The best gadget of 2022 according to Lifehacker

Although 2022 was rich in cool gadgets, we didn’t see anything radically new: manufacturers continued to follow the proven path and supplement popular lines with new models. Lifehacker chose the reader as the upgrade of the year Amazon Kindle (2022).

The updated device has retained a modest price tag ($100 for the version with ads), while it has improved and finalized almost everything that could be scolded by previous generations. The ancient microUSB has finally been replaced with USB-C, the internal memory is now 16 GB (against 8 GB in the previous version), and the pixel density has increased from 167 to 300 ppi.

At the same time, the main features of the reader have not changed: a 6-inch display, low weight (158 g - almost like the iPhone 12) and autonomy of 6 weeks. The new Kindle gives you everything most users need, and for extras like warm backlighting, you can turn to the Kindle Paperwhite, which updated in 2021.

Also worthy of mention is the smart speaker "Yandex Station 2» with redesigned and LED-backlit, "leaky" TWS-headphones Sony LinkBuds and a pair of wearable devices: a watch Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 on Wear OS and wristwatches Mi Band 7 Pro from Xiaomi.

Apple has not been idle this year either. The company released second generation AirPods Pro headphones, rugged watch Apple Watch Ultra And iPad 10 with USB-C and modern design. At the same time updated the most affordable laptop Macbook Air with the latest processor Apple M2 and "bangs", which housed the webcam.

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