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Good For Techies

  1. travel
    The 13 Very Best Laptop BackpacksProtect your tech — without compromising style.
    By Jordan McMahon
  2. tablets and smartwatches
    The 11 Very Best iPad CasesIncluding lightweight, extra-durable, and sleek leather options.
    By Jordan McMahon
  3. smart home
    The 6 Very Best Home-Security Cameras“You don’t have to wire it — you can install it yourself, and it takes a half hour to install the entire system.”
    By Chris Stokel-Walker
  4. headphones
    The Best Headphones for Kids, According to Pediatric Ear ExpertsThey’re comfortable, cute, and much less likely to damage their hearing.
    By Lori Keong, Stacey Dee Woods, and Jordan Bowman
  5. headphones
    We Tested 24 Headphones, and These Are Our 12 FavoritesThere are earbuds and headphones, noise-canceling and on-ear options, and even the best pair to use when riding your bike.
    By Jordan Bowman
  6. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Audiophiles and Music Lovers, According to Music LoversFrom record players to merch to microphones.
    By Chloe Anello
  7. hair
    This Self-Timed Outlet Keeps My Flat Iron From Burning the House DownPush the button and it shuts power off after 30 minutes.
    By Alison Freer
  8. electronics
    Why Didn’t Anyone Think of a Right-Angled iPhone Cable Sooner?It’s made horizontal gameplay, bedtime scrolling, and charging in a cup holder so much easier.
    By Steven John
  9. people’s choice
    The Best PC Graphics Cards on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviews“This one is so quiet, if only all of them could be this way!”
    By The Editors
  10. productivity
    13 Actually Good-Looking Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses You Can Buy on AmazonIncluding wire-rimmed, tortoiseshell, and clear frames.
    By Liza Corsillo
  11. tech
    I Hated All Wireless Chargers Until I Found Anker’s Fast-Charging StandGood for people who use their phones while lying down.
    By David Pogue
  12. tech
    I Can Whip a Credit Card Straight From the $10 Amazon Wallet in My PocketIt’s extremely slim, too.
    By David Pogue
  13. i was a tech columnist
    Eero Makes the Best Wi-Fi System (and I’ve Tried Them All)I like it better than Plume, Luma, Netgear, Linksys, AmpliFi HD, and even Google.
    By David Pogue
  14. tech
    The Case That Protected My Phone Through Being Dropped 53 TimesFormer tech columnist David Pogue on the RhinoShield CrashGuard Case.
    By David Pogue
  15. productivity
    The Muse Headset Is Like Meditation and Deep Breathing for DummiesIt’s the one thing that helps me tune out before I fall asleep.
    By Lori Keong
  16. gifts
    11 Men’s Gifts to Buy Before They Sell Out, According to a Trend Forecaster“You don’t want to miss out — some of these are blink-and-it’s-gone status.”
    By The Editors
  17. people’s choice
    The Best Home Theater Speakers, According to Amazon Reviews“Can bump Three Six Mafia (best for testing out the bass) like high end speakers.”
    By The Editors
  18. outdoor leisure
    The Best Telescopes on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“You will see star clusters where you’ve always seen blackness, and where you once saw one star you will now see many.”
    By The Editors
  19. people’s choice
    The Best Drones Under $600 on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersMini and micro sizes plus ones equipped with GPS and video.
    By The Editors
  20. people’s choice
    The Best Universal Remotes on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“No hassles — just put in batteries and voilà!”
    By The Editors
  21. electronics
    What I Tell My Friends Who Ask Me What Digital Camera to BuyWhether they’re looking for a digital SLR, the best point-and-shoot, or something waterproof for kids — all for under $1,000.
    By Steven John
  22. vacuums
    Which Robot Vacuum Is Actually Worth It?We spoke to experts and took a few for a test-drive.
    By Lori Keong
  23. my gizmos
    Ask a Tech Person: What Are Helen Hou-Sandí’s Favorite Gadgets?The lead developer at WordPress on the standing-desk converter, smart thermostat, and fitness tracker she loves.
    By Helen Hou-Sandi
  24. my gizmos
    Ask a Tech Person: What Are Alisha Bland’s Favorite Gadgets?Square’s packaging program manager shares her love of Samsung and the headphones she always keeps around her neck.
    By Alisha Bland
  25. my gizmos
    Ask a Tech Person: What Are Sarah Drasner’s Favorite Gadgets?The senior developer advocate at Microsoft shares which VR set, brain-sensing headset, and smart desk she’s into.
    By Sarah Drasner
  26. tech
    Ask a Tech Person: What Are Jeff Titterton’s Favorite Gadgets?“I’d been thinking about getting one; I have slope-neck from looking at my phone so much.”
    By Jeff Titterton
  27. my gizmos
    Ask a Tech Person: What Are Taggart Matthiesen’s Favorite Gadgets?The senior director of product at Lyft shares the electronics that run his day.
    By Taggart Matthiesen
  28. gifts under $50
    These $15 Plugs Turn Any Home Into a Smart HouseAnything you stick in them can be controlled from your phone.
    By Lindsey Weber
  29. editor’s choice
    If You’re Going to Buy One Thing Today, Make It the Sonos Playbar SpeakerIt gives you cinema-quality sound at a fraction of the price and setup time.
    By Camilla Cho
  30. cyber monday
    20 Strategist Greatest Hits in Home, Kitchen, and Tech, on Sale for Cyber MondayIncluding cheap Sonicare and Bose headphones.
    By The Editors
  31. painless shopping
    The 6 Best Cases for Your Shiny New iPhone XBecause repairing this phone would be much more expensive.
    By Jake Swearingen and Paris Martineau
  32. father’s day 2017
    9 Father’s Day Gadget Gifts Your Dad Will LoveFrom a Paperwhite e-reader to under-$50 wireless headphones.
    By Jake Swearingen
  33. sales sales sales
    The Amazon Echo Is $40 Off for Prime MembersThe game-changing device is now just $140.
    By Jake Swearingen
  34. close inspection
    The Best Drone Folds to the Size of a PaperbackOther (cheaper) versions simply just don’t compare.
    By Jake Swearingen
  35. close inspection
    The Best VR Headset for Actually Delivering Virtual RealityPlus, a great, cheaper option for less than $200.
    By Jake Swearingen
  36. close inspection
    The Best Wireless Headphones for Working OutThese fit the best and stay sweatproof for hours.
    By Jake Swearingen
  37. this thing’s incredible
    The Gadget That Brought My Speakers Back From the DeadIt turns nearly anything into a wireless Bluetooth device.
    By Lindsey Weber
  38. this thing’s incredible
    This Wake-Up Light Is Like My Own Private SunriseThis cured my S.A.D.
    By Liz Krieger
  39. select all
    20 Techy Gifts for Gadget-HeadsOld-school Nintendo, an olfactory alarm clock, VR headset, and more.
    By The Editors
  40. close inspection
    What Are the Best Wireless Headphones Under $150?I went in search of the best-sounding and most comfortable pair.
    By Jake Swearingen
  41. the hard to shop fors
    What Should I Gift an Early Adopter?“There’s one crazy new drone that just came out that I think crystallizes so much of what people have wanted from a drone. And it’s finally here.”
    By The Editors
  42. gifts they might actually want
    The NES Classic Is Gonna Be the Gamer Gift to Get or Give This YearThirty games and 30 years of nostalgia, all for $59.99 (if you can find one).
    By Jake Swearingen
  43. close inspection
    What Are the Best Wireless Headphones for a Serious Audiophile?Lossless audio files deserve the best wireless headphones.
    By Jake Swearingen
  44. this thing’s incredible
    You Should Buy an Amazon Echo — Right NowIt really makes life just a little bit easier.
    By Max Read
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