Apple TV
$99 / apple.com
The Apple TV has not had a major update in recent years, but it’s still one of the best ways to watch videos on an HDTV. Setup is easy, and in just a few minutes you’ll be catching up on your favorite TV shows and blockbuster movies. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the benefits are even more apparent thanks to AirPlay support and the ability to use those devices as a remote control.
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Netflix
$7.99 per month / netflix.com
One of the services you can access on your Apple TV is Netflix, your one-stop shop for quality binge-watching. Not only can you find your favorite movies and TV shows, but Netflix also has a growing library of impressive (and addictive) original
programming of its own, from the political thriller House of Cards to the prison
dramedy Orange Is the New Black. For $7.99 per month, it’s a good deal.
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Amazon Prime
$99 per year / amazon.com
Like Netflix, Amazon Prime also offers
access to a library of streaming movies and TV shows. But for $99 per year, you also get free two-day shipping, and Amazon recently added Prime Photos, which provides unlimited storage for all your snaps, no matter how big your selfie collection might be.
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Fitbit One
$99.95 / fitbit.com
The Fitbit One is a sleek, sturdy, and affordable device that can help you monitor your physical activity and
motivate you to increase it. Just clip it onto a piece of clothing, and get stats on how many steps you take, floors you climb, and even how well you sleep. The Fitbit One also comes with a USB syncing component that wirelessly uploads data from your
Fitbit to your Web account whenever you’re nearby, so there’s no messing with PC hookups.
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Griffin WoodTones Headphones
$99.99 / griffintechnology.com
Inexpensive headphones don’t have to look or sound bad. The real wooden housings on the earcups of the Griffin WoodTones Over-the-Ear Headphones add a touch of class to the pair, which also delivers solid audio performance complete with rich lows and crisp highs. For the
balance-minded listener who’s looking for a different design, these headphones have plenty to offer.
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Amazon Kindle
$79 / amazon.com
Readers are increasingly trading paper books for ebooks, but one drawback to reading on your phone or tablet is the glare from the display. With a black-and-white, E Ink screen, however, Amazon’s basic Kindle is easy on the eyes—and its $79
price is easy on the wallet. The most recent version adds a touch screen, making it a true bargain for those who want to keep up with their favorite titles on the
commute, at the beach, or just lying in bed.
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Logitech X300 Mobile Wireless Speaker
$69.99 / logitech.com
The Logitech X300 Bluetooth speaker may be tiny—it measures just 2.7 by 5.9 by 2.8 inches (HWD)—but it’s capable of turning out
powerful, room-filling sound, and it costs only a fraction of what you’d pay for a larger or more bass-heavy wireless speaker. The X300 is available in four bright color combinations, and it even has a built-in speakerphone so you won’t miss a call even when you’re listening to your favorite music.
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Nest Protect
$99 / nest.com
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a big buzzword in the tech community as of late, and this is one example. The now-Google-owned Nest made a name for itself with its Learning Thermostat a couple of years ago, but has now expanded its lineup with the Protect. This is one of the smartest smoke and carbon monoxide detectors you’ll find;
you can monitor and manage it using a smartphone app.
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Belkin Wemo LED Lighting Starter Kit
$99.99 / belkin.com
For more IoT fun, the Belkin WeMo LED
Lighting Starter Set is a connected lighting system that works with other WeMo
products. It uses your existing Wi-Fi network to connect to the Internet, letting you
control the two included lights (both white) right from your smartphone. Installation is easy, as is setting up automations that turn your lights on or off at the times you specify.
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mophie juice pack powerstation duo
$99.95 / mophie.com
Undoubtedly one of the nicer-looking and better-feeling portable batteries out there, mophie’s juice pack powerstation duo will add significant power to a variety of
USB-powered mobile devices. It performed admirably in our battery tests, making it a good choice for those who value form as well as function.
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