Searching for the right gift is not always easy, especially if you have a huge list of people you want to buy gifts for throughout the year. There are birthdays to consider; baby showers to attend, and plenty of other occasions to shop for someone you care about. And with Christmas fast approaching, the number of gifts you will want to buy might soon increase.
Each person’s interests, needs, and hobbies are different but every year, there are always a few items that people around the world go crazy for. In 1998, for example, people went crazy over Furby; in 2010, the iPod was selling off the shelves and in 2006, the Nintendo Wii was all the rage.
USA Today recently published an article listing ten items that they believe will be the hottest gifts of 2020. Their column titled Reviewed, tests hundreds of products throughout the year, and according to the editors, the following will be the most popular gifts this year.
Top 10 Gifts of 2020
1. Disney+ Subscription
Disney classics, Pixar adventures, Marvel epics, Star Wars sagas, National Geographic explorations, and more.
$8.99/month or $89.99/year
2. Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5
Both Microsoft and Sony are releasing their next-gen consoles this holiday season.
Both the Xbox Series X (the fastest and most powerful console), and the Xbox Series S (an all-digital console delivering next-generation speed and performance) will launch on November 10.
Pricing for both next-generation Xbox consoles is as follows: $379.99 (CAD) for Xbox Series S and $599.99 (CAD) for Xbox Series X.
Sony has yet to reveal pricing for the PS5 as of writing this.
3. Laugh & Learn Grow-the-Fun Garden to Kitchen
According to Fisher-Price, this two-sided interactive playset features a home garden on one side and a play kitchen on the other, each loaded with lights, music, and hands-on play for toddlers to explore.
$79.99
4. Airomé Serenity Medium Diffuser
These stylish diffusers are the perfect accent to enhance any room, while creating a refreshing environment.
$87.21
AirPods Pro have been designed to deliver Active Noise Cancellation for immersive sound, Transparency mode so you can hear your surroundings and a customisable fit for all-day comfort. Just like AirPods, AirPods Pro connect like magic to your iPhone or Apple Watch. And they’re ready to use straight out of the case.
The pricing varies depending on the model you want.
The world’s most popular weighted blanket with a premium duvet cover to help you achieve faster and deeper sleep.
The pricing varies.
The best-selling pan is back. The Always Pan is designed to replace 8 traditional pieces of cookware replacing the fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan, spatula, and spoon rest. With the Always Pan you can braise, sear, steam, strain, saute, fry, boil, serve, and so much more.
$145
8. MasterClass Subscription (Virtual Classes)
MasterClass offers online classes created for students of all skill levels with instructors that are said to be the best in the world.
C$20/month (billed annually)
The RoboVac 11S is the slimmest automatic robot vacuum that cleans over a variety of surfaces.
$279
10. Sony Noise-Canceling Headphones
Sony offers an extensive range of high-quality headphones, including Bluetooth, wireless, and industry-leading Noise Cancelling headphones that are also wireless.