With Christmas just over a week away and you’re still looking for a last-minute gift idea, the crunch is coming. With tons of tech products to round out the year, knowing what’s trending (and where to buy) can be easier said than done. In this fast-paced digital age, the week before Christmas is no ordinary countdown. For this reason Yahoo Canada It asked five retail experts to review this year’s hot tech, from the latest in gaming like the new Meta Quest 3 to fitness tech like the Fitbit Charge 6.
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In a world where streaming platforms and watch-worthy content dominate our digital landscape, searching for the best laptop can be daunting. But this is where Best Buy Pros come in handy.
Best Buy Experts are experts at Best Buy who can provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of products including technology, appliances, home improvement and more. When asked which is the best laptop for streaming TV, Best Buy Experts chose the ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED Laptop.
“We’re seeing customers looking for the highest quality displays to watch content and connect via video calling. Laptops with OLED panels, like the ASUS Vivobook 15, are popular because they can produce brighter, more realistic colors with superior black levels and contrast. Best Buy Experts said: Yahoo Canada.
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said Mallory Craigmile, Senior Director of Merchandising, Walmart Canada. Yahoo Canada even though it was sold Playstation Portal It became the most sought-after product of the season PlayStation5 Console —Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bonus Game Pack – the next best thing.
Considering Playstation Portal is sold out until January, you can give the gift of gaming with this bundle bundle and receive it before Christmas Day.
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This laptop comes with an anti-ghosting keyboard to make sure every keystroke is registered, especially when gaming.
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Whether you’re shopping for gamers or the tech enthusiast in your life, you can gift a fast, secure laptop with all of Google’s AI-powered smart features built-in.
Luiza Staniec, Head of Consumer and AI Communications at Google Canada, said: Yahoo Canada All Chromebooks come with built-in virus protection to ensure a safe and secure experience.
“ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip is an excellent, lightweight cloud gaming laptop. It features ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6 technology and allows you to experience full HD gaming with access to over 1,000 games via cloud gaming platforms such as NVIDIA and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Staniec “Its flexible design allows you to instantly go from finalizing a report to playing your favorite games,” said .
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The Nintendo Switch OLED model is the newest member of the Nintendo Switch family and is arriving before Christmas.
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Technology expert Marc Saltzman explained Yahoo Canada There are many top-rated devices, hardware, and games you can gift to a loved one or yourself for the holidays.
“Video game consoles are fun for the whole family. Game consoles are very popular this holiday season, including the new PS5 Slim, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and Xbox Series S/X sales,” he said.
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Staniec also chose: Fitbit Charge 6 is one of the most popular tech products this holiday season.
“Fitbit Charge 6 is our most advanced tracker yet. It combines advanced health sensors with new machine learning to give you our most accurate heart rate tracking and help you reach your goals. It’s even compatible with gym equipment and other fitness apps,” said Staniec.
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Get this Amazon Echo delivered to your front door before December 25th by ordering this week.
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Saltzman, smart speakers and smart displays Amazon’s Echo Show 5 They offer great value for money, especially since they are so versatile.
“You can make free phone calls, play music and podcasts, ask for news and weather, control your smart home with your voice, play adventure games and trivia, and much more. Smart displays also let you see content like song lyrics, recipes , YouTube videos, free video calls, 7-day weather forecast and more,” he said.
Right now you can save $200 on the Google Pixel 8 and get it delivered as early as tomorrow.
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If that special someone in your life is looking for a smartphone upgrade, Staniec recommends: Google Pixel 8.
“Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are our latest premium smartphones with AI at their core. Both feature significant hardware updates like our fully upgraded Tensor G3 chip and Pixel camera system,” Staniec added.
Pixel 8 has improved rear cameras, strong security, and an all-day battery.
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Craigmile also suggested that Apple’s new Series 9 watch is a great gift option, as it’s available in two sizes and a variety of colours.
For health enthusiasts, Series 9 takes monitoring to a whole new level. Advanced health sensors now provide more accurate readings, providing deeper insight into your health.
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Beats Studio Buds combine style, functionality and advanced features, making them the perfect gift choice for anyone who enjoys high-quality sound, and Craigmile agrees.
“These are true wireless noise-cancelling headphones with powerful sound and one-touch pairing for Apple and Android devices,” Cragmile said.
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Roku Ultra small, compact and easily portable and can be used wherever you want to broadcast; This makes it the perfect holiday gift for someone who loves to take their favorite TV shows with them everywhere.
“Other home entertainment accessories include a soundbar to amplify the sound coming out of your television, and a streaming stick or box like Roku to make your old and ‘dumb’ TV smarter,” Saltzman said.
The Roku Ultra is a great gift for hard-to-shop for people and will be a big hit with college and university students with free content, parents who aren’t tech-savvy, or grandparents who want to cut down on all that. those cables.
For the latest trends in wearables and fitness tech, Best Buy Experts recommend: ŌURA Ring.
“One of the new technologies is ŌURA Ring. This smart ring provides personalized health data, insights and daily guidance,” they said.
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New according to Best Buy Experts Meta Mission 3 Iare extremely popular this year and are still seeing popularity Meta Mission 2.
“VR headsets deliver the ultimate immersive experience, and the new Meta Quest 3 brings together AR and Mixed Reality for a completely different gaming experience,” they explained.
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Email photos to the frame’s address and they will appear instantly.
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Digital frames have made a comeback as popular tech gifts this year. Skylight Founder and CEO Michael Segal said: Yahoo Canada that they are the perfect gift to bring families together.
“Families actually want technology gifts that will make their lives easier and bring them closer together. Skylight Frame And Skylight Calendar They are the perfect last-minute gifts to do exactly that. With Skylight Frame, you can send them a frame full of personalized photos that will make them shed tears,” Segal said.
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