Whether you’re shopping for someone you love, or trying to leave buying hints around for your loved ones – holiday gadget shopping is always fun. Our gadgets provide a welcome distraction (and sometimes a helping hand) in our daily lives.
So, it’s no shocker when the search engines light up around this time of year with gadget guide requests. We all want to get a handle on the latest and greatest tech to enhance our lives and our workspaces.
But a tough economy may have many of us pinching those extra pennies. According to a report from ShipStation, 58 percent of U.S. consumers expect to cut back on non-food spending this holiday season, which could spell a $30 billion overall consumer spend this year. “We believe successful retailers will be those who double-down on their value proposition and who use data-led marketing to sensitively communicate festive joy during these difficult times,” Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics, said in a statement.
Don’t let inflation sour your holiday spirit, though. If you’re going to spend, do it wisely and joyfully on these top picks for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa gifts from CRN:
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Shane Snider is a senior associate editor covering personal computing, mobile devices, semiconductor news, hardware reviews, breaking news and live events. Shane is a veteran journalist, having worked for newspapers in upstate New York and North Carolina. He can be reached at [email protected].
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