The best tech products and gadgets of 2022

Iteration over innovation was a big theme in tech this year — a lot of our favorite gadgets simply got better. That’s certainly not a bad thing, as everything from the iPhone

14’s improved cameras and safety features to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2’s truly remarkable noise cancellation all went a long way toward making our daily lives just a tiny

bit better. We also dove headfirst into the world of virtual reality for the first time with one headset emerging as the clear winner, and spent countless hours gaming in order to

pick out the best gaming monitors and controllers for playing like a pro. After yet another year of rigorously testing all of the latest tech products to help you figure out

what’s actually worth buying, here are the big winners in every category. Best smartphone overall The iPhone 14 is the best new iPhone for most people, particularly if you're

coming from an iPhone 12 or older. Those willing to invest in a more significant upgrade should go with the iPhone 14 Pro. Read our review Best Android smartphone If you prefer

Android, the Galaxy S22 (or the larger S22+) is the way to go. These phones offer beautiful displays, long battery life, superb cameras and some of the best performance we've ever

gotten out of a smartphone. Plus, these phones look great, with a glass-and-metal build that comes in four attractive colors. Read our review Best budget smartphone If you’re

looking to spend less than $500, it doesn't get better than the Google Pixel 6a. This slick phone has the same speedy Google Tensor processor as the more expensive Pixel 6 and

Pixel 6 Pro, delivers all-day battery life and gets you a clean Android experience with no annoying bloatware. Read our review Best overall smartwatch For those still rocking with

a Series 4 Apple Watch or older, the Series 8 is a great upgrade and also a good choice for first-time smartwatch buyers. With a familiar feel, the Series 8 has excellent

performance, beautiful design and lot of new features. Read our review Best Android smartwatch The Galaxy Watch 5 is the best Android smartwatch for most people, offering long

battery life, good performance and plenty of fitness tracking capabilities. Read our review The best true wireless earbuds for Apple users The AirPods Pro 2 are as good as it gets

for Apple users, offering some of the best sound, controls and active noise cancellation you can find in a pair of buds. Existing AirPods Pro owners don't need to rush out and

upgrade, but everyone else is in for a treat. The best true wireless earbuds for Android users The $199 Sony LinkBuds S offer excellent sound, strong noise cancellation and