What do we really want from technology? Mostly, it’s simplicity and effective function — with a touch of cool style, too. This year, let those simple goals guide your tech gift shopping. Science, ingenuity, and good old-fashioned market forces have shaped our favorite tech products of the year. So whether it’s a class-leading 4K projector or a smartwatch that looks and feels like a mechanical timepiece, here are the tech gifts your loved ones (or you yourself) will love.

Jaybird Vista 2
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$150.00 (47% off)
The next generation of these wireless earbuds for running has noise-canceling and transparency functions, improved battery life and increased protection against dirt and water. Oh, and they look cool, too.

Optoma UHZ50 4K Laser Projector
Want beautiful 4K projection, without the perfect white screen? You need the UHZ50, which has a setting that automatically adjusts the picture depending on the color of the wall you’re projecting against.

DJI Mavic 3
Lighter, faster, and with better battery life than the Mavic 2, this DJI drone has two new cameras and next-gen sensors. It’s all the drone you can handle, pal.