With Christmas just over a week away, the crunch is on if you’re still looking for a last minute gift. And while there are plenty of tech items to end the year with, it’s easier to know what’s in store for them (and where to get them). In this fast-paced digital age, the week leading up to Christmas is no ordinary countdown. That is why Yahoo Canada Five retail experts asked to run this year’s popular technology, from the latest gaming like the new Meta Quest 3 to fitness technology like the Fitbit Charge 6.
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In a world where streaming platforms and binge-worthy content dominate our digital landscape, searching for the best laptop can be daunting. But that’s where the Best Buy Experts come in handy.
The Best Buy experts available at Best Buy are specialists who can provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of products, including technology, appliances, home improvement and more. When asked which laptop was best for streaming TV, Best Buy Experts chose the ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED laptop.
“We see customers looking for the highest quality screens to view content and connect via video calling. Laptops with OLED panels like the ASUS Vivobook 15 are popular because they are able to produce brighter and more lifelike colors, with better black levels and contrast. ,” said Best Buy Experts Yahoo Canada.
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PlayStation®5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle includes: PlayStation®5 console, DualSense™ wireless controller, Base, HDMI® cable, AC power cord, USB cable, Printed materials, PLAYROOM ASTRO and Marvel’s Spider-Man full game voucher Man 2.
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said Mallory Craigmile, Senior Director of Merchandising at Walmart Canada Yahoo Canada that although the sold out Playstation portal on the most popular item of the season, the PlayStation5 console —Includes Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bonus Game – the next best thing.
With the PlayStation Portal sold out until January, you can give the gift of gaming with this bundle and get it before Christmas Day.
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This laptop comes with an anti-ghosting keyboard to ensure that every keystroke registers – especially when you’re gaming.
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Whether you are shopping for the gamer or techy in your life, you can give the gift of a fast laptop, secure with the AI-driven smarts of Google properly built-in.
Luiza Staniec, Head of Consumer Communications & AI at Google Canada said Yahoo Canada that every Chromebook comes with built-in virus protection to ensure a safe and secure experience.
“The ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip is the perfect lightweight cloud gaming laptop. It features ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6 technology, allowing you a full HD gaming experience with access to more than 1,000 games through cloud gaming platforms such as NVIDIA and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Its flexible design allows you to quickly go from finishing a report to playing your favorite games in an instant,” said Staniec.
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The Nintendo Switch OLED model is the newest member of the Nintendo Switch family and arrives before Christmas.
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Said technology expert Marc Saltzman Yahoo Canada that there are some highly rated gadgets, devices and games to gift a loved one – or yourself – over the holidays.
“Video game consoles are fun for the whole family. Game consoles are hot this holiday season, including the new PS5 Slim, Nintendo Switch OLED model, and sales on Xbox Series S/X,” he said.
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Staniec chose the Fitbit 6 charge as one of the most popular tech items this holiday season.
“The 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, helping you stay on top of your goals. It’s even at compatible with gym equipment and other fitness apps,” Staniec said.
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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 said people want smart speakers and smart displays Amazon’s Echo Show 5 deliver a lot of bang for your buck, 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 allow you can also see content, like song lyrics, recipes, YouTube videos, people you’re video calling for free, a 7-day weather forecast, and more,” he said.
You can save $200 right now on the Google Pixel 8 and have it delivered as early as tomorrow.
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If someone special in your life is looking for a smartphone upgrade, Staniec recommends the Google Pixel 8.
“The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are our newest premium smartphones, built with AI at the center. Both include significant hardware updates such as our upgraded Tensor G3 chip and pixel camera system,” Staniec added.
The Pixel 8 has upgraded rear cameras, powerful 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 is available in two sizes and many colors.
For health enthusiasts, Series 9 takes monitoring to a whole new level. Advanced health sensors now provide more accurate readings, allowing for deeper insights into your well-being.
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Beats Studio Buds combine style, functionality, and advanced features, making them a great gift choice for anyone who appreciates high quality sound and Craigmile agrees.
“They are true wireless noise canceling headphones, with powerful sound and one-touch pairing for Apple and Android devices,” said Cragmile.
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The IS Roku Ultra It’s small, compact and easily portable and can be used wherever you want to stream, making it the perfect holiday gift for someone who likes to take their favorite TV shows everywhere .
“Other home entertainment accessories include a sound bar to amplify the sound coming out of your TV and a streaming stick or box like Roku to make your older, ‘dumb’ TV smarter,” Saltzman said.
The Roku Ultra makes a great gift for people who are hard to shop for and would be a hit with free content university and college students, less tech-savvy parents, or grandparents who want everything to reduce. those chords.
For the latest trends in wearables and fitness technology, Best Buy Experts recommend the ŌURA ring.
“The hot new tech is the ŌURA Ring. The smart ring delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance,” they said.
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According to the Best Buy Experts, the new Meta quest 3 is extremely popular this year, and they still appear popular on the Meta quest 2 online.
“VR headsets offer the ultimate immersive experience and the new Meta Quest 3 blends AR and Mixed Reality together for a completely different gaming experience,” they explained.
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Email photos to the frame address and they will appear immediately.
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Digital frames have made a comeback as popular tech gifts this year. Said Michael Segal, Founder and CEO of Skylight Yahoo Canada they are a great gift to bring families together.
“Families need tech gifts that make their lives easier and bring them closer together. The IS Skylight frame and Skylight Calendar the perfect last minute gifts to do just that. With Skylight Frame, you can send them a frame full of personalized photos that will make them tear up,” Segal said.
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