IN PICS | Google Holiday 100: 5 Trending Gadget Gifting Ideas

Smartwatches: According to Google Holiday 100, search interest in smartwatches has consistently surged in December since 2012, indicating their enduring popularity. Smartwatches, available across various e-commerce platforms, offer valuable health and fitness tracking features alongside a wide price range, from below Rs 1,000 to up to Rs 35,000.

Coway AirMega Air Purifiers: With rising AQI levels in Delhi, having multiple air purifiers at home is essential. The Coway AirMega 150, now priced at Rs 14,900 (originally Rs 34,900), offers a filter life of up to 8,500 hours and a seven-year warranty, effectively capturing 99.99 per cent of viruses and PM 0.1 particles.

Google Pixel Fold: The Pixel Fold, Google's premium foldable smartphone with a 7.6-inch main OLED screen, saw a 700 per cent increase in search interest according to Google Holiday 100, and is currently priced at $1,799, available in select countries. Its availability in the Indian market is yet to be determined.

Mixed Reality Headset: Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook (now Meta), has emphasized the significance of the metaverse as the future. Consequently, companies like Samsung and Apple are releasing mixed-reality headsets that seamlessly merge physical and virtual environments, enabling natural interactions within a head-mounted display. According to the Google Holiday 100, search interest in mixed reality headsets hit a five-year peak in June. These headsets vary widely in price, with options like the Rs 1,299 JioDive smartphone-based VR headset and the premium Oculus Quest 2, priced at Rs 37,999, which operates independently and includes handheld controllers.

Mini Bladeless Fans: The top trending search query for bladeless fans in the past year according to Google Holiday 100 was 'mini bladeless fan,' often called an Air multiplier fan. These fans, while often referred to as bladeless, do contain concealed blades within their base, and they are readily available on e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, JioMart, and Meesho with prices ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 3,500.