Top Tech Gifts 2014

October 20, 2014
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
It's out with the old and in with the new! Help friends and family enter the new year in style with these great gadgets.
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Jawbone Fitness Trackers

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These tech gifts are as user-friendly as they are impressive, receiving two-thumbs up from Cooking Light staffers. You'll find them on all our wish lists as well!

First up is the Jawbone UP Fitness Tracker, now available in three varieties with different price points. Our tried-and-true favorite is the UP24, a sleek wrist-worn tracker that automatically counts steps, distance, calories burned, active time, and sleep—perfect for someone looking to be more active in the new year.    Starting at $50, jawbone.com
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FreshTECH Home Canning System

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Ball's FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System is a true time-saver for serious canners. It's a slow cooker-esque device that perfectly preserves foods with the touch of a button, eliminating all stovetop work. 

$300, williams-sonoma.com

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Thermopop

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Adam Hickman, a Cooking Light Test Kitchen pro, describes the Thermopop as “a new probe thermometer from a trusted brand. It's small, fast, and always reliable.” Gift to all your favorite home chefs.

$29, thermoworks.com
 

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Nike + FuelBand SE

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This tracker's single button scrolls through a large display of time, steps taken, and calories burned. It's a must-have gadget for dieters and athletes alike.

$149, nike.com

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iGrill² Smart Meat Thermometer

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The iGrill² smart meat thermometer with Bluetooth lets you check temps via your smartphone from 150 feet away. Avid grillers will be forever grateful. 

$100, idevicesinc.com

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