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Hey friends Andrew here hope you're well in today's video I've rounded up 15 of my favorite
tech gadgets and desk accessories I've used this year and have either really impressed me made my
life easier of visually appealing or likely all the above it was more challenging to come up
with this list than I initially thought because I reviewed more Tech than I ever have on this
channel this year and so this list is based on the tech I was able to get my hands onto and actually
use but if you're looking to get yourself new tech or just curious what tech caught my eye this
year I think you enjoy this video first up on this list is the surprisingly affordable gaming monitor
Gigabyte's M32UC and I say surprisingly because in my mind it's worth more than its price tag and
here is why it's a curved 32-inch 4K monitor that is specifically designed to cater to both console
and PC Gamers and there are two specs you can't skimp on when it comes to gaming refresh rate
and response time and and this monitor absolutely delivers it features a one millisecond response
time and a 144hz refresh rate right out of the box and get this you'll be able to overclock the panel
via DisplayPort 1.4 to 160 Hertz refresh rate which is incredible and it's probably overkill
for most people but it is there if you have the PC system to support 160hz refresh rate the monitor
also has a HDMI 2.1 Port cranking out 4K at 120 hertz for console Gamers while the inbuilt KVM
switch lets me instantly switch back and forth between keyboard mouse and joystick controller
there's even a USB C Port which can also upstream and deliver power up to 18 Watts at the modest 32
inch size pixel density is really high and it's also well lit which is perfect for my
darker desk setup in this particular room it's been a stunning panel to experience high-end
games on like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Metro Exodus with great color reproduction brightness
and performance you can almost definitely feel the rapid response time and smoothness in Faster
paced games like Counter-Strike GO I think a game like this suits a 32 inch screen far better than
it did with my 38 inch Ultra wide it was pretty tough to fault this monitor other than the subpass
speakers and stand but considering you can now find this monitor for 600 brand new I'll leave
a link to it below this is the budget 4K gaming monitor to beat this year make sure you add it
into your gaming setup next up is the camera I just cannot stop talking about the Fuji x100v if
you're looking to buy a new camera or upgrade from your phone's camera this is the camera to take a
look at I have not stopped using it since I got it at the start of the Year heck I even created a new
Instagram account dedicated to this camera even though Instagram isn't a picture sharing platform
anymore rest in peace the x100v features an insanely crispy new fixed 23 millimeter F 2.0 lens
equivalent to 35 millimeters full frame but other than that's what makes Fuji's mirrorless cameras
so special is Fuji's digital film simulations they give you access to a load of analog film
inspired looks applied directly to your photo so I get these amazing looking photos right out of
the camera with zero time wasted on editing just check out some of these shots here I took earlier
in the year during a getaway in Australia with my dog Arlo then abroad in Thailand which was a
great backdrop for a custom film simulation I created with a lot of film grain and lens
flare for a nostalgic look and then more recently when I traveled around Malaysia and these photos
I added a Zen and Bloom lens onto the camera for a natural Bloom effect build quality is also to
terrific for the price if that's above its weight with its tactile buttons throughout and it's just
an absolute pleasure to use not to mention an absolute good looker to boot recently the
camera has gone viral on social media and gained a cult following for its film simulations it's now
my favorite camera of not just 2022 but of all time I know that's a pretty big claim but it's
just that good I'm really hoping to compare it to the Leica Q2 or even Q3 if it's launched next
year smart lights are something I've Loved using for years now and this year I began to convert
my entire smart light ecosystem over to go V and they've pleasantly surprised me they're not just
more affordable than the Philips Hue Lights I was using they're just as bright if not brighter in
lumens than Philips Hue so it was a no-brainer change to me the standout Govee smart light to
me this year was hands down Govee's T2 Envisual lights the world's very first dual color camera
matching TV backlights and a big improvement from the previous generation T1 lights the unique in
that they use Govee's dual cameras in visual Tech to scan the TV's content in real time on
screen to match the colors it sees and projects them via its light strip behind the TV which
features 60 rgbic light beads per meter which is why the light strip is so bright the t2 in
visual lights have just added so much depth to my screen while gaming watching movies and even
more recently watching the world cup with friends it's not just wild me but visitors too the camera
does surprisingly well to keep up with all the action on the screen when it comes to the World
Cup and even fast-paced gaming it's just a treat to use and Govee is a rapidly growing company and
definitely one to watch out for in 2023 in my opinion they've cemented themselves as a
feature-packed smart light for just a fraction of the cost of competitors and I'm pretty excited to
see what they do next year so I've reviewed a lot of Apple tech this year from the iPad
Air M1 and iPad Pro M2 to the airpods Pro 2 and MacBook M1 Pro but there is one absolute standout
Apple product that I fell in love with and it's Apple's MacBook Air M2 when this thing came out I
wasn't expecting too much of it I haven't used an error in years and years but as soon as I started
using it as my daily it was immediately clear that this is a special device when you take its
amazing portability in its all new ultra thin 0.44 inch build and feather like three pounds
and then you add in a truly impressive Powerhouse architecture which is Apple's M2 and you have then
a very compelling reason to purchase this laptop yes the base model's SSD speeds are a step back
and performance thrustling is still an issue but considering the price price point for the
person that Apple intends this laptop for and then Apple's most affordable laptop is a deliciously
good proposition and one that's impressed me throughout this year on my MacBook Air is the best
app I've used all year clean my Mac X and even if they weren't today's video sponsor I would still
be sharing this app in this Roundup it truly is my favorite app of the year it's helped keep all my
Macs squeaky clean by Auto cleaning the unused system junk and apple files on my system and
keeping all my files organized without wasting any of my time using the smart scan feature by
clicking this button here the app searches for ways to quickly improve Max performance and then
once the scan is complete I'll click on run to Auto perform the recommended tasks like deleting
system junk malware and flushing unused DNS cage I also recommend it for deleting apps because when
you remove an app by dragging and dropping it into the trash can it doesn't erase all related files
to the app it actually leaves certain files in place in case we decide to reinstall the app you
deleted but by using clear my Mac X uninstaller tool it gets rid of the app entirely so yeah
overall it's been a great app for removing years worth of clutter and preventing my new
devices from clutter in the first place you guys should check it out if you haven't already you can
download the app for free and actually get 30 off the full plan from my link in the description box
below okay moving on to my new desk setup I've moved into a dedicated office space this year
and at the heart of it all is of course my new sit stand desk that I've been absolutely loving
I chose omnidesk's new Ascent range of sit sand desks with this one here being the XL version
made from solid heavier wood and redesigned white table legs that are motorized and more silent than
ever I've always been a fan of sit sandesks in helping alleviate joint attention since I walk
pretty long hours at the desk most days and then when you pair it with a good chair this one here
is the human Miller Aeron something else that I absolutely loved and it was great purchase this
year I don't know if I should include into this list though because it's not necessarily Tech
but anyway great chair when you pair it with a great chair you've got an ergonomic setup that
your body will thank you for years to come next the cow digit ts4 dock which lives under my new
desk is the best dock I've ever used I've used the previous generation TS3 Plus for years now and the
new ts4 blows it out of the water when I plug the laptop into the dock I've essentially got an
insane 18 Port of additional connectivity and that is a lot of different options and ports to use to
give you an idea this dock has 8K display support 98 watt charging DisplayPort 1.4 and even a Micro
SD card slot which has actually come in handy this dock has almost most every part required
in a single package and there's good reason why it's known as the king of Thunderbolt docs that
was sold out in the first few waves of shipment it was actually pretty hard to get my hands onto this
Dock and just be prepared as well for the price tag of 380 dollars yeah it's not cheap but it's
been a worthy investment on the more affordable end though the new Logitech Brio 500 webcam has
pleasantly surprised me this year it's logitech's first full HD webcam after a decade and priced at
129 it has Ultra wide capability up to 90 degrees 60 frames per second support AI Auto framing dual
microphones and then built-in privacy shutter that feels great to retract the true beauty in
this webcam is in its performance which does an amazing job in keeping you well lit in all
conditions and then it's show mode which lets me present sketches or items on my table by simply
till putting the webcam down it's a great way to impress others on conference calls another desk
accessory I was really quite impressed with is razer's new flagship keyboard the death stalker
V2 Pro I've always wanted a minimal keyboard that can be both perfect for work and gaming and this
keyboard delivers the performance of this keyboard is second to none with a polling rate of 998 Hertz
Bluetooth 5.0 and adaptive frequency the zero input lag with this keyboard and I mean there is
it feels like it's wired sometimes so it's been really nice just using the One keyboard day and
night for typing and for gaming the pit flaws in my opinion are its red linear switches which
are a little too soft for my liking and then the price tag of 250 dollars it's by no means a cheap
keyboard but hey if you're in the market for a high-end keyboard they'll cover both your work
and gaming needs equally give this one a go I've been using it since launch and it's been great
ever since Sonos has really impressed me this year I've set up my entire new creative studio
with Sonos speakers and I have zero regrets they sound amazing they work together seamlessly and
they look so good in the studio but there has been one particular speaker that has been especially
impressive sonos's new Rey Soundbar that launched mid-year and it's a steal at 279 dollars if you
ask me at 22 inches and just a little over four pounds the rate is smaller than the 25 inch beam
sibling and half the size of the flagship Sonos Arc it may be small but it still gets two angle
tweeters mint woofers and four class D drivers and it equates to some pretty good bang for buck sound
the Ray has a diverse yet well-balanced Sound Stage and well articulated bass which is an
especially impressive considering its smaller size and smaller Price Tag Too a big downside though
which has to be pointed out is the lack of Dolby Atmos or HDMI ER support but it can be forgiven
for its budget price tag I think what the Ray has done this year is it basically offers a killer
Gateway product that may well get you hooked into the Sonos ecosystem otherwise if you have the
extra cash the beam is a worthy alternative that you might want to consider moving on to gadgets
outside of our offices and desk setups I've said that aidsleeves new pod 3 Gadget is probably the
best tech I've reviewed all year and I think this is still the case this one absolutely had
to make the list It's a state-of-the-art sleep tracking in multi-temperature controlled smart
mattress it's something you have to try to fully appreciate I think basically though it tracks my
body temperature and sleep patterns overnight with its 4 000 sensor points on the mattress
and with the quad core CPU machine here then it optimizes the different zones of the bed so it's
the perfect temperature throughout the night and I've been waking up every day to detailed
sleep metrics sleep tracking is on the rise and it seems to be more important than most people
realize when it comes to their health so yeah I love getting behind Tech like this because it
brings big benefits to our daily lives and our health onto the action cameras this year our
brand I haven't previously used has impressed me and it's insta 360. specifically their new insta
360 X3 camera so it's able to record 360 degree video at 6K through the two ultra wide lenses and
the ability to crop into any segment of the video in post through insta360's robust software has me
frothing over this camera this year a heads up if you're complete really new to 360 footage there
is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to editing this type of footage and the videos must
be processed before editing which is a little time consuming but this is the camera for the sporting
or travel Enthusiast who doesn't want to miss out on a single shot without the hassle of setting up
different tripods and different cameras to capture you know the scene from different angles and then
speaking of travel and portability the Razer Roti V2 has been a compelling ad into the repertoire of
tech for me that makes it onto this list for its performance portability and price it's a
very small Mouse weighing in at little over 2 ounces or 60 grams without the battery and
then it runs for 950 hours over a Bluetooth connection it has a fast and responsive 18
000 DPI sensor and it's really tactile and has sharp clicks it's been surprisingly awesome to
use when gaming for Metro Exodus to Counter-Strike GO there's not much to dislike about this map
are only 70 dollars but it's been great to use the Sony a74 has been the camera I've used most
this year and the successor to the incredibly popular Sony A7 III the a74 is an all-round
capable hybrid camera for almost any situation as both a photographer and videographer it has
an all-new 33 megapixel sensor insanely good autofocus capability shoots 4K 60 frames at
10 bit 422 there's better specialist cameras out there for sure but the a74 is the best all-rounder
mirrorless camera on the market this year it's been so amazing being able to just pack the one
camera and then feel confident that I'll be able to take Stellar photos and 4K video footage now
the airpods Pro 2 this absolutely caught me off guard as one of the best purchases of this year
and hands down the best earbuds I've used yet it builds upon the already great airpods Pro throws
in the H2 chip and then paired up with Apple's personalized spatial audio and you get this 3D
audio experience that you have to experience in person to believe walking down the street with
these in it feels like a personal jam session with your favorite artist the directionality of its
audio is superb and pair it up with a fact that they're just 5 grams each you forget that they're
even there unlike over-the-air headphones I've been carrying these with me absolutely everywhere
from grocery shopping to airports they're a successful apple and it's not surprising
but now if they only came in different color variations to win the Logitech Brio 500 webcam
share with me your own favorite tech product from this year in the comments I'll pick out a winner
next month again winners are only announced in our newsletter only so there we have it another year
in the books and a lot of impressive Tech that has come out this year that's a list of tech that has
seriously impressed me this year and if you have any Tech that has impressed you this year leave it
down in the comments I would love to hear from you and if you enjoyed this video don't forget
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thanks for watching I'll see you in the next video and happy holidays for this festive season