The Most Downloaded Games & Gadgets This Holiday Season
It's the day after Christmas, and some of you may be preoccupied with the big gift you got this year. Whether it's an Amazon Alexa or the latest video game, new technology was at the top of many people's holiday wish lists. New York Times Contributor Harold Goldberg and Android Central Managing Editor Daniel Bader explain the top trends this holiday season.
Amazon Alexa was one of the top downloaded apps this holiday season. This app powers all of Amazon's Echo products. "The Echo Spot, in particular, was one that I think took everyone by surprise in its popularity," says Bader.
"Nintendo Switch was the console to get this season," says Goldberg. Another hot product from the video game maker is the Super Nintendo SNES Classic Edition. Goldberg says many consumers are being forced to buy this in-demand product through resellers such as eBay.
Linda Moore, president and CEO of Technet, explains why the U.S. should be a leader in A.I., plus why deepfakes and misinformation could be a concern during the election season.
Steve Preston, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International, shares how the organization’s programs have helped over 2 million people develop their tech skills.
Box office analyst Shawn Robbins breaks down how the theater business is faring as two of 2023’s biggest movies are on their way to the Academy Awards.
Burns McKinney, portfolio manager at NFJ Investment Group, discusses how the Fed is balancing recession risks and interest rate cuts, plus whether the tech rally will broaden.
Nick Wolny, CNet editor, tells consumers about BNPL being added to credit reports – and why they may want to be more cautious about using it as an option.
Co-founders of 1953 Tequila, Shivam Mallick Shah and Lindsey Davis Stover, share how they broke into the traditionally male-dominated world of tequila production.
