The 14 Best Gadgets of 2014 (So Far)

3. Amazon Fire TV

Price: $100

Amazon’s streaming-media box is arguably the year’s biggest tech surprise, bringing its stellar Instant and Prime service to your living room, along with a zippy interface and intuitive voice search commands. “Find GARY BUSEY!” Sorry, we couldn’t help holding it back. Fast streaming performance and flexible parental controls, plus a strong selection of games and third-party apps gives it an edge over the likes of Apple TV and Google Chromecast.