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Top 10 tech gadgets

1. TECHNICS EAH-A800 HEADPHONES

Wireless earbuds are all the rage these days, but you can’t beat the aural experience of a pair of high-quality, over-ear, noise-cancelling headphones. Technics delivers a reasonably lightweight pair with excellent sound quality for music playback and phone calls. The Multipoint Bluetooth Connection lets you connect to multiple devices simultaneously. The noise-cancelling technology here is industry-leading and the ambient mode makes it possible to wear them out on busy streets while still being able to hear what’s going on around you. Topped off with a hefty 50 hours of music-listening time on a single charge.

Price: $356

2. ROCKETBOOK FLIP

I’m a consummate note-taker so the year draws to a close with a pile of nearly two dozen

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