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Digital Gift Cards and Online Lessons Offer Last-Minute Holiday Solutions
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In Short: CNET and WIRED suggest digital gifts and online lessons for last-minute holiday shopping.
Last-minute holiday shoppers have a new option for surprising their loved ones this season, according to CNET and WIRED. Both outlets recommend digital gift cards and online lessons as convenient and thoughtful alternatives.
"If your loved ones talk about learning a musical instrument, a new language, or picking up some photography skills, why not spring for some online lessons to help them get started?" WIRED suggests, highlighting the versatility of digital gifts.
Shopping for physical gifts can be daunting, especially when navigating crowded retail stores or dealing with shipping delays. WIRED notes that digital presents and online gift cards offer a more streamlined experience.
"Trawling through busy retail stores seeking gifts is a daunting task. Shopping online can be just as time-consuming, and you may run into delivery delays," WIRED points out. Digital gifts, however, can be purchased from the comfort of one's home, with no need for gift wrapping or shipping.
WIRED emphasizes the variety of digital gift options available, from travel experiences to subscription boxes. They recommend checking out their lists of the best subscription boxes for gifting, kids, and beauty.
"Electronic gift cards let your loved ones choose what they actually want, and it's never disappointing to receive one (assuming it's at a place you like)," WIRED adds. They also suggest looking beyond retail giants to find highly rated independent stores near your giftees.
TechCrunch reports that OpenAI is experimenting with how its conversational AI assistant, ChatGPT, can assist users during the online shopping process, potentially making digital gift purchases even more convenient.
What's confirmed
- Last-minute holiday shoppers have a new option for surprising their loved ones this season, according to CNET and WIRED. Both outlets recommend digital gift cards and online lessons as convenient and thoughtful alternatives.
- "If your loved ones talk about learning a musical instrument, a new language, or picking up some photography skills, why not spring for some online lessons to help them get started?" WIRED suggests, highlighting the versatility of digital gifts.
- Shopping for physical gifts can be daunting, especially when navigating crowded retail stores or dealing with shipping delays. WIRED notes that digital presents and online gift cards offer a more streamlined experience.
- "Trawling through busy retail stores seeking gifts is a daunting task. Shopping online can be just as time-consuming, and you may run into delivery delays," WIRED points out. Digital gifts, however, can be purchased from the comfort of one's home, with no need for gift wrapping or shipping.
- WIRED emphasizes the variety of digital gift options available, from travel experiences to subscription boxes. They recommend checking out their lists of the best subscription boxes for gifting, kids, and beauty.
- "Electronic gift cards let your loved ones choose what they actually want, and it's never disappointing to receive one (assuming it's at a place you like)," WIRED adds. They also suggest looking beyond retail giants to find highly rated independent stores near your giftees.
- TechCrunch reports that OpenAI is experimenting with how its conversational AI assistant, ChatGPT, can assist users during the online shopping process, potentially making digital gift purchases even more convenient.
What's still developing
- You're down to the wire, but don't fret -- these last-minute digital gifts can still surprise and delight the folks on your list.
- Many of us are getting back into the swing of traveling and are looking to make up for lost time, so why not give the gift of a trip?
- Shop from your comfy sofa or cozy bed—no gift wrapping or shipping needed.
- We have a virtual smorgasbord of delicious digital gift ideas.
- You should also consider subscriptions as gift ideas.