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1 . Bose QuietComfort 45 2. Unagi Model One E-Scooter 3. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 4. Sony WF-1000XM4 5. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 6. Sonos Roam 7. Audio-Technica ATH-M50XBT2 8. Samsung Galaxy Watch4 9. DJI Mini SE Drone 10. EufyCam Pro 2K Wireless Home Security System In no particular order, the ten tech releases that floated our boat the most this year were… STACK’s Top 10 Tech Picks for the Year

vocal, with cardioid recording mode (for when you need to be front and centre to the mic) as well as active noise-cancelling and zero latency monitoring. A sturdy, 360˚ angle folding tripod is included, and it’s compatible with PC and Mac running Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista/ Windows10 /32-64 and Mac OS X. 99. ELGATO HD60 S+ Game Capture Do you have a gamer

96. JOBY GORILLAPOD CREATOR KIT This smartphone tripod is a great pressie for vloggers, especially ones going solo or creating on the move. The GripTight Smart Mount will hold a phone up to Pro Max size and is adjustable for both portrait and landscape, while the GorillaPod legs will wrap themselves securely around objects if the subject demands an interesting angle. And the Wavo Mobile microphone on the top will enhance the internal audio of the phone. Convenient, hands-free creation.

in the house? How about a gamer who

likes to stream or record their sessions for Twitch

or YouTube? If so, this is a must-have bit of kit. The HD60 S+ will allow

you to play games in 4K and captures gameplay in 1080p60 HDR10 quality. For creating gaming content, there’s no comparison. 100. GIFT CARD An old faithful – and the gift of choice shouldn’t be underestimated! Once thought of as a lazy suggestion, don’t let the simplicity of adding one of these to a gift list deter you; most of us would relish receiving a gift card on Christmas morning. And remember, JB Hi-Fi cards have no expiry date – so your giftee won’t feel compelled to run out the door and spend it straight away!

97. BLUE YETI USB MICROPHONE

Whether you’re podcasting, game streaming, singing, or on a video call, the Blue Yeti records studio-quality audio effortlessly with easy and full control over the recording process, from pattern selection and microphone gain to headphone volume adjustment and instant mute. There are four pattern modes – cardioid, stereo, omnidirectional

and bidirectional – and it’s fully adjustable for multiple angles. Simply connect to your computer via USB and sync with your software of choice. 98. THRONMAX PULSE USB MICROPHONE An affordable USB mic with

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Casio CTS100 Casiotone Keyboard

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plug-and-play simplicity for 96khz 24-bit studio-quality recording. Designed for game streaming, podcasting, and anything

Music is one of the joys of life, and this keyboard is a perfect place to start making it. It comes complete with 61 full-size keys and 122 tones, as well as pre-set songs and rhythms – and a carry handle!

Why was the turkey in the pop group? Because he was the only one with drumsticks!

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