5 tech gadgets that I didn't expect to love this much in 2025 (including surprise earbuds)

While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 remained my favorite gadget throughout the year, there were some surprising entries on my list.

We tested dozens of gadgets in 2025. The ones we loved most offered small but impactful upgrades.

Before we call it quits and head home for the end of 2025, we wanted to take a minute and highlight some of those gadgets, ...