets of the year came in at a cool $50 or less, from ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As someone who owns a house full of technology, I have a long list of favorites. Not only did I grow up with technology, like the first MP3 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gadget needs differ from person to person. Audiophile gadgets, for instance, may not be very appealing to someone who doesn't listen to music ...