The 10 best tech gadgets I used in 2016

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.I had the great pleasure of trying a whole bunch of great tech last year.Some were products in parts of the tech world I was familiar with, while others had me exploring completely new ground.These are my 10 favorite gadgets from last year. I've broken this list down into the major categories I've covered, and picked my favorites. In some cases, these were the absolute best products in their class; in other cases, it was the product that resonated with me the most.In either case, any of the 10 products on this list get my highest recommendation. In my mind, they stand high above the rest.DON'T MISS:50 must-have tech accessories under $50SEE ALSO:10 must-have tech accessories under $10My favorite overall gadget: The Amazon EchoNo gadgetI've used in the past year has impacted my life quite like the Amazon Echo.I went from a skeptic to a believer in a matter for days; it's the center of my smart home, my quick way to do conversions and calculations, and occasionally my go-toBluetooth speaker. Its versatility is a testament to Amazon's desire to make Echo an open platform.Buying one opens your home up to an entire ecosystem of devices, an ecosystem that continues to grow in interesting, and sometimes unexpected, directions.Amazon Echo, $179.99, available at AmazonRead more of my thoughts on the Amazon Echo here.My favorite smart-home accessory: Philips Hue BulbsThe first thing I did after I bought my Echo was pick up a set of Philips Hue smart bulbs. I'd heard about them for years, but the idea of operating my lights using an app seemed cumbersome.Controlling lights with my voice, though, has become a staple of my day-to-day life. Since my bedroom only has overhead lighting, and outlets are at a premium, these bulbs have been a game-changer.This starter set includes three bulbs and a Hue hub, which is everything you'll need to smarten up a room in your house.Philips Hue Starter Set(3rd Generation), $199.99, available at AmazonRead my full review here.My favorite wired headphones: Beoplay H6For me, the Beoplay H6's were love at first listen.They reproduce sound accuratelyregardless of what genre of music you enjoy are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, and don't have a long, tangledcable.They've becomethe headphones that stay on my desk at work, and while I don't listen to them while reviewing other headphones, they're always a pleasure to return to. If you find wireless headphones totally uninteresting, there's no pair of wired headphones I'd recommend higher.Beoplay H6 headphones, $299.99, available AmazonRead my full review here.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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