HEADPHONES
Best: Apple AirPods Pro
(£249 at apple.com/uk)
Probably my favourite new gadget of the year, literally the only thing I can complain about is the daft name.
Beyond that you have a superb fit, great sound, and exceptional noise cancelling in a tiny package. The new AirPods are a lot less conspicuous than the regular version, and yet pack in so much more tech. And the new silicone tips come in three different sizes, so you’ll find a fit that’s great for you.
They are pricey, but the phrase “you get what you pay for” has never been more apt.
Honourable mention: Powerbeats Pro (£219.95 at beatsbydre.com/uk) Beats released some rather clunky-looking, but exceptionally effective earbuds this year – and if you like to listen to music or podcasts while at the gym or out on a run, these are the ones for you.
The design means they stay in your ears whatever you do, and they’re light and comfortable.
The charging case may be a little on the large side, but it gives the buds a charging boost that will give around 24-hours of listening time.