The best gadgets of the year

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SUBSCRIBE to TIME Magazine DEALS, REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EDITORS OF TIME AND MONEY The Best Gadgets of 2017 It's been a great year for tech fans. We got super-powered smartphones, great gaming consoles, and fancy new cameras. But what were the absolute best gadgets of the year? TIME tech critic Lisa Eadicicco picked her favorites, ranging from the iPhone X to the Super Nintendo Classic. They all make great holiday gifts, too. Check out her list here. Nintendo Switch Buy Now ($299, Amazon) Deals from  35+ Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2017 In case you don't want to cook. Instant Pot Deals Start at $50 for Black Friday — and Sales Are Live Now You can snag a great deal. 101 Ways to Make an Extra $1,000 Without skipping your daily Starbucks run. Best Buy's Best Black Friday Deals Looking to get in on this week's Black Friday shopping action? Best Buy is a great choice, with deals starting as soon as locations open on Thanksgiving evening at 5 p.m. local time. (Check with your closest locations for their exact hours.) Most of the retailer's deals are available online, but you'll have to visit in person for some of the discounts. What are Best Buy's top Black Friday deals? Check out MONEY's roundup here. Samsung 50" LED TV Buy Now ($399.99, Best Buy) The Best Black Friday Deals for Travelers Whether it's you, your significant other, or one of your friends, we've all got a jetsetter in our lives. What to get a world traveler who doesn't want to be bogged down by a bunch of stuff? Something great for globehopping, of course. The adventure experts at Travel + Leisure have found all the best deals for travel gifts this year, including deals with tour companies and discounts at retailers like L.L. Bean. Apple Watch Series 1 Buy Now ($180 and up, Target) The Amazon Echo Is Going (Red) for an Amazing Cause Looking to shop with a cause this holiday season? Amazon is rolling out more than 150 items in support of (RED), the Bono- and Bobby Shriver-founded organization that helps combat AIDS. Among the standout selections is this (RED)-themed Amazon Echo speaker, far more eye-catching than the company's typical options. The style experts at InStyle put together a selection of other great (RED) options, too. Amazon Echo (RED) Buy Now ($99, Amazon) Connect with TIME via Facebook | Twitter | Newsletters   UPDATE EMAIL   UNSUBSCRIBE   PRIVACY POLICY    YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS   TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.   TIME Customer Service: 3000 University Center Drive, Tampa, FL 33612-6408   Questions? Contact TheGoods@time.com   Copyright @ 2017 Time Inc. All rights reserved.