{"id":13108,"date":"2016-12-19T16:34:24","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T14:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=13108"},"modified":"2016-12-19T16:34:24","modified_gmt":"2016-12-19T14:34:24","slug":"the-top-10-gadgets-of-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/the-top-10-gadgets-of-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Gadgets Of 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

2016 has been an interesting year for technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the devices\u00a0we’ve seen this year are incremental upgrades from devices of previous years.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, 2016 has been more about software than hardware. There have, however, been a few standout devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Top 10 Gadgets of 2016<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here’s a roundup of our top 10 gadgets of 2016:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Nintendo Switch<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Nintendo hasn’t been able to compete with the likes of Sony and Microsoft in the gaming arena for ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their previous attempts at gaming consoles – both handheld and home bound – have failed to gain traction on the mass consumer market.<\/span><\/p>\n

The company had been teasing a mysterious\u00a0new console for ages and, in October, they finally unveiled the Switch.<\/span><\/p>\n

While many details about the console are not yet known, the most interesting “feature” of the device is its modular design.<\/span><\/p>\n

Capable of being used as either a home bound console, which is connected to your TV, or as a handheld console, the Switch looks set to turn the gaming world on its head.<\/span><\/p>\n

More info about the Nintendo Switch will be announced by the company on 12 January 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Amazon Echo<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Amazon is known as the online retailer. But, lately, the company has been branching out and exploring unexpected avenues.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most surprising product from the tech giant is the line of Echo speakers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Available in different sizes, and at different price points, the Echo speakers are smart speakers which use an AI assistant known as Alexa to help you with certain things.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can ask Alexa what the weather is, ask her to order an Uber for you, or she can control certain smart home<\/a> connected devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost: From R1 085 on PriceCheck<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Marshall Major II<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Marshall is one of the most well-known names in audio. So, when they release a pair of headphones, expectations are high.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Major II headphones live up to those expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Featuring padded, leather covered ear cups and retro rocker styling, it’s clear that this is a Marshall product.<\/span><\/p>\n

Able to work as either wired headphones – using a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack and cable – or wirelessly, they bring great sound no matter where you are.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to a foldable design, you’ll also find transporting them to be easier than you expected. One thing that’s missing is a carrying case. But, other than that, the Major II headphones bring great sound and top-notch features to these premium headphones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost: From R1 599 on PriceCheck<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch our review of the Marshall headphones below:<\/span><\/p>\n