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SMART SPEAKER OF THE YEAR - SONOS MOVE 2

Sonos might not be the first name that springs to mind when you think of smart speakers, but with not one but two voice assistants on board - Amazon's Alexa and Sonos's own anonymous helper - there's no doubting the Move 2's built-in brain power.

ELECTRIC CAR OF THE YEAR - VOLVO C40 RECHARGE

The first Volvo in SA that was only available in an EV format, this crossover balances in-car features with its all-electric nature and delivers a pleasing meld of the power you'd expect from a car that costs over a million and range that makes filling a gas tank seem like the relic of a past left forgotten.

DRONE / ACTION CAM OF THE YEAR INSTA360 GO 3

If the goal of an action camera is to be as lightweight and portable as possible (all the better to be mounted on your bike, head, body, surfboard or big toe), then the tiny Insta360 Go 3 is the best one around.

CAMERA OF THE YEAR FUJIFILM X-T5

Smartphone cameras may be improving all the time, but they still have nothing on a tool built specifically for the job. And in a year of excellent camera releases, this all-rounder stood out for us.

IN-EAR HEADPHONES OF THE YEAR SONY WF-1000XM5

For several product generations now, Sony has hogged the top of the tree when it comes to active noise-cancelling true wireless headphones.

AFFORDABLE HEADPHONES OF THE YEAR - ANKER SOUNDCORE VR P10

Anyone still harbouring metaverse ambitions would do well to pay attention to Anker's virtual reality-ready VR P10 buds. Gamers in general and Nintendo Switch owners in particular should also be looking over here.

OVER EAR HEADPHONES OF THE YEAR - FOCAL BATHYS

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STUFF AWARDS 2023

The bad news is that everything is terrible and humanity seems to be spiralling towards several different varieties of destruction at once. The good news is that some great tech came out last year - and it's time for Stuff to reveal the very best. See, you've forgotten about the bad news already...

2023 GADGET OF THE YEAR - SONOS ERA 300

THE SONOS ERA 300 GLEEFULLY SERVES UP TRANSFORMATIVE SPATIAL AUDIO THAT COULD JUST SIGNAL THE START OF A NEW...ERA.

AFFORDABLE TABLET OF THE YEAR AMAZON FIRE HD 8 KIDS PRO

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PREMIUM TABLET OF THE YEAR - APPLE IPAD PRO

No, bigger doesn't always mean better, especially when it comes to what is ostensibly a portable device - but Apple's 12.9in tab is large and in charge.

All I have to do is stream

Sony's new handheld looks like a portable PS5 but is useless on its own. Can its remote play capabilities be worth the cash?

BRAIN ON THEIR PARADE

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How do you follow a classic that not only tore up the Legend of Zelda rulebook but set a new gold standard for open-world game design? If you're Nintendo, you go large - very large indeed...

VIRTUAL REALITY

Whether you’re after an all-in-one device or want to connect to beefier hardware, here are the finest VR headsets of 2023

PLAYSTATION

With PS5s finally in good supply, it's about time to up your game with some elite-tier additions - whatever your playstyle

PLAY KIT EASY ON YOURSELF

There may be no major console arrivals to drool over but the world of gaming is far from stagnant, with new titles galore and enough accessories to block out the sun. PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and VR gamers unite: this feature has loads for everyone, as we bring you the best extras – and upcoming games – for all the big platforms…

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

Home entertainment can be a touch overwhelming, with so much choice and with terms like 'variable refresh rate' and 'dimming zones' being thrown at you, it can leave the most patient of punters flummoxed. It's not only about screens.

MEMORY MAKERS

If you want to remember your summer holiday forever, leave room in that suitcase for a specialist camera. Who needs underpants anyway?

EASY ENTERTAINERS

Forget trashy airport novels – slip one of these transportable time-sinks into your carry-on and banish holiday boredom forever

Seven knows I'm admissible now

Despite its epic photo skills, last year’s ‘budget flagship’ Google Pixel 6a was outclassed in other areas – but the 7a is ready to hang in the smartphone VIP zone

TAG HEUER CONNECTED GOLDEN BRIGHT

THIS IS TAG HEUER'S FIRST CONNECTED SMARTWATCH TO COME INGOLD

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Sunglasses, guide book, ironic hipster Count Duckula T-shirt? Yep, you’re just about all packed – but don’t forget to bring a  gadget companion or two along on your big trip…

EcoFlow Blade

HERE'S TWISTIER MOW-IT-ALL

EAR, THERE & EVERYWHERE

The world is far from short of choice when it comes to headphones of all shapes, sizes and prices. But how can you separate the magic from the meh? By reading our guide to the best sound-slingers around, that’s how…

Tablets get ready to rumble

Why confine yourself to a clunky laptop for gaming sessions when a light and versatile slate wants to come out and play?

HONOR MAGIC5 LITE

MID-RANGE MARVEL

SHINERS IN YOUR HAND

Got the cash to splash on a sparkly stunner or a flashy foldable? Maybe you'd rather stick to a bargain blower? This year's phone crop has something for everyone, and we've rounded up the best...

Life in the fast brain

Honor’s latest hero phone promises never to miss a moment thanks to its quick-thinking cameras… and the rest of the package is pretty zippy too

NEXT-GEN BATTERIES

THE NEXT STEP... The bare minimum is a miserable existence. You can get a lot more of your life back with just a portable power station to charge all your portable devices. Buy one – you can get a full, uninterrupted day’s and evening’s work out of it and run a desk lamp. They start from 150Wh at R3000.