As 2025 comes to an end, we take a look at ten gadgets (and one more) that came with a cool factor in what was generally a rather lukewarm year in terms of innovation.

RGB headphones add visual flair to immersive audio, and these picks focus on sound quality, comfort, lighting effects and everyday usability for gaming and entertainment.

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