This year we've seen the release of a bunch of great gadgets, from fast MacBooks to fantastic new Kindle reading devices.

Apple outdid itself in 2021 with a refresh of almost its entire lineup. The latest MacBook Pro and iMac offer the blazing-fast M1 chip and lots of nice design touches. But I also discovered some great e-bikes to get me out into nature.

Despite the marketing hype, some of the items that brought me the most joy this year were the least expensive. For example, I discovered a great pair of headphones for around $50 and the Apple AirTag for $29.

I'm a die-hard Apple fan, but even those who hate Cupertino have to admit that the company's latest generation of devices has some excellent features.